What an episode this week! First up, hear from Billy Dec, owner of Sunda, and Nicole Flevaris, owner of Kinzie Chophouse, on what they are doing for Chicago Restaurant Week! Next, the Lookingglass Theatre is back with Circus Quixote! Co-artistic Director Kasey Foster shares what else is coming this season. Then, Governors State University Executive Director Scott Sowinski gives a preview of their 29th season. Finally, Nejla Yakin, a Guggenheim fellow, choreographer and global artist, brings her solo show Ouroboros to Studio5.

What an episode this week! First up, hear from Billy Dec, owner of Sunda, and Nicole Flevaris, owner of Kinzie Chophouse, on what they are doing for Chicago Restaurant Week! Next, the Lookingglass Theatre is back with Circus Quixote! Co-artistic Director Kasey Foster shares what else is coming this season. Then, Governors State University Executive Director Scott Sowinski gives a preview of their 29th season. Finally, Nejla Yakin, a Guggenheim fellow, choreographer and global artist, brings her solo show Ouroboros to Studio5.

"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 140: Chicago Restaurant Week, Lookingglass Theatre, GSU's winter season, and Nejla Yatkin!

Roller skating returns to Navy Pier this summer!  You don't want to miss this retro party running through the summer where you can "couples skate," "backward skate," and "yo-yo" all across this spectacular rink at Chicago's hottest tourist attraction -Summer Skate at Navy Pier!  Andrea talks to Dylan Hankey,  Senior Director of Programming and Production at Navy Pier about the ultimate indoor roller skating experience. Through September 7th. Tickets and information: navypier.org


Get ready to be bedazzled by the Champions of Magic, now at the historic Studebaker Theatre. Andrea is joined by magician and illusionist Sam Strange (of the duo Young & Strange) to talk about North America's largest illusion show! Four magicians onstage combine Broadway-scale special effects and a high energy performance, complete with lots of audience participation that will leave you wondering how and why for days to come! Runs through August 23rd. Tickets and information: championsofmagictour.com 


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


Next, One of Chicago's longest running and most delicious restaurants - the Italian Village has a new addition!  Cafe Pisolino Is open and ready to serve you the finest coffee, lattes, pastries, and more in their new downstairs cafe!  Andrea talks to President Jonathan Capitanini about his family's 100+-year-old business, family traditions, the new cafe, as well as the two other restaurants inside!  A Chicago staple since 1927.  Information:  thevillage-chicago.com


Next up, the Andersonville Farmers Market is in full swing!  Andrea talks to market manager Joan Oberndorf about the 17th annual market featuring more than 60 vendors, where everything is grown or produced within a 200-mile radius.  The 24- week festival offers programming, entertainment and many great local restaurants, farmers, food and clothing!  Information: andersonvillemarket.org


Finally, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Robotics show hits McCormick Place this weekend!  Andrea talks to A3 President Jeff Burnstein about Automate 2026, the USA's largest robotics and automation event including new trends we will be seeing, such as robotic bartenders and baristas.  Information: automateshow.com

Roller skating returns to Navy Pier this summer!&nbsp; You don't want to miss this retro party running through the summer where you can "couples skate," "backward skate," and "yo-yo" all across this spectacular rink at Chicago's hottest tourist attraction -Summer Skate at&nbsp;Navy Pier!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Dylan Hankey,&nbsp;&nbsp;Senior Director of Programming and Production&nbsp;at Navy Pier about the ultimate indoor roller skating experience. Through September 7th. Tickets and information: <a href="http://navypier.org/">navypier.org</a>
 Get ready to be bedazzled by the Champions of Magic, now at the historic Studebaker Theatre. Andrea is joined by magician and illusionist Sam Strange (of the duo Young &amp; Strange) to talk about North America's largest illusion show! Four magicians onstage combine Broadway-scale special effects&nbsp;and a high energy performance, complete with lots of audience&nbsp;participation that will leave you wondering how and why for days to come! Runs through August 23rd. Tickets and information: <a href="http://championsofmagictour.com/">championsofmagictour.com</a>&nbsp;
 Then, summer is shimmering at the Chicago Botanic Gardens!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Jodi Zombolo, VP of Special Events, about "Shimmering Summer" and "Evanescent" at the CBG!&nbsp; Visitors can engage with a trail of larger than life iridescent bubbles that reflect the landscape and enjoy lively family-friendly events throughout the season.&nbsp; Runs through September 20th.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://chicagobotanic.org/">chicagobotanic.org</a>
 Next, One of Chicago's longest running and most delicious restaurants&nbsp;- the Italian Village has a new addition!&nbsp; Cafe Pisolino Is open and ready to serve you the finest coffee, lattes, pastries, and more in their new downstairs cafe!&nbsp; Andrea talks to President Jonathan Capitanini about his family's 100+-year-old business, family traditions, the new cafe, as well as the two other restaurants&nbsp;inside!&nbsp; A Chicago staple since 1927.&nbsp; Information:&nbsp; <a href="http://thevillage-chicago.com/">thevillage-chicago.com</a>
 Next up, the Andersonville Farmers Market is in full swing!&nbsp; Andrea talks to market manager Joan Oberndorf about the 17th annual market featuring more than 60 vendors, where everything is grown or produced within a 200-mile radius.&nbsp; The 24- week festival offers programming, entertainment and many great local restaurants, farmers, food and clothing!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://andersonvillemarket.org/">andersonvillemarket.org</a>
 Finally, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Robotics show hits McCormick Place this weekend!&nbsp; Andrea talks to A3 President Jeff Burnstein about Automate 2026, the USA's largest robotics and automation event including new trends we will be seeing, such as robotic bartenders and baristas.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://automateshow.com/">automateshow.com</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 211: Roller skating at Navy Pier, Champions of Magic, Shimmering Summer at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Italian Village's Cafe Pisolino, the Andersonville Farmers Market, and the A3 Robotics show

First up, the Rodeo is back! “The Stampede” at Sonny Acres in West Chicago will be held on June 13th-15th and 19th and 20th! Owner Jeannine Fontana talks to Andrea about all of the fun the rodeo offers including world class rodeo stars, bronc riding, steer wrestling and bull riding! There’s trick riding, rodeo clowns, roasted corn, and all kinds of kid and family friendly entertainment.  Tickets and information:   Sonnyacres.com

 

Studio 5 in Evanston is hosting its first ever “Down Home Weekend” June 13th-15th to celebrate their 10th anniversary!  Andrea talks to founder Steve Rashid about all of the music they’re featuring including jazz, bluegrass, folk, and square dancing!  There will also be folk singers, a fiddle workshop as well as cajun sounds!  Tickets and information: studio5.dance

 

“Kinky Boots” is strutting back into Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre through June 21st.   Andrea talks to one of the stars Carlyn Barenholtz about her Chicago theatre debut, the message of friendship and all the glitz and glam you will see on stage! Tickets and information: BroadwayinChicago.com

 

“Always…Patsy Cline” is back at the American Blues Theatre through June 21st.  Andrea talks to Patsy herself Liz Chidester about growing up “down the mountain” from Patsy, how music influenced her acting journey and Chicago as her second home! Tickets and information:  Americanbluestheater.com

 

And, the Highland Games are back at the DuPage County Fair grounds this weekend! Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots joins Andrea to talk about this festival’s 40th annual celebration featuring caber tossing, whiskey tasting, world renowned bagpipers, and of course the Scotty dogs!  This year the Highland games will honor veterans as part of America’s 250thbirthday celebration, as well as host a FIFA watch party to cheer on Scotland!  Tickets and information:  chicagoscots.org

First up, the Rodeo is back!&nbsp;&ldquo;The Stampede&rdquo; at Sonny Acres&nbsp;in West Chicago will be held on June 13th-15th and 19th and 20th!&nbsp;Owner Jeannine Fontana&nbsp;talks to Andrea about all of the fun the&nbsp;rodeo&nbsp;offers including world class&nbsp;rodeo&nbsp;stars, bronc riding, steer wrestling and bull riding! There&rsquo;s trick riding,&nbsp;rodeo&nbsp;clowns, roasted corn, and all kinds of kid and family friendly entertainment.&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://sonnyacres.com/">Sonnyacres.com</a>
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Studio 5 in Evanston is hosting its first ever &ldquo;Down Home Weekend&rdquo; June 13th-15th to celebrate their 10th anniversary!&nbsp; Andrea talks to founder Steve Rashid about all of the music they&rsquo;re featuring including jazz, bluegrass, folk, and square dancing! &nbsp;There will also be folk singers, a fiddle workshop as well as cajun sounds!&nbsp; Tickets and information: studio5.dance
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&ldquo;Kinky Boots&rdquo; is strutting back into Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre through June 21st.&nbsp; &nbsp;Andrea talks to one of the stars Carlyn Barenholtz about her Chicago theatre debut, the message of friendship and all the glitz and glam you will see on stage! Tickets and information: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayinChicago.com</a>
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&ldquo;Always&hellip;Patsy Cline&rdquo; is back at the American Blues Theatre through June 21st.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Patsy herself Liz Chidester about growing up &ldquo;down the mountain&rdquo; from Patsy, how music influenced her acting journey and Chicago as her second home! Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://americanbluestheater.com/">Americanbluestheater.com</a>
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And, the Highland Games are back at the DuPage County Fair grounds this weekend!&nbsp;Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots joins Andrea to talk about this festival&rsquo;s 40th annual celebration featuring caber tossing, whiskey tasting, world renowned bagpipers, and of course the Scotty dogs!&nbsp; This year the Highland games will honor veterans as part of America&rsquo;s 250thbirthday celebration, as well as host a FIFA watch party to cheer on Scotland!&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://chicagoscots.org/">chicagoscots.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 210: The Rodeo at Sonny Acres, "Down Home Weekend" at Studio 5, "Always...Patsy Cline", "Kinky Boots" and the Highland Games

One of Chicago’s favorite sons' Gary Cole is back in Chicago for the first time on stage here in 25 years - at the Steppenwolf - in the wildly acclaimed “Catch As Catch Can”. Gary talks to Andrea about the dual role he plays on stage at the iconic Steppenwolf under the direction of his friend Amy Morton (star of Chicago PD)!  Gary also discusses the roles for which he gets most recognized, revisiting Wrigleyville and hitting a few Cubs games, and what he loves most about this city! Runs through 7/12. Tickets and information: Steppenwolf.org

 

This year, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off celebrates 40 years of playing hooky and touring the streets of Chicago. Dan Goldrosen has created the “Life Moves Pretty Fast” walking tour on the day Ferris, Sloan and Cameron took their world famous “ditch day” on June 11th.  You’ll tour the famous sites they saw including the Art Institute, the Flamingo, and the iconic parade site along Dearborn.  There will be hot dogs, a little twisting and shouting, and you’ll even see where the valets took that Ferarri on a little joyride.  Tickets and information: onlocationtours.com

 

Nova Linea Musica has just concluded its 3rd season and musicians from all over the world came to Chicago to celebate!  Andrea talks to 2-time Grammy nominated guitar phenom Mak Grjic about his journey from martial arts to becoming a world renowned classical guitarist. Mak talks about the symbolism of performing in Chicago, playing with Nova Linea and touring the world – his next stop is Croatia.  Information: makgrjic.com and novalineadance.com

 

Intonation Music is celebrating its 20th year in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood by providing young people with musical instruments and instruction. Students can play any instrument, from guitars and bass to drums.  Students form a band and perform together and even learn singing and songwriting techniques. Founder and instructor Tonya Howell talks with Andrea about the success of this south side musical institution that has turned students into rock stars.  Information: Intonationmusic.org

 

Finally, we meet two of the winners from Broadway In Chicago’s 15th annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA), celebrating excellence in high school theatre across the state.  Logan Arroyo from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort won Best Actor for his portrayal of Will Bloom in BIG FISH: SCHOOL EDITION and Jane Nuich from Maine South High School in Park Ridge won Best Actress for her portrayal of Eurydice in HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION. They will represent the state of Illinois on an all-expense paid trip to New York City to participate in The Jimmy Awards. Jane and Logan talk to Andrea about what it  means to know your passion so early in life, what it means to go to NYC and make their Broadway debut, and how they envision theatre being part of their lives in the future. 

One of Chicago&rsquo;s favorite sons' Gary Cole is back in Chicago for the first time on stage here in 25 years - at the Steppenwolf - in the wildly acclaimed &ldquo;Catch As Catch Can&rdquo;.&nbsp;Gary talks to Andrea about the dual role he plays on stage at the iconic Steppenwolf under the direction of his friend Amy Morton (star of Chicago PD)!&nbsp; Gary also discusses the roles for which he gets most recognized, revisiting Wrigleyville and hitting a few Cubs games, and what he loves most about this city! Runs through 7/12. Tickets and information: <a href="http://steppenwolf.org/">Steppenwolf.org</a>
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This year, Ferris Bueller&rsquo;s Day Off celebrates 40 years of playing hooky and touring the streets of Chicago.&nbsp;Dan Goldrosen has created the &ldquo;Life Moves Pretty Fast&rdquo; walking tour on the day Ferris, Sloan and Cameron took their world famous &ldquo;ditch day&rdquo; on June 11th.&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll tour the famous sites they saw including the Art Institute, the Flamingo, and the iconic parade site along Dearborn.&nbsp; There will be hot dogs, a little twisting and shouting, and you&rsquo;ll even see where the valets took that Ferarri on a little joyride.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://onlocationtours.com/">onlocationtours.com</a>
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Nova Linea Musica has just concluded its 3rd season and musicians from all over the world came to Chicago to celebate!&nbsp; Andrea talks to 2-time Grammy nominated guitar phenom Mak Grjic about his journey from martial arts to becoming a world renowned classical guitarist. Mak talks about the symbolism of performing in Chicago, playing with Nova Linea and touring the world &ndash; his next stop is Croatia.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://makgrjic.com/">makgrjic.com</a> and <a href="http://novalineadance.com/">novalineadance.com</a>
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Intonation Music is celebrating its 20th year in Chicago&rsquo;s Bronzeville neighborhood by providing young people with musical instruments and instruction. Students can play any instrument, from guitars and bass to drums.&nbsp; Students form a band and perform together and even learn singing and songwriting techniques. Founder and instructor&nbsp;Tonya Howell talks with Andrea about the success of this south side musical institution that has turned students into rock stars.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://intonationmusic.org/">Intonationmusic.org</a>
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Finally, we meet two of the winners from Broadway In Chicago&rsquo;s 15th annual Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA), celebrating excellence in high school theatre across the state.&nbsp; Logan Arroyo from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort won Best Actor for his portrayal of Will Bloom in&nbsp;BIG FISH: SCHOOL EDITION&nbsp;and Jane Nuich from Maine South High School in Park Ridge won Best Actress for her portrayal of Eurydice in&nbsp;HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION.&nbsp;They&nbsp;will represent the state of Illinois on an all-expense paid trip to New York City to participate in The Jimmy Awards. Jane and Logan talk to Andrea about what it &nbsp;means to know your passion so early in life, what it means to go to NYC and make their Broadway debut, and how they&nbsp;envision theatre being part of their lives in the future.&nbsp;

Show & Tell, Ep. 209:  Gary Cole in “Catch as Catch Can” at the Steppenwolf, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Walking Tour, Mak Grjic/Nova Linea Musica, Intonation Music, and Broadway in Chicago's High School award winners

Episode 140: Chicago Restaurant Week, Lookingglass Theatre, GSU's winter season, and Nejla Yatkin!

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