It's a sure sign spring is in the air!  The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden is in full bloom!  Andrea talks to CBG's Jodi Zombolo about this year's theme, "Feelin' Groovy," which spins the dial back to an era of bold patterns and bright petals. You''ll get to see more than 10,000 orchid blooms arranged in fun ways - alongside lava lamps and in - and around a VW Beetle!  Runs through March 22nd.  Tickets: chicagobotanic.org


Then, just in time for your Valentine, our "spring flight" continues with "Juniper Junction" model trains at the Morton Arboretum!  Andrea talks with Dana Rotz about the Arboretum's large-scale model train display known as the "garden railroads," which brings a larger-than-life miniature world to life!  Runs through February 22nd. Tickets: mortonarb.org 


Next, we take you to another amazing show in the Chicagoland area - the Chicago Vintage Guitar Expo! Check out custom made guitars that you can buy, trade and sell - one day only on March 15th at the Schaumburg Marriott from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Promoter Beverly Bankes gives us a preview of some of the axes on display, including her husband Robby's "250th Birthday of America" guitar!  Information: chicagovintageguitarexpo.com


And finally, it's the Chicago Camping and RV show at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont this weekend!!  Andrea talks to show director Keith Mistrik about all of campers, RV's and deals on all of the latest and greatest items for 2026.  There's something here for everyone! Runs through 2/15. Information: chicagorvshow.com

It's a sure sign spring is in the air!&nbsp; The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden is in full bloom!&nbsp; Andrea talks to CBG's Jodi Zombolo about this year's theme, "Feelin' Groovy," which spins the dial back to an era of bold patterns and bright petals. You''ll get to see more than 10,000 orchid blooms arranged in fun ways - alongside lava lamps and in - and around a VW Beetle!&nbsp; Runs through March 22nd.&nbsp; Tickets: <a href="http://chicagobotanic.org/">chicagobotanic.org</a>
 Then, just in time for your Valentine, our "spring flight" continues with "Juniper Junction" model&nbsp;trains at the Morton Arboretum!&nbsp; Andrea talks with Dana Rotz about the Arboretum's large-scale model train display known as the "garden railroads," which brings a larger-than-life miniature world to life!&nbsp; Runs through February 22nd. Tickets: <a href="http://mortonarb.org/">mortonarb.org</a>&nbsp;
 Next, we take you to&nbsp;another&nbsp;amazing show in the Chicagoland area - the Chicago Vintage Guitar Expo!&nbsp;Check out custom made guitars that you can buy, trade and sell - one day only on March 15th at the Schaumburg Marriott from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.&nbsp; Promoter Beverly Bankes gives us a preview of some of the axes on display, including her husband Robby's "250th Birthday of America" guitar!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://chicagovintageguitarexpo.com/">chicagovintageguitarexpo.com</a>
 And finally, it's the Chicago Camping and RV show at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont this weekend!!&nbsp; Andrea talks to show director Keith Mistrik about all of campers, RV's and deals on all of the latest and greatest items for 2026.&nbsp; There's something here for everyone! Runs through 2/15. Information: <a href="http://chicagorvshow.com/">chicagorvshow.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 193: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, "Juniper Junction" at the Morton Arboretum, the Chicago Vintage Guitar Show & the Chicago Camping and RV Show!

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

First up, it’s “A Night of Broadway”, the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts’ annual gala & concert featuring a star-studded lineup of Broadway performers singing their signature selections and other Broadway hits - with a 20-piece live orchestra. Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show, Christine Sherrill, fresh from Broadway’s Mamma Mia as Donna!  Christine talks about coming “home” to the western suburbs, performing with her friends on stage and what it means to be back in the Midwest! 2/21. Tickets and information: artsdupage.org

 

Next, we head to the Newberry Consort for their latest concert “Corkscrews, Coils and Clocks,” playing March 13 at Bond Chapel at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park, March 14 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, and March 15 at Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University in the Loop.  Andrea talks to Artistic Director Liza Malamut about the concert which celebrates the revolutionary inventions and sounds that changed the course of music in Europe - and beyond! Tickets: newberryconsort.org

 

Then, Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, the Marriot Theatre has opened its 2026 season with the long-requested fan favorite - Little Shop of Horrors! Andrea talks to Artistic Director Peter Sullivan about this tasty musical theater recipe combined with a healthy handful of love, plenty of greed, and a dash of carnivorous magic! Through 3/15. Tickets and information: marriotttheatre.com.

 

Finally, get ready for weddings, bridal showers, receptions and more for 2026!  The 2nd annual Northside Wedding Walk is back on March 1st.  We’ll talk to the founder, Nicole Fauls about this immersive citywide showcase that brings together more than 1000 engaged couples to check out dresses, DJ’s, food, tuxes, gifts and more!  It’s one-stop shopping for all weddings!  3/1.  Information: northsideweddingwalk.com.

First up, it&rsquo;s &ldquo;A Night of Broadway&rdquo;, the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts&rsquo;&nbsp;annual gala &amp; concert featuring a star-studded lineup of Broadway performers singing their signature selections and other Broadway hits - with a 20-piece live orchestra. Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show,&nbsp;Christine&nbsp;Sherrill, fresh from Broadway&rsquo;s&nbsp;Mamma Mia as Donna!&nbsp; Christine talks about coming &ldquo;home&rdquo; to the western suburbs, performing with her friends on stage and what it means to be back in the Midwest! 2/21. Tickets and information: <a href="http://artsdupage.org/">artsdupage.org</a>
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Next, we head to the Newberry&nbsp;Consort for their latest concert&nbsp;&ldquo;Corkscrews, Coils and Clocks,&rdquo;&nbsp;playing March 13 at Bond Chapel at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park, March 14 at St. Luke&rsquo;s Episcopal Church in Evanston, and March 15 at Ganz Hall at Roosevelt University in the Loop.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Artistic Director Liza Malamut about the concert which celebrates the revolutionary inventions and sounds that changed the course of music in Europe - and beyond! Tickets: <a href="http://newberryconsort.org/">newberryconsort.org</a>
&nbsp;
Then, Chicagoland&rsquo;s longest running musical theatre, the Marriot Theatre has opened its 2026 season with the long-requested fan favorite - Little Shop of Horrors! Andrea talks to Artistic Director Peter&nbsp;Sullivan about this tasty musical theater recipe combined with a healthy handful of love, plenty of greed, and a dash of carnivorous magic! Through 3/15. Tickets and information: <a href="http://marriotttheatre.com/">marriotttheatre.com</a>.
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Finally, get ready for weddings, bridal showers, receptions and more for 2026!&nbsp; The 2nd annual Northside Wedding Walk is back on March 1st.&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll talk to the founder, Nicole Fauls about this immersive citywide showcase that brings together more than 1000 engaged couples to check out dresses, DJ&rsquo;s, food, tuxes, gifts and more!&nbsp; It&rsquo;s one-stop shopping for all weddings!&nbsp; 3/1.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://northsideweddingwalk.com/">northsideweddingwalk.com</a>.

Show & Tell, Ep. 194: A Night of Broadway in Naperville, Little Shop of Horrors at the Marriott Theatre, Newberry Consort's "Corkscrews, Coils, and Clocks" and the Northside Wedding Walk

Show & Tell, Ep 193: The Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, "Juniper Junction" at the Morton Arboretum, the Chicago Vintage Guitar Show & the Chicago Camping and RV Show!

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