December 2019 – Splash Magazines

Holidays review- Chicago Philharmonic with Marcus Roberts Trio lights up the season

December 11, 2019 Debra Davy 0

On Sunday, December 8, 2019, Chicago Philharmonic led by Maestro Scott Speck continued their 30th Season, Family, with an exciting and heartwarming concert entitled Holidays featuring the Marcus Roberts Trio, at the Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago. A fine […]

Ordinary Americans – Growing up with The Goldbergs in one of the most challenging times of our country – A Review

December 11, 2019 Ellen Eichelbaum 0

I recently had the privilege of experiencing ‘Ordinary Americans‘ an original play now showing at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre presented Palm Beach Dramaworks. This thought-provoking presentation focuses on The Goldberg’s, a major television […]

It’s Christmas And It’s Live! – Let Joy Fill Your Heart

December 10, 2019 Kathy Carpenter 0

By Kathy Carpenter Lamb’s Festival of Christmas presents It’s Christmas and Live. Written by the multi-talented Kerry Meads, as she is also part of the cast. Directed by Denorah Gilmour Smyth, with musical direction […]

Groundhog Day the Musical Delivers Toe-Tapping Joy in SF

December 10, 2019 Michele Caprario 0

San Francisco, CA, USA – Groundhog Day the Musical made its San Francisco debut recently at the San Francisco Playhouse. This is the zany story of one man’s forced self-reflection and emotional metamorphosis via repeatedly […]

COLD TOWN/HOTLINE review- A Chicago Holiday Story at Raven Theatre

December 10, 2019 Debra Davy 0

Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St., Chicago, is currently presenting the world premiere of COLD TOWN/HOTLINE: A Chicago Holiday Story, written and directed by Eli Newell, through December 22, 2019. The cast includes Jeanne T. Arrigo, Caroline Chu, Dennis […]

Travel 2020 – Do you have the “Real I.D”?

December 9, 2019 Ron Irwin 0

The New Year 2020 is literally just days away and already many people are looking ahead to travel. Often it will be for business purposes and so the details are typically dictated by the business […]

The Land of Forgotten Toys: A Christmas Musical Review – Perfect for the Whole Family

December 9, 2019 Eucarol Juarez 0

Are you looking for a family friendly production to watch this season? While there are many holiday performances available in Chicago, you will definitely want to add The Land of Forgotten Toys to your watch […]

Tanel Toom’s “Truth And Justice” Estonia’s Entry for Best International Feature Film

December 9, 2019 Beverly Cohn 0

Lady Beverly Cohn Editor-at-Large Worldwide Tanel Toom is a talented young Estonian filmmaker who cut his directing teeth on short films. His first full-length feature is “Truth And Justice,” an epic that spans decades. The […]

The Santaland Diaries Review – A Holiday Classic for Adults

December 9, 2019 Eucarol Juarez 0

The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello returns to the Goodman Theatre in Chicago this 2019 holiday season from November 29 – December 29 in the Owen Theatre, directed by longtime Goodman […]

Thailand’s Stunning Crystal Temple – Wat Tha Sung

December 9, 2019 Daniel Herron 0

By Daniel Herron For those who seek adventure off the beaten path the Crystal Temple Wat Tha Sung is well worth the trip north of Bangkok in the city of Uthai Thani. You travel up-country […]