What's cool and classic in Chicago? Andrea Darlas will be taking you to events and experiences around Chicago that showcase not only the new and cool side of this city but the classic too!

Our guests this week include:
CEO of the Chicago Scots Gus Noble
Curator and Program Director of SkyArt Devon VanHouten-Maldonado
Director of Visual Arts at the Chicago Cultural Center Daniel Shulman
Co-Founders of the Sloomoo Institute Karen Robinovitz & Sara Schiller
Head of Sales & Strategic Parternships at Enklu Connor Anderson

You can get tickets and more information at:
chicagoscots.org
weinbergnewtongallery.com
ChicagoCulturalCenter.org
sloomooinstitute.com
versenftcryptoart.com/chicago

What's cool and classic in Chicago? Andrea Darlas will be taking you to events and experiences around Chicago that showcase not only the new and cool side of this city but the classic too! Our guests this week include: CEO of the Chicago Scots Gus Noble Curator and Program Director of SkyArt Devon VanHouten-Maldonado Director of Visual Arts at the Chicago Cultural Center Daniel Shulman Co-Founders of the Sloomoo Institute Karen Robinovitz &amp; Sara Schiller Head of Sales &amp; Strategic Parternships at Enklu Connor Anderson You can get tickets and more information at: <a href="https://chicagoscots.org/">chicagoscots.org</a> <a href="http://www.weinbergnewtongallery.com/">weinbergnewtongallery.com</a> <a href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_culturalcenter.html">ChicagoCulturalCenter.org</a> <a href="https://sloomooinstitute.com/">sloomooinstitute.com</a> <a href="https://versenftcryptoart.com/chicago/">versenftcryptoart.com/chicago</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 32 - Chicago Cool and Classic

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>

Show & Tell, Ep. 222:  Night of 1000 Jack O'Lanterns, Tree Dimensions at the Morton Arboretum, VAPE the Grease Parody & Dirty Dancing, the Musical

You’ll have the time of your life as Dirty Dancing: The Musical storms into 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.  Lily also talks about her love for Chicago – including river crusies and her favorite bars and restaurants!  Tickets and information:broadwayinchicago.com

 

Next, the historic Skokie Theatre has reopened as The Skokie, creating a new home for arts, entertainment, and community.  Andrea talks to one of the co-owners Jose “Joe” Cantillo about one of the North Shore’s most beloved cultural landmarks as it enters a new chapter.  The Skokie is going to feature movies, comedy shows, “a swanky bar”, a tap wall and an entire restoration of its lobby, while drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood theaters and intimate speakeasy-style venues. Information: TheSkokie.com

 

Then, you know the painting, now “Sunday In the Park with George” is hitting the stage!  Kokandy Productions once again celebrates the great Stephen Sondheim with a revival of his stunning masterpiece Sunday in the Park with George, playing through November 1st in the intimate Chopin Downstairs Studio, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.  Andrea talks to director and choreographer Derek Van Barham about this astonishing masterpiece. Tickets are on sale now at kokandyproductions.com or chopintheatre.com

 

Finally, join the fun this summer as PlayMakers Laboratory celebrates a major milestone at That's Weird, Grandma’s 25th Birthday, marking a quarter century of the company’s long-running original sketch comedy show. Andrea talks to Director Brandon Cloyd about this family-friendly comedy extravaganza that’s “an original sketch show written by kids…performed by grownups…and enjoyed by humans.  Five performances August 23-September 6th at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. Tickets and information: www.playmakerslab.org

You&rsquo;ll have the time of your life as Dirty Dancing: The Musical storms into 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.&nbsp; Lily also talks about her love for Chicago &ndash; including river crusies and her favorite bars and restaurants!&nbsp; Tickets and information:<a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">broadwayinchicago.com</a>
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Next, the historic Skokie Theatre has reopened as&nbsp;The Skokie, creating a new home for arts, entertainment, and community.&nbsp; Andrea talks to one of the co-owners Jose &ldquo;Joe&rdquo; Cantillo about one of the North Shore&rsquo;s most beloved cultural landmarks as it enters a new chapter.&nbsp; The Skokie is going to feature movies, comedy shows, &ldquo;a swanky bar&rdquo;, a tap wall and an entire restoration of its lobby, while drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood theaters and intimate speakeasy-style venues. Information: <a href="http://theskokie.com/">TheSkokie.com</a>
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Then, you know the painting, now &ldquo;Sunday In the Park with George&rdquo; is hitting the stage! &nbsp;Kokandy Productions&nbsp;once again celebrates the great&nbsp;Stephen Sondheim&nbsp;with a revival of his stunning masterpiece&nbsp;Sunday in the Park with George, playing&nbsp;through November 1st in the intimate&nbsp;Chopin Downstairs Studio, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.&nbsp; Andrea talks to director and choreographer&nbsp;Derek Van Barham&nbsp;about this astonishing masterpiece. Tickets are on sale now at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kokandyproductions.com/">kokandyproductions.com</a>&nbsp;or <a href="http://chopintheatre.com/">chopintheatre.com</a>
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Finally, join the fun this summer as&nbsp;PlayMakers Laboratory&nbsp;celebrates a major milestone at&nbsp;That's Weird,&nbsp;Grandma&rsquo;s 25th&nbsp;Birthday,&nbsp;marking a quarter century of the company&rsquo;s long-running original sketch comedy show. Andrea talks to Director Brandon Cloyd about this family-friendly comedy extravaganza that&rsquo;s &ldquo;an original sketch show written by kids&hellip;performed by grownups&hellip;and enjoyed by humans.&nbsp; Five performances August 23-September 6th at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.playmakerslab.org/">www.playmakerslab.org</a>

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