Rick Logan

The ABC Television Network announces highlights of its upcoming May sweeps programming, with finales of some of television's biggest hits, including the groundbreaking series finale of 'Lost' and the season premiere of 'The Bachelorette.'

'Conversations with Extraordinary People' is a regular program series presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and sponsored by The Whitehall Hotel and Fornetto Mei Restaurant. Martha Lavey is a Steppenwolf ensemble member and has been the company's Artistic Director since 1995. Join her at Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center, 24 E. Goethe Street Wednesday, September 24, 6 pm reception, 6:30 pm conversation $25