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, take A Voyage Through Time in Chicago as you relive the Titanic’s unforgettable journey as if you were one of its passengers. From the grand departure to the final fateful moments, walk the decks, explore the luxurious rooms, and experience the ship like never before—all in immersive VR. Andrea talks to Parker Lee, the Assistant Manager of Fever Hub Chicago about this one of a kind VR experience. Tickets and information: titanicexperiencevr.com

 

Next up, it’s time again for one of Chicago’s premier music street festivals – Wicker Park Fest!  Andrea talks to John Ugolini of Kickstand productions, who is the talent booker for WP Fest and Subterranean about this year’s unbelievable music lineup for the fest.  John also talks about the food, drinks, fashion and family friendly activies this year.  Wicker Park Fest runs July 24th-July 26th.  Information: wickerparkbucktown.com

 

Then, summer is simmering at the Chicago Botanic Gardens!  Andrea talks to Jodi Zombolo, VP of Special Events, about “Shimmering Summer” and “Evanescent” at the CBG! Visitors can interact with a trail of larger than life iridescent bubbles that reflect the landscape and enjoy the family-friendly events throughout the season. Runs through September 20th.  Information: chicagobotanic.org

 

Finally, just a few more days to see the Tony Award winning musical taking Chicago by storm – SUFFS. Andrea talks to Marya Grandy who plays Carrie Chapman Catt about this show-stopping, brilliant, complex and emotional performance about the women’s right-to-vote movement and the 19th Amendment!  A must see at the CIBC Theatre – through July 19th. Tickets: broadwayinchicago.com

First up, take A Voyage Through Time&nbsp;in Chicago as you relive the Titanic&rsquo;s unforgettable journey as if you were one of its passengers. From the grand departure to the final fateful moments, walk the decks, explore the luxurious rooms, and experience the ship like never before&mdash;all in immersive VR. Andrea talks to Parker Lee, the Assistant Manager of Fever Hub Chicago about this one of a kind VR experience. Tickets and information: <a href="http://titanicexperiencevr.com/">titanicexperiencevr.com</a>
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Next up, it&rsquo;s time again for one of Chicago&rsquo;s premier music street festivals &ndash; Wicker Park Fest!&nbsp; Andrea talks to John Ugolini of Kickstand productions, who is the talent booker for WP Fest and Subterranean about this year&rsquo;s unbelievable music lineup for the fest.&nbsp; John also talks about the food, drinks, fashion and family friendly activies this year.&nbsp; Wicker Park Fest runs July 24th-July 26th.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://wickerparkbucktown.com/">wickerparkbucktown.com</a>
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Then, summer is simmering at the Chicago Botanic Gardens!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Jodi Zombolo, VP of Special Events, about &ldquo;Shimmering Summer&rdquo; and &ldquo;Evanescent&rdquo; at the CBG! Visitors can interact with a trail of larger than life iridescent bubbles that reflect the landscape and enjoy the family-friendly events throughout the season. Runs through September 20th.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://chicagobotanic.org/">chicagobotanic.org</a>
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Finally, just a few more days to see the Tony Award winning musical taking Chicago by storm &ndash; SUFFS. Andrea talks to Marya Grandy who plays Carrie Chapman Catt about this show-stopping, brilliant, complex and emotional performance about the women&rsquo;s right-to-vote movement and the 19th Amendment!&nbsp; A must see at the CIBC Theatre &ndash; through July 19th. Tickets: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">broadwayinchicago.com</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 215: Titanic VR, Wicker Park Fest, SUFFS & The Chicago Botanic Garden

The Tony-award winning musical SUFFS is taking Chicago by storm! Andrea talks to one of the stars - Marya Grandy who plays Carrie Chapman Catt about this show-stopping, incredibly clever, complex and emotional performance about the women's right to vote movement.  It's a MUST see at the CIBC Theatre before it leaves town on July 19th!  TIckets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com


The beloved musical HAIR is back in the Chicago area at the Chopin Theatre Mainstage through September 13th.  Andrea talks to Director Brennan Urby about this fan favorite "lovk rock" musical that will have you dancing and singing along in your seats!  Tickets and information Kokandyproducations.com or bit.ly/HairChicago

Next up, a whole lot of magic is coming to Skokie!  Magician Michael Carbonaro will appear at the NorthShore Center for the Performing Arts on July 18th.  "Wonderboy" is the all new live tour from the star of truTV's The Carbonaro Effect that brings a high-energy, comedic and magical experience that will leave you asking, "What, why, and how?" Tickets and information: northshorecenter.org


The Rogers Park Taco Crawl is back on July 16th.  Sandi Price, the executive director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance, joins Andrea to talk about one of Chicago's most popular street festivals featuring 18 different restaurants offering every kind of taco - from shrimp to chicken to meat and veggie - and even chocolate tacos - and churros!  Tickets and information: rpba.org

The Tony-award winning musical&nbsp;SUFFS is taking Chicago by storm! Andrea talks to one of the stars - Marya Grandy who plays Carrie Chapman Catt about this&nbsp;show-stopping, incredibly clever, complex and emotional performance about the women's right to vote movement.&nbsp; It's a MUST see at the CIBC Theatre before it leaves town on July 19th!&nbsp; TIckets and information: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayinChicago.com</a>
 The beloved musical HAIR is back in the Chicago area at the Chopin Theatre Mainstage through September 13th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to&nbsp;Director Brennan Urby about this fan favorite "lovk rock" musical&nbsp;that will have you dancing and singing along in your seats!&nbsp; Tickets and information <a href="http://kokandyproducations.com/">Kokandyproducations.com</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/HairChicago">bit.ly/HairChicago</a>
Next up, a whole lot of magic is coming to Skokie!&nbsp; Magician Michael Carbonaro will appear at the NorthShore Center for the Performing Arts on July 18th.&nbsp; "Wonderboy" is the all new live tour from the star of truTV's The Carbonaro Effect that brings a high-energy, comedic and magical experience that will leave you asking, "What, why, and how?" Tickets and information: <a href="http://northshorecenter.org/">northshorecenter.org</a>
 The Rogers Park Taco Crawl is back on July 16th.&nbsp; Sandi Price, the executive director of the Rogers Park Business Alliance, joins Andrea to talk about one of Chicago's most popular street festivals featuring 18 different&nbsp;restaurants offering every kind of taco - from shrimp to chicken to meat and veggie - and even chocolate tacos - and churros!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://rpba.org/">rpba.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 214: SUFFS, HAIR, Magician Michael Carbonera and the Rogers Park Taco Crawl

First up, the Tony-award winning “Water for Elephants” continues its run at the Nederlander Theatre through July 5th.  Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show, Ruby Gibbs who plays Barbara about this moving production, the real-life death-defying circus, trapeze, and aerial acts that you’ll see as well as how she’s enjoying reconnecting with family and friends in Chicago. Tickets and information: BroadwayInChicago.com

 

Next, get ready to step back in time at the “Good Night John Boy” club, restaurant, bar and speakeasy!  Director of Operations Ramsey Hijjawi talks about this nightclub and disco space in the West Loop that is “your grandma’s basement meets studio 54”! You can dance til dawn to tunes from the 60’s, 70’s at 80’s at this groovy new space! Plenty of activities for the 4th of July and the summer in Chicago!  Tickets and information:  goodnightjb.com

 

Michigan Avenue is once again being transformed into an open air museum with larger-than-life sculptures of swimmers and divers gracing the Mag Mile from the Chicago River all the way up to Oak Street.  Andrea talks with Arica Hilton, the owner of the Hilton Contemporary Gallery about Carole Feuerman’s monumental life-like sculptures, which have graced the Eiffel Tower and the city of Beijing.  They’re not only gorgeous and historical, but the perfect Instagramable moment.  Information:  hiltoncontemporary.com

 

Finally, we introduce you to “Creative Root” at the DePaul Theater School.  Andrea talks to Director Mechelle Moe about this wonderful arts and education program now in its 6th year that brings theatre into the classrooms - from kindergarteners all the way through high school students.  Theatre 360 introduces students to characters, themes, acting, costume and set design. Information:  depaul.edu

First up, the Tony-award winning &ldquo;Water for Elephants&rdquo; continues its run at the Nederlander Theatre through July 5th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show, Ruby Gibbs who plays Barbara about this moving production, the real-life death-defying circus, trapeze, and aerial acts that you&rsquo;ll see as well as how she&rsquo;s enjoying reconnecting with family and friends in Chicago. Tickets and information: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayInChicago.com</a>
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Next, get ready to step back in time at the &ldquo;Good Night John Boy&rdquo; club, restaurant, bar and speakeasy!&nbsp; Director of Operations Ramsey Hijjawi talks about this nightclub and disco space in the West Loop that is &ldquo;your grandma&rsquo;s basement meets studio 54&rdquo;! You can dance til dawn to tunes from the 60&rsquo;s, 70&rsquo;s at 80&rsquo;s at this groovy new space! Plenty of activities for the 4th of July and the summer in Chicago!&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://goodnightjb.com/">goodnightjb.com</a>
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Michigan Avenue is once again being transformed into an open air museum with larger-than-life sculptures of swimmers and divers gracing the Mag Mile from the Chicago River all the way up to Oak Street.&nbsp; Andrea talks with Arica Hilton, the owner of the Hilton Contemporary Gallery about Carole Feuerman&rsquo;s monumental life-like sculptures, which have graced the Eiffel Tower and the city of Beijing.&nbsp; They&rsquo;re not only gorgeous and historical, but the perfect Instagramable moment.&nbsp; Information:&nbsp; <a href="http://hiltoncontemporary.com/">hiltoncontemporary.com</a>
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Finally, we introduce you to &ldquo;Creative Root&rdquo; at the DePaul Theater School.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Director Mechelle Moe about this wonderful arts and education program now in its 6th year that brings theatre into the classrooms - from kindergarteners all the way through high school students.&nbsp; Theatre 360 introduces students to characters, themes, acting, costume and set design. Information:&nbsp; <a href="http://depaul.edu/">depaul.edu</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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