Spring is in the air! First up is Jodi Zombolo of the Chicago Botanic Garden to share about this year's Orchid Show theme: India Blooms. Then we travel to the Writers Theatre in Glencoe, where Vanessa Severo, star/writer of Frida, brings Frida Kahlo to life. Next hear from Jeff Lawler, owner of Geja's, on celebrating 60 years of Chicago's most romantic restaurant. Finally, Denny Fisher, Executive Director of Arts of Life, celebrates its 25th anniversary supporting artists with disabilities all across the Chicagoland area. 

For More Information:

Chicago Botanic Garden: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/ 

Frida: https://www.vanessasevero.com/ 

Geja's: https://www.gejascafe.com/ 

Arts of Life: https://artsoflife.org/ 

Spring is in the air! First up is Jodi Zombolo of the Chicago Botanic Garden to share about this year's Orchid Show theme: India Blooms. Then we travel to the Writers Theatre in Glencoe, where Vanessa Severo, star/writer of Frida, brings Frida Kahlo to life. Next hear from Jeff Lawler, owner of Geja's, on celebrating 60 years of Chicago's most romantic restaurant. Finally, Denny Fisher, Executive Director of Arts of Life, celebrates its 25th anniversary supporting artists with disabilities all across the Chicagoland area.&nbsp;
For More Information:
Chicago Botanic Garden: <a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/">https://www.chicagobotanic.org/</a>&nbsp;
Frida: <a href="https://www.vanessasevero.com/">https://www.vanessasevero.com/</a>&nbsp;
Geja's: <a href="https://www.gejascafe.com/">https://www.gejascafe.com/</a>&nbsp;
Arts of Life: <a href="https://artsoflife.org/">https://artsoflife.org/</a>&nbsp;

"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 142: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, "Frida - A Self Portrait" at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Geja's Cafe celebrates 60 years  & "Arts of Life" 25th anniversary

First up, it’s “A Night of Broadway”, the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts’ annual gala & concert featuring a star-studded lineup of Broadway performers singing their signature selections and other Broadway hits - with a 20-piece live orchestra. Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show, Christine Sherrill, fresh from Broadway’s Mamma Mia as Donna!  Christine talks about coming “home” to the western suburbs, performing with her friends on stage and what it means to be back in the Midwest! 2/21. Tickets and information: artsdupage.org

 

Next, we head to the Newberry Consort for their latest concert “Corkscrews, Coils and Clocks,” playing March 13 at Bond Chapel at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park, March 14 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, and March 15 at Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University in the Loop.  Andrea talks to Artistic Director Liza Malamut about the concert which celebrates the revolutionary inventions and sounds that changed the course of music in Europe - and beyond! Tickets: newberryconsort.org

 

Then, Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, the Marriot Theatre has opened its 2026 season with the long-requested fan favorite - Little Shop of Horrors! Andrea talks to Artistic Director Peter Sullivan about this tasty musical theater recipe combined with a healthy handful of love, plenty of greed, and a dash of carnivorous magic! Through 3/15. Tickets and information: marriotttheatre.com.

 

Finally, get ready for weddings, bridal showers, receptions and more for 2026!  The 2nd annual Northside Wedding Walk is back on March 1st.  We’ll talk to the founder, Nicole Fauls about this immersive citywide showcase that brings together more than 1000 engaged couples to check out dresses, DJ’s, food, tuxes, gifts and more!  It’s one-stop shopping for all weddings!  3/1.  Information: northsideweddingwalk.com.

First up, it&rsquo;s &ldquo;A Night of Broadway&rdquo;, the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts&rsquo;&nbsp;annual gala &amp; concert featuring a star-studded lineup of Broadway performers singing their signature selections and other Broadway hits - with a 20-piece live orchestra. Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show,&nbsp;Christine&nbsp;Sherrill, fresh from Broadway&rsquo;s&nbsp;Mamma Mia as Donna!&nbsp; Christine talks about coming &ldquo;home&rdquo; to the western suburbs, performing with her friends on stage and what it means to be back in the Midwest! 2/21. Tickets and information: <a href="http://artsdupage.org/">artsdupage.org</a>
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Next, we head to the Newberry&nbsp;Consort for their latest concert&nbsp;&ldquo;Corkscrews, Coils and Clocks,&rdquo;&nbsp;playing March 13 at Bond Chapel at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park, March 14 at St. Luke&rsquo;s Episcopal Church in Evanston, and March 15 at Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University in the Loop.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Artistic Director Liza Malamut about the concert which celebrates the revolutionary inventions and sounds that changed the course of music in Europe - and beyond! Tickets: <a href="http://newberryconsort.org/">newberryconsort.org</a>
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Then, Chicagoland&rsquo;s longest running musical theatre, the Marriot Theatre has opened its 2026 season with the long-requested fan favorite - Little Shop of Horrors! Andrea talks to Artistic Director Peter&nbsp;Sullivan about this tasty musical theater recipe combined with a healthy handful of love, plenty of greed, and a dash of carnivorous magic! Through 3/15. Tickets and information: <a href="http://marriotttheatre.com/">marriotttheatre.com</a>.
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Finally, get ready for weddings, bridal showers, receptions and more for 2026!&nbsp; The 2nd annual Northside Wedding Walk is back on March 1st.&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll talk to the founder, Nicole Fauls about this immersive citywide showcase that brings together more than 1000 engaged couples to check out dresses, DJ&rsquo;s, food, tuxes, gifts and more!&nbsp; It&rsquo;s one-stop shopping for all weddings!&nbsp; 3/1.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://northsideweddingwalk.com/">northsideweddingwalk.com</a>.

Show & Tell, Ep. 194: A Night of Broadway in Naperville, Little Shop of Horrors at the Marriott Theatre, Newberry Consort's "Corkscrews, Coils, and Clocks" and the Northside Wedding Walk

It's a sure sign spring is in the air!  The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden is in full bloom!  Andrea talks to CBG's Jodi Zombolo about this year's theme, "Feelin' Groovy," which spins the dial back to an era of bold patterns and bright petals. You''ll get to see more than 10,000 orchid blooms arranged in fun ways - alongside lava lamps and in - and around a VW Beetle!  Runs through March 22nd.  Tickets: chicagobotanic.org


Then, just in time for your Valentine, our "spring flight" continues with "Juniper Junction" model trains at the Morton Arboretum!  Andrea talks with Dana Rotz about the Arboretum's large-scale model train display known as the "garden railroads," which brings a larger-than-life miniature world to life!  Runs through February 22nd. Tickets: mortonarb.org 


Next, we take you to another amazing show in the Chicagoland area - the Chicago Vintage Guitar Expo! Check out custom made guitars that you can buy, trade and sell - one day only on March 15th at the Schaumburg Marriott from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Promoter Beverly Bankes gives us a preview of some of the axes on display, including her husband Robby's "250th Birthday of America" guitar!  Information: chicagovintageguitarexpo.com


And finally, it's the Chicago Camping and RV show at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont this weekend!!  Andrea talks to show director Keith Mistrik about all of campers, RV's and deals on all of the latest and greatest items for 2026.  There's something here for everyone! Runs through 2/15. Information: chicagorvshow.com

It's a sure sign spring is in the air!&nbsp; The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden is in full bloom!&nbsp; Andrea talks to CBG's Jodi Zombolo about this year's theme, "Feelin' Groovy," which spins the dial back to an era of bold patterns and bright petals. You''ll get to see more than 10,000 orchid blooms arranged in fun ways - alongside lava lamps and in - and around a VW Beetle!&nbsp; Runs through March 22nd.&nbsp; Tickets: <a href="http://chicagobotanic.org/">chicagobotanic.org</a>
 Then, just in time for your Valentine, our "spring flight" continues with "Juniper Junction" model&nbsp;trains at the Morton Arboretum!&nbsp; Andrea talks with Dana Rotz about the Arboretum's large-scale model train display known as the "garden railroads," which brings a larger-than-life miniature world to life!&nbsp; Runs through February 22nd. Tickets: <a href="http://mortonarb.org/">mortonarb.org</a>&nbsp;
 Next, we take you to&nbsp;another&nbsp;amazing show in the Chicagoland area - the Chicago Vintage Guitar Expo!&nbsp;Check out custom made guitars that you can buy, trade and sell - one day only on March 15th at the Schaumburg Marriott from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.&nbsp; Promoter Beverly Bankes gives us a preview of some of the axes on display, including her husband Robby's "250th Birthday of America" guitar!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://chicagovintageguitarexpo.com/">chicagovintageguitarexpo.com</a>
 And finally, it's the Chicago Camping and RV show at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont this weekend!!&nbsp; Andrea talks to show director Keith Mistrik about all of campers, RV's and deals on all of the latest and greatest items for 2026.&nbsp; There's something here for everyone! Runs through 2/15. Information: <a href="http://chicagorvshow.com/">chicagorvshow.com</a>

Show & Tell, Ep 193: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, "Juniper Junction" at the Morton Arboretum, the Chicago Vintage Guitar Show & the Chicago Camping and RV Show!

Four major stars, three plays, one major cover band ... and four iconic venues!  This week on the show, Andrea talks to the stars of "Holiday" at the Goodman Theatre, "Birds of North America" at the Red Orchid Theatre, "Dance of Death" at the Steppenwolf and Arrival from Sweden: the music of ABBA - performing at the Auditorium Theatre. 


First up, Andrea visits with the legendary Jeff Perry, one of the stars of "Dance of Death" at the Steppenwolf Theatre!  Jeff talks about the 50th anniversary of the theatre he co-founded and the camaraderie and deep friendships amongst the ensemble members. Jeff talks about the themes in "Dance of Death", the characters you love (to hate) and why we all can relate to this play!  Runs through 3/22.  Tickets and information:  steppenwolf.org


Next, Andrea visits with John Judd, one of the stars of A Red Orchid Theatre's "Birds of North America."  Andrea talks to John about birding, father/daughter relationships and how we should hold our family and loved ones close, despite our diffences and opinions. Runs through 3/8.  Tickets and information:  aredorchidtheatre.org


Then, it's a Holiday you'll want to attend!  Andrea talks to two of the stars of "Holiday" - Luigi Sottile and Jordan Lage - now playing at the Goodman Theatre through March 1st.  Luigi stars as Johnny Case and Jordan stars as Edward Seton.  Both talk about family dynamics and relationships, as they reinvent this 1930's classic, which begs the question: Do we 'live to work' or 'work to live'?  Runs through March 1st.  Tickets and information: goodmantheatre.org


Finally - ABBA is back!  Rather, their music is back!  "Arrival from Sweden" returns to the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago for one night only as "the only certifed ABBA cover band" bring you timeless classics like "Dancing Queen", "Mamma Mia", "Money, Money, Money" and "The Winner Takes It All"!  Andrea talks to Vicky Zetterberg and Madelene Johansson about this unbelievable show!  February 6th- tickets and information: auditoriumtheatre.org

Four major stars, three plays, one major cover band ... and four iconic venues!&nbsp; This week on the show, Andrea talks to the stars of "Holiday" at the Goodman Theatre, "Birds of North America"&nbsp;at the Red Orchid Theatre, "Dance of Death" at the Steppenwolf and Arrival from Sweden: the music of ABBA - performing at the Auditorium Theatre.&nbsp;
 First up, Andrea visits with the legendary Jeff Perry, one of the stars of "Dance of Death" at the Steppenwolf Theatre!&nbsp; Jeff talks about the 50th anniversary of the theatre he co-founded and the camaraderie and deep friendships amongst the ensemble members. Jeff talks about the themes in "Dance of Death", the characters you love (to hate) and why we all can relate to this play!&nbsp; Runs through 3/22.&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://steppenwolf.org/">steppenwolf.org</a>
 Next, Andrea visits with John Judd, one of the stars of A Red Orchid Theatre's "Birds of North America."&nbsp; Andrea talks to John about birding, father/daughter relationships and how we should hold our family and loved ones close, despite our diffences and opinions. Runs through 3/8.&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://aredorchidtheatre.org/">aredorchidtheatre.org</a>
 Then, it's a Holiday you'll want to attend!&nbsp; Andrea talks to two of the stars of "Holiday" - Luigi Sottile and Jordan Lage - now playing at the Goodman Theatre through March 1st.&nbsp; Luigi stars as Johnny Case and Jordan stars as Edward Seton.&nbsp; Both talk about family dynamics and relationships, as they reinvent this 1930's classic, which begs the question: Do we 'live to work' or 'work to live'?&nbsp; Runs through March 1st.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://goodmantheatre.org/">goodmantheatre.org</a>
 Finally - ABBA is back!&nbsp; Rather, their music is back!&nbsp; "Arrival from Sweden" returns to the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago for one night only as "the only certifed ABBA cover band" bring you timeless classics like "Dancing Queen", "Mamma Mia", "Money, Money, Money" and "The Winner Takes It All"!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Vicky Zetterberg and Madelene Johansson about this unbelievable show!&nbsp; February 6th- tickets and information: <a href="http://auditoriumtheatre.org/">auditoriumtheatre.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 192: Holiday at the Goodman, Birds of North America at the Red Orchid, Dance of Death at the Steppenwolf, Arrival from Sweden at the Auditorium!

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Episode 142: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, "Frida - A Self Portrait" at the Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Geja's Cafe celebrates 60 years & "Arts of Life" 25th anniversary

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