Comedy, music, and magic is abound in the city! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a comedian and VEEP writer who will be headlining a show in Evanston, an exhibit from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum taking place at Navy Pier until August, a magical potion bar in Wicker Park, and a festival with ten-minute world premiere plays throughout the month!

Our guests this week include:
Comedian Emilia Barrose
Director of Exhibits and Shows Lance Tawzer
Co-Owner of The Cauldron Matthew Cortland
Co-Artistic Directors Brittany Burch and Jennifer Glasse

You can get tickets and more information at:
tickettailor.com
presidentlincoln.illinois.gov
thecauldron.io
thegifttheatre.org

Comedy, music, and magic is abound in the city! This week on Show &amp; Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a comedian and VEEP writer who will be headlining a show in Evanston, an exhibit from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum taking place at Navy Pier until August, a magical potion bar in Wicker Park, and a festival with ten-minute world premiere plays throughout the month!
Our guests this week include: Comedian Emilia Barrose Director of Exhibits and Shows Lance Tawzer Co-Owner of The Cauldron Matthew Cortland Co-Artistic Directors Brittany Burch and Jennifer Glasse
You can get tickets and more information at: <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/practicaltheatre/863966?">tickettailor.com</a> <a href="https://presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/visit/whats-inside/exhibits/museum/special-temporary-exhibits/the-state-of-sound?utm_source=musicfromillinois&amp;utm_medium=promo&amp;utm_campaign=state-of-sound">presidentlincoln.illinois.gov</a> <a href="https://thecauldron.io/chicago">thecauldron.io</a> <a href="https://thegifttheatre.org/">thegifttheatre.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!

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Episode 55 - The State of Comedy, Sound, and Magic in Chicago

On this episode of Show & Tell: fun in Chicago like you’ve never seen. Get ready to experience, taste, and see the city in a brand new way. First up, Brian Krajack, Director of Operations at Forbidden Root, tells us all about the tastes at Chicago’s first botanic brewery. Forbidden Root’s unique fares - and their much-anticipated beer pairing dinners - are a way to taste the city like never before. Then, pay close attention - it’s Look Closer with Joshua Jay. Joshua Jay, renowned magician, discusses his show running at the Rhapsody Theater here in Rogers Park. After that, it’s mini golf like you’ve never imagined. Alison Schulman, VP of Marketing, takes us to Puttshack! It’s a food and mini-golf experience that is technological, super creative, and unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Finally, unlike anything you’ve heard on this program…Andrea takes  a ride on Flyover with Marilynn Gardner, the President and CEO of Navy Pier. Hear all about the newest attraction taking the city by storm. 
Brian Krajack, Director of Operations, invites us to Forbidden Root, Chicago’s first botanic brewery. For more, visit www.forbiddenroot.com. 
Joshua Jay dazzles us with a bit of magic and “Look Closer with Joshua Jay,” playing through April 28 at the Rhapsody Theater Chicago. For tickets, visit www.rhapsodytheater.com. 
Alison Schulman, VP of Marketing, introduces us to Puttshack. Visit them at the Oakbrook Center or get details online at www.puttshack.com. 
Marilynn Gardner, the President and CEO of Navy Pier, takes a ride on Flyover with Andrea. Visit www.experienceflyover.com. 

On this episode of Show &amp; Tell: fun in Chicago like you’ve never seen. Get ready to experience, taste, and see the city in a brand new way. First up, Brian Krajack, Director of Operations at Forbidden Root, tells us all about the tastes at Chicago’s first botanic brewery. Forbidden Root’s unique fares - and their much-anticipated beer pairing dinners - are a way to taste the city like never before. Then, pay close attention - it’s Look Closer with Joshua Jay. Joshua Jay, renowned magician, discusses his show running at the Rhapsody Theater here in Rogers Park. After that, it’s mini golf like you’ve never imagined. Alison Schulman, VP of Marketing, takes us to Puttshack! It’s a food and mini-golf experience that is technological, super creative, and unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Finally, unlike anything you’ve heard on this program…Andrea takes  a ride on Flyover with Marilynn Gardner, the President and CEO of Navy Pier. Hear all about the newest attraction taking the city by storm. 
<ul>
<li>Brian Krajack, Director of Operations, invites us to Forbidden Root, Chicago’s first botanic brewery. For more, visit <a href="http://www.forbiddenroot.com">www.forbiddenroot.com</a>. </li>
<li>Joshua Jay dazzles us with a bit of magic and “Look Closer with Joshua Jay,” playing through April 28 at the Rhapsody Theater Chicago. For tickets, visit <a href="http://www.rhapsodytheater.com">www.rhapsodytheater.com</a>. </li>
<li>Alison Schulman, VP of Marketing, introduces us to Puttshack. Visit them at the Oakbrook Center or get details online at <a href="http://www.puttshack.com">www.puttshack.com</a>. </li>
<li>Marilynn Gardner, the President and CEO of Navy Pier, takes a ride on Flyover with Andrea. Visit <a href="http://www.experienceflyover.com">www.experienceflyover.com</a>. </li>
</ul>

Episode 100: Fun in Chicago Like You’ve Never Seen

On this week’s episode of Show & Tell, two in-depth discussions about big topics. First, Mark Lach, Creative Director at Imagine Exhibitions, joins Andrea to discuss Titanic: The Exhibition. On now at Westfield Old Orchard, this exhibition takes a look at the history of the world’s most famous ship and the stories around it. For information and tickets, visit www.thetitanicexhibition.com. After that, Andrea sits down with lawyer, radio host, and author, Karen Conti, to discuss her new book, “Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row.” Karen discusses the nuances of her work on the case and what she learned during that time. Pick up your copy now, wherever books are sold. 

On this week’s episode of Show &amp; Tell, two in-depth discussions about big topics. First, Mark Lach, Creative Director at Imagine Exhibitions, joins Andrea to discuss Titanic: The Exhibition. On now at Westfield Old Orchard, this exhibition takes a look at the history of the world’s most famous ship and the stories around it. For information and tickets, visit <a href="http://www.thetitanicexhibition.com">www.thetitanicexhibition.com</a>. After that, Andrea sits down with lawyer, radio host, and author, Karen Conti, to discuss her new book, “Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row.” Karen discusses the nuances of her work on the case and what she learned during that time. Pick up your copy now, wherever books are sold.

Show & Tell Presents… Titanic: the Exhibition & Karen Conti

First up, the CEO of the Auditorium Theatre, Rich Regan, shares a unique way to enjoy a classic movie. The Auditorium Philms Concert Series continues with the “Batman 1989” 35th Anniversary concert. After that, Kasey Foster gives us an in-depth look at the Lookingglass Theatre Company, including some big changes and updates as they get back to the core of what they love to do. Retired Judge Anna Demacopolous tells us all about a special trial happening at the Harris Theatre. It’s the National Hellenic Museum: the Trial of Pericles. This classic mock trial will feature real legal teams and a celebrity jury. Finally, Derek Poitras, General Manager of Flyover Chicago, tells us about the unreal and unique experience that is Flyover. Flyover gives even a lifelong resident of Chicago a new way to experience the city. 

Rich Regan, CEO of the Auditorium Theatre, takes it back to 1989 with the Auditorium Philms Concert Series and the “Batman 1989” 35th Anniversary Concert. This one-night-only event is Saturday, April 13th at 7:30 pm. For tickets, visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org. 

Kasey Foster, the new Artistic Director, tells us all about the unique vision of the Lookingglass Theatre company and what is coming up this season and beyond. Visit www.lookingglasstheatre.org. 

Retired Judge Anna Demacopolous will be the presiding judge in the National Hellenic Museum’s Trial of Pericles. See it at the Harris Theatre in Millennium Park, April 17th at 7 pm. 

Derek Poitras, General Manager of Flyover Chicago, flies us through this one of a kind experience, now at Navy Pier. Visit ExperienceFlyover.com/Chicago for information and tickets. 

First up, the CEO of the Auditorium Theatre, Rich Regan, shares a unique way to enjoy a classic movie. The Auditorium Philms Concert Series continues with the “Batman 1989” 35th Anniversary concert. After that, Kasey Foster gives us an in-depth look at the Lookingglass Theatre Company, including some big changes and updates as they get back to the core of what they love to do. Retired Judge Anna Demacopolous tells us all about a special trial happening at the Harris Theatre. It’s the National Hellenic Museum: the Trial of Pericles. This classic mock trial will feature real legal teams and a celebrity jury. Finally, Derek Poitras, General Manager of Flyover Chicago, tells us about the unreal and unique experience that is Flyover. Flyover gives even a lifelong resident of Chicago a new way to experience the city. 
Rich Regan, CEO of the Auditorium Theatre, takes it back to 1989 with the Auditorium Philms Concert Series and the “Batman 1989” 35th Anniversary Concert. This one-night-only event is Saturday, April 13th at 7:30 pm. For tickets, visit <a href="http://www.auditoriumtheatre.org">www.auditoriumtheatre.org</a>. 
Kasey Foster, the new Artistic Director, tells us all about the unique vision of the Lookingglass Theatre company and what is coming up this season and beyond. Visit <a href="http://www.lookingglasstheatre.org">www.lookingglasstheatre.org</a>. 
Retired Judge Anna Demacopolous will be the presiding judge in the National Hellenic Museum’s Trial of Pericles. See it at the Harris Theatre in Millennium Park, April 17th at 7 pm. 
Derek Poitras, General Manager of Flyover Chicago, flies us through this one of a kind experience, now at Navy Pier. Visit <a href="http://experienceflyover.com/Chicago">ExperienceFlyover.com/Chicago</a> for information and tickets.

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