On this week’s episode of Show and Tell with Andrea Darlas, we explore Greek tradition and religion through “Legacy, Renewal, and Unity,” take a walk through a festive display at the Chicago Botanic garden’s “Night of 1000 Jack-o-Lanterns,” relive our favorite film moments of the summer, and take a look at a unique scavenger hunt in Chicago based on a childhood favorite boardgame, CLUE, A Walking Mystery.   Father Evagoras Constantinides joins Andrea to discuss “Legacy, Renewal, and Unity: Celebrating 100 Years of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.” This exhibit, which opened earlier this month at the Hellenic Museum, will be there through February 11, 2024. To learn more, visit https://nationalhellenicmuseum.org/.  Fall is finally here! Friend of the show Jerry Nunn recaps our favorite film and television moments of the Summer.  Jodi Zombolo, Associate VP of Visitor Events at the Chicago Botanic Garden, previews the Night of 1000 Jack-o-Lanterns, a festive Halloween event for the family. For information and tickets, visit https://www.chicagobotanic.org/halloween.   CLUE, A Walking Mystery, is going strong in Chicago now through Halloween. Producer Kevin Hammonds walks us through this combination of our favorite childhood board game and our beautiful city. (Find tickets and information at www.cluewalkingexperience.com.) 

On this week’s episode of Show and Tell with Andrea Darlas, we dive into some fantastic Chicagoland traditions and dive into a show at the Broadway Playhouse. Starting off, Gus Noble shares the details of the 22nd Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament, hosted by the Chicago Scots. Next, Rudy Flores tells tales of autumn and the 36th Annual Apple Fest in Lincoln Square. PJ Powers joins us to talk all about the Lehman Brothers Trilogy, the latest show playing at Chicago’s iconic Broadway Playhouse. Finally, another Chicago tradition is the Russian Tea Time Restaurant, and owner Enish Mantyyeva shares her coziest of memories and dishes for the fall.   Today’s Guests:  • Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots, joins the show to preview the 22nd Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament. For more details, visit chicagoscots.org/classic/.  • Rudy Flores, Director of Special Events for the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, brings us a dose of Fall fun with the 36th Annual Apple Fest. For information, visit www.lincolnsquare.org. • PJ Powers, TimeLine Theatre’s Artistic Director, previews a compelling new show over at the Broadway Playhouse, the Lehman Brothers Trilogy. For tickets and information, visit https://timelinetheatre.com/.  • Enish Mantyyeva, owner of Russian Tea Time restaurant in Chicago, joins Andrea to discuss her journey and her favorite cozy items for the cooler seasons. Find the restaurant at www.russianteatime.com.

Fall is in full swing in Chicago, and whether you want to stroll through the city streets sipping a delicious beverage, or sit inside a cozy venue listening to classical music, this week’s episode of Show & Tell has something for you. “In the Castle of the Moon” features music from a 17th century duchess, brought to life by the Newberry Consort and the Haymarket Opera. Lincoln Park Uncorked returns for another bubbly stroll through the neighborhood.  Today’s Guests: •Robin Hammond, Vice President of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, shares the details on Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll, happening September 21. For more details, visit lincolnparkchamber.com.  •Liza Malamut, Artistic Director of The Newberry Consort, discusses the Consort’s upcoming concert collaboration with The Haymarket Opera, “In the Castle of the Moon,” happening September 22-24. For tickets, visit www.newberryconsort.org/moon.

This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas returns to a classic with a unique walking tour: CLUE, A Walking Mystery, which celebrates a boardgame from our childhoods and some of our favorite Chicago landmarks. Then, Fall is officially in full swing, and that means Oktoberfest celebrations! Chicago Firehouse Restaurant will have something special for their seventh Oktoberfest. Finally, friend of the show Jerry Nunn returns to talk all things Chicago music festivals and theatre.  Our featured guests this week: •Kevin Hammond, producer of CLUE, A Walking Mystery, running now through Halloween, walks us through this combination of our favorite childhood board game and our beautiful city. (Tickets and information here.)  •Shannon Tauschman, General Manager of Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, previews their Oktoberfest celebration. (More information here.) •Jerry Nunn returns to the show with a recap of Summer music festivals in the city & a preview of the rest of the Chicago Theatre season. (Visit his website here.) 

The fusion of Detroit and Italian jazz artistry comes together with the Hurricane Trio and Chris Collins, and they're performing at the Old Town School of Folk Music on September 6th for free! Andrea talks with Chris Collins and Massimiliano about this wonderful collaboration. Our guests this week include: Saxophonist Chris Collins Drummer Massimiliano Salina You can get more information at: oldtownschool.org

Fan-favorite events are returning this fall! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with the Chicago Humanities Festival to get us ready for their fall event, and the Museum of Science and Industry is throwing a totally rad '90s party! Plus, "I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce" is returning to the Chicagoland area for one day only, and Inside Chicago Walking Tours brings us inside this beautiful city! Our guests this week include: Co-Creative Director of the Chicago Humanities Festival Michael Green Program and Events Partner with the Museum of Science and Industry Amanda Allen Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer Ronnie Marmo Founder and Guide of Inside Chicago Walking Tours Hillary Marzec You can get tickets and more information at: chicagohumanities.org msichicago.org northshorecenter.org insidechicagowalkingtours.com

We're looking towards Fall 2023! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with the Paramount Theatre's Audrey II from their production of Little Shop of Horrors, and Third Coast Percussion will be previewing their upcoming album. Plus, Aire Rooftop has great food, drink, and music to share, and City Winery says 'pairing is sharing!' Our guests this week include: Actor Je'Shaun Jackson Executive Director & Ensemble Member of Third Coast Percussion David Skidmore Area Director of Sales and Marketing of Aire Rooftop Chicago Dan Lewellin Head Winemaker of City Winery Caroline Schrader You can get tickets and more information at: paramountaurora.com thirdcoastpercussion.com airechicago.com citywinery.com

We're taking it old school with several nostalgia-inducing events! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with NEXUS Chamber Music about their upcoming night of disco, and German American Fest is returning in September! Plus, we're going back to the video store, and Andersonville's Vintage Market returns again! Our guests this week include: Cellist & Co-Director of NEXUS Chamber Music Alex Hersh Vice President of German American Fest Carol Himmel VP of Experiences with Bucketlisters Derek Berry Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Laura Austin You can get tickets and more information at: guarnerihall.org germanday.com bucketlisters.com andersonville.org

We're taking a peek at a few end-of-summer events! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with Chicago Gourmet which returns this September, and the Rogers Park Business Alliance about a couple of festivals in the neighborhood that return this August. Plus, The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation joins the show to talk about how they're supporting Chicago arts, and the Sarah Siddons Society will tell us all about their Swell Soiree! Our guests this week include: President and CEO, Illinois Restaurant Association Sam Toia Rogers Park Business Alliance Executive Director Sandi Price Program Director, Chicago Artistic Vitality and Collections Ellen Placey Wadey Sarah Siddons Society Board President Martin Balogh You can get tickets and more information at: chicagogourmet.org rpba.org gddf.org sarahsiddonssociety.org

Aaron Sorkin's play, based on Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' is back in Chicago at the CIBC Theatre as part of a multi-year national tour across North America. Set in 1934 Alabama, this enduring story of racial injustice and childhood innocence centered on one of the most well-known characters in American literature, Atticus Finch, will be playing at the CIBC Theatre through August 13th. Our guests this week include: Actor Richard Thomas Actor Yaegel T Welch You can get tickets and more information at: broadwayinchicago.com

There's still time for some summer fun! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with the Taste of Greektown to help us get ready for the festival, and Music Theater Works gives us the details on their 150th production, 'The Producers!' Plus, the experiential shop-and-play retailer, CAMP, is making their debut in Chicago, and we learn everything about the gem that is the Northshore Center for the Performing Arts! Our guests this week include: Manager of Athena Restaurant Dalila Youkhana Actor David Geinosky CEO of CAMP Jenica Myszkowski Manager of Concerts/Marketing Assistant Merrill Miller & Director of Marketing and Communications Joe Alimo You can get tickets and more information at: greektownchicago.org musictheaterworks.com camp.com/doodles northshorecenter.org

We're diving into August in Chicago! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with the sculptor of the Hellenic Heads exhibition at the National Hellenic Museum, and an actor who is visiting home with the Paramount Theatre's production of 'Next to Normal' in Aurora. Plus, the Executive Director, and ensemble member, of Third Coast Percussion will talk about the group's upcoming season, and the founder of Pizza City Fest, and NBC 5 Chicago's "Food Guy" talks about an upcoming weekend of pizza paradise! Our guests this week include: Sculptor George Petrides Actor Jake Ziman Executive Director and Ensemble Member David Skidmore Founder and Curator of Pizza City Fest Steve Dolinsky You can get tickets and more information at: nationalhellenicmuseum.org paramountaurora.com thirdcoastpercussion.com pizzacityfest.com

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

Goombay Bash is back! The H Foundation's Goombay Bash returns this Saturday, July 22nd! Founder John Rot and Executive Director Cortney Hausser join Andrea Darlas to talk about this 21st Annual Caribbean Festival to Find a Cure for Cancer at Navy Pier. Our guests this week include: Founder John Rot Executive Director Cortney Hausser You can get tickets and more information at: goombaybash.com

Berlin in Tinley, Retro Rides at Navy Pier, and amazing art around the city! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with the singer of Berlin who will be stopping by Tinley Park this summer, and the President of Klairmont Kars to talk about their retro rides heading to Navy Pier. Plus, we'll take a look at Van Gogh at the Art Institute and a solo exhibition at the Hyde Park Art Center. Our guests this week include: Singer and Actress Terri Nunn President Bobby Olson Associate Curator Jacquelyn Coutré Artist William Estrada You can get tickets and more information at: berlinpage.com klairmontkollections.com artic.edu hydeparkart.org

Blooms, Broadway, and Burritos! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with the Chicago Botanic Garden about their summer events, and the director of an adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast that is coming to the lakefront! Plus, we'll learn all about how to enjoy Broadway in our own backyards, and where to find some of the best tacos and burritos the city has to offer. Our guests this week include: Associate Vice President of Visitor Events & Programs Jodi Zombolo Director Amber Mak Co-Director Frankie Leo Bennett Owner of Big Wig Tacos Jose Estrada You can get tickets and more information at: chicagobotanic.org chicagoshakes.com porchlightmusictheatre.org bigwigtacos.com

Let's take a deep dive into a staple of theater in Chicago and two pop-up experiences! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with the artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre about two of the company's productions to see this summer and their upcoming season. Plus, the VP of Experiences of Bucket Listers will join Andrea to talk about the Golden Girls Kitchen and Malibu Barbie Cafe pop-ups that you want to miss this summer. Our guests this week include: Artistic Director Audrey Francis VP of Experiences Derek Berry You can get tickets and more information at: steppenwolf.org bucketlisters.com

It's summer showbiz in the Chicagoland area! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with the music director behind Cabaret ZaZou, and one of the only two actors in a piece at the Den Theatre. Plus, we get a sneak preview for a show that combines dance and Led Zeppelin, and a play that celebrates two unsung heroes in rock n' roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight! Our guests this week include: Musician and Music Director of Cabaret ZaZou Chuck Webb Actor Will Clinger Co-Creators of RAMBLE Megan Kudla & Carly Liegel Director E Faye Butler You can get tickets and more information at: broadwayinchicago.com thedentheatre.com rambledancetheater.ludus.com northlight.org

A symphony and ballet for all in Chicago? This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra about an upcoming free performance to celebrate Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti, and the founder of an important benefit concert series that raises awareness for Neurofibromatosis. Plus, the Joffrey Ballet has two upcoming celebrations, and the Artistic Director will join Andrea to talk about these performances and the Joffrey's 2023/2024 season! Our guests this week include: Assistant Principal Bassoonist Bill Buchman Founder of NF Hope Concerts Jeff Leibow Artistic Diretor of the Joffrey Ashley Wheater You can get tickets and more information at: cso.org nfhope.org joffrey.org

It's a summer of music in Chicago! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with a rock n' roll legend who will be visiting Skokie in July, and an organization who is bringing music to the streets of Chicago on the longest day of the year. Plus, the Shedd Aquarium has brought back Jazzin' and the Shedd and so many other events that bring you close to the residents of the Shedd. Our guests this week include: Musician Belinda Carlisle Program Manager and Summer Intern with Classical Music Chicago Ashley Ertz & Amelia Ryan Director of Ancillary Operations and Guest Relations Cole Sellers You can get tickets and more information at: northshorecenter.org makemusicchicago.org sheddaquarium.org

Get ready for some Father's Day laughs! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with the World's Greatest Dad(?), a company that offers great vacation options by train, the Chicago Scots who are bringing back their annual Scottish Festival, and the Illinois Holocaust Museum, who have an important and powerful exhibition that should not be missed. Our guests this week include: Comedian Jimmy Carrane Co-Founder of Vacations by Rail Todd Powell CEO of Chicago Scots Gus Noble Chief Curator Arielle Weininger You can get tickets and more information at: thelaughingacademy.com vacationsbyrail.com chicagoscots.org ilholocaustmuseum.org

Summer is ramping up around Chicago! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with one of the stars of the Lyric's West Side Story which returns to Chicago on June 2nd, the Executive Director of one of La Grange's best parades that kicks off the summer season, the Elmhurst Art Museum which is bringing Marvel to the suburbs, and one of the best places to get ramen in the city: Kinton Ramen! Our guests this week include: Actor Yurel Echezarreta La Grange Pet Parade Executive Director Erin Smith Executive Director of the Elmhurst Art Museum John McKinnon Director of Operations with Kinton Ramen Kohei Kishida You can get tickets and more information at: lyricopera.org lagrangepetparade.org elmhurstartmuseum.org kintonramen.com

This spring season is filled with music! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will be joined by the director of the Metropolitan Jazz Octet to talk about their reimagining of David Bowie, a blues legend in Chicago who has an upcoming show in Evanston, the director of Maifest Chicago 2023, and one of the stars of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway who is enjoying a homecoming! Our guests this week include: Director Jim Gailloretto Blues Harmonica Legend Corky Siegel Director of Maifest Chicago 2023 Helmut Mueller Actor Anand Nagraj You can get tickets and more information at: metropolitanjazzoctet.com tickettailor.com maifestchicago.com broadwayinchicago.com

We're looking ahead to the stages in Chicago! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with the Lyric about their upcoming season, an actor who is returning to Chicago to star in the pivotal role of Socrates, a theater putting on a multiverse version of Alice in Wonderland, and a suburban museum that is bringing Andy Warhol works back to the Chicagoland area! Our guests this week include: General Director, President & CEO Anthony Freud Actor John Kapelos Artistic Director of the Mudlark Theater Andrew Billiter Community Engagement and Education Coordinator & Exhibition Curator Dawn Smith and Justin Witte You can get tickets and more information at: lyricopera.org nationalhellenicmuseum.org mudlarktheater.org theccma.org/warhol

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

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

This spring, Chicago is full of amazing one of a kind shows and events! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will be joined by guests from wonderful events going on throughout the city such as Chicago's Humanities festival that spans many different venues, an amazing show where you can shop for one of a kind items, a Living Room Tour to experience puppet theater, and a chance to meet a New York Times bestselling author for free! Our guests this week include: Co-Creative Director of the Chicago Humanities Festival Michael Green Director of Sales for One of a Kind Show Kathleen Hogan Founder and Artistic Director of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Blair Thomas Author Brian Selznick You can get tickets and more information at: chicagohumanities.org oneofakindshowchicago.com chicagopuppetfest.org thebrianselznick.com

You live, you learn! Broadway's Jagged Little Pill, based on Alanis Morissette's music, is in Chicago until April 21st at the James M. Nederlander Theatre and Andrea Darlas is joined by two of the stars to talk about this powerful musical. Our guests this week include: Actor Dillon Klena Actor Chris Hoch You can get tickets and more information at: broadwayinchicago.com

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

Spring has sprung in Chicago! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with one of the best places to enjoy the Chicago River and the lake this spring, City Cruises! Plus, the amazing shows in Chicago don't stop, as Andrea talks with the Playwright of an impactful piece from the Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, a play of Black joy at Steppenwolf, and a thriller with a Broadway star playing for a limited time at the CIBC Theatre. Our guests this week include: General Manager of City Cruises Grace Fuller Playwright Tuckie White Director Valerie Curtis-Newton Actor Norm Lewis You can get tickets and more information at: citycruises.com rivendelltheatre.org steppenwolf.org broadwayinchicago.com

Chicago is home to many unique shows and places to experience! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with Cabaret ZaZou as they celebrate a milestone, Chicago's favorite photographer, a café to visit with great food and board games, and an immersive museum that brings a unique experience to Chicago! Our guests this week include: Consulting Producer Klaus Schuller Photographer Barry Butler Owner of Stay and Play Game Café Jose Maldonado Manager & Chief Marketing Officer Randi Townsend & Eric Sawitoski from the WNDR Museum You can get tickets and more information at: broadwayinchicago.com barrybutlerphotography.com stayandplaygamecafe.com wndrmuseum.com

Let's immerse ourselves in great food and events! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a renowned Chef who is bringing food from his home country to Chicago, an immersive experience that celebrates Mozart, and a play where you decide how the story will progress. Plus, all fans of Shakespeare shouldn't miss the upcoming show at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater! Our guests this week include: Chef Carlos Gaytán Producer with Lighthouse Immersive Svetlana Dvoretsky Filament Theatre Artistic Director for Creative Partnerships Molly Bunder Fight Choreographer at Chicago Shakespeare Theater Bruce A. Young You can get tickets and more information at: tzuco.com mozartimmersive.com filamenttheatre.org chicagoshakes.com

Spring is on the way, and Chicago has no shortage of great upcoming events! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will talk with a renowned Chicago jazz singer, a big pop culture event that visits the city every spring, and an unGala with the Lookingglass Theatre. Plus, a friend of the show will join the episode to talk about upcoming shows in the suburbs! Our guests this week include: Jazz Singer Dee Alexander Content Manager at ReedPop Christopher D’Lando Director of Development Aurélia Cohen CEO & President of the Onesti Entertainment Corp. Ron Onesti You can get tickets and more information at: tickettailor.com c2e2.com lookingglasstheatre.org oshows.com

The sun will come out tomorrow! Annie is back in Chicago until March 19th at the Cadillac Theatre and Andrea is joined by two of the stars to talk about this amazing run of one of a beloved musical. Our guests this week include: Actor Christopher Swan Actress Julia Nicole Hunter You can get tickets and more information at: broadwayinchicago.com

There is so much talent in Chicago and we're celebrating four of them! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas talks with a Jeff Award Nominee, an Acclaimed Chef who is making a homecoming, and Chicago Yacht Club's first female commodore! Plus, it's March, so we're celebrating Women's History Month with great literature at the American Writer Museum's Get (Chick) Lit event! Our guests this week include: Radio Personality and Actor Jim Turano Development Manager Kaleena Madruga Chef Steven Chiappetti Commodore of the Chicago Yacht Club Lisa Cursio Gaston You can get tickets and more information at: americanwritersmuseum.org thealbertchicago.com chicagoyachtclub.org

Life is full of enjoyment, but it also has one great mystery at the end. This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will bring us along to two great museums in the Chicagoland area to explore cars and life's greatest mystery: death. Plus, we'll celebrate some of the joys of life with a visit to the Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and a preview of Broadway in Chicago's TINA - The Tina Turner Musical! Our guests this week include: President of Klairmont Kollections Bobby Olson Curator Gary Feinman Associate Vice President, Visitor Events and Programs Jodi Zombolo Actress Ann Nesby You can get tickets and more information at: klairmontkollections.com fieldmuseum.org chicagobotanic.org broadwayinchicago.com

This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas will bring us along to preview a casino night to support programs and services at The Chicago Lighthouse, and celebrations that will take place in Chicago's Greektown to celebrate the Greek Independence Day. Plus, Andrea will talk with two stars from Broadway in Chicago's limited run of Les Misérables! Our guests this week include: Chicago Lighthouse President Dr. Janet Szlyk & Co-chair of "Raising the Stakes for Vision Poker and Casino Night" Dr. Jeffrey Jackson Greektown Spokesperson Irene Koumi Actress Christina Rose Hall Actor Matt Crowle You can get tickets and more information at: chicagolighthouse.org greektownchicago.org broadwayinchicago.com

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 & Tell, we're exploring the movies, the stage, and a murder at the arcade! Andrea Darlas will talk with a theatre where the food is great and phones must be put away. Plus, now is the time to see great plays and musicals for some of the best prices of the year, and Replay Lincoln Park is back with a new pop-up, can you solve the murder at the arcade? Our guests this week include: Community Marketing Manager at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Alex Shebar Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres Marissa Lynn Ford Director and Actor Hayley Rice Owner of Replay Lincoln Park Mark Kwiatkowski You can get tickets and more information at: drafthouse.com/chicago chicagoplays.com/chicago-theatre-week firstfolio.org replaylincolnpark.com

Life is getting sweeter in Chicago! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas brings us along to four sweet upcoming events to help us get into the Valentine's Day spirit. She'll talk with Broadway stars and team members from special events that you won't want to miss! Our guests this week include: R&B Singer-Songwriter LiV Warfield Actor Amadeo Fusca Development Manager Kaleena Madruga Director of Events and Special Initiatives Madeline Miley You can get tickets and more information at: broadwayinchicago.com americanwritersmuseum.org aidschicago.org

Chicago is looking at a showstopping February, and we're taking a peek at a few of the shows you can experience at the beginning of this next month. Andrea Darlas will talk with cast and crew members from throughout the Chicagoland area, from the Lyric to the Marriott, let's get this show on the road! Our guests this week include: Mezzo-Soprano Samantha Hankey Artistic Producer of New Work Kareem Bandealy Director Steve Scott Director Henry Godinez You can get tickets and more information at: lyricopera.org lookingglasstheatre.org atthemac.org marriotttheatre.com

We're looking forward to February and what Chicago has to offer in these upcoming weeks. Andrea Darlas will bring you along to a one-night-only performance at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, a night of comedy for Chicagoland moms, and a new opera that mixes different styles of music to create a soul opera! Our guests this week include: Opera Star Mezzo-Soprano Susan Platts Photographer Diane Alexander White Comedian Orly K.G. Co-Creator of The Factotum Will Liverman You can get tickets and more information at: chicagophilharmonic.org nationalhellenicmuseum.org chicagocomedyworks.com lyricopera.org

Viewing Chicago in more ways than one! This week Andrea Darlas will take you along to the CIBC Theater, where CHICAGO will be playing from January 17 to 29. Plus, Andrea will talk with photographers, a Broadway director, and a great place for Saturday brunch, all here in Chicago! Our guests this week include: Actor Robert Garris AKA Shapiro Photographers Paul Nicklen & Cristina Mittermeier Broadway Director Stephen Sposito AceBounce Regional Marketing Manager Katie Wiest You can get tickets and more information at: broadwayinchicago.com hilton-asmus.com chicagooperatheater.org acebounce.com

This week on Show & Tell, Andrea Darlas brings you along to some magical places in Chicago! From a Harry Potter experience, to an upcoming week of delicious food, we're talking about a few fantastic places to experience magic and art in the city. Our guests this week include: Senior Director, Creative for Original X Productions Caitlin Maloney VP of Partnerships at Choose Chicago Jordan Engerman Artistic Director at Porchlight Music Theatre & Director of Cabaret Michael Weber Gallery Director at The Jackson Junge Gallery Kaitlyn Miller You can get tickets and more information at: harrypottermagicatplay.com/chicago choosechicago.com/chicago-restaurant-week porchlightmusictheatre.org j2gallery.com

As 2022 comes to a close, Show & Tell has some recommendations for starting 2023 on the right foot. From moving music to talented dogs, Andrea Darlas is joined by great guests who have the details on how to enjoy the beginning of this new year. Our guests this week include: Guitarist Sharon Isbin Jake Melnick's Chef Matt Smith Principal and International Kennel Club of Chicago President and Vice President Scott Pfeil & Erika Wyatt You can get tickets and more information at: chicagophilharmonic.org jakemelnicks.com greatamericandogshow.com

In these final days of 2022, you can celebrate the season with live theater in Chicago! Andrea will talk with three fantastic shows that are currently playing in these last couple of weeks of the year. Our guests this week include: Actors Coleen Sexton & Lili Thomas Members of The Practical Theater Company Paul Barrosse, Vic Zielinski & Dana Olsen Resident Dance Supervisor Geoff Myers You can get tickets and more information at: broadwayinchicago.com tickettailor.com/events/studio5performingartscenter

It's a holiday tradition at the Goodman Theatre! A Christmas Carol is back, it's running through December 31st, and in this episode, Andrea talks with three of the stars of the show! Our guests this week include: Actress Cindy Gold Actress Penelope Walker Actress Lucky Stiff You can get tickets and more information at: goodmantheatre.org/carol

Whether you're in the city or in the suburbs, there is holiday fun all around. This week on Show & Tell, we visit five different places and events you can visit to brighten your holiday season! Our guests this week include: Vice President of Operations Brett Hintz Producer of Sparkle Lights Festival Shawn Hunter Associate Chorus Director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus Cheryl Frazes Hill Actress Honey West Director of Communications and Public Relations Felicia Bolton You can get tickets and more information at: puttshack.com sparklerosemont.com cso.org mercurytheaterchicago.com navypier.org

Chicago is magical during the holidays, and you might not want to miss any moment of it! On this week's Show & Tell special, we're talking with three hotels that you can visit that will make your stay holiday stay in the city, magical! Our guests this week include: Director of Brand Marketing and Communications Susan Ellefson Lead Sales Enthusiast Sarah Becker Director of Marketing and Communications Brittany Robbins You can get tickets and more information at: peninsula.com hilton.com/en/canopy swissotelchicagosantasuite.com

The year is wrapping up and Chicago is starting to celebrate the December holiday season! This week on Show & Tell, Andrea gives us five different places and events we can visit to start enjoying the holidays! Our guests this week include: Comedian Olan Rogers Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Brookfield Zoo Leah Rippe Executive Director of the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce Rudy Flores Actor Mark David Kaplan Irish Singer Muirgen O'Mahony You can get tickets and more information at: olanrogerscomedy.com czs.org/BrookfieldZoo lincolnsquare.org seasonofconcern.org celticwoman.com