Sam Live

On February 18, take advantage of a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with Sam the Cooking Guy at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre. At “Sam Live!” the 12-time Emmy Award-winner will inspire and cook while sharing the entertaining story of how he went from a career in biotech to becoming one of television’s beloved cooking personalities. He’ll discuss his tumultuous ride, what it’s like to have become an Internet sensation, and how it feels to be called Howard Stern’s “hero.” General seating tickets are $60. A limited number of preferred seating tickets are available for $150 and include a pre-show meet and greet with Sam. The event will conclude with a post-show book signing. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Salvation Army Kroc Center scholarship fund. (www.thecookingguy.com)