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!

Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas

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”

You’ll have the time of your life as Dirty Dancing: The Musical storms into Chicago this fall!  Andrea talks one of the stars of the show, Lily Kren who plays Lisa Houseman. Lily talks about the Chicago debut of this iconic show with all of the memories of Baby, Johnny, the Housemans, the Kellermans and the summer of love and coming of age.  Lily also talks about her love for Chicago – including river crusies and her favorite bars and restaurants!  Tickets and information:broadwayinchicago.com

 

Next, the historic Skokie Theatre has reopened as The Skokie, creating a new home for arts, entertainment, and community.  Andrea talks to one of the co-owners Jose “Joe” Cantillo about one of the North Shore’s most beloved cultural landmarks as it enters a new chapter.  The Skokie is going to feature movies, comedy shows, “a swanky bar”, a tap wall and an entire restoration of its lobby, while drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood theaters and intimate speakeasy-style venues. Information: TheSkokie.com

 

Then, you know the painting, now “Sunday In the Park with George” is hitting the stage!  Kokandy Productions once again celebrates the great Stephen Sondheim with a revival of his stunning masterpiece Sunday in the Park with George, playing through November 1st in the intimate Chopin Downstairs Studio, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.  Andrea talks to director and choreographer Derek Van Barham about this astonishing masterpiece. Tickets are on sale now at kokandyproductions.com or chopintheatre.com

 

Finally, join the fun this summer as PlayMakers Laboratory celebrates a major milestone at That's Weird, Grandma’s 25th Birthday, marking a quarter century of the company’s long-running original sketch comedy show. Andrea talks to Director Brandon Cloyd about this family-friendly comedy extravaganza that’s “an original sketch show written by kids…performed by grownups…and enjoyed by humans.  Five performances August 23-September 6th at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. Tickets and information: www.playmakerslab.org

You&rsquo;ll have the time of your life as Dirty Dancing: The Musical storms into Chicago this fall!&nbsp; Andrea talks one of the stars of the show, Lily Kren who plays Lisa Houseman. Lily talks about the Chicago debut of this iconic show with all of the memories of Baby, Johnny, the Housemans, the Kellermans and the summer of love and coming of age.&nbsp; Lily also talks about her love for Chicago &ndash; including river crusies and her favorite bars and restaurants!&nbsp; Tickets and information:<a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">broadwayinchicago.com</a>
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Next, the historic Skokie Theatre has reopened as&nbsp;The Skokie, creating a new home for arts, entertainment, and community.&nbsp; Andrea talks to one of the co-owners Jose &ldquo;Joe&rdquo; Cantillo about one of the North Shore&rsquo;s most beloved cultural landmarks as it enters a new chapter.&nbsp; The Skokie is going to feature movies, comedy shows, &ldquo;a swanky bar&rdquo;, a tap wall and an entire restoration of its lobby, while drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood theaters and intimate speakeasy-style venues. Information: <a href="http://theskokie.com/">TheSkokie.com</a>
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Then, you know the painting, now &ldquo;Sunday In the Park with George&rdquo; is hitting the stage! &nbsp;Kokandy Productions&nbsp;once again celebrates the great&nbsp;Stephen Sondheim&nbsp;with a revival of his stunning masterpiece&nbsp;Sunday in the Park with George, playing&nbsp;through November 1st in the intimate&nbsp;Chopin Downstairs Studio, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.&nbsp; Andrea talks to director and choreographer&nbsp;Derek Van Barham&nbsp;about this astonishing masterpiece. Tickets are on sale now at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kokandyproductions.com/">kokandyproductions.com</a>&nbsp;or <a href="http://chopintheatre.com/">chopintheatre.com</a>
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Finally, join the fun this summer as&nbsp;PlayMakers Laboratory&nbsp;celebrates a major milestone at&nbsp;That's Weird,&nbsp;Grandma&rsquo;s 25th&nbsp;Birthday,&nbsp;marking a quarter century of the company&rsquo;s long-running original sketch comedy show. Andrea talks to Director Brandon Cloyd about this family-friendly comedy extravaganza that&rsquo;s &ldquo;an original sketch show written by kids&hellip;performed by grownups&hellip;and enjoyed by humans.&nbsp; Five performances August 23-September 6th at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playmakerslab.org/">www.playmakerslab.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 221:  Dirty Dancing: The Musical, The Skokie, “Sunday In the Park with George” & That's Weird, Grandma’s 25th Birthday

The 2nd annual Edgewater Music Fest is back and is fast becoming one of the city’s most popular and well-attended street festivals.  More than 30 music acts, hundreds of street vendors and local food and breweries will line Broadway near the Red Line Aug 28-30th.  Edgewater Chamber of Commerce Director Garrett Karp joins Andrea to talk about some of the bands performing this year including Girl K, North By North, and Neptune’s Core!  Information: Edgewatermusicfest.org

 

As Rosemont celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, the new Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum is now officially open.  Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens gives Andrea an inside look at the museum, which offers a view of Rosemont's evolution from a small community into a major regional destination for tourism, entertainment, conventions, and hospitality. 9501 Technology Blvd - Free and open to the public. Information: www.rosemontmuseum.com

Chicago’s only chalk art festival Chalk Howard Street takes place this Saturday, August 22nd from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Andrea talks to Rogers Park Business Alliance Executive Director Sandi Price about Chicago’s only chalk art festival!  This is a free, immersive experience for the public to interact with and create street art, featuring nationally renowned 3D and 2D chalk artists, live music, kids drawing, food, drinks and more! Info: chalkhowardstreet.com or rpba.org

 

On September 12th, the Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) will host its first annual ARTJOY gala to support its mission of transforming education through art in Chicagoland public schools.  Andrea talks to Executive Director Amy Rasmussen about CAPE’s mission: partnering with artists, educators, and schools to bring arts-integrated learning to Chicagoland public school students. ARTJOY is CAPE's gala event, which will take place in its Bridgeport gallery space. Information: capechicago.org

The 2nd annual Edgewater Music Fest is back and is fast becoming one of the city&rsquo;s most popular and well-attended street festivals.&nbsp; More than 30 music acts, hundreds of street vendors and local food and breweries will line Broadway near the Red Line Aug 28-30th.&nbsp; Edgewater Chamber of Commerce Director Garrett Karp joins Andrea to talk about some of the bands performing this year including Girl K, North By North, and Neptune&rsquo;s Core!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://edgewatermusicfest.org/">Edgewatermusicfest.org</a>
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As Rosemont celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, the new&nbsp;Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum is now officially open.&nbsp; Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens gives Andrea an inside look at the museum, which offers a view of Rosemont's evolution from a small community into a major regional destination for tourism, entertainment, conventions, and hospitality. 9501 Technology Blvd - Free and open to the public. Information: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rosemontmuseum.com%2F%3F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CThomas.Hush%40cumulus.com%7C4eafcde1110745a19dcb08df02b2be1d%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639232638861392181%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FzCUPNoJ7gYX7E%2Bg%2FXRv7HPcXWFNIQxcAD9YIvrB6e0%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">www.rosemontmuseum.com</a><a href="http://rosemont.org/"></a>
Chicago&rsquo;s only chalk art festival&nbsp;Chalk Howard Street&nbsp;takes place this Saturday, August 22nd from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Rogers Park Business Alliance Executive Director Sandi Price about Chicago&rsquo;s only chalk art festival!&nbsp; This is a free, immersive experience for the public to interact with and create street art, featuring nationally renowned 3D and 2D chalk artists, live music, kids drawing, food, drinks and more! Info: <a href="https://www.howardstreetchicago.com/chalk-howard-street">chalkhowardstreet.com</a> or <a href="http://rpba.org/">rpba.org</a>
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On September 12th, the <a href="https://capechicago.org/">Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education</a> (CAPE) will host its first annual ARTJOY gala to support its mission of transforming education through art in Chicagoland public schools.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Executive Director Amy Rasmussen about CAPE&rsquo;s mission: partnering with artists, educators, and schools to bring arts-integrated learning to Chicagoland public school students. ARTJOY is CAPE's gala event, which will take place in its Bridgeport gallery space. Information: <a href="http://capechicago.org/">capechicago.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 220: Edgewater Music Fest, Rosemont History Museum, Chalk Howard Street, & Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education

First up it’s almost time for the Chicago Super-Tri! The Chicago Triathlon is SO much more than just running-biking-swimming - it’s become a Chicago tradition for 43 years.  Andrea talks to the co-founder and Super-Tri CEO Michael D’Hulst about the biggest triathlon in the world with more than 95-hundred participants this year!  Be sure to cheer on the participants at events all weekend long August 22nd through the 23rd.  Information: supertri.com

 

Next up, the Boozy Book Fair sloshes into Chicago – through the fall!  Andrea talks to Keely O’Neal, the Director of Experiences at Bucketlisters about this limited pop-up featuring two of our favorite things -books and booze!  You’ll feel like you’re re-visiting the 90’s when you visit the nostalgic Boozy Book Fair at Everything Bar, 1601 W. Grand.  The pop-up features drunk spelling bees, a lecture night, DJs playing 80’s/90 music – and you’ll get credit at the gift shop where you can buy pencils, erasers and others book club gifts!  Information: bucketlisters.com

 

The F1 Arcade Chicago is officially open in Chicago!  Andrea talks to VP of Launch Strategy Liz Norris about this one-of-a-kind venue – and only a few in the world - featuring 61 F1 racing simulators, world class food and drinks and a rooftop view at the old Rock Bottom Brewery Building.  Tickets and information: f1arcade.com

 

“The Notebook” finishes its Chicago run this week at the Cadillac Palace theatre through August 16th.  Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Emily Some, who was born in Aurora, grew up in Somonauk and graduated from Northwestern!  Emily talks about being back home and the loving, emotional message of "the Notebook" that endures over time.  Tickets and information: BroadwayInChicago.com

First up it&rsquo;s almost time for the Chicago Super-Tri! The Chicago Triathlon is SO much more than just running-biking-swimming - it&rsquo;s become a Chicago tradition for 43 years.&nbsp; Andrea talks to the co-founder and Super-Tri CEO Michael D&rsquo;Hulst about the biggest triathlon in the world with more than 95-hundred participants this year!&nbsp; Be sure to cheer on the participants at events all weekend long August 22nd through the 23rd.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://supertri.com/">supertri.com</a>
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Next up, the Boozy Book Fair sloshes into Chicago &ndash; through the fall!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Keely O&rsquo;Neal, the Director of Experiences at Bucketlisters about this limited pop-up featuring two of our favorite things -books and booze!&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll feel like you&rsquo;re re-visiting the 90&rsquo;s when you visit the nostalgic Boozy Book Fair at Everything Bar, 1601 W. Grand.&nbsp; The pop-up features drunk spelling bees, a lecture night, DJs playing 80&rsquo;s/90 music &ndash; and you&rsquo;ll get credit at the gift shop where you can buy pencils, erasers and others book club gifts!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://bucketlisters.com/">bucketlisters.com</a>
&nbsp;
The&nbsp;F1 Arcade Chicago&nbsp;is officially open in Chicago!&nbsp; Andrea talks to&nbsp;VP of Launch Strategy Liz Norris&nbsp;about this one-of-a-kind venue &ndash; and only a few in the world - featuring 61 F1 racing simulators, world class food and drinks and a rooftop view at the old Rock Bottom Brewery Building.&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="http://f1arcade.com/">f1arcade.com</a>
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&ldquo;The Notebook&rdquo;&nbsp;finishes its Chicago run this week at the Cadillac Palace theatre through August 16th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Emily Some, who was born in Aurora, grew up in Somonauk and graduated from Northwestern!&nbsp; Emily talks about being back home and the loving, emotional message of "the Notebook" that endures over time.&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayInChicago.com</a>

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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