Articles by Barbara Keer

SpringHill Suites Southfield Detroit Review - Great for Business or Pleasure

SpringHill Suites Southfield Detroit by Marriott proved to be a perfect place for our retreat

Lazy Cloud Inn and Bed & Breakfast Review

Experience Lazy Cloud and leave refreshed and reconnected

Shutters at the Beach Celebrates its First Hannukah

"Shutters at the Beach" is a wonderful place to celebrate Hannukah and a 92nd birthday.

Chicago's Field Museum - A Visit with Susie

Susie Fine, who is developmentally disabled visits Chicago's Field Museum exhibit of "Pompeii: Stories from an Eruption".

Rumi Review – A San Francisco Restaurant You Should Know

"Rumi" restaurant with rustic American and Mediterranean flavors is a "hidden gem" in San Carlos

Smuin Balllet Review – A New Experience

Smuin Ballet is a new experience, unlike other companies I have seen, a unique blend of dance

La Fanciulla del West Review – Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Great Golden Adventure

The chance to see Puccini's "La Fanciulla del West", at the Lyric Opera of Chicago celebrating it 100th year is an opportunity not to be missed

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Review – A Riveting Performance at Steppenwolf

Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is a masterful production with amazing performances by Tracy Letts along with Amy Morton, Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks

The Mikado at Lyric Opera of Chicago Review – Like Flowers that Bloom in the Spring

There's a feeling of spring watching Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado", a must see new production at Lyric Opera of Chicago

Travels With My Aunt Review – Brilliant!

Graham Greene's "Travels With My Aunt" is a brilliant production, captivating and original

Winter Series 2010 Review - Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Offering

In Hubbard Street Dance Chicago 2010 Winter Series there is something for everyone

Healthy Green Goods Review – Toxic-Free, Eco-Friendly Products

I was inspired to visit Healthy Green Goods in Evanston after I heard a panel discussion about toxic environments at the Wilmette Public Library

The Great Smoky Mountains Review – A Joy to Behold

What an amazing gift is Great Smoky Mountains National Park to our country and how impressive was the wisdom and sacrifice of the early settlers to this area

Lyric Opera of Chicago, A Masked Ball Review – Verdi’s Opera of Love, Betrayal and Murder

"A Masked Ball", Guiseppe Verdi's opera that tells of love, betrayal and murder is inspired by an historical event that took place in 1792 when a Swedish count shot the king of Sweden. The Lyric Opera of Chicago's production is traditional, beautiful and powerful

Field Museum, Chicago “Climate Change” Review – Powerful and Important

Don't miss the comprehensive and compelling "Climate Change" exhibition at the Field Museum, Chicago closing November 28

The Hundred Dresses Review – Two Views of a Wonderful Play

In this play that is told simply, there is a powerful message about the evil of bullying

Marc Chagall’s America Windows Review – Welcome Back

There was excitement in the air as Marc Chagall's America Windows, often called the "Chagall Windows", were unveiled and welcomed back to the Art Institute of Chicago after a five year absence

Santorini Greece Review - A Heavenly Experience

Traveling in Greece, our last stop was Santorini. It was heavenly, like enjoying a dessert

She Loves Me Review - A Writer's Theatre First

"She Love Me" is reputed to be the perfect musical and it is most perfectly suited to the Writer's Theatre

Himalayan Restaurant Review – Enjoying the Foods of India and Nepal

We could not be in Gurnee for the opening of the new Himalayan Restaurant so we tried the "old" restaurant in Niles

Candide Review - Looking for the Best of all Possible Worlds

The Goodman Theatre begins the celebration of its 10th year with the opening of "Candide", a production that my husband and I waited years to see

Detroit Review - A Play About Yesterday and Today

Detroit, by Lisa D'Amour, opens Steppenwolf Theatre's 2010 season, thought provoking and compelling

Symi Greece Review – Rugged and Beautiful

Rugged and beautiful, Symi, eighteen miles from Rhodes, was filled with surprises

Light Opera Works Carousel Review – Revived and Relevant

Light Opera Works revives Rogers and Hammerstein's Carousel in a powerful, moving production

Rhodes Greece Review – Discovering A Different World

Visiting the island of Rhodes in Greece, we discovered a place that felt like a different world

Context Athens Review - Opening the Door to Greece

Because of "Context Athens" our one full day in Athens, Greece offered us an understanding of ancient Greece and set a context for the rest of our trip