"A Christmas Carol" at the Goodman Theatre is back again this year! Andrea talks to two of the stars of the show - Lucky Stiff, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, and Bethany Thomas, who plays the Ghost of Christmas Present. Lucky and Bethany talk about this holiday "must-see" show that has become a tradition for families through the generations!  Runs through 12/31. Tickets and info: goodmantheatre.org
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party is back!  Puppeteer and actor Lily Emerson talks to Andrea about the four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites that come to life - including Peter Rabbit - in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show at the Chicago Children's Museum. Stick around for snacks at the post-show party and meet and greet for the kids!  Runs through 12/28.  Tickets and information:  https://chicagochildrenstheatre.org
"Twas the Week Before Christmas in Chicago" presented by Bach & Beethovan experience returns this holiday season December 4th in Wicker Park at the Den Theatre and December 5th at the Irish American Heritage Center! Andrea talks to composer and violinist Brandi Berry Benson about these one-of-a kind classical performances that feature "Chicago themes" - think the Bean, the El... and "dibs"!  Tickets and information: bbexperience.org
Fall and winter City Cruises are up and running along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. There are Thanksgiving cruises, Christmas brunch cruises, New Year's Eve, and of course holiday fireworks cruises ready to set sail!  City Cruises General Manager Grace Fuller joins Andrea to talk about all of the iconic cruises they offer this holiday season! Tickets and information:  citycruises.com/chicago.
Celebrate the holidays - Italian style with Olio e Piu! Chef Luca Corazzina joins Andrea to talk about the delicious food, celebrations and ambiance at Olio for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Chef and his team have prepared a delicious holiday menu that features turkey, butternut squash soup, sweet potatoes, string beans - and of course, the feast of the seven fishes!  Information: https://www.olioepiu.com/