See and hear the hammered dulcimer in an entirely new light -- or perhaps for the very first time. We have a performance from the Chicago native known as the "Jimi Hendrix" of this unique instrument. Dulcimer Fest Max ZT

We visit an unusual bike shop in the Woodlawn neighborhood, where kids learn from -- and work with -- adult mechanics. And they can earn...a bike. Blackstone Bicycle Works

Hedy Weiss calls it "magic." Lookingglass Theater remounts "Arabian Nights," the show that put the company on the theater map more than a decade ago. She joins us with her full review of this show and two other productions. "Arabian Nights" "The Crowd You're in With" "A Minister's Wife"

Two Chicago teenagers witness what is considered the "Super Bowl of rowing" and are inspired to reach for the stars. Christian Farr brings us the story of their journey to London in a follow-up to a story we brought you a year ago about the Chicago Training Center's unique rowing program.

We learn about the fine art of art restoration when we visit the headquarters of a major Chicago art conservator. The Chicago Conservation Center Zolla/Lieberman Gallery

We hear what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read our viewer mail.

Joel and his panel discuss the week's top headlines: Mayor Daley put on the defensive again by Chicago's parking meter deal; Red-light camera ticket violations could cost $125 if Ald. Ed Burke has his way; Patti Blagojevich defends her husband on national TV in a Costa Rican jungle; slain Chicago police officer Alex Valadez caught in the crossfire of gang violence; Chicago cop Anthony Abbate guilty of aggravated battery for beating up a female bartender on video tape; the White Sox call up first-round draft pick Gordon Beckham; and Blues legend Koko Taylor dies.

We hear your response to the city's parking meter mess when we read some of our viewer mail.

She was known as the "Queen of the Blues." Chicago's Koko Taylor died yesterday at the age of 80. We revisit Phil Ponce's 2007 interview with Taylor and hear some of her legendary music.

We have a performance from some heavenly singers from a small South Side church. They recently won a national competition and were crowned "the best church choir in America." Acme Missionary Baptist Church Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Conan O'Brien enters the spotlight this evening as the new host of the Tonight Show. We revisit our May 2006 interview with Conan when he brought his Late Night show to Chicago.

Geoffrey Baer tells the intriguing story behind an old union hall -- and why there used to be so much power behind its walls -- when he answers your questions about Chicago architecture and history. IBEW Local Union 134 Chicago "L".org History of the University of Illinois at Chicago

There are 25 so-called "therapeutic riding" stables in Illinois, offering classes for people with disabilities. What are the benefits? We visit one Chicago area stable to find out. Strides Therapeutic Riding Program List of accredited Therapeutic Riding programs

Last night, we brought you a piece about an 11-year-old homeless Chicago Public Schools student, which prompted a number of viewers to write in. We share what you had to say.

The music industry was turned upside down in ten short years. We talk about the seismic shift with the Chicago Tribune's music critic Greg Kot, author of the new book "Ripped: How the Wired Generation Revolutionized Music."

Christian Farr meets Chicago's other "boys of summer," the professional lacrosse players who play for the Chicago Machine.