Suzanne Magnuson

Into the Woods at Writer’s Theatre – An Enchanting Delight for All

September 10, 2019 Suzanne Magnuson 0

With all its myriad layers of emotion and storytelling and need for strong performers to carry each part, Into the Woods can either be a dream or a nightmare to watch. The new production at […]

Hawks Cay’s Remarkable Rebirth

June 7, 2019 Suzanne Magnuson 0

On the very chilly night of December 6th, 2018, I was invited to the Renaissance, Chicago, to hear about the renovation of Hawks Cay, an all-inclusive, family-friendly resort in the Florida Keys. After receiving a […]

Bold Flavors and a Bold Vision Revitalize the ChopHouse at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa

April 17, 2019 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Last month, I was one of several local travel writers invited to Grand Geneva Resort to meet with Executive Chef Nelly Buleje and sample some of the changes he intends to bring to the menu […]

Eagle Trio Makes an Unconventional Family in Illinois

March 21, 2019 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Illinois’ Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is home to one of the most unique American families around, a trio of bald eagles, males dubbed Valor I, Valor II, and female Starr, are […]

The Met’s Carmen Highlights Powerful Performances in HD via Fathom Events

March 5, 2019 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Bizet’s masterpiece is a perennial crowd-pleaser and as seen in brilliant HD through Fathom Events, this version of Carmen has a great deal to recommend it. The production has seen fit to set the story […]

Raleigh Keegan Comes to Firewater Saloon, Edison Park, March 15 – A Splash Original Interview

March 5, 2019 Suzanne Magnuson 0

With a start in life straight out of an old-time country ballad (born inside a jail to a single mother serving time for a minor offense), Raleigh Keegan was adopted at just a few days […]

The Rake’s Progress – Student Opera is One to Enjoy

March 5, 2019 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Opera lovers in Chicagoland miss the Northwestern University’s Bienen School’s performances at their peril. The recent performances of Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress that ran from February 28-March 3 were high quality entertainment presented with great […]