Edgewater is hosting its first-ever music fest, which will be their first large-scale street festival in six years, on Sept. 5 - 7 with a lineup of 30+ original artists! Chamber Director Garrett Karp talks about what this means for the neighborhood and its businesses, the acts - some emerging local artists and some big ones, like Chicago rapper Ric Wilson, Foxy Shazam, My Chemical Romance, and Chicago punk legends Sludgeworth. Information on the Edgewater Music Fest: edgewater.org

 

The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the city’s premiere fine arts festivals.  More than 150 juried artists, photographers, jewelers, etc. will gather along Belmont and Broadway on September 13th and 14th.  Mary Nedbalski from the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce joins Andrea to preview the festival which features 120+ juried participants, some of the biggest bands in Chicago and the best restaurants and food vendors in the city!

Information: lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com

 

Then it’s off to the City Garden Waldorf School in Pilsen.  Founder Jone Hellesoy joins us to talk about this one-of-a-kind school where students are focused on a play and arts curriculum, which teaches kids ages 3-6 gardening skills, arts, home skills as well as early childhood education.  Information: citygardenschool.com

 

Oil Lamp Theatre Company presents "Side By Side By Sondheim".  Director Christina Ramirez joins Andrea to talk about this captivating journey through the wit and brilliance of one of Broadway's greatest musical storytellers.  Through September 15th.  Tickets and info: oillamptheater.org 


Cabinet of Curiosity presents "Kazoozapalooza Pedal Powered Program Year 4: the Black Man from Macon" through September 20th.  Co-artistic Director Frank Maugeri joins Andrea to talk about this outdoor interactive and participatory show about Alabama Vest, the inventor of the kazoo.  Each guest gets a free kazoo and early attendees can participate in a STEAM workshop! Tickets and info: cocechicago.com

Edgewater is hosting its first-ever music fest, which will be their first large-scale street festival in six years, on Sept. 5 - 7 with a lineup of 30+ original artists! Chamber Director Garrett Karp talks about what this means for the neighborhood and its businesses, the acts - some emerging local artists and some big ones, like Chicago rapper&nbsp;Ric Wilson,&nbsp;Foxy Shazam,&nbsp;My Chemical Romance, and Chicago punk legends&nbsp;Sludgeworth. Information on the Edgewater Music Fest: <a href="http://edgewater.org/">edgewater.org</a>
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The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the city&rsquo;s premiere fine arts festivals.&nbsp; More than 150 juried artists, photographers, jewelers, etc. will gather along Belmont and Broadway on September 13th and 14th.&nbsp; Mary Nedbalski from the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce joins Andrea to preview the festival which features 120+ juried participants, some of the biggest bands in Chicago and the best restaurants and food vendors in the city!
Information: <a href="http://lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com/">lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com</a>
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Then it&rsquo;s off to the City Garden Waldorf School in Pilsen.&nbsp; Founder Jone Hellesoy joins us to talk about this one-of-a-kind school where students are&nbsp;focused on a play and arts curriculum, which teaches kids ages 3-6 gardening skills, arts, home skills as well as early childhood education.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://citygardenschool.com/">citygardenschool.com</a>
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Oil Lamp Theatre Company presents "Side By Side By Sondheim".&nbsp; Director Christina Ramirez&nbsp;joins Andrea to talk about this captivating journey&nbsp;through&nbsp;the wit and brilliance of one of Broadway's greatest musical storytellers.&nbsp; Through September 15th.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets and info: <a href="http://oillamptheater.org/">oillamptheater.org</a>&nbsp;
 Cabinet of Curiosity presents "Kazoozapalooza&nbsp;Pedal Powered Program Year 4: the Black Man from Macon"&nbsp;through September 20th.&nbsp; Co-artistic Director Frank Maugeri joins Andrea to talk about this outdoor&nbsp;interactive&nbsp;and participatory show about Alabama Vest, the inventor of the kazoo.&nbsp; Each&nbsp;guest&nbsp;gets a free kazoo and early attendees can participate in a STEAM workshop! Tickets and info:&nbsp;<a href="http://cocechicago.com/">cocechicago.com</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 169 - Edgewater Music Festival, The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, City Garden School in Pilsen, Side by Side by Sondheim, & Kazoozapalooza

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