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This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with four women who will help us gear up to experience a couple of great shows to see in the Chicagoland area, Chicago's first winter street festival in Lincoln Square, and a foodie bash that you don't want to miss as it supports women in Chicago, right at the beginning of Women's History Month!

Our guests this week include:
Actress Tayler Harris
Director of Special Events Nicole Benjamin
Actress Natalie Weiss
Founder of Let's Talk Womxn Rohini Dey

You can get tickets and more information at:
broadwayinchicago.com
lincolnsquare.org/winter-brew
paramountaurora.com
letstalkwomxn.com

This week on Show &amp; Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with four women who will help us gear up to experience a couple of great shows to see in the Chicagoland area, Chicago's first winter street festival in Lincoln Square, and a foodie bash that you don't want to miss as it supports women in Chicago, right at the beginning of Women's History Month!
Our guests this week include: Actress Tayler Harris Director of Special Events Nicole Benjamin Actress Natalie Weiss Founder of Let's Talk Womxn Rohini Dey
You can get tickets and more information at: <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/">broadwayinchicago.com</a> <a href="https://www.lincolnsquare.org/winter-brew">lincolnsquare.org/winter-brew</a> <a href="https://paramountaurora.com/">paramountaurora.com</a> <a href="https://letstalkwomxn.com/">letstalkwomxn.com</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 44 - Let's Talk Women

First up, Cantigny - the 500-acre estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick - is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with an extraordinary lineup of exhibits and events to commemorate this historic summer. Andrea talks to Cantigny Executive Director Matt LaFond about all the events and exhibits this summer including Innovation and Invention 1776-present, America’s Founding Fathers’ new Visitor Center, and Revolutionary War reenactments!  Information: cantigny.org

 

Next up, THE WIZ is back in Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre from March 31 to April 5. Andrea talks to Sheherazade, who plays Glinda, about the success of this Tony-award winning masterpiece! Sheherazade talks about her amazing singing and stage career and coming back to Chicago!  Tickets and information: broadwayinchicago.com

 

Then, we celebrate the 10th Annual Chicago Rum Festival on April 25th at the iconic Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647), honoring the city’s reputation as one of the premier rum destinations in the Americas. Andrea talks to Star Union Spirits co-founder Jeff Yosowitz about the event designed for rum connoisseurs, curious consumers, and industry professionals alike. The festival offers an immersive tasting experience featuring more than 40 award-winning premium rum brands!  Tickets and information: Chicagorumfest.com

 

Finally, it’s two nights of Queen you don’t want to miss!  The world’s best Queen tribute concert show One Night of Queen performed by the U.K. band Gary Mullen & the Works will be performing in Glen Ellyn at Belushi Performance Hall on March 28 & 29.   Andrea talks to lead singer Gary Mullen, whose vocal and physical interpretation of Freddie Mercury is amazing! Tickets and information:  atthemac.org

First up, Cantigny - the 500-acre estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick - is celebrating America&rsquo;s 250th birthday with an extraordinary lineup of exhibits and events to commemorate this historic summer. Andrea talks to Cantigny Executive Director Matt LaFond about all the events and exhibits this summer including Innovation and Invention 1776-present, America&rsquo;s Founding Fathers&rsquo; new Visitor Center, and Revolutionary War reenactments!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://cantigny.org/">cantigny.org</a>
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Next up, THE WIZ is back in Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre from March 31 to April 5. Andrea talks to Sheherazade, who plays Glinda, about the success of this Tony-award winning masterpiece! Sheherazade talks about her amazing singing and stage career and coming back to Chicago!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">broadwayinchicago.com</a>
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Then, we celebrate the 10th Annual Chicago Rum Festival on April 25th at the iconic Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647), honoring the city&rsquo;s reputation as one of the premier rum destinations in the Americas. Andrea talks to Star Union Spirits co-founder Jeff Yosowitz about the event designed for rum connoisseurs, curious consumers, and industry professionals alike. The festival offers an immersive tasting experience featuring more than 40 award-winning premium rum brands!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://chicagorumfest.com/">Chicagorumfest.com</a>
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Finally, it&rsquo;s two nights of Queen you don&rsquo;t want to miss!&nbsp; The world&rsquo;s best Queen tribute concert show&nbsp;One Night of Queen&nbsp;performed by the U.K. band&nbsp;Gary Mullen &amp; the Works will be performing in&nbsp;Glen Ellyn at Belushi Performance Hall on March 28 &amp; 29. &nbsp;&nbsp;Andrea talks to lead singer Gary Mullen, whose vocal and physical interpretation of Freddie Mercury is amazing!&nbsp;Tickets and information:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://atthemac.org/">atthemac.org</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 198: Celebrating 250th America's Birthday at Cantigny, "the Wiz", Chicago’s 10th annual Rum Fest  and “A Night of Queen” 

First up, it’s a night of Queen you don’t want to miss!  It’s the world’s best Queen tribute concert show One Night of Queen performed by the U.K. band Gary Mullen & the Works.  The band will be performing in Glen Ellyn at Belushi Performance Hall on March 28 & 29.   Andrea talks to lead singer Gary Mullen, whose vocal and physical interpretation of Freddie Mercury is amazing!  The band breathes fresh life into the musical legacy of Queen! Tickets and information:  atthemac.org

 

Then, get ready for a wrestling-inspired entertainment experience "the Big Deal Battle"featuring five professionally produced wrestling matches from fan favorite pro-wrestlers on March 24th at the Salt Shed!  Jewel-Osco is presenting Killer Kross vs. Matt Taven, Shayna Baszler, Mayari, The Good Brothers, The Brothers of Funstruction, Big Vito, Ben Bishop, La Estrella, and REAL1 (formerly Enzo Amore), all in support of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago!  Andrea talks to Tina Browen, Senior Marketing Director of Jewel-Osco about this amazing campaign. Tickets & info: celebratewithjewelosco.com

First up, it&rsquo;s a night of Queen you don&rsquo;t want to miss!&nbsp; It&rsquo;s the world&rsquo;s best Queen tribute concert show&nbsp;One Night of Queen&nbsp;performed by the U.K. band&nbsp;Gary Mullen &amp; the Works.&nbsp;&nbsp;The band will be performing in&nbsp;Glen Ellyn at Belushi Performance Hall on March 28 &amp; 29. &nbsp;&nbsp;Andrea talks to lead singer Gary Mullen, whose vocal and physical interpretation of Freddie Mercury is amazing!&nbsp; The band breathes fresh life into the musical legacy of Queen!&nbsp;Tickets and information:&nbsp; <a href="http://atthemac.org/">atthemac.org</a>
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Then, get ready for a wrestling-inspired entertainment experience "the Big Deal Battle"featuring five professionally produced wrestling matches from fan favorite pro-wrestlers on March 24th at the Salt Shed!&nbsp; Jewel-Osco is presenting Killer Kross vs. Matt Taven,&nbsp;Shayna Baszler, Mayari, The Good Brothers, The Brothers of Funstruction, Big Vito, Ben Bishop, La Estrella, and REAL1 (formerly Enzo Amore), all in support of&nbsp;YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Tina Browen, Senior Marketing Director of Jewel-Osco about this amazing campaign. Tickets &amp; info:&nbsp;<a href="http://celebratewithjewelosco.com/">celebratewithjewelosco.com</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 197:  “One Night of Queen” and pro-wrestling matches at the Salt Shed

This week on the show, a plethora of activities for adults, kids, the partiers celebrating the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day festivities and the cultural enthusiasts into dance theatre and dance ensembles.  First up, it’s almost St. Patty’s Day in Chicago and that means GREEN everything, including the dying of the Chicago River.  We’ll take you to the best places to get an up close and personal look, as well as the bird’s eye view of the biggest celebration in Chicago every March. 

 

First up, we’ll talk to Grace Fuller from City Cruises to tell you how to hop on board a boat to see up close and personal how the river is dyed green!  Then, we’ll keep the party going as we talk to Kevin Kelly, the marketing director for the Royal Sonesta downtown so you can save your seat on a rooftop and along the water with plenty of corned beef and cabbage, live music and celebrations from the Riverwalk all the way to the penthouse level, 39 stories in the air! Info: citycruises.com and Sonesta.com

 

Next, we’ll put on our dancing shoes for two amazing shows!  First, we’ll tell you about the Evanston Dance Ensemble's upcoming rock 'n roll-inspired show “Ramble On” happening March 19-22 at Northwestern University.  Artistic Director Enid Smith gives us a preview of the show will feature world premiere dances in a variety of styles set to the music of Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and more!  Then, we head to the Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble where founder Ellyzabeth Adler gives us a preview of the upcoming “Architecture of Memory”, as well as their upcoming programs for kids and adults! Information:  danztheatre.org and evanstondanceensemble.org

 

Finally, it’s time for the kids to have some fun!  CAMP Chicago has launched a Paw Patrol adventure as the perfect activity for young kids to expend some energy - and imagination! CAMP x Paw Patrol Chief Attractions Officer Kayte Salgado talks to us about this full immersive experience for kids and families!  Information: https://camp.com/the-paw-patrol-experience-chicago

This week on the show, a plethora of activities for adults, kids, the partiers celebrating the upcoming St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day festivities and the cultural enthusiasts into dance theatre and dance ensembles.&nbsp; First up, it&rsquo;s almost St. Patty&rsquo;s Day in Chicago and that means GREEN everything, including the dying of the Chicago River.&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll take you to the best places to get an up close and personal look, as well as the bird&rsquo;s eye view of the biggest celebration in Chicago every March.&nbsp;
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First up, we&rsquo;ll talk to Grace Fuller from City Cruises to tell you how to hop on board a boat to see up close and personal how the river is dyed green!&nbsp; Then, we&rsquo;ll keep the party going as we talk to Kevin Kelly, the marketing director for the Royal Sonesta downtown so you can save your seat on a rooftop and along the water with plenty of corned beef and cabbage, live music and celebrations from the Riverwalk all the way to the penthouse level, 39 stories in the air! Info: <a href="http://citycruises.com/">citycruises.com</a> and <a href="http://sonesta.com/">Sonesta.com</a>
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Next, we&rsquo;ll put on our dancing shoes for two amazing shows!&nbsp; First, we&rsquo;ll tell you about the Evanston Dance Ensemble's upcoming rock 'n roll-inspired show &ldquo;Ramble On&rdquo; happening March 19-22 at Northwestern University. &nbsp;Artistic Director Enid Smith gives us a preview of the show will feature world premiere dances in a variety of styles set to the music of Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and more!&nbsp; Then, we head to the Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble where founder Ellyzabeth Adler gives us a preview of the upcoming &ldquo;Architecture of Memory&rdquo;, as well as their upcoming programs for kids and adults! Information:&nbsp; <a href="http://danztheatre.org/">danztheatre.org</a> and <a href="http://evanstondanceensemble.org/">evanstondanceensemble.org</a>
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Finally, it&rsquo;s time for the kids to have some fun!&nbsp; CAMP Chicago has launched a&nbsp;Paw Patrol&nbsp;adventure as the perfect activity for young kids to expend some energy - and imagination! CAMP x&nbsp;Paw Patrol&nbsp;Chief Attractions Officer Kayte Salgado talks to us about this full immersive experience for kids and families!&nbsp; Information: <a href="https://camp.com/the-paw-patrol-experience-chicago">https://camp.com/the-paw-patrol-experience-chicago</a>

Show & Tell, Ep: 196 – Chicago St. Patrick’s Day festivities w/ City Cruises & Royal Sonesta, Evanston Dance Ensemble, Chicago Danz Theatre and Camp Paw Patrol

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