Barbara Keer – Splash Magazines

“Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II” at the Illinois Holocaust Museum

June 22, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

My colleague, Jeff, who is an Army veteran, and I had the opportunity to visit the traveling exhibition Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II as it begins its national tour at […]

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians – Looking to an Exciting Year

June 21, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

The opportunity to see the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians in person on June 12, 2022was thrilling. Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston reverberated with exquisite music. This program featured Chee Yun, violin and Jonathan Gunn, clarinet, and […]

Summer at Ravinia

June 20, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

Summer is here – June 21st-and to me that means it is time to visit Ravinia. Before I approach the gate to turn in my ticket and receive a bag for rubbish, I am awed […]

Prince: The Immersive Experience – All You Knew and a Lot You Didn’t

June 11, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

”Prince: The Immersive Experience” makes its worldwide debut in Chicago. It is presented by Superfly in partnership with The Prince Estate, attendees are invited to fully immerse themselves in the music and life of Prince. […]

“Terriers in the Jungle” – A Charming Read

May 10, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

Georja Umano’s recently published book, “Terriers in the Jungle,” her first novel, has been wildly well received, winning three prizes: First Place Winner in Animal Fiction: The BookFest 2022 and the Pinnacle Award 2022: Best […]

Third Coast Baroque presented “Lucifera, Illuminating the Darkness” – A Spectacular Program

May 3, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

The Third Coast Baroque presented Lucifera, Illuminating the Darkness on April 29 at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston and April 30 at the Chicago Temple in Chicago. Featuring Vivica Genaux, Mezzo Soprano, Ruben Dubrovsky, conductor […]

“Serenade” and “Of Mice and Men” – Joffrey Presents Two Premieres

April 30, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

I was thrilled to be back at the Joffrey in person at the Lyric Opera House.to enjoy the spring program which opened with the Joffrey premiere of Serenade by dance pioneer George Balanchine, set to […]

“Wonderer” – A Yusuf Khan Film

April 9, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

I recently had the opportunity of seeing “Wonderer”, a film written and produced by Yusuf Khan. The film is at once haunting and mesmerizing. It is a short film but it has a lot to […]

Abraham Stokman in Recital – An Evening of Works of Shubert

April 5, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

Abraham Stokman, world renown pianist, is a Chicago treasure. He is offering a piano recital without charge at the Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston, IL on April 14th at 7:30. (See poster below) Attendees are sure […]

Chicago Dining Options for Easter/Passover

April 3, 2022 Barbara Keer 0

Featuring a Good Friday fish fry, Sunday brunches, themed dishes and drinks, and more… REWIRED PIZZA CAFE & BAR Easter Brunch and Live Entertainment at Rewired Sunday, April 17 $9 to $12 brunch items Rewired […]