July 2017 – Page 3 – Splash Magazines

HIR at Steppenwolf Theatre, Review – A Family in Transition

July 17, 2017 Justin LeClaire 0

Heteronormative white male dominance has sure taken a heavy beating at Steppenwolf this year. So far, every play has forced us to examine themes of privilege through the lenses of race, class, and character. Now, […]

“A Midsummer Night’s Daydream Preview”- A premiere at Northwestern’s Wirtz Center

July 17, 2017 Debra Davy 0

CIRCUS-TWIST ON “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” LIFTS OFF!! Lookingglass Theatre co-founder’s new production premieres during SummerStage Season at The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University The world premiere of “A Midsummer […]

The Project(s) Review – Teens Tackle Documentary Play on Public Housing

July 16, 2017 Jessie Bond 0

American Theater Company presents The Project(s), a documentary play about Chicago public housing performed by the ATC Youth Ensemble. Originally produced in 2015, this piece was created as a three-act play by late ATC artistic […]

Mistress of the Revolution Book Review – Sexual Politics of Yesteryear

July 16, 2017 Gerald Jones 0

Here’s my book review of Mistress of the Revolution by Catherine Delors. How many Americans appreciate the significance of Bastille Day in France? Even students who didn’t skip their world history classes may assume that […]

“The Nance” Review- Pride Films and Plays launches a meaningful Chicago premiere

July 15, 2017 Debra Davy 0

“The Nance”, now in performance and a Chicago premiere by Pride Films and Plays at The Broadway, Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway through July 26th is a genuinely well-done if somewhat over-ambitious effort by […]

Protect Yourself From Malware, A Decryptor Key For Ransomware Released on July 27

July 15, 2017 Bob Hershon 7

Decryptor For Ransomware Released July 25th 2017 Ransomware, which charges money (bitcoin) to decrypt data on infected computers, has caused more than a billion dollars worth of damage and affected hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. […]

“Hamlet” Review- Midsommer Flight is a must-see in Chicago’s Parks

July 15, 2017 Debra Davy 0

The professional not-for-profit theatre company “Midsommer Flight” has returned for it’s 6th season bringing free Shakespeare to Chicago’s parks. They are currently performing Shakespeare’s “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” for 2 weekends in each of 4 […]

World Series of Poker Main Event Continues at Rio in Las Vegas

July 14, 2017 Dianne Davis 0

The 48th running of poker’s ultimate championship The World Series of Poker Main Event is being played out at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas through July 22, 2017. More than 7,000 […]

Rockstar Beer and Music Festival Review – Craft Brews and Crews Takes Over San Diego

July 13, 2017 Meagan Sargent 0

This past weekend attendees fled to Liberty Station in San Diego for the San Diego Beer and Music Festival! With over 100 craft brews on site – the event struck a chord for many! Craft brews […]

Hinterland Brewery – Elevating the Brewery Experience

July 12, 2017 Stephan Martin 0

In Wisconsin, there is almost nothing more tailor-made than a brewery that begins in a cheese factory. From those humble beginnings, Hinterland Brewery is now front and center of the Titletown District across the street […]