The Chicago Humanities Festival is back this fall and bigger than ever!  Andrea talks with co-creative director Michael Green about this year's lineup of celebrities, politicians, authors, activists and chefs!  Kate McKinnon, Nick Offerman, Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie and Rick Bayless are some of the big names you'll see as part of panel discussions, talks, and demonstrations at venues all across the Chicago area! Tickets and info: ChicagoHumanities.com
Then, we head to the Steppenwolf Theatre to chat with Chicago's own Tim Hopper about playing the title role in "Mr. Wolf".  Tim talks to Andrea about playing this complex character, as well as returning to the Steppenwolf - as a 37 year ensemble member - to celebrate its 50th anniversary season! "Mr. Wolf" runs through November 2nd.  Tickets and information: Steppenwolf.org
Next, we'll chat with one of the world's most famous comedienne's - Anjelah Johnson-Reyes about her stop in Chicago as part of her Family Reunion tour.  Anjhela talks about her success - both onstage (think - "one nail"!) and as an internet sensation - only now, she has her family with her! Anjelah performs at the Vic Theater on Oct 24.  
And finally, we go to one of the area's biggest stages of virtual reality - EXP in Rosemont! Eric Albert the CEO of PHI Studios, joins us to talk about the Midwest's largest virtual reality destination — it's a 26,000 square foot venue where you can visit the pyramids of Egypt and visit the prehistoric dinosaurs with two new exhibits - Horizon of Khufu and Life Chronicles! Tickets and info: EXProsemont.com