T'was the weekend before Christmas and everyone is stirring! Between holiday shows, experiences, and shopping, there is a lot to do. Andrea talks with Rick Schuler, America's top John Denver tribute, on Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas. Then celebrate the Queen of Christmas at the Mariah Carey Pop-Up at the Virgin Hotel! Next, shop local in Rogers Park and learn about the Live Love Shop Rebate program. Finally, experience A Christmas Carol in a brand new way with Manual Cinema. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Rocky Mountain High Experience: https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/rocky-mountain-high-experience-a-john-denver-christmas/ 

Mariah Carey Holiday Bar: https://bucketlisters.com/experience/mariah-careys-black-irish-holiday-bar-at-virgin-hotels-chicago

Rogers Park: https://rpba.org/ 

Manual Cinema: https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/

T'was the weekend before Christmas and everyone is stirring! Between holiday shows, experiences, and shopping, there is a lot to do. Andrea talks with Rick Schuler, America's top John Denver tribute, on Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas. Then celebrate the Queen of Christmas at the Mariah Carey Pop-Up at the Virgin Hotel! Next, shop local in Rogers Park and learn about the Live Love Shop Rebate program. Finally, experience A Christmas Carol in a brand new way with Manual Cinema.&nbsp;
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Rocky Mountain High Experience: <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/rocky-mountain-high-experience-a-john-denver-christmas/">https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/rocky-mountain-high-experience-a-john-denver-christmas/</a>&nbsp;
Mariah Carey Holiday Bar:&nbsp;<a href="https://virginhotels.com/chicago/entertainment/mariah-careys-black-irish-holiday-bar/?gclid=CjwKCAiA65m7BhAwEiwAAgu4JDiLwhRLogPxRp-McRQ7oEWyna_ATkHH12faAecxPLzTg-WbFNAdwhoCKLkQAvD_BwE&amp;ef_id=CjwKCAiA65m7BhAwEiwAAgu4JDiLwhRLogPxRp-McRQ7oEWyna_ATkHH12faAecxPLzTg-WbFNAdwhoCKLkQAvD_BwE:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!4331!3!!!!x!!&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1">https://bucketlisters.com/experience/mariah-careys-black-irish-holiday-bar-at-virgin-hotels-chicago</a>
Rogers Park: <a href="https://rpba.org/">https://rpba.org/</a>&nbsp;
Manual Cinema: <a href="https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA65m7BhAwEiwAAgu4JDHRPGlznifT1BTVqCp_m_18_pYgGLs5biwg3mF0oJ9UdduuhKJQjhoCf58QAvD_BwE">https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/</a>

"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!

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Episode 136: T’was the Weekend Before Christmas – A John Denver Christmas, Mariah Carey holiday pop-up, Live/Love/Shop Rogers Park and Manual Cinema’s “A Christmas Carol”

The holiday season is only a few short weeks away! On this episode of Show & Tell, Andrea talks to two of the stars of "& Juliet" Teal Wicks and Corey Mach. Then Rob Fojtik of Choose Chicago tells you all about the holiday events you have to choose from. Next, for a limited time only, The Newberry Consort presents a Latin American Christmas! Artistic Director Liza Malmut tells you where to see the shows this weekend. Finally, Practical Theatre founder Paul Barosse invites you to "Weird!" a holiday sketch show.

For More Information:

& Juliet: https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/juliet/ 

CHOOSE Chicago: https://www.choosechicago.com/ 

Latin American Christmas: https://www.newberryconsort.org/lachristmas24 

Weird!: https://www.studio5.dance/calendar 

The holiday season is only a few short weeks away! On this episode of Show &amp; Tell, Andrea talks to two of the stars of "&amp; Juliet" Teal Wicks and Corey Mach. Then Rob Fojtik of Choose Chicago tells you all about the holiday events you have to choose from. Next, for a limited time only, The Newberry Consort presents a Latin American Christmas! Artistic Director Liza Malmut tells you where to see the shows this weekend. Finally, Practical Theatre founder Paul Barosse invites you to "Weird!" a holiday sketch show.
For More Information:
&amp; Juliet: <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/juliet/">https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/juliet/</a>&nbsp;
CHOOSE Chicago: <a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/">https://www.choosechicago.com/</a>&nbsp;
Latin American Christmas: <a href="https://www.newberryconsort.org/lachristmas24">https://www.newberryconsort.org/lachristmas24</a>&nbsp;
Weird!: <a href="https://www.studio5.dance/calendar">https://www.studio5.dance/calendar</a>&nbsp;

Episode 135: The stars of "& Juliet", Choose Chicago holiday events, A Latin American Christmas and Practical Theatre's holiday sketch show

The holiday season is in full swing! This week on Show and Tell, Andrea talks holiday happenings, from theatre events to markets. First up, hear from the star of Hip Hop Nutcracker (and SYTYCD alum!) Jaylin Sanders on his performance. Up next, Andersonville has a lot to offer this season. Charlie Wein, Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Director of Marketing and Communications, gives you a preview. Then, on the 100th anniversary of the legendary composer's death, the Chicago Opera Theatre presents "Boheme and Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini." Holiday happenings aren't just for theatres and markets, hear from the GM of Chicago Firehouse, Shannon Tauschman, on what this season brings the restaurant. Finally, Kris Tsitsis invites you to the Glenview Holiday Fair at Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church!

The holiday season is in full swing! This week on Show and Tell, Andrea talks holiday happenings, from theatre events to markets. First up, hear from the star of Hip Hop Nutcracker (and SYTYCD alum!) Jaylin Sanders on his performance. Up next, Andersonville has a lot to offer this season. Charlie Wein, Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Director of Marketing and Communications, gives you a preview. Then, on the 100th anniversary of the legendary composer's death, the Chicago Opera Theatre presents "Boheme and Beyond: The Legacy of Puccini." Holiday happenings aren't just for theatres and markets, hear from the GM of Chicago Firehouse, Shannon Tauschman, on what this season brings the restaurant. Finally, Kris Tsitsis invites you to the Glenview Holiday Fair at Sts. Peter &amp; Paul Greek Orthodox Church!

Episode 134: Hip Hop Nutcracker, Holidays in Andersonville, Boheme and Beyond, Chicago Firehouse & Glenview Holiday Fair 

Thanksgiving is over, which means it's time for the winter holidays! First up is Ellie Cotey, the costume designer for the Joffery Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Lyric Opera. Then another Christmas classic, "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs a Christmas Carol Again" at the Den Theater! Hear from lead actor Blake Montgomery on this take. Next is a parody of a classic Christmas movie: Die Hard. "Yippee Kay Yay" writer and star Richard Marsh shares how he transformed the action movie. Finally, it's holiday pop-up season! Kendal Killerman, GM of Lost Never Found, shares how the bar was transformed into Rudolph's Bar. Finally, Mark Kwiatkowski talks “Cowabunga! A Turtle Power Pop-Up” at Neon Gardens and the magical upcoming theme at Replay Lincoln Park.

For More Information:

NUTCRACKER: 

https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/24-25-season/the-nutcracker-3/

CHARLES DICKENS:

https://thedentheatre.com/performances/2024/12/5/charles-dickens-begrudgingly-performs-a-christmas-carol-again-the-den-theatre-comedy-club

YIPPEE KI YAY: 

https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/yippee-ki-yay/

LOST NEVER FOUND: 

https://www.lostneverfoundchicago.com/

NEON GARDENS/REPLAY: 

https://www.theneongardens.com/

https://www.replaylincolnpark.com/

Thanksgiving is over, which means it's time for the winter holidays! First up is Ellie Cotey, the costume designer for the Joffery Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Lyric Opera. Then another Christmas classic, "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs a Christmas Carol Again" at the Den Theater! Hear from lead actor Blake Montgomery on this take. Next is a parody of a classic Christmas movie: Die Hard. "Yippee Kay Yay" writer and star Richard Marsh shares how he transformed the action movie. Finally, it's holiday pop-up season! Kendal Killerman, GM of Lost Never Found, shares how the bar was transformed into Rudolph's Bar. Finally, Mark Kwiatkowski talks “Cowabunga! A Turtle Power Pop-Up” at Neon Gardens and the magical upcoming theme at Replay Lincoln Park.
For More Information:
NUTCRACKER: 
<a href="https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/24-25-season/the-nutcracker-3/">https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/24-25-season/the-nutcracker-3/</a> 
CHARLES DICKENS:
 <a href="https://thedentheatre.com/performances/2024/12/5/charles-dickens-begrudgingly-performs-a-christmas-carol-again-the-den-theatre-comedy-club">https://thedentheatre.com/performances/2024/12/5/charles-dickens-begrudgingly-performs-a-christmas-carol-again-the-den-theatre-comedy-club</a> 
YIPPEE KI YAY: 
<a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/yippee-ki-yay/">https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/yippee-ki-yay/</a> 
LOST NEVER FOUND: 
<a href="https://www.lostneverfoundchicago.com/">https://www.lostneverfoundchicago.com/</a> 
NEON GARDENS/REPLAY: 
<a href="https://www.theneongardens.com/">https://www.theneongardens.com/</a> 
<a href="https://www.replaylincolnpark.com/">https://www.replaylincolnpark.com/</a>

EPISODE 133: The Joffrey Ballet's 'The Nutcracker', "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs a Christmas Carol Again", YIPPEE KI YAY, and Holiday Pop-up bars! 

Episode 136: T’was the Weekend Before Christmas – A John Denver Christmas, Mariah Carey holiday pop-up, Live/Love/Shop Rogers Park and Manual Cinema’s “A Christmas Carol”

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