There's an amazing new eco-friendly house in the Ravenswood neighborhood. It reuses its water and generates more electricity than it will ever use. Geoffrey Baer takes us on a tour of this home of the future. For more on the Yannell Zero Net Energy Residence The architects The contractors

You know the painting, but do you know the painter? The curator of the Art Institute's new exhibition about Edvard Munch reveals the myth behind the man. For more on the AIC's Edvard Munch Exhibition

The luck of the Irish has run out on Chicago's South Side Irish Parade. Eddie Arruza and his panel will explore how alcohol and out-of-control crowds are forcing organizers to pull the plug on a 30-year-old St. Patrick's Day tradition. South Side Irish Parade

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss says "The Quiet Man Tales" is a beguiling play that speaks volumes about Irish culture. Hedy joins Phil with a review of the world premiere production at the Chicago Theatre Downstairs. Hedy Weiss at the Chicago Sun Times

Geoffrey Baer tours the city with an Egyptian architect and an Argentine preservationist in town to receive prizes for their work in traditional architecture. And we'll get their reactions to some of Chicago's finest classical buildings.

Ask Alpana "Check, Please!" host and master sommelier Alpana Singh joins us with her list of great wine books in tonight's editions of Ask Alpana.

From elaborate egg decorating to celebrating Earth Hour, Laura Baginski of "Time Out Chicago" magazine is here with her list of weekend favorites. Time Out Chicago Magazine

Historian and former University of Chicago Professor John Hope Franklin died yesterday at the age of 94. We'll take a look at a 1977 John Callaway interview with Professor Franklin. Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient John Hope Franklin

A new classical music ensemble from Evanston is garnering critical acclaim. The founder of Dempster Street Pro Musica joins us and performs live in our studio.

We meet the choreographer who has been motivating dancers in Chicago for 35 years. Joel Hall Dancers & Center Upcoming Joel Hall Dancers Performance

We view a half century of paintings from a prominent Chicago artist whom you might not know.

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

Susan Axelrod, wife of political power-broker and presidential advisor David Axelrod tells her family's story of combating epilepsy and their passion to find a cure. Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy

Why is the draw bridge on the north branch of the Chicago River always in the upright position? Geoffrey Baer gives us the answer to that and other questions about Chicago history in tonight's edition of "Ask Geoffrey." Clinton Street Station

Christian Farr takes us to see the Field Museum's latest collection of ancient jewelry from the Middle East and learns how these very old pieces were able withstand the test of time.

Looking to get a great workout and maybe meet that someone special at the same time? Laura Baginski of Time Out Chicago magazine tells us how you can do that when she presents her top picks for the weekend.