This week on the show we head to one of Chicago’s most anticipated street festivals – Wicker Park Fest, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary year!  We’ll talk to Pamela Maas, the Executive Director at the Wicker Park  Bucktown Chamber of Commerce about their much-anticipated indie music lineup featuring more than 200 vendors and 50 bands this year.  Then, we’ll head to the heart of Chicago and check out Navy Pier’s most innovative and interactive attraction yet – Illumination!  We’ll talk to General Manager Calum Peterson about being transported to a beautiful safari – or to outer space, you don’t want to miss this!  And speaking of don’t want to miss…the Chicago Botanic Garden does it again with their newest exhibit “Lost & Found”.  We’ll talk to Jodi Zombolo - Associate Vice President, Visitor Events & Programs about this amazing event showcasing plant conservation that blend art with science - during Lost & Found. Plus, take a trip to the Regency era with Improvised Jane Austen! Troupe member Ana Silva talks the show ahead of their headlining performance at the iO fest. 

For More Information:

Wicker Park Fest:

DATE: July 26-28

WEBSITE: https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/wicker-park-fest/

Illuminarium:

LOCATION & DATE: Now at Navy Pier

WEBSITE: https://www.illuminarium.com/chicago

Lost & Found:

LOCATION & DATE: Now-September at The Chicago Botanic Garden

WEBSITE: https://www.chicagobotanic.org

Improvised Jane Austen:

LOCATION & DATE: Saturdays at 6pm and 8pm at the iO Theater

WEBSITE: https://improvisedjaneausten.com/