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”

First up, the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts reunites the original Broadway Queens from smash hit musical Six in: “The Royal Reunion, Celebrating Six years of Six” on Monday, June 22 at the Fairlie in West Loop. Andrea talks with the OG Katheryn Howard-  Samantha Pauly - about the role that launched her career, the musical that put the ‘six wives’ on the pop culture map, and returning to Chicago with the original cast of SIX. Tickets and info: ilconservatory.org.

 

One of Chicago’s largest, liveliest, and most popular vintage street markets is back – the Randolph Street Market reopens on May 23rd and 24th with more vendors, more food and more entertainment than ever before!  Andrea talks to founder Sally Schwartz about the 23rd annual season where you can find anything and everything from vinyl to artwork to vintage finds, jewelry and clothing!  Tickets and information: Randolphstreetmarket.com

 

Next up, we visit with the President and CEO of the Harris Theater Lori Dimun about the Harris Theater for Music and Dance’s 20th anniversary season!  Lori talks about the signature Harris Theater Presents’ series with 2026-27 season showcasing 'Only-At-The-Harris Creative collaborations' of contemporary dance, classical music, and visual arts. We’ll get a preview of Trisha Brown Dance Company performances, Steve Hackman conducting a symphonic fusion of Biggie and Tupac and Handal’s Resurrection. Tickets and information:  harristheater.org

 

Finally, the South Chicago Dance Theatre presents three world premiers at the Harris Theatre in one celebratory evening on May 1st. Andrea talks to Director of Vision and Strategy and Resident Choreographer Kia S. Smith about her program Suite On The Sahara.  The piece weaves sounds from Argentina, Morocco, Spain, and Italy, immersing audiences in a landscape flowing with light, color and passion. Tickets and information: southchicagodancetheatre.com

First up, the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts&nbsp;reunites the original Broadway Queens from smash hit musical&nbsp;Six&nbsp;in:&nbsp;&ldquo;The Royal Reunion, Celebrating Six years of&nbsp;Six&rdquo; on&nbsp;Monday, June 22&nbsp;at the Fairlie&nbsp;in West Loop. Andrea talks with the OG Katheryn Howard-&nbsp; Samantha Pauly&nbsp;- about the role that launched her career, the musical that put the &lsquo;six wives&rsquo; on the pop culture map, and returning to Chicago with the original cast of SIX. Tickets and info: <a href="http://ilconservatory.org/">ilconservatory.org</a>.
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One of Chicago&rsquo;s largest, liveliest, and most popular vintage street markets is back &ndash; the Randolph Street Market reopens on May 23rd and 24th with more vendors, more food and more entertainment than ever before!&nbsp; Andrea talks to founder Sally Schwartz about the 23rd annual season where you can find anything and everything from vinyl to artwork to vintage finds, jewelry and clothing!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://randolphstreetmarket.com/">Randolphstreetmarket.com</a>
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Next up, we visit with the President and CEO of the Harris Theater Lori Dimun about the Harris Theater for Music and Dance&rsquo;s 20th anniversary season!&nbsp; Lori talks about the signature Harris Theater Presents&rsquo; series with 2026-27 season showcasing 'Only-At-The-Harris Creative collaborations' of contemporary dance, classical music, and visual arts. We&rsquo;ll get a preview of Trisha Brown Dance Company performances, Steve Hackman conducting a symphonic fusion of Biggie and Tupac and Handal&rsquo;s Resurrection. Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://harristheater.org/">harristheater.org</a>
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Finally, the South Chicago Dance Theatre presents three world premiers at the Harris Theatre in one celebratory evening on May 1st. Andrea talks to Director of Vision and Strategy and Resident Choreographer&nbsp;Kia S. Smith about her program Suite On The Sahara.&nbsp; The piece weaves sounds from Argentina, Morocco, Spain, and Italy, immersing audiences in a landscape flowing with light, color and passion. Tickets and information: <a href="http://southchicagodancetheatre.com/">southchicagodancetheatre.com</a>

Show & Tell, Ep 202: Six years of SIX-the Reunion, Randolph St. Market, Harris Theatre of Music and Dance, & the South Chicago Dance Theatre

Chicago a cappella, Chicago’s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble is hosting the upcoming concert series Building American Pop  from April 19th-26th. Andrea talks to CAC Executive Director Matt Greenberg about this time capsule, which revisits the irresistible pop classics that evoke the songwriting genius of the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s, featuring host/narrator WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer. The Building American Pop concert series kicks off on April 19 at the Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building. Information: chicagoacappella.org

 

Next up, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra will feature the music of jazz icon Roy Eldridge on May 3rd at the Studebaker Theatre.  Andrea talks to CJO Artistic Director Jeff Lindberg about this tribute show by one of the most influential trumpeters of the swing era. Jeff also talks about founding the CJO with his buddies at the University of Illinois and how they’ve been playing music together for nearly 5 decades. Tickets and information: cjomusic.org

 

Then, Rogers Park’s annual Glenwood Sunday Market is fast approaching and to support the continuation of its Food Access Program, which combats food insecurity among Market shoppers, they're hosting a Spiral into Spring fundraiser on April 19th at The Rhapsody Theater from 4-7 pm.  Andrea talks to Sandi Price, Executive Director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance about what attendees can expect, including carnival games, grand prizes, and delicious dishes from local restaurants. Information: rpba.org

 

Finally, Andrea talks to Chicago interdisciplinary artist Alison Ruttan about her large-scale exhibition at Hyde Park Art Center through July 12. Two years in the making, the exhibition is a massive installation with 160 cast ceramic forms, taking up 2300 sq. ft., and places viewers at the center of a submerged neighborhood to show the damage of global warming on coastal communities.  Information: hydeparkart.org

Chicago&nbsp;a cappella, Chicago&rsquo;s premier unaccompanied vocal ensemble is hosting the upcoming concert series&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagoacappella.org/concert-event/building-american-pop/">Building American Pop</a>&nbsp; from April 19th-26th. Andrea talks to CAC Executive Director Matt Greenberg about this time capsule, which revisits the irresistible pop classics that evoke the songwriting genius of the&nbsp;Brill Building era of the 1950s and &rsquo;60s, featuring host/narrator WTTW&rsquo;s&nbsp;Geoffrey Baer. The Building American Pop&nbsp;concert series kicks off on April 19 at the&nbsp;Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building. Information: <a href="http://chicagoacappella.org/">chicagoacappella.org</a>
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Next up, the Chicago&nbsp;Jazz&nbsp;Orchestra will feature the music of jazz icon Roy Eldridge on May 3rd at the Studebaker Theatre. &nbsp;Andrea talks to CJO Artistic Director Jeff Lindberg about this tribute show by one of the most influential trumpeters of the swing era. Jeff also talks about founding the CJO with his buddies at the University of Illinois and how they&rsquo;ve been playing music together for nearly 5 decades. Tickets and information: <a href="http://cjomusic.org/">cjomusic.org</a>
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Then, Rogers Park&rsquo;s annual Glenwood Sunday Market is fast approaching and to support the continuation of its Food Access Program, which combats food insecurity among Market shoppers, they're hosting a Spiral into Spring fundraiser on April 19th&nbsp;at The Rhapsody Theater from 4-7 pm.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Sandi Price, Executive Director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance about what attendees can expect, including carnival games, grand prizes, and delicious dishes from local restaurants. Information: <a href="http://rpba.org/">rpba.org</a>
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Finally, Andrea talks to Chicago interdisciplinary artist Alison Ruttan about her large-scale exhibition at&nbsp;Hyde Park&nbsp;Art Center through&nbsp;July 12. Two years in the making, the exhibition is a massive installation with 160 cast ceramic forms, taking up 2300 sq. ft., and places viewers at the center of a submerged neighborhood to show the damage of global warming on coastal communities.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://hydeparkart.org/">hydeparkart.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 201:  Chicago a cappella's "Building American Pop" concert series, Chicago Jazz Orchestra's tribute to Roy Eldridge, Glenwood Sunday Market's "Spiral Into Spring" fundraiser & Alison Ruttan at the Hyde Park Art Center

We have a jam packed 200th episode extravaganza for you today!

First up is Chicago's newest interactive, immersive, spectacular exhibition, "Theatre of the Mind", the brainchild of Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and his wife Mala Gaonkar, which explores how we perceive the world and ourselves.  Andrea talks to Director Andrew Scoville about this sense-stimulating performance.  What's it about? You have to experience it to believe it.  Tickets and information: theatreofthemindchicago.com
Be sure to catch Madama Butterflyat the Lyric Opera through April 12th!  Andrea talks to the Lyric's Chief Artistic Officer Matthew Ozawa who reinvented, reimagined and directed this classic by Puccini.  Matthew talks about being a 4th generation Japanese-American, being the 1st creative team in the US to reinvestigate Butterfly so audiences can see this classic masterpiece through a new lens.  Tickets and information: Lyricopera.org
"The Man in Black, a Tribute to Johnny Cash" returns to the Arcada Theatre on April 12th.  Andrea talks to the man in black himself, Shawn Barker about how he's taken on Johnny's persona for more than two decades energizing audiences all over the world. Shawn talks about how he 'became' the Man in Black and how his career path mirrored the OG!  Tickets and information: oshows.com
Chicago's favorite spring shopping extravaganza, the "One of a Kind Spring Show," is back at the Merchandise Mart April 24th-April 26th.  Marie Gerbasi from artist relations gives us a preview of what we can see and buy at the show- everything from paintings and jewelry to clothing and furniture.  This year there are more than 35 new emerging artists and 150 new exhibitors at the show. Tickets and information: oneofakindshow.com

We have a jam packed 200th episode extravaganza for you today!
First up is Chicago's newest interactive, immersive, spectacular exhibition,&nbsp;"Theatre of the Mind",&nbsp;the brainchild of Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and his wife Mala Gaonkar, which explores how we perceive the world and ourselves.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Director Andrew Scoville about this sense-stimulating performance.&nbsp; What's it about? You have to experience it to believe&nbsp;it.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://theatreofthemindchicago.com/">theatreofthemindchicago.com</a> Be sure to catch Madama Butterfly at the Lyric Opera through April 12th!&nbsp; Andrea talks to the Lyric's Chief Artistic Officer Matthew Ozawa who reinvented, reimagined and directed this classic by Puccini.&nbsp; Matthew talks about being a 4th generation Japanese-American, being the 1st creative team in the US to reinvestigate Butterfly so audiences can see this classic masterpiece through a new lens.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://lyricopera.org/">Lyricopera.org</a> "The Man in Black, a Tribute to Johnny Cash" returns to the Arcada Theatre on April 12th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to the man in black himself, Shawn Barker about how he's taken on Johnny's persona for more than two decades energizing audiences all over the world. Shawn talks about how he 'became' the Man in Black and how his career path mirrored the OG!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://oshows.com/">oshows.com</a> Chicago's favorite spring shopping extravaganza, the "One of a Kind Spring Show," is back at the Merchandise Mart April 24th-April 26th.&nbsp; Marie Gerbasi from artist relations gives us a preview of what we can see and buy at the show- everything from paintings and jewelry to clothing and furniture.&nbsp; This year there are more than 35 new emerging artists and 150 new exhibitors at the show. Tickets and information: <a href="http://oneofakindshow.com/">oneofakindshow.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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