Articles by Barbara Keer

Intel’s Ultra Convertibles Review – Look at What ‘s New

Check out the new products, Ultra Convertibles, that can twist (Flip, Turn or Spin) on laptops and tablets this Holiday Season

President Lincoln's Cottage and Ford's Theatre Review - Enhancing the Movie Lincoln

I enjoyed the Steven Spielberg movie "Lincoln" even more because of my visit to President Lincoln's Cottage and Ford's Theatre

Faith Healer Review – A Powerful Tale Told Again

The Den Theatre is the perfect venue for the remounted production of Faith Healer by Brian Friel, directed by J.R. Sullivan, playing until February 3, 2013

The Book of Mormon Review – A Delight for Chicago Audiences

You won't want to miss "The Book of Mormon", a unique and unforgettable theatrical experience playing at The Bank of America Theatre until September, 2013

WAR HORSE Review – Galloping Onto the Cadillac Palace Theatre Stage in 2012 and Off in 2013

WAR HORSE, which tells about Albert and his beloved horse, Joey during World War I is playing until January 5, 2013 at the Cadillac Palace theatre

Inaugural Storefront Playwright Project - Stop by Expo 72 and Watch a Play Emerge

For the inaugural Storefront Playwright Project, the League of Chicago Theatres is providing window space at Expo 72 for emerging and established playwrights to work on a current writing project in view of the public

Do The Math Tour in Chicago Review – Bill McKibben Reaches Out

$Do The Math Tour in Chicago Review – Bill McKibben Reaches Out$ Chicago Area Peace Action arranged for Chicago being part of Bill McKibben's "Do the Math" Tour on November 28th at the Atheneum Theatre

Bistro Voltaire Restaurant Review – A Hidden Chicago Treasure

After a day of touring Chicago, Splash Magazines Worldwide publisher, Lawrence Davis, and Chicago Splash Magazine editor, Barbara Keer enjoyed the delights of Bistro Voltaire, a hidden Chicago treasure

Global Rhythms' ScrapArtsMusic Review – Spectacular

Global Rhythms performances of ScrapArtsMusic is amazing and a wonderful opportunity for Chicagoans to experience a unique combination of rhythm, movement and energy

Sinagogas de México Lecture Review – One Talk, Three Museums and more

Mónica Unikel-Fasja, author of "Sinagogas de México", recently told about the incredible architecture and history of synagogues in Mexico at the Chicago History Museum

Roka Akor Restaurant Review – A Chicago Restaurant You Should Know

An evening at Roka Akor Restaurant was definitely worth braving traffic and bad weather - it was so good

NATYA Dance Theatre at the DuSable Museum Review – A Special Day

I have wanted to visit the DuSable Museum for many years but it was the added attraction of a performance by Rama Vaidyanathan in a solo Bhrata Natya recital that finally gave me the impetus to visit

Election Night 2012 – My First National Political Event

I experienced the heady feeling of being with 30,000 (or so it sounded and felt) of my suddenly best friends, at McCormick Place for President Barack Obama's presidential election night victory celebration

Quality of Life Review – A Difficult Subject Beautifully Presented

"The Quality of Life" opens The Den's first full season in its new and expanded home. This is a wonderful production

The Last of the Haussmans Review – One of Many Wonderful Offerings at the Music Box Theatre

The Last of the Haussmans comes to the Music Box as part of National Theatre Live now in its fourth year, playing one night only - Wednesday, November 7, 7 p.m

Simon Boccanegra Review – Poignant and Inspiring

My companion and I were transfixed watching the Lyric Opera of Chicago's amazing production of "Simon Boccanegra" by Giuseppe Verdi

Amanda Dehnert Interview - Northwestern University's Professor Extaordinaire

“The Verona Project”, A New Musical written and directed by Amanda Dehnert, her latest work, is currently playing at Northwestern University’s Josephine Louis Theater until November 4, 2012. I had the chance to interview her

Bombay Spice Grill & Wine Review – A Great Place to Celebrate Diwali and More

To celebrate Diwali – the Hindu Festival of Lights - the Bombay Spice Grill & Wine Restaurant in River North is offering a festival menu for two from Monday, November 12 to Sunday, November 18 - go

Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts Review – Dazzling

I was absolutely dazzled by all I saw at the Field Museums current exhibition, "Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts". There was so much to see and learn

Tours of Jewish Shanghai Review – A Riveting Tale

Dvir Bar-Gal and his "Tours of Jewish Shanghai" was riveting, in depth and compelling

‘Elektra’ Review – Opening Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 58th Season

The story of "Elektra", Richard Strauss's opera at Lyric Opera of Chicago is so compelling that it is an attention getter even without fantastic music, singing, costuming and staging. But this production has it all

NOCC Teal Lights Celebration & Fundraiser – Illuminating the Chicago Skyline Teal

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Illinois Chapter hosted a Teal Lights Celebration & Fundraiser on Friday, September 21, 2012 at The Metropolitan Club in Willis Tower as part of their fundraising efforts for ovarian cancer

China National Tea Museum Review – Everything You Want to Know About Tea

The China National Tea Museum, which opened in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in 1991, is beautifully located with compelling displays on all aspects of tea

Nanjing, China Review – History and Beauty

My opportunity to visit Nanjing, China, a place I have always wanted to see, came about when my husband was invited to present a lecture at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Wuzhen, China Review – Living History

During an extended return visit to Hangzhou where my husband was working with colleagues at Zhejiang University, we had the opportunity to visit one of China’s six most famous water towns, Wuzhen and we were charmed by it

Shaoxing, China Review – Culture, Rice Wine and Canals Delight Visitors

My husband and I were escorted on a visit to Shaoxing, an ancient and cultural city 51.73 km or 32.14 south east of Hangzhou, China where we visited the Orchid Pavilion, ate at The XianHeng Restaurant and explored the compound where writer Lu Xun and his family lived