Show & Tell, Ep. 233: “Cleopatra, the Immersive Exhibition”, “Pulitzer on the Road”, “Adirondack Chair Circle”, “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” & Duke Ellington tribute concert at Hey Nonny

 

A brand-new immersive exhibition is debuting this month at EXP Rosemont … “Cleopatra, the Immersive Exhibition”.  Andrea talks to the CEO of Infinity Experiences Eric Albert about our fasciation with the Queen of ancient Egypt and how audiences will be immersed in her surroundings watching as she rules the country with beauty, passion, and force.  Tickets and information: exprosemont.com

 

Next up, it’s “Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform Empower and Inspire”, a collection of Pulitzer Prize winning journalism on display at the Harold Washington Public Library.  Andrea talks to Administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes Marjorie Miller about this new exhibit which showcases thousands of iconic photographs, stories and other works that represents excellence in journalism since the Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917. Information: chipublib.org

 

Then, “Adirondak Chair Circle” continues its run at the Steppenwolf Theatre.  Andrea talks to playwright Stephanie Alison Walker about this play that features moms, pickleball and kombucha! Runs through December 13th.  Tickets and Information: Steppenwolf.org

 

A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 34th season with “Heroes of the Fourth Turning” as part of its world on fire series, directed by ensemble member Dado.  Andrea talks with Dado about the premise of the play -where four young conservative friends return to their college town in Wyoming to toast their former professor.  Runs through 11/7.  Tickets and information: aredorchidtheatre.org

 

Celebrate jazz in style with a Duke Ellington Tribute Concert on November 10th at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights.  Andrea talks to owner Chip Brooks about the show featuring jazz vocalist Paul Marinaro and his nine-piece ensemble performing Mood Ellington to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s 1946 Chicago Civic Opera House concert. Tickets and information: heynonny.com