Rick Kogan
Arts & Entertainment News
The After Hours with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan Podcast from 720 WGN
Location:
Chicago, IL
Genres:
Arts & Entertainment News
Description:
The After Hours with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan Podcast from 720 WGN
Twitter:
@rickkogan
Language:
English
Episodes
The fascinating life of Mark Ballogg
11/12/2023
Photographer Mark Ballogg joins Rick Kogan to talk about his life story and terrific book, “Making Space”. To buy Mark’s book, visit balloggphoto.com.
Duration:00:40:35
Honoring a Chicago Folk legend
11/12/2023
Richard Friedman joins Rick Kogan to talk about tomorrow’s Jim Post celebration at 7 p.m. at Space in Evanston. For more, visit evanstonspace.com.
Duration:00:17:06
Upcoming screening of Stony Island
11/12/2023
Director Andy Davis joins Rick Kogan to talk about the 8 p.m. Friday screening of “Stony Island” at Siskel Film Center, followed by a conversation with Rick, Andy, and star Richie Davis.
Duration:00:18:30
More about the Chicago Maritime Museum’s Annual Festival!
10/15/2023
Tom Kastle and Barry Butler join Rick Kogan to talk about the Chicago Maritime Museum’s annual festival that they are cohosting on October 26th. For more information, visit chicagomaritimemuseum.org.
Duration:00:36:32
Eli’s Cheesecake is expanding!
10/15/2023
Marc and Maureen Schulman of Eli’s Cheesecake join Rick Kogan to talk about the expansion of their Northwest Side facility, next Sunday’s benefit for Happiness Club, and more!
Duration:00:20:26
Father John Cusick on upcoming First Friday Club event
10/15/2023
Rick Kogan is joined by Father John Cusick to talk about his creation of the First Friday event at Union League Club of Chicago and the November 3 event. For more information visit www.firstfridayclubchicago.org/events
Duration:00:17:00
New documentary ‘Hotshot’ is must see
9/24/2023
Writer, director, and cinematographer Gabriel Mann and producer Phil Donlonto join Rick Kogan to talk about their frightening, enlightening documentary, “Hotshot,” available for streaming now at hotshotmovie.com and in October on Amazon.
Duration:00:25:19
The latest from Kathleen Rooney
9/24/2023
Author Kathleen Rooney joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest project, “From Dust to Stardust”. You can read more of Kathleen’s Poems at poemswhileyouwait.tumblr.com.
Duration:00:25:51
Don’t miss Scott Smith’s next performance!
9/10/2023
Scott Smith joins Rick Kogan to talk about his ongoing, since 2015, quarterly live storytelling series called “The Frunchroom,” next taking place September 19 at Beverly Arts Center St. $5 donation to benefit the Beverly Area Arts Alliance. For more information visit thefrunchroom.com
Duration:00:17:07
‘Your Driver Has Arrived’ is coming to Steppenwolf
9/7/2023
Storytellers Nestor Gomez and his friend Jitesh Jaggi join Rick Kogan to talk about his Steppenwolf performances of “Your Driver Has Arrived” on September 13 and 15.
Duration:00:24:24
What to know about the upcoming Printers Row Lit Fest
9/7/2023
Writer and organizer Amy Danzer joins Rick Kogan to talk about next weekend’s Printers Row Lit Fest. For more information visit printersrowlitfest.org.
Duration:00:18:13
What’s new with singer John Mahady
9/7/2023
Singer John Mahady joins Rick Kogan to talk about his career and his Friday 7:30 and next Sunday 2 p.m. shows at Rhapsody Theater with Beckie Menzie as musical director. For more information visit rhapsodytheater.com.
Duration:00:22:45
The latest from the talented Michael Miles
8/27/2023
Musician Michael Miles joins Rick Kogan to talk about his career and latest CD, “American Bach Revisited”.
Duration:00:21:37
Catching up with the great Denise La Grassa
8/27/2023
Singer and Songwriter Denise La Grassa joins Rick Kogan to talk about her career, new CD, “Rockin’ Blues,” and more!
Duration:00:22:10
Ronnie Marmo is coming back to Chicago
8/27/2023
Actor Ronnie Marmo joins Rick Kogan to talk about his return to Chicago with his hit show, “I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce,” September 9 at 2 pm and 8 pm at North Shore Center and his recent marriage. For tickets and more information visit northshorecenter.org
Duration:00:21:24
Meeting the talented Bill Harrison
7/30/2023
Rick Kogan is joined by the talented Bill Harrison to talk about his life and his book, “Making the Low Notes: A Life in Music”.
Duration:00:39:20
Catch Libby York live at the Winter’s Jazz Club
7/30/2023
Singer Libby York joins Rick Kogan to talk music and her “Stories That Swing: World’s Greatest Lyrics from Mercer, Porter & Company” Wednesday at Winter’s Jazz Club.
Duration:00:13:18
The latest with Candace Jordan
7/30/2023
Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to catch up on Chicago social scene and what she is currently working on.
Duration:00:17:45
A Cubs song that you haven’t heard before
7/23/2023
Singer Sam Fazio joins Rick Kogan to talk about the discovery of a new Cubs’ song, “Come Out to Wrigley Field (The Home of the Cubs)” coming back to life on August 2 at Gallagher Way.
Duration:00:17:03
Royko’s Beer Test 50th is next week!
7/23/2023
Northwestern University professor Bill Savage and History Museum’s Director of Exhibitions Paul Durica join Rick Kogan to talk about “Royko’s Beer Test 50th,” next Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Old Town Ale House.
Duration:00:40:41