This week on the show, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast invites you to "be their guest" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago as Andrea talks with one of the stars of this iconic Tony-award winning play - Danny Gardner about his role as Lumiere!  Next up, who doesn’t love a good taco?  The hugely popular Rogers Park Taco crawl is back on July 17th!  We talk to Sandi Price about this fan-favorite event featuring tacos of all kind from some of the most popular restaurants in Chicago.  Then, we visit with Jenni Smith, the owner of R Public House and coordinator of the Jarvis Square Music Fest in Rogers Park on 7/19! And finally, Andrea talks to legendary singer/songwriter Tom Rush who will be in Chicago for one night only at the Old Town School of Folk Music on 7/19.  Tom talks about his new album and performing all over the world throughout the past 6 decades!

 

Beauty and the Beast at the Cadillac Palace Theatre

thrugh 8/2

Tickets/Info: BroadwayinChicago.com

 

Rogers Park Taco Crawl- July 17th

Tickets and Info: RPBA.org

 

Jarvis Square Music Festival - July 19th 

Tickets and info: Jsq.org

 

Tom Rush @ Old Town School of Music - July 19th

Tickets and info: oldtownschool.org

This week on the show, Disney&rsquo;s&nbsp;Beauty and the Beast&nbsp;invites you to "be their guest" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago as Andrea talks with one of the stars of this iconic Tony-award winning play -&nbsp;Danny Gardner&nbsp;about his role as Lumiere!&nbsp; Next up, who doesn&rsquo;t love a good taco?&nbsp; The hugely popular&nbsp;Rogers Park Taco crawl&nbsp;is back on July 17th!&nbsp; We talk to&nbsp;Sandi Price&nbsp;about this fan-favorite event featuring tacos of all kind from some of the most popular restaurants in Chicago.&nbsp; Then, we visit with&nbsp;Jenni Smith,&nbsp;the owner of R Public House and coordinator of the&nbsp;Jarvis Square Music Fest in Rogers Park on 7/19!&nbsp;And finally, Andrea talks to legendary singer/songwriter&nbsp;Tom Rush&nbsp;who will be in Chicago for one night only at the&nbsp;Old Town School of Folk Music&nbsp;on 7/19.&nbsp; Tom talks about his new album and performing all over the world throughout the past 6 decades!
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Beauty and the Beast at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
thrugh 8/2
Tickets/Info: BroadwayinChicago.com
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Rogers Park Taco Crawl-&nbsp;July 17th
Tickets and Info: RPBA.org
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Jarvis Square Music Festival&nbsp;-&nbsp;July 19th&nbsp;
Tickets and info: Jsq.org
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Tom Rush @ Old Town School of Music - July 19th
Tickets and info:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foldtownschool.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CThomas.Hush%40cumulus.com%7Cbf3d0fd431584897c53608ddbfed590f%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C638877748313750925%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ah%2BxF%2BoW1wttA6Kqo01lMMxL2SfBqDHvVmo5OUz9u6c%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">oldtownschool.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!

Show & Tell with Andrea Darlas

Show & Tell Ep. 162: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Wicker Park Fest, Rogers Park Taco Crawl and Tom Rush at the Old Town School of Folk Music

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>

Show & Tell, Ep. 197:  “One Night of Queen” and pro-wrestling matches at the Salt Shed

This week on the show, a plethora of activities for adults, kids, the partiers celebrating the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day festivities and the cultural enthusiasts into dance theatre and dance ensembles.  First up, it’s almost St. Patty’s Day in Chicago and that means GREEN everything, including the dying of the Chicago River.  We’ll take you to the best places to get an up close and personal look, as well as the bird’s eye view of the biggest celebration in Chicago every March. 

 

First up, we’ll talk to Grace Fuller from City Cruises to tell you how to hop on board a boat to see up close and personal how the river is dyed green!  Then, we’ll keep the party going as we talk to Kevin Kelly, the marketing director for the Royal Sonesta downtown so you can save your seat on a rooftop and along the water with plenty of corned beef and cabbage, live music and celebrations from the Riverwalk all the way to the penthouse level, 39 stories in the air! Info: citycruises.com and Sonesta.com

 

Next, we’ll put on our dancing shoes for two amazing shows!  First, we’ll tell you about the Evanston Dance Ensemble's upcoming rock 'n roll-inspired show “Ramble On” happening March 19-22 at Northwestern University.  Artistic Director Enid Smith gives us a preview of the show will feature world premiere dances in a variety of styles set to the music of Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and more!  Then, we head to the Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble where founder Ellyzabeth Adler gives us a preview of the upcoming “Architecture of Memory”, as well as their upcoming programs for kids and adults! Information:  danztheatre.org and evanstondanceensemble.org

 

Finally, it’s time for the kids to have some fun!  CAMP Chicago has launched a Paw Patrol adventure as the perfect activity for young kids to expend some energy - and imagination! CAMP x Paw Patrol Chief Attractions Officer Kayte Salgado talks to us about this full immersive experience for kids and families!  Information: https://camp.com/the-paw-patrol-experience-chicago

This week on the show, a plethora of activities for adults, kids, the partiers celebrating the upcoming St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day festivities and the cultural enthusiasts into dance theatre and dance ensembles.&nbsp; First up, it&rsquo;s almost St. Patty&rsquo;s Day in Chicago and that means GREEN everything, including the dying of the Chicago River.&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll take you to the best places to get an up close and personal look, as well as the bird&rsquo;s eye view of the biggest celebration in Chicago every March.&nbsp;
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First up, we&rsquo;ll talk to Grace Fuller from City Cruises to tell you how to hop on board a boat to see up close and personal how the river is dyed green!&nbsp; Then, we&rsquo;ll keep the party going as we talk to Kevin Kelly, the marketing director for the Royal Sonesta downtown so you can save your seat on a rooftop and along the water with plenty of corned beef and cabbage, live music and celebrations from the Riverwalk all the way to the penthouse level, 39 stories in the air! Info: <a href="http://citycruises.com/">citycruises.com</a> and <a href="http://sonesta.com/">Sonesta.com</a>
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Next, we&rsquo;ll put on our dancing shoes for two amazing shows!&nbsp; First, we&rsquo;ll tell you about the Evanston Dance Ensemble's upcoming rock 'n roll-inspired show &ldquo;Ramble On&rdquo; happening March 19-22 at Northwestern University. &nbsp;Artistic Director Enid Smith gives us a preview of the show will feature world premiere dances in a variety of styles set to the music of Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and more!&nbsp; Then, we head to the Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble where founder Ellyzabeth Adler gives us a preview of the upcoming &ldquo;Architecture of Memory&rdquo;, as well as their upcoming programs for kids and adults! Information:&nbsp; <a href="http://danztheatre.org/">danztheatre.org</a> and <a href="http://evanstondanceensemble.org/">evanstondanceensemble.org</a>
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Finally, it&rsquo;s time for the kids to have some fun!&nbsp; CAMP Chicago has launched a&nbsp;Paw Patrol&nbsp;adventure as the perfect activity for young kids to expend some energy - and imagination! CAMP x&nbsp;Paw Patrol&nbsp;Chief Attractions Officer Kayte Salgado talks to us about this full immersive experience for kids and families!&nbsp; Information: <a href="https://camp.com/the-paw-patrol-experience-chicago">https://camp.com/the-paw-patrol-experience-chicago</a>

Show & Tell, Ep: 196 – Chicago St. Patrick’s Day festivities w/ City Cruises & Royal Sonesta, Evanston Dance Ensemble, Chicago Danz Theatre and Camp Paw Patrol

First up, Andrea talks with rock and roll legends - Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill, who will be performing at the Des Plaines Theatre on March 6th, along with the Smithereens! Vicki co-founded the Bangles and went on to chart topping success in the 80’s, 90’s and beyond and John has played with his family’s band – the Cowsill’s for decades. Now, this husband and wife duo have merged music, sounds and melodies and are touring the country attracting generations of fans!  March 6th, Des Plaines Theatre. Tickets and information: desplainestheatre.com

 

Next up, we visit with Malcom Young with the Sons of Cream, coming to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on March 8th.  Malcom (Jack Bruce’s son) and Kofi Baker (Ginger’s son) are touring the country performing the music of the legendary rock band Cream on their “Half and Half” tour!  Malcom talks about performing in Chicago, having Ron Onesti make him pasta, and 60 years of rock and roll! Tickets and information: arcadalive.com

 

Then it’s time to take advantage of extended restaurant weeks in Chicago – with Northside Restaurant Week (through March 8th) and Greektown Restaurant Week (March 1st – March 7th)!  Andrea talks with Sandi Price from the Rogers Park Business Alliance and Tia Angelos from the Greektown SSA about all the tasty offerings and prix fixe menu deals from 11 restaurants in Greektown and 11 in Rogers Park!  And, more than 50 other restaurants in Albany Park, Lincoln Square and Ravenswood are participating.  From Athena, Nine Muses and Greek Islands in Greektown to Café Nova, Smack Dab and South of the Border on the Northside. Information: northsiderestaurantweek.org and greektown.org

 

And it’s a sure sign of spring!!  The Chicago Golf Show is this weekend at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont!  Andrea talks to Marketing Director Barry Cronin about big name guests this year including Tiger Woods’ former coach Hank Haney and YouTube sensation Bubbie Broders from Good Good Golf!  Representatives from the PGA, the LPGA and First Tee Chicago will be on hand, in addition to great deals on clubs, golf balls, gloves, shoes and merchandise.  Plus, you get a free round of golf just for walking in the door! Information: Chicagogolfshow.com

First up, Andrea talks with rock and roll legends - Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill, who will be performing at the Des Plaines Theatre on March 6th, along with the Smithereens! Vicki co-founded the Bangles and went on to chart topping success in the 80&rsquo;s, 90&rsquo;s and beyond and John has played with his family&rsquo;s band &ndash; the Cowsill&rsquo;s for decades. Now, this husband and wife duo have merged music, sounds and melodies and are touring the country attracting generations of fans!&nbsp; March 6th, Des Plaines Theatre. Tickets and information: <a href="http://desplainestheatre.com/">desplainestheatre.com</a>
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Next up, we visit with Malcom Young with the Sons of Cream, coming to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on March 8th.&nbsp; Malcom (Jack Bruce&rsquo;s son) and Kofi Baker (Ginger&rsquo;s son) are touring the country performing the music of the legendary rock band Cream on their &ldquo;Half and Half&rdquo; tour!&nbsp; Malcom talks about performing in Chicago, having Ron Onesti make him pasta, and 60 years of rock and roll! Tickets and information: <a href="http://arcadalive.com/">arcadalive.com</a>
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Then it&rsquo;s time to take advantage of extended restaurant weeks in Chicago &ndash; with Northside Restaurant Week&nbsp;(through March 8th) and Greektown Restaurant Week (March 1st &ndash; March 7th)!&nbsp; Andrea talks with Sandi Price from the Rogers Park Business Alliance and Tia Angelos from the Greektown SSA about all the tasty offerings and prix fixe menu deals from 11 restaurants in Greektown and 11 in Rogers Park!&nbsp; And, more than 50 other restaurants in Albany Park, Lincoln Square and Ravenswood are participating.&nbsp; From Athena, Nine Muses and Greek Islands in Greektown to Caf&eacute; Nova, Smack Dab and South of the Border on the Northside.&nbsp;Information: <a href="http://northsiderestaurantweek.org/">northsiderestaurantweek.org</a> and <a href="http://greektown.org/">greektown.org</a>
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And it&rsquo;s a sure sign of spring!!&nbsp; The Chicago Golf Show is this weekend at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Marketing Director Barry Cronin about big name guests this year including Tiger Woods&rsquo; former coach Hank Haney and YouTube sensation Bubbie Broders from Good Good Golf!&nbsp; Representatives from the PGA, the LPGA and First Tee Chicago will be on hand, in addition to great deals on clubs, golf balls, gloves, shoes and merchandise.&nbsp; Plus, you get a free round of golf just for walking in the door! Information: <a href="http://chicagogolfshow.com/">Chicagogolfshow.com</a>

Show & Tell, Ep. 195: Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill at the Des Plaines Theatre, the Sons of Cream at the Arcada, NorthSide Restaurant Week, Greektown Restaurant Week & the Chicago Golf Show in Rosemont

Show & Tell Ep. 162: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Wicker Park Fest, Rogers Park Taco Crawl and Tom Rush at the Old Town School of Folk Music

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