“The Notebook” tears (literally!) into Chicago at the Cadillac Palace theatre through August 16th.  Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Emily Some, who was born in Aurora, grew up in Somonauk and graduated from Northwestern!  Emily talks about being back home and the loving, emotional message of "the Notebook" that endures over time.  Tickets and information: BroadwayInChicago.com

 

The American Writers Museum continues to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with it’s latest pop-up exhibit, “Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence” through September 7th.  Andrea talks to AWM President Carey Cranston about the exhibit which features an 1823 print of the Declaration alongside works by Abraham Lincoln, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harvey Milk, and Martin Luther King Jr. Information: americanwritersmuseum.org

 

Flyover at Navy Pier continues to be one of Chicago’s most attended attractions – for tourists and residents alike!  Soar through the skies of Chicago as you get bird's-eye views of the Tribune Tower, the Chicago River, and our gorgeous skyline.  Right now, Flyover is hosting a “double feature” with the “Call of the Canadian Rockies” so you can check out the beauty of Canada’s iconic landmarks!  Andrea talks to Flyover General Manager Tracie Tony about both features!  Tickets and information: navypier.org

 

The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in the Rogers Park neighborhood August 14-16th.  Andrea talks to Festival Director Jim Ginderske about the festival, which showcases the work of more than 130 artists and two dozen + music and dance performances as well as live arts demonstrations, kids’ activities area, and open studios.  Information: glenwoodave.org

&ldquo;The Notebook&rdquo; tears (literally!) into Chicago at the Cadillac Palace theatre through August 16th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to one of the stars of the show Emily Some, who was born in Aurora, grew up in Somonauk and graduated from Northwestern!&nbsp; Emily talks about being back home and the loving, emotional message of "the Notebook" that endures over time.&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://broadwayinchicago.com/">BroadwayInChicago.com</a>
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The American Writers Museum&nbsp;continues to celebrate America&rsquo;s 250th birthday with it&rsquo;s latest pop-up exhibit, &ldquo;Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence&rdquo; through September 7th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to AWM President Carey Cranston about the exhibit which features an 1823 print of the Declaration alongside works by Abraham Lincoln, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harvey Milk, and Martin Luther King Jr. Information: <a href="http://americanwritersmuseum.org/">americanwritersmuseum.org</a>
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Flyover at Navy Pier continues to be one of Chicago&rsquo;s most attended attractions &ndash; for tourists and residents alike!&nbsp; Soar through the skies of Chicago as you get bird's-eye views of the Tribune Tower, the Chicago River, and our gorgeous skyline.&nbsp; Right now, Flyover is hosting a &ldquo;double feature&rdquo; with the &ldquo;Call of the Canadian Rockies&rdquo; so you can check out the beauty of Canada&rsquo;s iconic landmarks!&nbsp; Andrea talks to Flyover General Manager Tracie Tony about both features!&nbsp; Tickets and information: <a href="http://navypier.org/">navypier.org</a>
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The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in the Rogers Park neighborhood August 14-16th.&nbsp; Andrea talks to Festival Director Jim Ginderske about the festival, which showcases the work of more than 130 artists and two dozen + music and dance performances as well as live arts demonstrations, kids&rsquo; activities area, and open studios.&nbsp; Information: <a href="http://glenwoodave.org/">glenwoodave.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!