Barbara Keer

Tandy Cronyn in “The Tall Boy” Review – The Past becomes the Present

December 8, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

I had the wonderful opportunity of seeing Tandy Cronyn in a one woman show. Jeff Landsman, in association with Artistic New Directions, is presenting Tandy Cronyn, a veteran New York and regional stage actor, in […]

Lyric’s “The Three Queens” Review – A Triumph

December 3, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

What would a semi-staged performance of the finales of three operas be like, I wondered, as I approached the Lyric Opera House. where Lyric favorite Sondra Radvanovsky was about to debut in the “The Three […]

Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australia – A Thrilling Company

November 28, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

During the week of November 18th, 2019, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Australia, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organization and Australia’s leading contemporary dance company shared their skill and energy with Chicago. This visit resulted in the first-ever […]

Thanksgiving – Wishing One and All a Happy Day

November 25, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

As Thanksgiving arrives, Splash Magazines Worldwide is grateful for our journalists, our opportunities and mostly, for our readers. Wishing all of you a happy time whatever your plans, wherever you are. If cooking is taxing, […]

“Dog Days” Opera Review – A Chicago-Area Premiere

November 22, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

The Chicago- area premiere of “Dog Days”, an opera composed by David T. Little with libretto by Royce Vavrek is taking place as Northwestern University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music, together with the school’s Institute for New Music, presents a limited run […]

Reunion: Beethoven3 Review – The Chicago Philharmonic at 30

November 20, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

The Chicago Philharmonic is thirty years old. A celebration of this anniversary along with that of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday came together in a program entitled, “Reunion: Beethoven3” on Sunday, November 17 2019, at […]

“On the Same Terms, The Beginning of Women’s Education at Northwestern” – Admitting Women for 150 Years

November 19, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Northwestern University has been admitting women for 150 years – many women. “On the Same Terms, The Beginning of Women’s Education at Northwestern” is an exhibition at the Deering Library which tells the story of […]

Context Travel Louis Sullivan and the Gold Coast Tour Review – A Chicago Delight

November 12, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

If you have not experienced a tour with Context’s guide, Sally Kalmbach, you might well have missed the magic of Chicago. Sally who is a fourth generation Chicagoan knows and love the city and carves […]

Transcend and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra Preview – A New work by Zhou Tian

November 11, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

A remarkable concert awaits the Orchestra Hall audience on November 17th when the work of Grammy-nominated composer, Zhou Tian will be performed. The piece commemorates the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad, bringing […]

A Vegan Holiday Season – Ask Elysabeth Alfano

November 7, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

I recently learned that November is World Vegan Month which surprised me, and also learned that 2019 marks 75 years since the foundation of The Vegan Society, which I found even more surprising. At this point […]