March 2019 – Page 2 – Splash Magazines

“The Cake” Review – Manhattan Theater Club’s Recipe for Laughter, Love and Equality

March 26, 2019 Laurie Graff 0

“What you have to do is follow the directions.” And so begins The Cake. Written by Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Lynne Meadow, it stars Debra Jo Rupp, who opens the play sharing the secret […]

Year of Chicago Theatre – Chicago Cultural Center Celebrates

March 26, 2019 Splash Staff 0

The details for goat island archive–we have discovered the performance by making it at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.)have been announced by The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. In conjunction with the […]

In Darkness We Rise- Chicago Sinfonietta celebrates hope at Mandel Hall

March 26, 2019 Debra Davy 0

On March 25, 2019, Chicago Sinfonietta presented In Darkness We Rise at Mandel Hall on the University of Chicago campus, a concert devoted to the concept of the phoenix rising from the ashes. The themes of love, loss, and unyielding […]

Ira Glass in Berkeley Review – Surprising mix of Lecture, Memoir and Battle Cry

March 26, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

By E.A. & D.M Swarts If you doubt the existence of a heritage voice in contemporary radio, look no further than Ira Glass, who creates, curates, and hosts the iconic radio program “This American Life.” […]

Caravans of Gold at the Block Museum of Art – New Information on an Ancient Topic

March 25, 2019 Barbara Keer 0

The Block Museum of Art is hosting a remarkable exhibition, “Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time: Art, Culture and Exchange across Medieval Sharan Africa”. When this exhibition opened, I was away but I could not wait […]

Morro Bay, California Review – Simply Awesome

March 25, 2019 Ron Irwin 0

It has long been said that in matters of real estate the three most important elements to consider are location, location and location. Proof of the validity of that is abundantly evident when you visit […]

Silent Sherlock review- conductor/composer Tom Nazziola and The Chicago Philharmonic put new life in old films

March 25, 2019 Debra Davy 0

On March 24, 2019 members of the Chicago Philharmonic, performing in ensemble, under the baton of guest conductor/composer Tom Nazziola, presented a program called Silent Sherlock, consisting of 3 silent films with a fresh new score of live music at North […]

Bridges of Madison County Review – A Warmly Lyrical Romance With a Problem

March 24, 2019 Michael Antman 0

The Bridges of Madison County was a hugely best-selling romance novella by Robert Waller, rather sneeringly received in some critical quarters, an acclaimed film featuring Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep and a passel of classic jazz […]

Coconut Cartel at The Jim and Neesie – Come For the Food and Drinks, But Stay For the Vibe

March 24, 2019 Meagan Sargent 0

Miami has always been known for its spectacular beaches and interesting takes on above average culinary fare. Tucked away in the Generator Hostel and Hotel Miami, the first U.S. outpost of a chain of hostels headquartered in […]

Trial by Jury & Trial by Jury Duty Review- Gilbert and Sullivan Triumphant and Transcendent

March 24, 2019 Henry Etzkowitz 0

Alice Zhou and Henry Etzkowitz Lamplighters Trial by Jury is a triumphal flow of powerful ensemble performance. The plot, ridiculous and ironic; yet also serious and realistic: featuring a gentleman who jilted his fiancée, the jilted bride-to-be and her bridesmaids, a pontificating foreman […]