Barbara Keer

Movie Review of “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain” – A True Story

September 26, 2021 Barbara Keer 0

While not an easy film to experience, “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain” is a very important film. It tells a story that one would think could not happen, but it did. The film captures all […]

The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

September 23, 2021 Barbara Keer 0

When the Block Museum first opened its doors more than 40 years ago, I had a good friend, Janet Rossow, who volunteered there and spent hours raising funds and helping to get the fledgling gallery […]

Shanty Shack Brewing hosts The Baylands

September 15, 2021 Barbara Keer 2

Visiting the Bay Area from Chicagoland, I found myself in a somewhat surprising location. It was not a typical place for tourists, Shanty Shack Brewing in Santa Cruz, CA In fact, the brewery is quite […]

“My Rose Garden Guest Rooms” Review

September 4, 2021 Barbara Keer 0

My daughter and I were looking for a place to stay in San Francisco near Golden Gate Park for one night so that we could walk to an event very early the next morning. The […]

DREAMOVER – Shown in person at “Dances With Films”

September 2, 2021 Barbara Keer 0

DREAMOVER, a haunting, fascinating, and compelling film is to be shown in-person at this year’s Dances With Films(DWF24) on Sunday, September 5 at 9:30 PM in Los Angeles at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. This film is a prodigious achievement for a new […]

HOLIDAY AT ALL COST – World Premiere at “Dances with Films”

August 31, 2021 Barbara Keer 0

Stevan Lee Mraovitch’s HOLIDAYS AT ALL COST Makes World Premiere at Dances With Films (DWF 24) September 7, at 7:00pm. This film moves on to FESTIVALS ACROSS EUROPE,CANADA AND the US and IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Paris, France. After many years in the making, […]

Mothers of the Bride opens the 2021-2022 Season at Pear

August 26, 2021 Barbara Keer 0

As Pear Theatre begins its 2021-22 season patrons will have the choice of seeing the world premiere of a poignant comedy, Mothers of the Bride, by local favorite Meghan Maugeri, either in person or On Demand. This […]

“Great American Songs..and the fascinating stories behind them – Here is Hershey Felder

August 18, 2021 Barbara Keer 0

Hershey Felder’s “Live from Florence” series continues with the Sunday, August 22nd production of “Great American Songs..and the fascinating stories behind them”. During the pandemic Felder’s productions have appeared in rapid succession, one more creative […]

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents – Shanghai: Safe Haven During the Holocaust

August 15, 2021 Barbara Keer 0

The Illinois Holocaust Museum is currently presenting Shanghai: Safe Haven During the Holocaust, an exhibition about Jews that found their way from Europe to China during WWII and survived the war. While people usually know […]

Ravinia Music Box – Celebrating the Legacy of Leonard Bernstein

August 6, 2021 Barbara Keer 0

William Shakespeare wrote it, “If music be the food of love play on”, and Leonard Bernstein did “play on”, gorgeous music, inspiring music, problem solving music and music to make the world a better place. […]