Welcome back to another episode of Show & Tell! First up, The Joffery Ballet concludes its 69th season with "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Hear from Artistic Director Ashley Wheater about this magical journey! Next, Ronnie Marmo is back in Chicago!  We’ll talk with Ronnie about directing "Bill W. and Dr. Bob" at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. Then, Kathy Lin invites you to the grooviest party of the summer - The Auditorium Theatre’s “Bea Hive Bash” - a 1960’s-themed celebration honoring the theatre's re-opening in 1967. Finally, the Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents its Spring 2025 Concert Series at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

Welcome back to another episode of Show &amp; Tell! First up, The Joffery Ballet concludes its 69th season with "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Hear from Artistic Director Ashley Wheater about this magical journey! Next,&nbsp;Ronnie Marmo is back in Chicago!&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll talk with Ronnie about directing "Bill W. and Dr. Bob" at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. Then, Kathy Lin invites you to the grooviest party of the summer - The Auditorium Theatre&rsquo;s &ldquo;Bea Hive Bash&rdquo; - a 1960&rsquo;s-themed celebration honoring the theatre's re-opening in 1967. Finally, the Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre presents its Spring 2025 Concert Series at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

"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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Show & Tell Ep. 156: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Ronnie Marmo, Cerqua Rivera and the Bea Hive Bash

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>

Show & Tell, Ep. 220: Edgewater Music Fest, Rosemont History Museum, Chalk Howard Street, & Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education

First up it’s almost time for the Chicago Super-Tri! The Chicago Triathlon is SO much more than just running-biking-swimming - it’s become a Chicago tradition for 43 years.  Andrea talks to the co-founder and Super-Tri CEO Michael D’Hulst about the biggest triathlon in the world with more than 95-hundred participants this year!  Be sure to cheer on the participants at events all weekend long August 22nd through the 23rd.  Information: supertri.com

 

Next up, the Boozy Book Fair sloshes into Chicago – through the fall!  Andrea talks to Keely O’Neal, the Director of Experiences at Bucketlisters about this limited pop-up featuring two of our favorite things -books and booze!  You’ll feel like you’re re-visiting the 90’s when you visit the nostalgic Boozy Book Fair at Everything Bar, 1601 W. Grand.  The pop-up features drunk spelling bees, a lecture night, DJs playing 80’s/90 music – and you’ll get credit at the gift shop where you can buy pencils, erasers and others book club gifts!  Information: bucketlisters.com

 

The F1 Arcade Chicago is officially open in Chicago!  Andrea talks to VP of Launch Strategy Liz Norris about this one-of-a-kind venue – and only a few in the world - featuring 61 F1 racing simulators, world class food and drinks and a rooftop view at the old Rock Bottom Brewery Building.  Tickets and information: f1arcade.com

 

“The Notebook” finishes its Chicago run this week at the Cadillac Palace theatre through August 16th.  Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Emily Some, who was born in Aurora, grew up in Somonauk and graduated from Northwestern!  Emily talks about being back home and the loving, emotional message of "the Notebook" that endures over time.  Tickets and information: BroadwayInChicago.com

First up it&rsquo;s almost time for the Chicago Super-Tri! The Chicago Triathlon is SO much more than just running-biking-swimming - it&rsquo;s become a Chicago tradition for 43 years.&nbsp; Andrea talks to the co-founder and Super-Tri CEO Michael D&rsquo;Hulst about the biggest triathlon in the world with more than 95-hundred participants this year!&nbsp; Be sure to cheer on the participants at events all weekend long August 22nd through the 23rd.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://supertri.com/">supertri.com</a>
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Next up, the Boozy Book Fair sloshes into Chicago &ndash; through the fall!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Keely O&rsquo;Neal, the Director of Experiences at Bucketlisters about this limited pop-up featuring two of our favorite things -books and booze!&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll feel like you&rsquo;re re-visiting the 90&rsquo;s when you visit the nostalgic Boozy Book Fair at Everything Bar, 1601 W. Grand.&nbsp; The pop-up features drunk spelling bees, a lecture night, DJs playing 80&rsquo;s/90 music &ndash; and you&rsquo;ll get credit at the gift shop where you can buy pencils, erasers and others book club gifts!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://bucketlisters.com/">bucketlisters.com</a>
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The&nbsp;F1 Arcade Chicago&nbsp;is officially open in Chicago!&nbsp; Andrea talks to&nbsp;VP of Launch Strategy Liz Norris&nbsp;about this one-of-a-kind venue &ndash; and only a few in the world - featuring 61 F1 racing simulators, world class food and drinks and a rooftop view at the old Rock Bottom Brewery Building.&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="http://f1arcade.com/">f1arcade.com</a>
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&ldquo;The Notebook&rdquo;&nbsp;finishes its Chicago run this week at the Cadillac Palace theatre through August 16th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Emily Some, who was born in Aurora, grew up in Somonauk and graduated from Northwestern!&nbsp; Emily talks about being back home and the loving, emotional message of "the Notebook" that endures over time.&nbsp; Tickets and information:&nbsp;<a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayInChicago.com</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 219:  Chicago Triathlon, the Boozy Book Fair, F1 Arcade & the Notebook

“The Notebook” tears (literally!) into Chicago at the Cadillac Palace theatre through August 16th.  Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Emily Some, who was born in Aurora, grew up in Somonauk and graduated from Northwestern!  Emily talks about being back home and the loving, emotional message of "the Notebook" that endures over time.  Tickets and information: BroadwayInChicago.com

 

The American Writers Museum continues to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with it’s latest pop-up exhibit, “Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence” through September 7th.  Andrea talks to AWM President Carey Cranston about the exhibit which features an 1823 print of the Declaration alongside works by Abraham Lincoln, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harvey Milk, and Martin Luther King Jr. Information: americanwritersmuseum.org

 

Flyover at Navy Pier continues to be one of Chicago’s most attended attractions – for tourists and residents alike!  Soar through the skies of Chicago as you get bird's-eye views of the Tribune Tower, the Chicago River, and our gorgeous skyline.  Right now, Flyover is hosting a “double feature” with the “Call of the Canadian Rockies” so you can check out the beauty of Canada’s iconic landmarks!  Andrea talks to Flyover General Manager Tracie Tony about both features!  Tickets and information: navypier.org

 

The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in the Rogers Park neighborhood August 14-16th.  Andrea talks to Festival Director Jim Ginderske about the festival, which showcases the work of more than 130 artists and two dozen + music and dance performances as well as live arts demonstrations, kids’ activities area, and open studios.  Information: glenwoodave.org

&ldquo;The Notebook&rdquo; tears (literally!) into Chicago at the Cadillac Palace theatre through August 16th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Emily Some, who was born in Aurora, grew up in Somonauk and graduated from Northwestern!&nbsp; Emily talks about being back home and the loving, emotional message of "the Notebook" that endures over time.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayInChicago.com</a>
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The American Writers Museum&nbsp;continues to celebrate America&rsquo;s 250th birthday with it&rsquo;s latest pop-up exhibit, &ldquo;Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence&rdquo; through September 7th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to AWM President Carey Cranston about the exhibit which features an 1823 print of the Declaration alongside works by Abraham Lincoln, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harvey Milk, and Martin Luther King Jr. Information: <a href="http://americanwritersmuseum.org/">americanwritersmuseum.org</a>
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Flyover at Navy Pier continues to be one of Chicago&rsquo;s most attended attractions &ndash; for tourists and residents alike!&nbsp; Soar through the skies of Chicago as you get bird's-eye views of the Tribune Tower, the Chicago River, and our gorgeous skyline.&nbsp; Right now, Flyover is hosting a &ldquo;double feature&rdquo; with the &ldquo;Call of the Canadian Rockies&rdquo; so you can check out the beauty of Canada&rsquo;s iconic landmarks!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Flyover General Manager Tracie Tony about both features!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://navypier.org/">navypier.org</a>
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The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in the Rogers Park neighborhood August 14-16th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Festival Director Jim Ginderske about the festival, which showcases the work of more than 130 artists and two dozen + music and dance performances as well as live arts demonstrations, kids&rsquo; activities area, and open studios.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://glenwoodave.org/">glenwoodave.org</a>

Show & Tell Ep. 156: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Ronnie Marmo, Cerqua Rivera and the Bea Hive Bash

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