Comedians Rachel Bloom and Paul Mecurio, plus The Chicago Triathlon!



First up, she’s back!  Comedian Rachel Bloom is taking Chicago by storm again!  The Steppenwolf Theatre presents her one-woman musical comedy “Death, Let Me Do My Show” now through August 24th!  Next, he’s known for his Emmy-winning work with the Late Show with Stephen Colbert – it’s Paul Mecurio!  Paul is bringing his award-winning Broadway Show - "Permission to Speak"  to the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg, IL Friday Aug 23rd. Then, we’ll talk to tri-athlete Scott Nilson, supertri General Manager North America who will tell us all about the triathlon coming to Chicago!  

For More Information:

Rachel Bloom – Death, Let Me Do My Show

Now-August 24

Tix: https://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/seasons-/202324/rachel-bloom/

Paul Mecurio

Friday, Aug 23rd - 7:30pm

Tix: www.paulmecurio.com or www.prairiecenter.org

Supertri General Manager North AmericaScott Nilson

August 24-25th

Montrose Beach and Monroe Harbor

https://triathlonmajors.com/chicago-triathlon

Comedians Rachel Bloom and Paul Mecurio, plus The Chicago Triathlon!
 
First up, she’s back!  Comedian Rachel Bloom is taking Chicago by storm again!  The Steppenwolf Theatre presents her one-woman musical comedy “Death, Let Me Do My Show” now through August 24th!  Next, he’s known for his Emmy-winning work with the Late Show with Stephen Colbert – it’s Paul Mecurio!  Paul is bringing his award-winning Broadway Show - "Permission to Speak"  to the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts - Schaumburg, IL Friday Aug 23rd. Then, we’ll talk to tri-athlete Scott Nilson, supertri General Manager North America who will tell us all about the triathlon coming to Chicago!  
For More Information:
Rachel Bloom – Death, Let Me Do My Show
Now-August 24
Tix: <a href="https://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/seasons-/202324/rachel-bloom/">https://www.steppenwolf.org/tickets--events/seasons-/202324/rachel-bloom/</a> 
Paul Mecurio
Friday, Aug 23rd - 7:30pm
Tix: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.paulmecurio.com%2F__%3B!!DZ3fjg!5FZmx5q5verMLpkwbozGVIZJQ4qD6m_nZIvGw0vqNOO6UckPYTo3XNganFMwxEr2ML-dnluMnblzKZ15CPb32pgTLgu3%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C215adada67e54c1b5aab08dcbe5c7355%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C638594551541807124%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DN1rD8iWkr22ygnn%2FOSbfNI%2BcV69bLLdv7xRaT7Hjyk%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="1">www.paulmecurio.com</a> or <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fwww.prairiecenter.org%2F__%3B!!DZ3fjg!5FZmx5q5verMLpkwbozGVIZJQ4qD6m_nZIvGw0vqNOO6UckPYTo3XNganFMwxEr2ML-dnluMnblzKZ15CPb32sdxiMru%24&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C215adada67e54c1b5aab08dcbe5c7355%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C638594551541816157%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=duMhpNcLx2OqjvTws9r0MAX%2BckwCY6J%2FBsGPUukx4nc%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="2">www.prairiecenter.org</a>
Supertri General Manager North America Scott Nilson
August 24-25th
Montrose Beach and Monroe Harbor
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"Show and Tell" with Andrea Darlas is a local arts and entertainment podcast hosted by Chicago media personality, Andrea Darlas. Every week Andrea will tell you about a new play or musical or exhibit a museum… something cultural in our community!

Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas

Episode 117: Comedians Rachel Bloom and Paul Mecurio, plus The Chicago Triathlon!

This week on the Show – Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway, a Taste of Greektown, the Ruth Page School of Dance and Sketch Comedy!

First up – singer and songwriting legend Ann Hampton Callaway returns home to the Chicago area for one night only on September 7th at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts!  Her show Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics & Originals is an incredible night of jazz, cabaret, piano and more!  Then, we head to one of the biggest Greek festivals of the year – Taste of Greektown.  We’ll talk to Spectrum Bar and Grill owner Irene Koumi about one of the liveliest and tastiest festivals in Chicago city September 6th-8th.  Then we head to the Ruth Page School of Dance and talk to Director Victor Alexander about the classes, performances, and the legacy of this amazing institution. Finally, Hillary talks to Veronica Rooney, a Chicago comic, writer, and member of Rascal Pants productions about a new sketch show at Second City!

For More Information:

Ann Hampton Callaway:https://northshorecenter.org/event/ann-hampton-callaway/

Taste of Greektown: https://greektownchicago.org/

Ruth Page School of Dance: https://www.ruthpage.org/

Table 33: https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/table-33-chi

This week on the Show – Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway, a Taste of Greektown, the Ruth Page School of Dance and Sketch Comedy!
First up – singer and songwriting legend Ann Hampton Callaway returns home to the Chicago area for one night only on September 7th at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts!  Her show Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics &amp; Originals is an incredible night of jazz, cabaret, piano and more!  Then, we head to one of the biggest Greek festivals of the year – Taste of Greektown.  We’ll talk to Spectrum Bar and Grill owner Irene Koumi about one of the liveliest and tastiest festivals in Chicago city September 6th-8th.  Then we head to the Ruth Page School of Dance and talk to Director Victor Alexander about the classes, performances, and the legacy of this amazing institution. Finally, Hillary talks to Veronica Rooney, a Chicago comic, writer, and member of Rascal Pants productions about a new sketch show at Second City!
For More Information:
Ann Hampton Callaway: <a href="https://northshorecenter.org/event/ann-hampton-callaway/">https://northshorecenter.org/event/ann-hampton-callaway/</a> 
Taste of Greektown: <a href="https://greektownchicago.org/">https://greektownchicago.org/</a> 
Ruth Page School of Dance: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ruthpage.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chillary.hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C0804850f506c4374386708dcc326a622%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C638599817993002209%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=peVKZlwGdLlOkD4QKmoeYroNwyfbX6AJzXUPJRwS3Hw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="2">https://www.ruthpage.org/</a> 
Table 33: <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/table-33-chi">https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/table-33-chi</a>

Episode 118: Ann Hampton Callaway, a Taste of Greektown, the Ruth Page School of Dance and Sketch Comedy!

A comedian, a gardener doing good for her community, and a renowned author!

Francesca Bucci, comedian

Francesca is a local comedy show producer and performer.  She hosts “Meet Cute, a comedy dating show at Judy’s Beat Lounge located inside of the Second City/Piper’s Alley which will feature singles on stage with the goal to match them with an audience member.  They are accepting applications for featured singles!



Jodi Richman, Goddess with a Green Thumb

Goddess With A  Green Thumb, provides four season container gardening to residences and businesses. Container gardening is when plants are grown in pots rather than in the ground. They are changed for each season. People want beautiful outdoor living spaces. Containers gardens add curb appeal to a home or business. In a backyard, they brighten up a space and make it feel welcoming. 

https://www.instagram.com/goddesswithagreenthumb/

Rob Sullivan, author

After being diagnosed with narcolepsy and being failed by Western medicine, Rob Sullivan sought out alternative healing. Through his journey, he began to discover his inner compass and spirituality and then A Trek Within: Following Your Inner Compass was born. 

Booksite: atrekwithin.com

Website: sullivanzyl.com

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/robsullivan312

Facebook: www.facebook.com/robsullivan444

A comedian, a gardener doing good for her community, and a renowned author!
Francesca Bucci, comedian
Francesca is a local comedy show producer and performer.  She hosts “Meet Cute, a comedy dating show at Judy’s Beat Lounge located inside of the Second City/Piper’s Alley which will feature singles on stage with the goal to match them with an audience member.  They are accepting applications for featured singles!
 
Jodi Richman, Goddess with a Green Thumb
Goddess With A  Green Thumb, provides four season container gardening to residences and businesses. Container gardening is when plants are grown in pots rather than in the ground. They are changed for each season. People want beautiful outdoor living spaces. Containers gardens add curb appeal to a home or business. In a backyard, they brighten up a space and make it feel welcoming. 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/goddesswithagreenthumb/">https://www.instagram.com/goddesswithagreenthumb/</a> 
Rob Sullivan, author
After being diagnosed with narcolepsy and being failed by Western medicine, Rob Sullivan sought out alternative healing. Through his journey, he began to discover his inner compass and spirituality and then A Trek Within: Following Your Inner Compass was born. 
Booksite: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fatrekwithin.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chillary.hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C3628ef75290b4a26283508dcb0a6c636%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C638579477567489096%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Y7HOD7kiS1tOvohif7Xzuu50WmJGtvAYTwx41K3A49A%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="1">atrekwithin.com</a>
Website: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsullivanzyl.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Chillary.hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7C3628ef75290b4a26283508dcb0a6c636%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C638579477567501484%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2hgBd31K1Q0l%2B8Nb6PZImOTY%2BijZo7q7g59Qsaz9KWE%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="2">sullivanzyl.com</a>
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Episode 116: Local Artists You Should Know!

This week on the show we visit with two local theatre groups - one in Chicago, one in the northern suburbs, then introduce you to APIDA arts and tell you how you can be a part of their Halloween spectacular.  First up, the newly renovated Red Twist Theatre in Edgewater and the incredible production of  "the Normal Heart".  We'll visit with co-artistic Director Dusty Brown to talk about this must see performance playing through September 29th.  Then, we'll head up north to Glenview to the Oil Lamp Theatre.  We'll chat with executive Director Jay Patschuka about two productions they have going on this fall - First Date and the old time radio play of the Christmas Carol returns.  And finally, we'll introduce you to Mia Park, the executive director of APIDA arts and tell you how you can get your submissions in for their Halloween spooktacular in October!

For More Information:

Redtwist Theatre: 

When: August 25 - September 29, Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m.

For tickets: RedtwistTheatre.org

Oil Lamp Theatre:

First Date: September 7-October 20

A Christmas Carol: November 21 - December 30 

For tickets: Oillamptheatre.org 

APIDA Arts:

When and Where: October 20 at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago

For more: ApidaArts.org

This week on the show we visit with two local theatre groups - one in Chicago, one in the northern suburbs, then introduce you to APIDA arts and tell you how you can be a part of their Halloween spectacular.  First up, the newly renovated Red Twist Theatre in Edgewater and the incredible production of  "the Normal Heart".  We'll visit with co-artistic Director Dusty Brown to talk about this must see performance playing through September 29th.  Then, we'll head up north to Glenview to the Oil Lamp Theatre.  We'll chat with executive Director Jay Patschuka about two productions they have going on this fall - First Date and the old time radio play of the Christmas Carol returns.  And finally, we'll introduce you to Mia Park, the executive director of APIDA arts and tell you how you can get your submissions in for their Halloween spooktacular in October!
For More Information:
Redtwist Theatre: 
When: August 25 - September 29, Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m.
For tickets: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redtwisttheatre.org%2Fthe-normal-heart&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7Caf10ebf1ed8b4329170d08dcb165344d%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C638580295488007559%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1V3nBzk7CmmAeqerqo%2FsUq0%2BfzV6vj3bu2ujcBxxNno%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="0">RedtwistTheatre.org</a> 
Oil Lamp Theatre:
First Date: September 7-October 20
A Christmas Carol: November 21 - December 30 
For tickets: <a href="https://www.oillamptheater.org/">Oillamptheatre.org </a>
APIDA Arts:
When and Where: October 20 at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago
For more: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apidaarts.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHillary.Hedstrom%40cumulus.com%7Caf10ebf1ed8b4329170d08dcb165344d%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C638580295488026711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AOyQS61p3S3QXm8q1DGlEKKuAMZsrWKWh6y2ZP1e0qM%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="1">ApidaArts.org</a>

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