When mandolin superstar Chris Thile needed a banjo player for his latest band, Punch Brothers, he chose Skokie native Noam Pikelny. We go behind the scenes at a Punch Brothers rehearsal. Punch Brothers at Old Town School of Folk Music

What glamorous blonde movie star from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50s shares her name with two South side Chicago streets? We get the answer in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. McCormick Row House District Constance Bennett--IMDB.com

John Cuneo, Jr. has donated his family's $30 million mansion and its $10 million art collection to Loyola University. We go inside the estate and get a first-hand look at a bygone era of American aristocracy.

We talk with an expert from the Chicago Botanic Garden who has early gardening tips about how to jump-start your garden. 2010 Chicago Flower and Garden Show Plant Information Services at the Garden

We have a special performance from members of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, including Chicago's trumpet master Orbert Davis. Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: From Ella to Mandela

Hedy Weiss joins us to review Fiddler on the Roof and two other recommended shows currently on stage. Fiddler on the Roof -- Marriot Theatre Lincolnshire Mrs. Caliban -- Lifeline Theatre Ring Cycle -- The Building Stage

We travel back to the Ice Age as mastodons and mammoths take over the Field Museum.

We sit down with local photographer Stephen Hamilton, who was tapped to be a guest judge on the upcoming season of Bravo's Top Chef Masters.

We meet a Chicago man who wants to change the way America thinks about table tennis. Where to play ping pong/table tennis in Chicago

Despite high ratings, controversial radio personality Mancow Muller was recently fired from his mid-morning show on WLS radio. We talk with Muller what happened at WLS, and his future in Chicago radio.

In honor of Casimir Pulaski Day, we travel around the city to sample some of Chicago's favorite Polish foods.

We asked if you think full-body scanners at the airport are a good idea. We read some of your comments from our discussion board.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: As the state's budget crisis continues to grow, support is growing for a major income tax hike; legislation to end free CTA rides for all seniors is moving forward in Springfield; 8 underperforming Chicago Public Schools are set to be closed or completely overhauled; O'Hare airport gets full body scanners; Mayor Daley suggests privatizing parts of pricey McCormick Place; and the Cubs and Sox are working off the rust in spring training. Guests:

27-year-old downstate businessman Jason Plummer is the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor. We talk to him about his candidacy and the questions surrounding his experience.

The President and Congressional leaders held their health care summit today. We get the reaction of one local business.

Conductor Riccardo Muti becomes the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's music director this Fall, but today he unveiled details of his first full season. Eddie Arruza brings us a conversation with the maestro about his plans for the orchestra and his thoughts on the art of conducting.