Brian Noonan Show 6/2/19: 8th grade “promotions,” the OK sign, and Hamilton: The Exhibition

06/03/19 • -1 min

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Brian discusses and debates graduation or “promotion” ceremonies in grade school and in middle school and the power of the OK hand sign. Rep. Ann Williams also checks in with an update on the latest in Illinois politics, and Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis about Hamilton: The Exhibition.

Brian opens the show by discussing 5th and 8th grade “promotions,” or graduations, and why some people are taking these milestones a little too seriously. Cody Gough, his producer, explains why he thinks the term “promotion” is completely misleading, and Roger Badesch from the newsroom joins the show to talk about different ways of celebrating school achievements from his time as a high school teacher.

Then, Brian turns to a hot topic: the OK sign. After Oak Park River Forest High School announced it would spend more than $50,000 reprinting yearbooks because some students were displaying the hand sign. He and the crew debate the decision to reprint the yearbooks, the context and intent behind the students using the hand sign, and other related hot-button issues.

Illinois State Representative Ann Williams then calls into the show to discuss the recent vote to legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois, along with many other recent issues facing the state government, from rideshare taxes to gambling policies.

Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist for Chicago Tribune, joins Brian in-studio to discuss Hamilton: The Exhibition, running at Northerly Island with tickets on sale through September 8. He also talks about his career as a cartoonist and some of the things he’s been writing about lately.

Then, Brian gives a “Bow Tie Theatre Review” of Broadway in Chicago’s production of Falsettos, running through June 9 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph Street). Hear Brian laud the performances that blew him away before he wraps up with a fun story about a teacher writing something inappropriate on a student’s paper.

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3rd Annual Friday Night Flights Featuring Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Executive Director Danielle D’Alessandro

Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Danielle D’Alessandro joins Brian Noonan to discuss the 3rd annual Chicago Friday Night Flights. The 2019 kick-off event happens this Friday at Gallagher Way, featuring 32 of Chicago finest breweries.

D’Alessandro recounts the time on WGN radio how she ran into former mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel at lunch. Danielle mentioned to Emanuel how she understood he wanted to celebrate all the amazing breweries in Chicago, D’Alessandro said: ” Let’s make it happen what’s your vision?” Rahm responded: “Friday night, outside breweries from around the neighborhood setting up and doing a tasting, with live music GO!” The rest is history. Friday Night Flights is now in its 3rd season produced by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild in partnership with Choose Chicago.

Listen to the Podcast below:

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For more information on Illinois Craft Brewers Guild visit, www.illinoisbeer.org

Information regarding Friday Night Flights visit, www.choosechicago.com

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Brian Noonan Show 6/9/19: Chicago Michelada Fest and Ribfest Chicago in-studio

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Summer is finally here, and that means festivals! Brian welcomes guests in-studio to discuss Chicago Michelada Fest 2019, then welcomes even more guests to talk Ribfest! Plus: how to get rid of mosquitoes with Skrillex (yes, you read that right).

Brian opens the show by explaining how Skrillex can help you get rid of mosquitoes. Seriously — it’s science!

Then, Grass Root Events Director of Operations Fernando Nieto and Javier Garcia from Big Mich join Brian in-studio to discuss Chicago Michelada Fest, which will take place July 6 and 7 at Harrison Park in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. They talk to Brian about the festival and the hosting organization, as well as the cultural significance and history of the michelada. This community event was created to raise funds for local non profits, and this year’s goal is to raise more than $50k for three local non-profit organizations.

Between guests, newscaster Pam Jones joins Brian to talk about a local “poop vandal” who’s causing mischief in Bridgeport.

Joe Wilcox from the North Center Chamber of Commerce and Joe Barry from Big Joe’s Backyard BBQ then join Brian in-studio to preview the 21st Annual Ribfest Chicago, June 14-16 in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. They talk ribs, the history of ribfest, and what people can expect from this year’s edition of the popular annual event.

Cody Gough, Brian’s producer, then brings Skrillex back into the conversation and tries to help Brian understand the EDM scene and what electronic music producers are doing to attract young listeners. To wrap up the show, Brian discourages listeners from protecting their phones with cases that are shaped like guns.