Tom Stoppard's play Rock 'n' Roll, now on stage at the Goodman Theater, is "richly sensual, emotionally rousing and intellectually dense," says our Hedy Weiss. She joins us with a review of that show, plus two others now playing. "Rock 'N' Roll" "Hedda Gabler" "The Lieutenant of Inishmore"

The Chicago Blackhawks are in hockey's final four for the first time since 1995. Last night, the one millionth fan passed through the United Center turnstiles. We explore the team's transformation both on and off the ice.

The number of dogs and cats being euthanized at Chicago area shelters is on the decline. But will a proposed ordinance mandating the sterilization of all Chicago pets help or hurt the pet population? Eddie Arruza updates us on the subject.

We meet a local man who traveled the world in order to retrace the steps of his great-great grandfather. A Century of Travel Blog

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John sits down with the head of the MacArthur Foundation, Jonathan Fanton.

The death of a newborn can devastate a family. We meet a couple who say they were helped in their healing by the work of a local photographer. Todd Hochberg's Website The exhibit of Todd Hochberg's photography runs through May 17

We preview John Callaway's Friday Night interview with the head of the MacArthur Foundation, Jonathan Fanton.

Check, Please! host and master sommelier Alpana Singh answers your questions about wine and spirits.

Looking for a tasty place to celebrate with your (or any) mother this weekend? Laura Baginski of Time Out Chicago shares her weekend recommendations.

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His music defies categorization. We have a live performance by Chicago guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque.

Hedy Weiss is here with a review of a modern and re-envisioned Carmen by Chicago Opera Theater, now on stage at the Harris Theater. Old Times La Tragedie de Carmen The Joffrey Ballet

Did you know you could barbecue your dessert? PBS grill guru Steven Raichlen is here with his tips for some unusual and tasty dishes to cook over an open flame. Barbecue Bible

Students at one local university are getting a kind of "free ride," one that could also help the environment. Christian Farr tells us more about bike sharing. OYBike St. Xavier University City of Chicago Department of Transportation JCDecaux

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