You may know actor and comedian David Alan Grier from comic roles in the movies and on television shows such as "In Living Color." He joins us to talk about stand-up comedy and what he calls "the chocolate-covered truth." David Alan Grier's performances at Zanies "Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth"

Hedy Weiss joins us with a review of Griffin Theatre Company's "The Hostage", plus more of the season's top debuts. "Stoop Stories" -- Goodman Theatre "All My Sons" -- TimeLine Theatre Company

After critical acclaim in New York, the musical "The Marvelous Wonderettes" strolls into Skokie at Northlight Theatre. We interview the creator and have a performance.

Combustible Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley was suspended for the rest of the season after ripping his team and the fans. Is the suspension fair? Elizabeth Brackett and her panel weigh in on the controversy.

A new documentary debuts this week that highlights a highly successful Chicago college preparatory school. One of the film's stars and a student share their keys to educational excellence. The Providence Effect Theaters where you can watch the documentary Providence St. Mel School

We talk to the Tony Award-winning creators of a new musical about love and life billions of years ago. Yeast Nation (The Triumph of Life) Web Exclusive: Yeast Nation

Are lighthouse keepers the ultimate "locavores," or local eaters? We talk to a chef and author who says yes. The American Lighthouse Cookbook Chef Ed Cooks Honeydew Avocado Soup

Our own Elizabeth Brackett tells us how she captured the Triathlon World Championship earlier this month in Australia.

A last-second field goal by Robbie Gould dashes the hopes of the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Former Chicago Bear and Super Bowl veteran Dennis McKinnon is here to break down the big win. Bearly Active Productions

We find out how a new opera company has tapped into the local bar scene. Opera on Tap Chicago

V.I. Warshawski, the detective created by author Sara Paretsky and once played on the big screen by Kathleen Turner, is back in a brand new adventure. We talk to the author about her new novel, Hardball.

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

Granta, Britain's "magazine of new writing," is devoting an entire issue to Chicago. We'll talk with the editor to find out what's inside. Visit the Granta magazine website More information about the Granta 108 Release Party at Women & Children First bookstore

It's being called the newest gem on Chicago's lakefront. We'll talk with the architect of a building that caters to both boaters and bikers.

Actor Michael Shannon, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the film Revolutionary Road, discusses his latest stage role here in Chicago. A Red Orchid Theatre

We have a performance from legendary folk performer Michael Smith in advance of this Sunday's 4th Annual WFMT Midnight Special Folk Festival at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.