Suzanne Magnuson – Splash Magazines

Irrigreen – the Innovative Way to Conserve Water AND Still Have a Green Lawn

September 18, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 0

In the United States we are absolutely tied to our concept of surburban lawn, no matter how horrible that is for pollinators, biodiversity and the environment. Even in sections of the country plagued by water […]

Ristoranté Brissago®, Inspired Italian Cuisine at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa – Review

September 18, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 1

Some dining experiences are well worth the drive and Ristoranté Brissago®, on the second floor of Grand Geneva Spa and Resort, is one of them. Advertised as “a contemporary take on traditional Italian cuisine, combining […]

Bootleg Bath – Sustainable Cleanliness is a Winner

September 11, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Born out of the pandemic in 2020 and inspired by Prohibition’s obsession with alcohol, Bootleg Bath has cocktail-inspired products that are first and foremost high quality. When I was contacted by their press agent to […]

Paramount’s Bold Series: Next To Normal Will Wring You Out

August 20, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 0

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a musical that requires trigger warnings before I attended the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal now playing at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora through September 3rd, but […]

The 39 Steps at the Drury Lane is an Acting Masterclass

July 7, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 0

I don’t really know what to say about a play that takes the foundational book of British spy literature, among the UK’s best-loved novels, made into one of Alfred Hitchcock’s important early films and decides […]

Knife Witch Review and comments from author Susan diRende

June 12, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 0

When barbarian sea raiders attack her village, a kitchen girl fights back with the only weapons she has, her boning knives, accidentally convincing the raiders she must be a witch. It just so happens they’re […]

Grand Geneva Gets a Modern Farmhouse Makeover

June 7, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Conveniently located as a weekend getaway from Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago, Lake Geneva has always been one of the popular playgrounds of the Midwest. The Grand Geneva Spa and Resort has taken its place as […]

School of Rock is totally Hard Core at the Paramount

April 23, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 0

I need to quote my friend Emily, who saw this production with me, when she said, “Anyone who doesn’t like this is an a**h**e.” When you have that many talented kids on stage, playing real […]

Roman Britain Beckons – Vindolandia, the Temple of Mithras, and Hadrian’s Wall

April 20, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 0

The old border between England and Scotland still holds remarkable treasures of Roman occupation for travelers to discover. One of the most important of these is only a short drive off the A-69: Vindolandia. An […]

An Interview with Inventor Colin Dowdle, CEO of Lillipad

April 20, 2023 Suzanne Magnuson 0

With the advent of Covid in 2019, many of us moved from working in an office, to working at home on a permanent or semi-permanent basis. But working at home didn’t magically grow our spaces, […]