What's happening in the dog days of summer? This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with Wicker Park about their upcoming Wicker Park Fest, and a producer with Lighthouse Immersive about the live music happening at the Lighthouse Art Space. Plus, The Goddess and Grocer is teaming up with PAWS Chicago, and 'The Who's Tommy' is the musical to see at the Goodman Theatre!

Our guests this week include:
Executive Director of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Pamela Maass
Lighthouse Immersive Producer Irina Shabsis
Marketing Director Emma Watson
Music Director and Conductor Rick Fox

You can get tickets and more information at:
wickerparkbucktown.com
lighthouseartspace.com
goddessandgrocer.com
goodmantheatre.org

What's happening in the dog days of summer? This week on Show &amp; Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with Wicker Park about their upcoming Wicker Park Fest, and a producer with Lighthouse Immersive about the live music happening at the Lighthouse Art Space. Plus, The Goddess and Grocer is teaming up with PAWS Chicago, and 'The Who's Tommy' is the musical to see at the Goodman Theatre!
Our guests this week include: Executive Director of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Pamela Maass Lighthouse Immersive Producer Irina Shabsis Marketing Director Emma Watson Music Director and Conductor Rick Fox
You can get tickets and more information at: <a href="https://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/">wickerparkbucktown.com</a> <a href="https://www.lighthouseartspace.com/artspace/chicago">lighthouseartspace.com</a> <a href="https://www.goddessandgrocer.com/">goddessandgrocer.com</a> <a href="https://www.goodmantheatre.org/">goodmantheatre.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 66 - Wicker Park Fest, Live Music, & a PAWS Collab

Thanksgiving is over, which means it's time for the winter holidays! First up is Ellie Cotey, the costume designer for the Joffery Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Lyric Opera. Then another Christmas classic, "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs a Christmas Carol Again" at the Den Theater! Hear from lead actor Blake Montgomery on this take. Next is a parody of a classic Christmas movie: Die Hard. "Yippee Kay Yay" writer and star Richard Marsh shares how he transformed the action movie. Finally, it's holiday pop-up season! Kendal Killerman, GM of Lost Never Found, shares how the bar was transformed into Rudolph's Bar. Finally, Mark Kwiatkowski talks “Cowabunga! A Turtle Power Pop-Up” at Neon Gardens and the magical upcoming theme at Replay Lincoln Park.

For More Information:

NUTCRACKER: 

https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/24-25-season/the-nutcracker-3/

CHARLES DICKENS:

https://thedentheatre.com/performances/2024/12/5/charles-dickens-begrudgingly-performs-a-christmas-carol-again-the-den-theatre-comedy-club

YIPPEE KI YAY: 

https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/yippee-ki-yay/

LOST NEVER FOUND: 

https://www.lostneverfoundchicago.com/

NEON GARDENS/REPLAY: 

https://www.theneongardens.com/

https://www.replaylincolnpark.com/

Thanksgiving is over, which means it's time for the winter holidays! First up is Ellie Cotey, the costume designer for the Joffery Ballet's The Nutcracker at the Lyric Opera. Then another Christmas classic, "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs a Christmas Carol Again" at the Den Theater! Hear from lead actor Blake Montgomery on this take. Next is a parody of a classic Christmas movie: Die Hard. "Yippee Kay Yay" writer and star Richard Marsh shares how he transformed the action movie. Finally, it's holiday pop-up season! Kendal Killerman, GM of Lost Never Found, shares how the bar was transformed into Rudolph's Bar. Finally, Mark Kwiatkowski talks “Cowabunga! A Turtle Power Pop-Up” at Neon Gardens and the magical upcoming theme at Replay Lincoln Park.
For More Information:
NUTCRACKER: 
<a href="https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/24-25-season/the-nutcracker-3/">https://joffrey.org/performances-and-tickets/24-25-season/the-nutcracker-3/</a> 
CHARLES DICKENS:
 <a href="https://thedentheatre.com/performances/2024/12/5/charles-dickens-begrudgingly-performs-a-christmas-carol-again-the-den-theatre-comedy-club">https://thedentheatre.com/performances/2024/12/5/charles-dickens-begrudgingly-performs-a-christmas-carol-again-the-den-theatre-comedy-club</a> 
YIPPEE KI YAY: 
<a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/yippee-ki-yay/">https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/yippee-ki-yay/</a> 
LOST NEVER FOUND: 
<a href="https://www.lostneverfoundchicago.com/">https://www.lostneverfoundchicago.com/</a> 
NEON GARDENS/REPLAY: 
<a href="https://www.theneongardens.com/">https://www.theneongardens.com/</a> 
<a href="https://www.replaylincolnpark.com/">https://www.replaylincolnpark.com/</a>

EPISODE 133: The Joffrey Ballet's 'The Nutcracker', "Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs a Christmas Carol Again", YIPPEE KI YAY, and Holiday Pop-up bars! 

The first snowfall of the winter was this week, which means it's time for more holiday cheer! First up, Maureen Martino, Executive Director, Wrigleyville Chamber of Commerce talks about the transformation of Wrigleyville into a winter wonderland. Then celebrate St. Andrews' Day with Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots! Next Sarah Fornace, Manual Cinema Co-Artistic Director, invites you to a one-of-a-kind rendition of A Christmas Carol. Finally, hear about Legally Blonde the Musical from the director, Mandy Modic! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Wrigleyville: https://wrigleyvillechicago.com/

Chicago Scots: https://chicagoscots.org/179th/

A Christmas Carol: https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/

Legally Blonde: https://northshorecenter.org/event/music-theater-works-legally-blonde/2024-12-19/

The first snowfall of the winter was this week, which means it's time for more holiday cheer! First up, Maureen Martino, Executive Director, Wrigleyville Chamber of Commerce talks about the transformation of Wrigleyville into a winter wonderland. Then celebrate St. Andrews' Day with Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots! Next Sarah Fornace, Manual Cinema Co-Artistic Director, invites you to a one-of-a-kind rendition of A Christmas Carol. Finally, hear about Legally Blonde the Musical from the director, Mandy Modic! 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Wrigleyville: <a href="https://wrigleyvillechicago.com/">https://wrigleyvillechicago.com/</a> 
Chicago Scots: <a href="https://chicagoscots.org/179th/">https://chicagoscots.org/179th/</a> 
A Christmas Carol: <a href="https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAl4a6BhBqEiwAqvrqur6KHfXZAH61BMbY-13asyNs8JWbsrmslnSlALsdbCHso3axst25oRoCg2YQAvD_BwE">https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/christmas-carol/</a>
Legally Blonde: <a href="https://northshorecenter.org/event/music-theater-works-legally-blonde/2024-12-19/">https://northshorecenter.org/event/music-theater-works-legally-blonde/2024-12-19/</a>

EP 132 - Wrigleyville Wonderland, Manual Cinema's "A Christmas Carol", the Feast of the Haggis, & "Legally Blonde the Musical"

On this jam-packed episode, learn about live entertainment, holiday happenings, and a dining experience! First, Andrea talks to the stars of Frozen, Beth Stafford Laird and Emily Kristen Morris, at the Paramount. Then hear from the dance captain of Mean Girls at the Auditorium Theatre, Megan Arsneau! Then Chef Richard Sandoval talks about the dining experience at Toro Chicago. Next, plan to spend your holidays in Rosemont! Mayor Brad Stephens explains how they're decking the halls this year. Finally, jazz pianist Ben Lewis invites you to the Ben Lewis Trio!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Frozen: https://paramountaurora.com/events/frozen-the-broadway-musical/

Mean Girls: https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/detail/mean-girls-the-musical-679061

Toro Chicago: https://www.torochicago.com/

Rosemont: https://rosemont.com/

Ben Lewis Trio: https://benpiano.com/

On this jam-packed episode, learn about live entertainment, holiday happenings, and a dining experience! First, Andrea talks to the stars of Frozen, Beth Stafford Laird and Emily Kristen Morris, at the Paramount. Then hear from the dance captain of Mean Girls at the Auditorium Theatre, Megan Arsneau! Then Chef Richard Sandoval talks about the dining experience at Toro Chicago. Next, plan to spend your holidays in Rosemont! Mayor Brad Stephens explains how they're decking the halls this year. Finally, jazz pianist Ben Lewis invites you to the Ben Lewis Trio!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Frozen: <a href="https://paramountaurora.com/events/frozen-the-broadway-musical/">https://paramountaurora.com/events/frozen-the-broadway-musical/</a> 
Mean Girls: <a href="https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/detail/mean-girls-the-musical-679061">https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/detail/mean-girls-the-musical-679061</a> 
Toro Chicago: <a href="https://www.torochicago.com/">https://www.torochicago.com/</a> 
Rosemont: <a href="https://rosemont.com/">https://rosemont.com/</a> 
Ben Lewis Trio: <a href="https://benpiano.com/">https://benpiano.com/</a>

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