Farmer's markets and festivals are back! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a northside farmers market that's starting its season in just a few days, a street market that is one of Chicago's best places to shop vintage, a west loop premier dining destination with a new lounge, and a Broadway show you don't want to miss!

Our guests this week include:
Market Manager Joan Oberndorf
Founder of the Randolph Street Market Sally Schwartz
Director of Commercial Strategy for Carnivale Doug Leuthold
Actors Montego Glover and Gavin Creel

You can get tickets and more information at:
andersonvillemarket.org
randolphstreetmarket.com
carnivalechicago.com
broadwayinchicago.com

Farmer's markets and festivals are back! This week on Show &amp; Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a northside farmers market that's starting its season in just a few days, a street market that is one of Chicago's best places to shop vintage, a west loop premier dining destination with a new lounge, and a Broadway show you don't want to miss!
Our guests this week include: Market Manager Joan Oberndorf Founder of the Randolph Street Market Sally Schwartz Director of Commercial Strategy for Carnivale Doug Leuthold Actors Montego Glover and Gavin Creel
You can get tickets and more information at: <a href="https://andersonvillemarket.org/">andersonvillemarket.org</a> <a href="https://randolphstreetmarket.com/">randolphstreetmarket.com</a> <a href="https://www.carnivalechicago.com/">carnivalechicago.com</a> <a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/">broadwayinchicago.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 54 - Jumping Into a Chicago Spring!

We have a jam packed 200th episode extravaganza for you today!

First up is Chicago's newest interactive, immersive, spectacular exhibition, "Theatre of the Mind", the brainchild of Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and his wife Mala Gaonkar, which explores how we perceive the world and ourselves.  Andrea talks to Director Andrew Scoville about this sense-stimulating performance.  What's it about? You have to experience it to believe it.  Tickets and information: theatreofthemindchicago.com
Be sure to catch Madama Butterflyat the Lyric Opera through April 12th!  Andrea talks to the Lyric's Chief Artistic Officer Matthew Ozawa who reinvented, reimagined and directed this classic by Puccini.  Matthew talks about being a 4th generation Japanese-American, being the 1st creative team in the US to reinvestigate Butterfly so audiences can see this classic masterpiece through a new lens.  Tickets and information: Lyricopera.org
"The Man in Black, a Tribute to Johnny Cash" returns to the Arcada Theatre on April 12th.  Andrea talks to the man in black himself, Shawn Barker about how he's taken on Johnny's persona for more than two decades energizing audiences all over the world. Shawn talks about how he 'became' the Man in Black and how his career path mirrored the OG!  Tickets and information: oshows.com
Chicago's favorite spring shopping extravaganza, the "One of a Kind Spring Show," is back at the Merchandise Mart April 24th-April 26th.  Marie Gerbasi from artist relations gives us a preview of what we can see and buy at the show- everything from paintings and jewelry to clothing and furniture.  This year there are more than 35 new emerging artists and 150 new exhibitors at the show. Tickets and information: oneofakindshow.com

We have a jam packed 200th episode extravaganza for you today!
First up is Chicago's newest interactive, immersive, spectacular exhibition,&nbsp;"Theatre of the Mind",&nbsp;the brainchild of Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and his wife Mala Gaonkar, which explores how we perceive the world and ourselves.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Director Andrew Scoville about this sense-stimulating performance.&nbsp; What's it about? You have to experience it to believe&nbsp;it.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://theatreofthemindchicago.com/">theatreofthemindchicago.com</a> Be sure to catch Madama Butterfly at the Lyric Opera through April 12th!&nbsp; Andrea talks to the Lyric's Chief Artistic Officer Matthew Ozawa who reinvented, reimagined and directed this classic by Puccini.&nbsp; Matthew talks about being a 4th generation Japanese-American, being the 1st creative team in the US to reinvestigate Butterfly so audiences can see this classic masterpiece through a new lens.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://lyricopera.org/">Lyricopera.org</a> "The Man in Black, a Tribute to Johnny Cash" returns to the Arcada Theatre on April 12th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to the man in black himself, Shawn Barker about how he's taken on Johnny's persona for more than two decades energizing audiences all over the world. Shawn talks about how he 'became' the Man in Black and how his career path mirrored the OG!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://oshows.com/">oshows.com</a> Chicago's favorite spring shopping extravaganza, the "One of a Kind Spring Show," is back at the Merchandise Mart April 24th-April 26th.&nbsp; Marie Gerbasi from artist relations gives us a preview of what we can see and buy at the show- everything from paintings and jewelry to clothing and furniture.&nbsp; This year there are more than 35 new emerging artists and 150 new exhibitors at the show. Tickets and information: <a href="http://oneofakindshow.com/">oneofakindshow.com</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 200: Theatre of the Mind, Madama Butterfly, Man in Black: Johnny Cash & One of a Kind Show

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>

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