Articles by Barbara Keer

Westin Southfield Detroit Review – Classic Elegance and Complete Comfort

Revitalize, refresh and indulge at The Westin Southfield Detroit Hotel

Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles Century City Review- A Beautiful Hotel Perfectly Located

The InterContinental Los Angeles Century City is perfectly located and offers wonderful amenities

Allied Arts Guild Review - A Gem Too Well Hidden

At the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park one can experience beautiful surroundings and much more

Pier 39 Review – A Great Place to Visit

PIER 39 in San Francisco was a great place to take my grandsons on a day when their parents were away-it's a great place anytime

Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective Review - An Art Institute of Chicago Blockbuster

"Roy Lichtenstein: A Retrospective", currently at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers 160 works that represent the full range of his work

Frank Rich and Martha Lavey In Conversation Review - A Unique Perspective

At Steppenwolf Theatre, the onstage discussion between Frank Rich, Writer-at-Large at New York Magazine and former New York Times columnist, and Martha Lavey, Artistic Director and ensemble member of Steppenwolf Theatre offered a unique perspective on culture and world events

Frank Rich and Martha Lavey In Conversation Review - A Unique Perspective

At Steppenwolf Theatre, the onstage discussion between Frank Rich, Writer-at-Large at New York Magazine and former New York Times columnist, and Martha Lavey, Artistic Director and ensemble member of Steppenwolf Theatre offered a unique perspective on culture and world events

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Review – Capturing the City’s Imagination

Stepping into the lobby of the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, there was an uplifting fantastical feeling

“The News” Review – Fulcrumpoint Makes The News

The combination of music with the remixing of news clips, the color mix and rhythmic qualities and live “anchorwomen” were totally engrossing and fascinating in the one night only Fulcrum Point New Music Project at Park West

NOCC Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer Review – A Moving Experience

Two Chicago Splash Magazine journalists participated in the 15th Annual (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition)NOCC Walk to Break the Silence on ovarian cancer

On Your Feet Foundation - Support for Women Who Placed Their Babies With Adoptive families

Since 2001, On You Feet Foundation has been honoring and supporting birthmothers who placed their babies with adoptive families.

Mother's Day Restaurant Choices - Take Your Pick

This great array of Chicagoland restaurants from which to choose can help you realize a wonderful Mother's Day celebration

Fog Harbor Fish House Review – A San Francisco Restaurant You Should Know

Fog Harbor Fish House is Fisherman's Wharf's First 100% Sustainable Seafood Restaurant and the food is great

Diablo Ballet Review – A Hillbarn Theatre First

Diablo Ballet presented a wonderful evening of ballet, different from any I had previously experienced at Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City

Smuin Ballet Winter Program 2012 Review – An Experience to Remember

You won't want to miss the Smuin Ballet Winter Program which concludes on March 3rd

Dance Duality Review – A Memorable Pairing

Dance Duality combined the works of Thodos Dance Chicago and Luna Negra Dance Theater and was a wonderful opportunity to see the companies' collaboration at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts

Everest Burger Review – The Peak of Goodness

Everest Burger is casual and reasonable, with great organic, hormone-free food, freshly made baked goods, and gluten-free food

"Race" Review – Powerful, Riveting and Thought Provoking

David Mamet's "Race" at the Goodman Theatre is captivating, intriguing and thought provoking

Black Pearl Sings Review – Powerful, Compelling, Humorous and Spiritual

You won't want to miss "Black Pearl Sings" playing at Northlight Theatre in Skokie

Valentine’s Day - Passionate, creative and fun ways to celebrate a day of love

Want your Valentine's Day to be special? Here are some great suggestions

Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt Review – An Exciting, Fascinating Experienc

I joined three friends for a pleasant drive to the Milwaukee Public Museum to see "Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt". We found it fascinating and captivating

Concannon Wines Review – Four Conservancy Wines to Enhance Any Experience

The Conservancy wines from Concannon Vineyard in Livermore, California help protect precious California vineyard land from urban development and create handcrafted wines that are sold at a reasonable price

Penelope Review – An Unusual Odyssey at Steppenwolf

"Penelope" by Enda Walsh is the second of this year's plays on the theme of "Dispatches from the Homefront" at Steppenwolf Theatre

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms – Ruth’s Story, A Cautionary Tale

More than 21,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and approximately 15,000 women die annually from the disease. Ruth Davis' story is offered in hopes of increasing awareness of the disease and saving lives

Boris Godunov Review - Gripping and Powerful

The Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of Boris Godunov is for anyone who wants to have a deeply emotional experience on all levels

Vivo Restaurant Review – Twenty Years and Going Strong

Vivo is a wonderful Italian restaurant and continues to be the icon of the Randolph Street Market District after twenty years. Happy twentieth birthday, Vivo

Quince Restaurant Review – Wonderful and Whimsical

We found the current restaurant at the Homestead (hotel)in Evanston, Quince, wonderful and whimsical

"Wishful Drinking" Review - How A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away, George Lucas Ruined My Life

In "Wishful Drinking" now playing at the Bank of America Theater, Carrie Fisher tells her life story—and spares no dirty details—with a sense of humor that runs a balance between being jaded and angry at the world and in awe of it