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A Taste of Traverse City: The Food & Wine Festival Experience

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Chief Operating Officer at Traverse City Tourism Whitney Waara about Traverse City Food & Wine happening August 19-23. Listen in while Whitney gives listeners an inside look at what they can expect when they come out to West Grand Traverse Bay in late August to try some world-class food and wine, soak in the sites and feel that up north feeling. Learn more at TraverseCityFoodAndWine.com [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.traversecity.com%2Ffood-wine%2F&data=05%7C02%7CABihun%40wgnradio.com%7Cda49d7a6d5804bd38e1608dece121b69%7C9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e%7C0%7C0%7C639174774390839031%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oSElmfXjIk6NExVmwuz%2F3zvKdoQUt3AxprZbIyq6zrs%3D&reserved=0], https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8466578/8466578_2026-06-20-015418.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8466578/8466578_2026-06-20-015418.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/ A TASTE OF TRAVERSE CITY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/ INSIDE THE MAGIC OF ISHNALA ON MIRROR LAKE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Wisconsin’s Most Iconic Supper Club: Inside the Magic of Ishnala on Mirror Lake

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bob Prosser, owner of Ishnala Supper Club, which is celebrating 73 years! Located on Mirror Lake, Ishnala offers you the chance to unplug and take in the beautiful scenery while sipping on an Old Fashioned and eating prime rib or roast duck. For more information, visit Ishnala.com [https://www.ishnala.com/]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8466506/8466506_2026-06-20-012206.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8466506/8466506_2026-06-20-012206.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/ A TASTE OF TRAVERSE CITY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/ INSIDE THE MAGIC OF ISHNALA ON MIRROR LAKE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Champions of Magic dazzles the Studebaker Theater

Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Richard Young of Young & Strange [https://www.youngandstrange.co.uk/], the dynamic British illusion duo starring in the hit touring production Champions of Magic [http://championsofmagictour.com], now playing a limited summer engagement at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago. The pair discuss the global success of the show, what audiences can expect from its mix of jaw-dropping stage illusions, mind-reading, daring escapes, and high-energy comedy, and how their longtime partnership evolved from childhood rivals to headlining partners. Catch them live in Chicago through late summer, and on America’s Got Talent on June 16 on NBC. For tickets and more information, visit championsofmagictour.com [http://championsofmagictour.com]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449475/8449475_2026-06-13-002315.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449475/8449475_2026-06-13-002315.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/ A TASTE OF TRAVERSE CITY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/ INSIDE THE MAGIC OF ISHNALA ON MIRROR LAKE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: From Oz to the Multiverse

Dane Neal, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Dr. Voula Saridakis, Head Curator at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry [https://www.griffinmsi.org/] about two of its limited exhibitions open to the public that you will not want to miss. First, Dr. Saridakis talks about Crafting Character: the Costumes of Paul Tazewell [https://www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/paul-tazewell], the first exhibition dedicated to the work of the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-winning costume designer of Wicked and Hamilton. Then, Dane finds out about Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing [https://www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/spider-man], celebrating the history and legacy of Peter Parker through real-world applications of STE(A)M to inspire guests of all ages. To learn more or book tickets head on over to https://www.griffinmsi.org/ [https://www.griffinmsi.org/] https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449467/8449467_2026-06-13-003207.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449467/8449467_2026-06-13-003207.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/ A TASTE OF TRAVERSE CITY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/ INSIDE THE MAGIC OF ISHNALA ON MIRROR LAKE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]

Visit Saugatuck/Douglas: The Art Coast of Michigan

Jon Hansen, filling in for Dave Plier, speaks with Kristin Armstrong, Executive Director of the Saugatuck Center for the Arts [https://sc4a.org/] and board member of the Saugatuck Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau [https://saugatuck.com/], about why this destination is a favorite just 2.5 hours from Chicago. Kristin highlights CommUNITY Pride Week festivities, Broadway-caliber theater and live entertainment, and the beaches, dining, and summer events that make Saugatuck/Douglas an ideal weekend getaway for WGN listeners. This November, make sure not to miss the Art Coast Food & Wine Festival on November 5-7 headlined by Top Chef host Kristen Kish! To learn more about your visit, head over to www.saugatuck.com [http://www.saugatuck.com]. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8435704/8435704_2026-06-06-003704.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8435704/8435704_2026-06-06-003704.64kmono.mp3] RECENT POSTS ON THE MAP https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/ A TASTE OF TRAVERSE CITY [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/a-taste-of-traverse-city-the-food-wine-festival-experience/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/ INSIDE THE MAGIC OF ISHNALA ON MIRROR LAKE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/wisconsins-most-iconic-supper-club-inside-the-magic-of-ishnala-on-mirror-lake/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/ CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC DAZZLES THE STUDEBAKER THEATER [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/champions-of-magic-dazzles-the-studebaker-theater/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/ MSI: FROM OZ TO THE MULTIVERSE [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/the-griffin-museum-of-science-and-industry-from-oz-to-the-multiverse/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/ VISIT SAUGATUCK/DOUGLAS: THE ART COAST OF MICHIGAN [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/visit-saugatuck-douglas-the-art-coast-of-michigan/] .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more [https://wgnradio.com/on-the-map/]