Articles by Barbara Keer
“Still Alice” Review – A Story That Resonates
Do see this tremendous film, "Still Alice" whose story resonates
American Sniper Review - Complex and Moving
I was very moved by American Sniper. It is an accomplished film and I think it will become a classic
"Selma" Review - Powerful, Unforgettable and Important
"Selma" is a great American film, powerful, unforgettable and important
The Anarchist Review – The West Coast Premiere
f you are a David Mamet fan (which I am) and/or are interested in fine theater and a thought provoking theme, get your tickets for West Coast Premiere of The Anarchist by David Mamet directed by John Fisher and presented by Theatre Rhinoceros immediately
Best Films of 2014 - International and Documentaries and Just Good Films
Ian Berke's list of films can help you spend you film viewing time rewardingly
Mr. Turner Review - A Masterpiece about a Master
In Mr. Turner, Mike Leigh has produced a masterpiece about a master
Kyocera Hydro LIFE Review - Very Smart and Shock Resitant and Waterproof, too
Kyocera Hydro LIFE is a very smart phone. In addition to the outstanding voice recognition feature and many usual smart phone features, this phone is also shatter resistant and waterproof
National Gallery Review - This is a Wonderful Movie
I loved this film! "National Gallery" is a masterpiece about masterpieces
Concord Place Retirement & Assisted Living Community Review – A Hydroponic Rooftop Garden Nourishes Body and Soul
The community of seniors who live that the Concord Place Retirement & Assisted Living Community in suburban Northlake, Illinois maintain a hydroponic garden, which contributed to their food and the food at some local restaurants
The Auditorium Theatre Gala Review – Historic Memories Come Alive
125 years of world class performances and historic memories were celebrated at the Auditorium Theatre in a "Living History" on December 9, 2014, its real birthday
Silver Linings Players Review – Music and Art
Fullerton Hall at the Art Institute of Chicago is the perfect venue for chamber music and the chance to combine paintings with music
Lyric Opera’s Anna Bolena Review – Heavenly Voices
In Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of "Anna Bolena", the arias were so beautiful, I didn't want it to end
"Wild" Review - A Story of Lost and then Found
A powerful story, great cinematography, a soundtrack that is tremendous, and convincing acting are good reasons to see "Wild"
Citizenfour Review - Riveting and Frightening
Laura Poitras, a American documentary film maker now living in Berlin, was contacted in early 2013 by a mysterious source, who said that he had some astonishing revelations and documents about massive government surveillance that he felt important to reveal to the public. This is "Citizenfour"
Thodos “Made in Chicago” Dance Concert Review – Fabulous Dancing Brings History Alive
The Auditorium Theatre’s 125th birthday is being celebrated in grand style and Thodos Dance Chicago was the perfect addition to the celebration
Foxcatcher Review – Dark and Riveting, Best Film of the Year?
Foxcatcher is a dark and riveting tale of the privileged and the poor, and may be the best American film of the year
“Chains of Hope” - Raising Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness
The Teal Tree at Brookfield Zoo is a unique approach to decorating trees for Christmas and raising Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness
It’s Holiday Time 2014 – So Many Things to Do
The holiday season is here, and there is no shortage of terrific holiday productions and for New Year's Eve, there are great suggestions
A Wondrous Sound Review - The Lyric Opera Chorus Celebrates a New Season
The Lyric Opera of Chicago is sixty years old and special events of all kinds are taking place in and around the city, including a performance by the Lyric Opera Chorus at Evanston's Alice Millar Chapel
Goodbye to Philip Hodge, "The Opera Nut", Splash Magazine's Opera Reviewer
Splash Magazines has lost a contributor extraordinaire, our very own "Opera Nut". For the past five years, Philip Hodge has contributed wonderful reviews of opera and theater all around San Francisco
The Love for Three Oranges "Panto" Review - Outrageously Funny
Magic emanated from the small Piccolo Theatre stage as this Italian fairy tale, by Carlo Gozzi took shape as an outrageously funny, charming, sometimes bawdy, and very engaging panto, "The Love of Three Oranges"
Lyric Opera’s “Il Trovatore” Review – A Grand Production
I had the opportunity of seeing the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Giuseppe Verdi’s "Il Trovatore", thereby enjoying some of the most beautiful music in all of opera and the dramatic story it tells
National Center for the Performing Arts of Beijing Review – An Afternoon to Remember
My husband and I had the good fortune of being a part of the audience at Symphony Center when the orchestra at the National Center for the Performing Arts of Beijing began its North American tour here, in Chicago
Library of Congress Review – Beautiful and Full of Surprises
Recently, when in Washington, I had the opportunity to join a tour of the Library of Congress and found it beautiful outside and in, and filled with wonderful surprises
In Conversation With Abra Liberman-Garrett – Co-Creator of “Maccabee on the Mantel
While visiting in Chicagoland, Abra Liberman-Garrett, co-author of “Maccabee on the Mantel” has been reading from her book to pre-school children in various settings
Soles4Souls Event – Fighting Poverty With Shoes
Soles4Souls collect shoes you no longer want - they are desperately needed to fight the human tragedy of global poverty
"The Grand Duke" Review – The Savoyaires at Fifty
Chicagoland residents and visitors have had the opportunity to enjoy wonderful Gilbert & Sullivan productions offered by The Savoyaires for fifty years. They are currently presenting "The Grand Duke", Gilbert & Sullivan's last operetta
“RACE: Are We So Different?“ Review - Seeing Race Differently
“RACE: Are We So Different?" can be seen at The Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie until January 25th, 2015. It is co-presented by the YWCA Evanston/North Shore and the Illinois Holocaust Museum& Education Center and promises to be very well attended
Ronna Wineberg Interview - A First Novel, On Bittersweet Place
I was pleased to note that Ronna Wineberg’s novel, "On Bittersweet Place", is currently available in bookstores
Chicago turns pink in October Preview - Promoting Early Detection for Breast Cancer
This October, Chicago’s skyline and buildings will be colored by pink lights, banners and flags in collaboration with the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation (LSCRF) to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of breast self-exams
- Monday January 26th
- 8:00 PM | Brave New Show @ UCBSunset's INNER SANCTUM STAGE 1/26 8pm FREE!
- 8:30 PM | ZJU's 14th Annual 50 HOUR DRIVE-BY THEATRE FESTIVAL!
- Tuesday January 27th
- 7:30 PM |
- 8:00 PM | Francesca Vannucci & the Belleville Players
- Wednesday January 28th
- 7:30 PM |
- Thursday January 29th
- 8:00 PM | Kneehigh's Tristan & Yseult: South Coast Repertory
- 9:00 PM | Comedy Palace
