On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to Arts Alliance Illinois executive director Claire Rice about the need for additional arts funding as the sector continues to work through the pandemic. Later, Gary checks in with the general manger of one of Chicago’s most popular independent movie theaters to talk about welcoming audiences back and Halloween programming. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to talk about Goodman Theatre’s new production, AMERICAN MARIACHI. And Gary previews a special Diwali performance taking place in Naperville.