Eric Soderstrom, Ravinia’s Senior Director of Programming, joins Steve Dale to discuss this year’s festival lineup. Artists for this year include David Foster, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and more! For the full calendar at Ravinia, visit www.ravinia.org.

Man-Yee Lee, Director of Communications for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and John Manchester of Windy City Sweets join Steve Dale to discuss food insecurity in Chicago. Man-Yee shares the importance of being able to provide food to communities and the impact of rolled-back public assistance programs. John shares that Windy City Sweets has created a special cookie for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Lou Raizin, Broadway in Chicago CEO, joins Steve Dale in studio to share news on a new concept stadium in Chicago. Lou shares how it will build residency spaces for artists, make culture affordable, and talks upcoming productions that Broadway in Chicago has in store. For more information on Broadway in Chicago, visit www.broadwayinchicago.com.

Ryan Wagner, Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago National Ambassador, joins Steve Dale to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Ryan shares the history of the perfect two-part pour, discusses misconceptions, and more. For more information on Open Gate Brewery, visit www.guinnessbrewerychicago.com.

Jeremy Wechsler is the Artistic Director of Theater Wit, and he joins Steve Dale, who is filling in for Dean Richards, to discuss CityTalk. The theater is having important conversations by organizing free talks around the city led by thought leaders, artists, and scholars.

For more information about the events, visit www.theaterwit.org

Holly Agra, Architecture Foundation and Mercury Skyline Cruiseline co-owner, joins Steve Dale to discuss their tours! Holly shares the history of the tours and when their canine tour will begin. For information on cruises, visit firstlady.com

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Steve Dale to discuss recession worries. Callers ask about taking their retirement early, and Terry gives updates on paybacks, the bear market, and more.

For more advice from Terry, visit www.terrysavage.com

Jesse Sharpe, cast member of Beetlejuice The Musical, joins Steve Dale to talk about the show coming back to Chicago–by popular demand–for just a short run at the Cadillac Palace Theater

Devin DeSantis joins Steve Dale to talk about his role as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre, thru March 30. DeSantis shares his experience in the role and how he got the part.

Steve Dale is joined by Samantha Gershman who plays Carole King in Beautiful at the Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace. Gershman shares her journey to becoming the star of Beautiful. The show runs only through March 23 at the Drury Lane Theatre.