Barbara Keer

Seeing the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s Notorious RBG Exhibition the Covid -19 Way

July 9, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

Yes. the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is scheduled to re-open on July 15 which will be a FREE day but I could not wait until then to see the Notorious RBG: The Life and Times […]

The Rabbi Goes West – Yes, there are Jews in Montana

June 24, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

While staying in place, a great deal of my current life is on the internet, and, somehow this is extending my awareness. Recently, I learned about the Oxford ( Mississippi) Film Festival. Then I had […]

AVIVA Review – Seeing Relationships in a New Light

June 14, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

AVIVA is the latest film written and produced by Boaz Yakin of “Remember the Titans” and “The Price of Rubies” fame. The film premiered online at the SXSW Film Festival. It is a radical departure […]

CREATING A CHARACTER: THE MONI YAKIM LEGACY – A Virtual Gift

June 12, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

Audiences will have the opportunity to be thrilled, uplifted and inspired as “CREATING A CHARACTER: THE MONI YAKIM LEGACY” becomes available as the Official Selection: DOC NYC (World Premiere) 2020 / US / Documentary / […]

Idea Tank for Kids AT HOME 2020 – For Illinois kids ages 8-13

May 6, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

There is a better than equal chance that if you are between the ages of 8 – 13 you might be looking for something a little different to do. Have I got a great idea […]

Celebrating Earth Day at 50 – Memorable

April 20, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

It is an important day when the world marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. The entire week offers opportunities. Though people may not be able to come […]

Spring Ushers in New Wines

April 1, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

Despite new rules to “stay at home”, “shelter in place”, “social distancing”, Spring brings visible changes to the environment and the calendar keeps moving forward. Covid 19 or not, Passover and Easter will arrive and […]

Trees That Feed Foundation – Making the World a Better Place

March 28, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

I recently learned about the Trees That Feed Foundation and the remarkable work they do. It is inspirational to learn about what this group is doing. I had the opportunity of interviewing Mary and Mike […]

“Going Green Matters” – Year 14, Better than Ever

March 11, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

It was a glorious day, clear, bright and warm for March 8th and perfect to attract enthusiastic attendees to Going Green Matters, the biggest local environmental event of the year. “Trees: Back To Our Roots” […]

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Review – Great Fun and Charming

March 2, 2020 Barbara Keer 0

The Mystery of Edwin Drood, adapted from Charles Dickens’s unfinished novel of the same name, is currently being performed by the Foothill Music Theatre through March 15, 2020 at the Lohman Theatre (12345 El Monte Rd […]