Mira Temkin – Splash Magazines

It’s all in the comedic timing – “It Runs in the Family” debuts at Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest

November 26, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

Discover this hysterical British farce, just perfect for the holidays, now playing at the Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest through December 18. The show was written by Britain’s famed master farceur Ray Cooney (TWO INTO […]

A Christmas Classic Spins into a Musical at the Marriott Theatre

November 13, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

Like a snow globe that comes to life for the holidays, A Christmas Story, The Musical, is now playing at the Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Based on the beloved 1983 movie classic, “A Christmas Story,” the […]

See the Light — Lightscape Creates Brilliance at Chicago Botanic Garden

November 10, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

Lightscape, the acclaimed holiday event from Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, opens November 11, 2022 – January 8, 2023 with a new path and new, light-filled installations. Now returning for its 4th year, visitors will […]

Do It in the “Peg”…Winnipeg, Manitoba

November 10, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

Located in the prairies of Western Canada, the city of Winnipeg is defined by six thousand years of history, fascinating museums, culinary delights, and plenty of outdoor recreation. The capital city of the Manitoba province, […]

RENT celebrates 25th anniversary with a legacy production at Porchlight Theatre

November 8, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

When RENT opened on Broadway in 1992, it created a revolution in musicals and storytelling that was not duplicated until the premiere of “Hamilton” in 2015. Now playing at Porchlight Music Theatre and recently extended […]

For One Brief Shining Moment, Camelot Returns to Skokie

October 24, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

Camelot, the classic Lerner and Lowe musical, presented by Music Theatre Works’ is playing at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts now through November 13. With book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and […]

Vicksburg – The Key to a Great Mississippi Getaway

October 13, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

During the Civil War in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said, “Vicksburg is the key. The war can never be brought to a close until that key is in our pocket.” Turns out, he was right. […]

Join Chef Tigist Reda at “Chicago Chefs Cook for Tigray” to Raise Funds for Humanitarian Relief in Sudan

September 8, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

Chicago chefs are stepping up in support of the humanitarian crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia at “Chicago Chefs Cook for Tigray” in partnership with Health Professionals Network for Tigray (HPN4Tigray). The event will take place on […]

Reaction to HAY FEVER is pure laughter!

September 5, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

Reaction to HAY FEVER at City Lit is pure laughter! First written and produced in 1925, HAY FEVER has definitely stood the test of time. Noel Coward’s 100-year masterpiece has endured because, unfortunately, poor […]

Eighth Annual “Give a Hootenny” Honors Women in Folk Music

August 17, 2022 Mira Temkin 0

Every year, local artists get together to honor performers who have made an impact on the music industry. Past honorees include Pete Seeger, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Bob Dylan, and most recently, John Prine. For […]