A legend in Chicago makes a return! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a familiar voice on the Chicago airwaves as he updates his book and find the pulse on Chicago media. Plus, a mini-golf course for kids and kids at heart returns to Navy Pier, and Chicago is welcoming two important and powerful exhibitions and Andrea will talk with the people involved!

Our guests this week include:
Author Rick Kaempfer
Producer with Rockefeller Productions Chad Larabee
Actress Jyreika Guest
Co-Director of the Hyde Park Art Center Aaron Rodgers

You can get tickets and more information at:
medianotebook.blogspot.com
pixarputt.com
congosquaretheatre.org
hydeparkart.org

A legend in Chicago makes a return! This week on Show &amp; Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a familiar voice on the Chicago airwaves as he updates his book and find the pulse on Chicago media. Plus, a mini-golf course for kids and kids at heart returns to Navy Pier, and Chicago is welcoming two important and powerful exhibitions and Andrea will talk with the people involved!
Our guests this week include: Author Rick Kaempfer Producer with Rockefeller Productions Chad Larabee Actress Jyreika Guest Co-Director of the Hyde Park Art Center Aaron Rodgers
You can get tickets and more information at: <a href="https://medianotebook.blogspot.com/">medianotebook.blogspot.com</a> <a href="http://pixarputt.com/">pixarputt.com</a> <a href="https://www.congosquaretheatre.org/">congosquaretheatre.org</a> <a href="https://www.hydeparkart.org/">hydeparkart.org</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 52 - The Return of Legends in Chicago and Welcoming Powerful Exhibitions

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>

Show & Tell, Ep. 221:  Dirty Dancing: The Musical, The Skokie, “Sunday In the Park with George” & That's Weird, Grandma’s 25th Birthday

The 2nd annual Edgewater Music Fest is back and is fast becoming one of the city’s most popular and well-attended street festivals.  More than 30 music acts, hundreds of street vendors and local food and breweries will line Broadway near the Red Line Aug 28-30th.  Edgewater Chamber of Commerce Director Garrett Karp joins Andrea to talk about some of the bands performing this year including Girl K, North By North, and Neptune’s Core!  Information: Edgewatermusicfest.org

 

As Rosemont celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, the new Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum is now officially open.  Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens gives Andrea an inside look at the museum, which offers a view of Rosemont's evolution from a small community into a major regional destination for tourism, entertainment, conventions, and hospitality. 9501 Technology Blvd - Free and open to the public. Information: www.rosemontmuseum.com

Chicago’s only chalk art festival Chalk Howard Street takes place this Saturday, August 22nd from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Andrea talks to Rogers Park Business Alliance Executive Director Sandi Price about Chicago’s only chalk art festival!  This is a free, immersive experience for the public to interact with and create street art, featuring nationally renowned 3D and 2D chalk artists, live music, kids drawing, food, drinks and more! Info: chalkhowardstreet.com or rpba.org

 

On September 12th, the Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE) will host its first annual ARTJOY gala to support its mission of transforming education through art in Chicagoland public schools.  Andrea talks to Executive Director Amy Rasmussen about CAPE’s mission: partnering with artists, educators, and schools to bring arts-integrated learning to Chicagoland public school students. ARTJOY is CAPE's gala event, which will take place in its Bridgeport gallery space. Information: capechicago.org

The 2nd annual Edgewater Music Fest is back and is fast becoming one of the city&rsquo;s most popular and well-attended street festivals.&nbsp; More than 30 music acts, hundreds of street vendors and local food and breweries will line Broadway near the Red Line Aug 28-30th.&nbsp; Edgewater Chamber of Commerce Director Garrett Karp joins Andrea to talk about some of the bands performing this year including Girl K, North By North, and Neptune&rsquo;s Core!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://edgewatermusicfest.org/">Edgewatermusicfest.org</a>
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As Rosemont celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, the new&nbsp;Donald E. Stephens Rosemont History Museum is now officially open.&nbsp; Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens gives Andrea an inside look at the museum, which offers a view of Rosemont's evolution from a small community into a major regional destination for tourism, entertainment, conventions, and hospitality. 9501 Technology Blvd - Free and open to the public. Information: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rosemontmuseum.com%2F%3F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CThomas.Hush%40cumulus.com%7C4eafcde1110745a19dcb08df02b2be1d%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639232638861392181%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FzCUPNoJ7gYX7E%2Bg%2FXRv7HPcXWFNIQxcAD9YIvrB6e0%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">www.rosemontmuseum.com</a><a href="http://rosemont.org/"></a>
Chicago&rsquo;s only chalk art festival&nbsp;Chalk Howard Street&nbsp;takes place this Saturday, August 22nd from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Rogers Park Business Alliance Executive Director Sandi Price about Chicago&rsquo;s only chalk art festival!&nbsp; This is a free, immersive experience for the public to interact with and create street art, featuring nationally renowned 3D and 2D chalk artists, live music, kids drawing, food, drinks and more! Info: <a href="https://www.howardstreetchicago.com/chalk-howard-street">chalkhowardstreet.com</a> or <a href="http://rpba.org/">rpba.org</a>
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On September 12th, the <a href="https://capechicago.org/">Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education</a> (CAPE) will host its first annual ARTJOY gala to support its mission of transforming education through art in Chicagoland public schools.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Executive Director Amy Rasmussen about CAPE&rsquo;s mission: partnering with artists, educators, and schools to bring arts-integrated learning to Chicagoland public school students. ARTJOY is CAPE's gala event, which will take place in its Bridgeport gallery space. Information: <a href="http://capechicago.org/">capechicago.org</a>

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