Singer Chely Wright has made country music history by being the first to come out as a lesbian. She's in town to serve as the Grand Marshal of the Chicago Pride Parade. We talk to her about it and her new book.

What is the inspiration behind the concrete sculptures of a dog and an angel that sit on an overgrown corner near Cabrini Green? Find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

We find out what's cooking at Ravinia this summer -- Welz Kauffman and friends are here to give us a taste.

We meet a founder of one of the nation's foremost restaurant guides. Zagat Buzz: Chicago Edition

Miss Manners' Guide to a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding Just in time for wedding season, etiquette guru Judith Martin and her daughter Jacobina discuss how to throw an elegant wedding reception without saying "I do" to debt. Miss Manners' Guide To a Surprisingly Dignified Wedding

We meet an Olympic swimming champion who holds the American record in the 50-meter freestyle. But before he was a celebrated swimmer, he nearly drowned as a child. He tells us why he's working to make sure more children know how to swim, especially in urban communities. Cullen Jones official website Make a Splash

We show you what's making a splash at Chicago beaches this year. Great Lakes Board Company Chicago Park District rules on non-motorized water sports

The author of Historic Bars of Chicago takes us inside some of the city's oldest and most unique bars and nightclubs. Chicago Bar Project

He painted Hollywood royalty and Native American chiefs. We meet an artistic Chicago native with a knack for storytelling. Howard Terpning's gallery in Tucson A gallery of Terpning's movie posters

Maestro Carlos Kalmar and members of the Grant Park Orchestra join us live in our studio to talk about the upcoming season and to perform. Grant Park Music Festival

On tonight's show: a big week in testimony in the Burge and Blagojevich trials; big teacher cuts and class size increases are looming for Chicago Public Schools unless a budget solution is found; BP gas stations in Chicago are feeling a boycott backlash; what it means for taxpayers that the state's bond rating was lowered yet again; and as Stanley Cup euphoria dies down, the Blackhawks ponder how to meet next year's salary cap. Guests:

Music from India heard around the world -- we meet the composer of the Oscar-winning music for Slumdog Millionaire.

Naperville native Bob Odenkirk is town for the TBS Just For Laughs comedy festival. We talk to him about his ties to Chicago and his amusing career.

Cricket -- the international sport known as the "gentlemen's game" -- has been played in the Chicago area for decades. Ash-har Quraishi shows us how the largest cricket league in the country is batting for wider audience appeal. More on the story...including how to play cricket and information about local leagues

The 2010 World Cup is in play. Check, Please! Host and Master Sommelier Alpana Singh suggests some South African wines for toasting your favorite team. 2010 World Cup South African wine recommendations

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