Barbara Keer

“Netizens” Preview – Powerful and Very Important

September 16, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Recently a very powerful and important feature documentary, Netizens has come to my attention. Directed by Cynthia Lowen, it is about revenge porn. Lowen is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and writer. This timely 96-minute documentary features […]

MAMMA MIA! Review – A Joyous, Energetic, Poignant Production

September 16, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

The Highland Park Players have been enriching, educating, and entertaining North Shore audiences for 32 years and finally, on Sunday, September 15, 2019, I had the delight of seeing their outstanding production of MAMMA MIA! at the […]

Counter Balance Review – Sharing the Power of Integrated Dance

September 11, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Driving into Chicago with friends to see the September 8th COUNTER BALANCE IX: The Power of Integrated Dance performance at the Center on Halsted, Hoover-Leppen Theatre, 3656 N. Halsted, I was curious about the venue that was new […]

SONS AND LOVERS Review- On The Spot Company is Spot On

September 3, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

The Greenhouse Theater Center and On The Spot Theatre Company present the U.S. premiere of the full-length drama SONS AND LOVERS. It is based on the novel by D.H. Lawrence and adapted and directed by OnThe Spot Artistic Director Mike Brayndick. It is currently in […]

Michael Feinstein and Haley Reinhart at Ravinia Review – A Lovely Night

September 1, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

August 29 was an unexpectedly beautiful evening to be at Ravinia to see Michael Feinstein and Haley Reinhart. Rain was predicted but never materialized and the temperature was perfect as were the grounds and amenities. There are […]

Saint Kate, the Arts Hotel Review – And Harley-Davidson, Too

August 29, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

To celebrate our anniversary, my husband and I decided to “escape to Wisconsin” for a couple of days. An invite to the newly opened Saint Kate, the Arts Hotel, was too good to refuse. The […]

Yevgeny Kutik Ravinia Debut Preview – The Promise of a Wonderful Evening

August 27, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Come one, come all on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 6 pm when violinist, Yevgeny Kutik, makes his debut at the Ravinia Festival. Yevgeny Kutik’s recital, performed with pianist Randall Hodgkinson, is part of Ravinia’s BGH Classics series at Bennett Gordon Hall (201 St. Johns […]

Guarneri Hall welcomes NEXUS Chamber Music Chicago Festival

August 22, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

An opportunity for lovers of chamber music is coming soon. Guarneri Hall, a recently established, state-of-the-art, intimate music venue located in the loop, is pleased to announce the second annual NEXUS Chamber Music Chicago Festival, three concerts […]

Lilette Rohe Ballet Foundation Launch – Join the Celebration

August 21, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Welcome to all– Lilette Rohe’s long-time ballet fans, family and supporters of the Cultural Arts. Plan to attend the launch of the Lilette Rohe Ballet Foundation, established to continue the legacy that Lilette Rohe started: […]

Weaving Beyond the Bauhaus Review – The Influence Remains

August 15, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

Weaving beyond the Bauhaus opened at the Art Institute of Chicago on August 3, 2019 and will be on view until February 16, 2020, Focused, fascinating and impactful, the exhibit is easy to explore in a short […]