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Top 5 Reasons to visit Illinois Holocaust Museum

August 7, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

1. It’s FREE! In honor of the Museum’s 10thanniversary, the 10thof every month is free. What’s not to love? 2. There’s something for everyone – even the kids Even though this is a Holocaust museum, there’s plenty […]

“Shut Up, I’m Talking!” Book Signing – Friday, August 2nd

July 29, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

Jason Stuart discusses and signs Shut Up, I’m Talking! at Book Soup, Friday, August 2nd Openly gay stand-up comedian and prolific character actor Jason Stuart (with host Alexandra Paul) will discuss and sign his new book Shut Up, […]

Recipes for Summer Gatherings – Treats and Drinks to Wow Your Friends

July 2, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

Tropical Plantain Cookies Recipe makes 36 cookies Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Pereg’s Plantain Flour 1 ½ cups brown sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp. of […]

Martyn Brabbins Leads the San Francisco Symphony Review – Enchanting and Memorable

June 30, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

By Leila Maria KehlEnglish National Opera director Martyn Brabbins has been enthusiastically received during his US debut, and it is fantastic to have him here in the San Francisco. He led the San Francisco Symphony in Ravel’s L’enfant et […]

“FESTIVAL NEXT” INITIATIVE – REIMAGINING the CONCERT GOING EXPERIENCE

June 20, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

This Ambitious 2019 program series includes: CenterStage, Visiting Masters, Festival HD and world premiere commissions. The Grant Park Music Festival announces its new Festival Next initiative, a series of programs to reimagine the concert-going experience in the 21st century, launching throughout Summer […]

Build a Pollinator Garden – See Birds and Butterflies

June 19, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

By Tina Shaw, Courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Midwest Region How to build a pollinator garden We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know that pollinators are the engine that run healthy […]

KISS MY AZTEC! Review – Irreverent New Musical Fuses Fairytale and Satire

June 11, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

By E.A. & D.M. Swarts There’s nothing like a little Spamalot-inspired Aztec revenge porn to spice up the culture wars that dominate our news cycle. With authority, fresh perspective, and irreverent humor, Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s […]

The NOCC Run/Walk – Remembering Loved Ones and Honoring Survivors

June 3, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

By Kandis Draw On May 18, 2019 1,500 people gathered across the parking lot of the United Center. The beautiful sun piercing the sky, volunteers from all over the tri state area, gathered for one […]

Lost and Found in Spain, Tales of an Ambassador’s Wife – Cuisine to Delight

May 29, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

By Guest Author Susan Lewis Solomont When eating in Spain, sample the simple and indulge in the decadent There’s a Spanish proverb: Con pan y vino, se anda el camino, which translates to “With bread and […]

‘Haiku Style Passion Heart’ Review – Commentary on Life

May 12, 2019 Splash Magazines Contributor 0

An Interview by David Hamilton ‘Haiku Style Passion Heart’ is Ron Irwin’s 19th published book and it is nothing like any of his previous works. Haiku is a form of poetry, specifically a form of […]