First up, Cantigny - the 500-acre estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick - is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with an extraordinary lineup of exhibits and events to commemorate this historic summer. Andrea talks to Cantigny Executive Director Matt LaFond about all the events and exhibits this summer including Innovation and Invention 1776-present, America’s Founding Fathers’ new Visitor Center, and Revolutionary War reenactments!  Information: cantigny.org

 

Next up, THE WIZ is back in Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre from March 31 to April 5. Andrea talks to Sheherazade, who plays Glinda, about the success of this Tony-award winning masterpiece! Sheherazade talks about her amazing singing and stage career and coming back to Chicago!  Tickets and information: broadwayinchicago.com

 

Then, we celebrate the 10th Annual Chicago Rum Festival on April 25th at the iconic Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647), honoring the city’s reputation as one of the premier rum destinations in the Americas. Andrea talks to Star Union Spirits co-founder Jeff Yosowitz about the event designed for rum connoisseurs, curious consumers, and industry professionals alike. The festival offers an immersive tasting experience featuring more than 40 award-winning premium rum brands!  Tickets and information: Chicagorumfest.com

 

Finally, it’s two nights of Queen you don’t want to miss!  The world’s best Queen tribute concert show One Night of Queen performed by the U.K. band Gary Mullen & the Works will be performing in Glen Ellyn at Belushi Performance Hall on March 28 & 29.   Andrea talks to lead singer Gary Mullen, whose vocal and physical interpretation of Freddie Mercury is amazing! Tickets and information:  atthemac.org

First up, Cantigny - the 500-acre estate of Colonel Robert R. McCormick - is celebrating America&rsquo;s 250th birthday with an extraordinary lineup of exhibits and events to commemorate this historic summer. Andrea talks to Cantigny Executive Director Matt LaFond about all the events and exhibits this summer including Innovation and Invention 1776-present, America&rsquo;s Founding Fathers&rsquo; new Visitor Center, and Revolutionary War reenactments!&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://cantigny.org/">cantigny.org</a>
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Next up, THE WIZ is back in Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre from March 31 to April 5. Andrea talks to Sheherazade, who plays Glinda, about the success of this Tony-award winning masterpiece! Sheherazade talks about her amazing singing and stage career and coming back to Chicago!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">broadwayinchicago.com</a>
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Then, we celebrate the 10th Annual Chicago Rum Festival on April 25th at the iconic Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647), honoring the city&rsquo;s reputation as one of the premier rum destinations in the Americas. Andrea talks to Star Union Spirits co-founder Jeff Yosowitz about the event designed for rum connoisseurs, curious consumers, and industry professionals alike. The festival offers an immersive tasting experience featuring more than 40 award-winning premium rum brands!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://chicagorumfest.com/">Chicagorumfest.com</a>
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Finally, it&rsquo;s two nights of Queen you don&rsquo;t want to miss!&nbsp; The world&rsquo;s best Queen tribute concert show&nbsp;One Night of Queen&nbsp;performed by the U.K. band&nbsp;Gary Mullen &amp; the Works will be performing in&nbsp;Glen Ellyn at Belushi Performance Hall on March 28 &amp; 29. &nbsp;&nbsp;Andrea talks to lead singer Gary Mullen, whose vocal and physical interpretation of Freddie Mercury is amazing!&nbsp;Tickets and information:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://atthemac.org/">atthemac.org</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!