This week on the program we talk to John Ugolini, the talent booker and buyer for Wicker Park Fest.  Ever wonder what it’s like to seek out and secure some of the best bands and musicians for one of Chicago’s premier street festivals, who often go on to fame and fortune in the recording industry? John gives us the ins and outs of who - and what-  he looks for when securing talent (think Chappell Roan at Subterranean!)  Then, we visit with Greektown Chicago SSA Chair Eve Moran about the latest installment of gorgeous artwork along Halsted Street in Greektown.  Eve also runs the Greektown Arts Committee and tells us all about the colorful sculptured urns that adorn the city streets and are painted by students and community leaders.  Next, we'll tell you about two amazing charitable organizations with big fundraisers this month.  First up – the H-Foundation’s Goombay Bash at Navy Pier on July 26th.  Andrea talks to Executive Director Cortney Hausser about this Hawaiian-themed gala with guest of honor and Hollywood royalty Rob Lowe!  Finally from Lincoln Park Community Services, Cheryl Hamilton-Hill joins us to talk about their big gala and ways you can help this incredible Chicago organization. 

 

Wicker Park Fest

July 25-27

Wicketparkbucktown.com

 

Greektown Urns

Greektown Chicago.org

 

Goombay Bash

July 26, 2025

Goombaybash.com

Hfoundation.com

 

Lincoln Park Community Services

Lcpschicago.org

 

This week on the program we&nbsp;talk&nbsp;to&nbsp;John Ugolini, the talent booker and buyer for&nbsp;Wicker Park Fest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ever&nbsp;wonder what it&rsquo;s like to seek out and secure some of the best bands and musicians for one of Chicago&rsquo;s premier street festivals, who often go on to fame and fortune in the recording industry? John gives us the ins and outs of who - and what- &nbsp;he looks&nbsp;for&nbsp;when securing talent (think&nbsp;Chappell&nbsp;Roan&nbsp;at Subterranean!)&nbsp; Then, we visit with&nbsp;Greektown Chicago SSA Chair Eve Moran&nbsp;about the latest installment of gorgeous&nbsp;artwork along Halsted Street in Greektown.&nbsp; Eve also runs the Greektown Arts Committee and tells us all about the colorful&nbsp;sculptured&nbsp;urns&nbsp;that&nbsp;adorn the city streets and are painted by students and community leaders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Next,&nbsp;we'll tell you about two amazing charitable organizations with big fundraisers this month.&nbsp; First up &ndash; the&nbsp;H-Foundation&rsquo;s Goombay Bash at Navy Pier on July 26th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Executive Director Cortney Hausser about this Hawaiian-themed gala with guest of honor and Hollywood royalty Rob Lowe!&nbsp; Finally from Lincoln Park Community Services,&nbsp;Cheryl Hamilton-Hill&nbsp;joins us to talk about their big gala and ways you can help this incredible Chicago organization.&nbsp;
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Wicker Park Fest
July 25-27
Wicketparkbucktown.com
&nbsp;
Greektown Urns
Greektown Chicago.org
&nbsp;
Goombay Bash
July 26, 2025
Goombaybash.com
Hfoundation.com
&nbsp;
Lincoln Park Community Services
Lcpschicago.org
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"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!