Taylor Branch
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch sits down with Carol Marin to discuss Martin Luther King's years in Chicago and his new book, At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-68.
Anthony Rapp
Joliet native and star of the Broadway smash hit Rent Anthony Rapp has written a new book, Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss and the Musical Rent. He'll join us in the studio.
2006 Auto Show
Rich Samuels shows us what's new and exciting at this year's Chicago Auto Show, which opens to the public on Friday.
Susan Graham
Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham is back at Lyric Opera in one of her signature roles, Octavian in Der Rosenkavalier. She'll join us in studio for conversation and a live performance.
Alpana's Valentine's Day Wine Picks
Master sommelier and Check Please! host Alpana Singh pairs her favorite romantic wines with dessert treats for Valentine's Day. Sweets are from Vanille Patisserie located at 2229 N Clybourn Ave., Chicago, 773.868.4574.
WINES:
- 2002 Lilly Pilly Noble Blend, Australia 16.99 – Cakes, Cookies, Crème Brulee, White Chocolate
- Bonny Doon Framboise (Rasberry) Dessert Wine, Washington State 15.99 – Chocolate, Fudge, Brownies, Rasberry Desserts
- 2004 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Paso Robles 16.99 - Chocolate
- Besserat de Bellefon Champagne, France 39.99 – Fruit Tarts, Chocolate covered Strawberries
- Jonesy Old Tawny Port Australia 9.99 – Nut Desserts
- Warre's Heritage Ruby Port Portugal 11.99 – Chocolate, Fig desserts
