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”

Discover the world’s largest collection of original artifacts belonging to serial killers at “Serial Killer, the Exhibition” now at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios. True crime author, researcher, collector, and curator Dr. Bill Kimberlin talks to Andrea about what we can expect to see, including artifacts from the Son of Sam, HH Holmes, Jack the Ripper, John W. Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer – and more! Cinespace Studios is located 2428 W. 15th St. Tickets and information: serialkillerexhibit.com

 

Winner of seven Jeff Awards, “The Birds of North America” is back for a limited run at the Red Orchid Theatre!  Actress Cassidy Slaughter-Mason joins Andrea to talk about this emotional and powerful performance about a father-daugther relationship and how its affecting audiences all across Chicago!  Cassidy talks about the success of the play, working with her friend and fellow Chicago actor John Judd and the impact of the performance.  Runs though 10/4. Tickets and information: aredorchidtheatre.org

 

The Joffrey Ballet opens its 2026-27 season with the Chicago premiere of John Neumeier’s “Liliom” featuring a 16-piece live jazz band on stage at the Lyric Opera House!  Andrea talks to Production Manager Shandee Vaughn about “Liliom”, which traces a haunting story of love and redemption set against the faded glamour of a Depression-era amusement park – complete with a life-size carousel on stage! Runs through September 27th.  Tickets and information: Joffrey.org

 

Cerqua Rivera is back for its second annual Contemporary Movement Festival.  Co-Founder and Artistic Director Wilfredo Rivera joins us to talk about this two-day festival on October 2nd and 3rd at the Dance Center of Columbia College of Chicago.  October 2nd features the festival performance at 7:30pm and October 3rd is the festival gathering and community workshop.  Tickets and information: cerquarivera.org

Discover the world&rsquo;s largest collection of original artifacts belonging to serial killers at &ldquo;Serial Killer, the Exhibition&rdquo;&nbsp;now at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios. True crime author, researcher, collector, and curator Dr. Bill Kimberlin talks to Andrea about what we can expect to see, including artifacts from the Son of Sam, HH Holmes, Jack the Ripper, John W. Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer &ndash; and more! Cinespace Studios is located 2428 W. 15th St. Tickets and information: <a href="http://serialkillerexhibit.com/">serialkillerexhibit.com</a>
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Winner of seven Jeff Awards, &ldquo;The Birds of North America&rdquo; is back for a limited run at the Red Orchid Theatre!&nbsp; Actress Cassidy Slaughter-Mason joins Andrea to talk about this emotional and powerful performance about a father-daugther relationship and how its affecting audiences all across Chicago!&nbsp; Cassidy talks about the success of the play, working with her friend and fellow Chicago actor John Judd and the impact of the performance.&nbsp; Runs though 10/4. Tickets and information: <a href="http://aredorchidtheatre.org/">aredorchidtheatre.org</a>
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The Joffrey Ballet opens its 2026-27 season with the Chicago premiere of John Neumeier&rsquo;s &ldquo;Liliom&rdquo; featuring a 16-piece live jazz band on stage at the Lyric Opera House!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Production Manager Shandee Vaughn about &ldquo;Liliom&rdquo;, which traces a haunting story of love and redemption set against the faded glamour of a Depression-era amusement park &ndash; complete with a life-size carousel on stage! Runs through September 27th.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://joffrey.org/">Joffrey.org</a>
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Cerqua Rivera is back for its second annual Contemporary Movement Festival.&nbsp; Co-Founder and Artistic Director Wilfredo Rivera joins us to talk about this two-day festival on October 2nd and 3rd at the Dance Center of Columbia College of Chicago.&nbsp; October 2nd features the festival performance at 7:30pm and October 3rd is the festival gathering and community workshop.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://cerquarivera.org/">cerquarivera.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 224: “Serial Killer, the Exhibition, “The Birds of North America”, The Joffrey Ballet’s “Liliom”, and Cerqua Rivera

This week on the show, it’s a trip down memory lane as we talk to the legendary Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles, now touring to promote her new album, “The List”.  Susanna talks to Andrea about her family roots in Chicago (her grandfather was a southside rabbi!), her love for 60’s and 70’s music, how she and the Bangles became one of the most successful all-female rock bands of all time, and her latest album -which she recorded in her living room with some of the biggest names in music.  Most recently, Susanna inducted Colin Blunstone and the Zombies into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!  Colin is currently touring with Peter Asher and The Fixx!  Colin talks to Andrea about being the pillar of the British Invasion and early rock music in London!  And, Peter Asher is one of the most famous producers, songwriters, and music industry insiders of all time.  He talks to Andrea about how the music business has changed over the decades and what we can expect from this intimate performance “A Musical Memoir of the 60’s and Beyond”.  Peter, Colin and members of the Fixx will be at the Genessee Theatre on September 17th

 

Tickets and information:

Susanna Hoffs at the Old Town School of Music on September 14th:  oldtownschool.org

Colin Blunstone and Peter Asher at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on September 17th: geneseetheatre.com

This week on the show, it&rsquo;s a trip down memory lane as we talk to the legendary Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles, now touring to promote her new album, &ldquo;The List&rdquo;.&nbsp; Susanna talks to Andrea about her family roots in Chicago (her grandfather was a southside rabbi!), her love for 60&rsquo;s and 70&rsquo;s music, how she and the Bangles became one of the most successful all-female rock bands of all time, and her latest album -which she recorded in her living room with some of the biggest names in music.&nbsp; Most recently, Susanna inducted Colin Blunstone and the Zombies into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!&nbsp; Colin is currently touring with Peter Asher and The Fixx!&nbsp; Colin talks to Andrea about being the pillar of the British Invasion and early rock music in London!&nbsp; And, Peter Asher is one of the most famous producers, songwriters, and music industry insiders of all time.&nbsp; He talks to Andrea about how the music business has changed over the decades and what we can expect from this intimate performance &ldquo;A Musical Memoir of the 60&rsquo;s and Beyond&rdquo;.&nbsp; Peter, Colin and members of the Fixx will be at the Genessee Theatre on September 17th
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Tickets and information:
Susanna Hoffs at the Old Town School of Music on September 14th:&nbsp; <a href="http://oldtownschool.org/">oldtownschool.org</a>
Colin Blunstone and Peter Asher at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on September 17th: <a href="http://geneseetheatre.com/">geneseetheatre.com</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 223: Sounds of the 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s with Susanna Hoffs, Colin Blunstone & Peter Asher!

Night of 1000 Jack O'Lanterns returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden for 15 nights this fall!  Associate Vice President of Visitor Events and Programs Jodi Zombolo joins Andrea to preview more than 1000 real pumpkins intricately carved with intimate themes. This year, the garden features pumpkin carvings of dragons, comic book icons and the 150th Anniversary of the Chicago Cubs - plus an illuminated sculpture called "the Monarch Skull".  Runs through 10/25. Tickets and information: ChicagoBotanic.org

 

"Tree Dimensions" is the latest installation coming to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle.  Director of Operations Amy Scott and artist Rommy Gonzalez join Andrea to discuss this new, immersive exhibition coming next spring.  Visitors can step inside a tree sculpture, climb on roots and discover hidden systems that sustain forests.  Information: mortonarb.org

 

"VAPE the Grease Parody" is now playing at the Apollo Theater, 2550 N. Lincoln Avenue.  Andrea talks to Will Leonard who plays Danny Zuko - about this fun mockery of Grease, while sending a giant love letter to the film!  Sandy, Rizzo and the Pink Ladies are back along with "Grease Lightening", which has now transformed into "Green Lightining" too, now through January of 2027.  Tickets and information: vapethemusical.com

 

You’ll have the time of your life as Dirty Dancing: The Musical continues its run in 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. Runs through 9/20 at the Nederlander Theatre.  Tickets and information: broadwayinchicago.com

Night of 1000 Jack O'Lanterns returns to the Chicago Botanic Garden for 15 nights this fall!&nbsp; Associate Vice President of Visitor Events and Programs Jodi Zombolo joins Andrea to preview more&nbsp;than 1000 real pumpkins intricately&nbsp;carved with intimate themes. This year, the garden features pumpkin carvings of dragons, comic book icons and the 150th Anniversary of the Chicago Cubs - plus an illuminated&nbsp;sculpture&nbsp;called&nbsp;"the Monarch Skull".&nbsp; Runs through 10/25. Tickets and information: <a href="http://chicagobotanic.org/">ChicagoBotanic.org</a>
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"Tree Dimensions" is the latest installation coming to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle.&nbsp; Director&nbsp;of Operations Amy Scott and artist Rommy Gonzalez join Andrea to discuss this new, immersive exhibition&nbsp;coming next spring.&nbsp; Visitors can step inside a tree&nbsp;sculpture, climb on roots and discover hidden systems that sustain forests.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://mortonarb.org/">mortonarb.org</a>
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"VAPE the Grease Parody" is now playing at the Apollo Theater, 2550 N. Lincoln Avenue.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Will Leonard who plays Danny Zuko - about this fun mockery of Grease, while sending a giant love&nbsp;letter to the film!&nbsp; Sandy, Rizzo and the Pink Ladies are back along with "Grease Lightening", which has now transformed into "Green Lightining" too, now through&nbsp;January of 2027.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://vapethemusical.com/">vapethemusical.com</a>
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You&rsquo;ll have the time of your life as&nbsp;Dirty Dancing: The Musical&nbsp;continues its run in 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. Runs through 9/20 at the Nederlander Theatre.&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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