Barbara Keer

Second Annual Chicago Inclusive Dance Festival – Bringing People Together

April 9, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

A friend and I had the opportunity of participating in the Second Annual Chicago Inclusive Dance Festival and discovered new experiences, new people and new ideas. My friend commented that she found herself moving in ways she did […]

Cupitol/Coffee/ Eatery Review – Offering a Unique European Style

March 30, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Evanton’s Cupitol-Coffee/Eatery was the perfect place to meet for lunch. Chicago Splash Magazine journalists, Barbara and Sharon, were offered the opportunity to dine there and then, share the experience with Chicago Splash Magazine readers. Owner, Sellia […]

Caravans of Gold at the Block Museum of Art – New Information on an Ancient Topic

March 25, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

The Block Museum of Art is hosting a remarkable exhibition, “Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time: Art, Culture and Exchange across Medieval Sharan Africa”. When this exhibition opened, I was away but I could not wait […]

Going Green Matters 2019 Review – Waste Not, Want Not

March 17, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

On March 10, 2019 I headed to the Michigan Shores Club in Wilmette to join the 160 volunteers, 250 exhibitor representatives and nearly 1,000 guests at “Waste Not- Want Not”. The space was completely filled […]

“The Roaring Twenties” Concert Review – A Night to Remember

March 12, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

For those who braved the rain and attended Chicago Philharmonic’s “The Roaring Twenties” concert March 9th at Northwestern University’s Pick Staiger Hall, a wonderful treat lay in store. The music from and inspired by the […]

Still at Risk – An Interview with Tim Pinckney

February 28, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Theater for the New City is the site for the New York premiere of the new play, Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney. Carl Andress is set to direct. Performances begin Thursday, March 7, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday, […]

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Review – Dance Series 01, Love is in the Air

February 22, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

I had the delight of introducing my companion to the Smuin Contemporary Ballet Company. The program on February 21, at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts was filled with love and beauty. The company […]

“I Due Foscari” Review – West Bay Opera Shines

February 16, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

I feel very fortunate that my annual visit to California coincides with the West Bay Opera’s winter production. This is the company’s sixty-third season, a remarkable achievement, bringing high quality performances to a welcoming audience […]

Love is in the Air Everywhere – 2019 Valentine’s Day in Chicago

February 10, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Here comes Valentine’s Day 2019, love is in the air. Looking for something to buy? Check the Splash Magazines World Wide Gift Guides. Looking for something to do? Read on. Navy Pier and much more. […]

San Franciso Ballet Program 2 Preview – Three Oustanding Works

February 9, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

San Francisco Ballet opens Program 02, Kaleidoscope, on February 12, with performances through February 23 at SF War Memorial Opera House. Kaleidoscope features the SF Ballet premiere of Benjamin Millepied’s Appassionata, and the returns of […]