Barbara Keer

Onward Chicago Review- Wonderful Food in a Great Location

July 14, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Michael Olszewski, formerly the owner of Grace, is enjoying his role as the owner of Onward Chicago, a restaurant located at 6580 Sheridan Road, across the street from his Alma Mater, Loyola University – in […]

The Fourth of July – A Look at Celebrations in Two Communities

July 8, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Many years ago, and for many years, our family, my husband and children, lived a block from the Evanston, IL 4thof July Parade route. The holiday and the parade became very important to us in those […]

“The Flower of Hawaii” Review – Delightful!

July 3, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Folks Operetta presents Paul Ábrahám’s exotic jazz operetta, The Flower of Hawaii directed by Amy Hutchison, with a live nineteen-piece orchestra conducted by Anthony Barrese featuring former Ms. Illinois Marisa Bucheit (2014) as Princess Laya/Suzanne, currently playing at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont […]

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“Wiesenthal – the True Story of Simon Wiesenthal” – See It!

June 27, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Review Don’t miss it – “Wiesenthal – the True Story of Simon Wiesenthal” currently at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, in Skokie through June 30. Written and performed by Tom Dugan, this […]

A Great Night at The Ravinia Festival – Launching the BMO Club and Listening to Tony Bennett

June 24, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

The Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in the United States, its first summer being in 1905 when it hosted the New York Philharmonic. With performances every night from June to September, there […]

” Saving the World” Review – A Story Told in Tap and Music

June 18, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

My friend who loves Tap dance and I, who love all dance, have enjoyed the opportunity of attending many of the Chicago Tap Theatre performances over several years. However, Saving the World, now playing at Stage 773, […]

Houston’s Galleria Review – An impressive Mall

June 15, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Family events have been my reason for many short visits to Houston, Texas over many years. Visits have also provided the opportunity to see some wonderful museums and art galleries and one year, even the Houston […]

“Staging to Live”- A New Concept by CMFTO

June 4, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

After my aunt passed away and my uncle moved into a retirement facility, I helped my cousins prepare their three-bedroom split level home for sale. The process of preparing for the sale took many months. […]

The CSO with the Joffrey Ballet Review – Come for the Music, Enjoy the Ballet

May 31, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

How could I resist seeing some of the best that Chicago offers on May 30thwhen the first-ever collaboration of the CSO and The Joffrey Ballet, under the leadership of The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater took place? The […]

A Soldier’s Tale, A Fiddler’s Tale Preview – Ending the Season on a High Note

May 19, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Mark your calendars for SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019 3:00 PM at the Music Institute, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston when CONCERT V: A Soldier’s Tale, A Fiddler’s Tale will conclude the REMBRANDT CHAMBER MUSICIANS’ 2018 – 2019 season. Creating […]