Suzanne Magnuson

Oldest Chicago – An Interview with Author David Witter

November 19, 2020 Suzanne Magnuson 0

David Witter has been documenting the history of Chicago for over 30 years, and now the Second Edition of his best-selling book Oldest Chicago, has arrived, updated with 50% new material in addition to all […]

Bookshelf Envy: 10 Easy and Functional Bookshelf Styling Ideas from the Modsy Experts

November 19, 2020 Suzanne Magnuson 0

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE by MODSY Bookshelf Envy: 10 Easy and Functional Bookshelf Styling Ideas from the Modsy Experts Restyling bookshelves is an easy way to drastically impact your home’s interior design aesthetic and overall atmosphere. Whether […]

PRODUCT REVIEW – SimpleSENCE™ Leak Detection System

October 24, 2020 Suzanne Magnuson 0

It’s a problem nobody wants to have, but so many do – water leaks that can cause expensive damage in your home or business. Whether you live near a river, on the back of a […]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicagoland

March 5, 2020 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Few cities in the world do St. Patrick’s Day like Chicago! From parades all over the city and suburbs, troops of Irish dancers strutting their stuff, and live Irish music to the streets filled with […]

The Secret of My Success Makes a Smashing Debut at the Paramount Aurora

February 23, 2020 Suzanne Magnuson 0

The first thing you have to ask yourself is why choose this story. The 1987 Michael J. Fox film was a box-office success, but not a critical favorite, and it sits with below-average reviews on […]

The Lyric Opera’s Queen of Spades is Crazy in the Best Way

February 20, 2020 Suzanne Magnuson 0

You need to get tickets to this right away and get down to the opera house. This is one of those moments that make you proud to be an opera fan because the Lyric’s production […]

An American in Paris Dazzles at Drury Lane

February 18, 2020 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, IL is known for high-quality productions, but they’ve outdone themselves with their current offering of An American in Paris. It’s running from now until March 29th, but you should see […]

Why this Madama Butterfly?

February 8, 2020 Suzanne Magnuson 0

Of all the productions of Madama Butterfly that are possible, why revive this one? That’s what I asked myself as I sat, bored out of my mind, in what should have been a riveting night […]

A Dazzling Beauty and the Beast at the Paramount Aurora

December 2, 2019 Suzanne Magnuson 0

The Paramount’s new production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has everything you could possibly want in a staged version of this show, top talent, lavish sets, gorgeous costumes, and theatrical magic that draws you […]

Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar Makes a Lively Debut in Rosemont

November 25, 2019 Suzanne Magnuson 0

The first Midwest location of Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar had its media opening in Rosemont on Thursday November 14th in a high-energy event that was an excellent reflection of what can be expected from the […]