On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with local jazz vocalist Isabella Isherwood to talk about some of her upcoming projects, plus an exclusive in-studio performance. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review GOLDEN LEAD RAGTIME BLUES. Later in the show, Gary talks to local theater artist Heather Currie about a new stage adaptation of WAR OF THE WORLDS. And we’ll preview the Elmhurst Art Museum’s latest exhibit.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes a closer look at a Chicago summer tradition that’s turning 75 this week. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a world premiere titled NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH. Later in the show, Gary checks in with the president of the Chiago Scots about this year’s Scottish Festival and Highland Games. And the circus is in town, we’ll hear what life under the big top is like.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with the new artistic director of the 90-year-old Grant Park Music Festival. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to preview all the summer plays and musicals they’re most looking forward to seeing. Later in the show, Gary previews the new Hokusai exhibition that’s opening in the western suburbs.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek checks in with the CEO of the remodeled and rebranded Intuit Museum of Art. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, joins Gary to review a new adaptation of the 1921 play RUR. Later in the show, Gary takes you with to the Morton Arboretum to check out a new sculpture exhibition. And he’ll catch up with local artist Crème Sheri, who has spent the past two decades drawing jazz artists as they perform on stage.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek previews the summer movie season with Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson. After some uncertainty the past few years at the box office, the industry is hoping audiences will be back in full force this summer. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a world premiere titled GORGEOUS. And well hear from the author of a book about the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with world famous comedian Jim Jefferies, who is coming to Chicago to film his next stand-up special. The Dueling Critics, Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new stage adaptation of A TALE OF TWO CITIES. Later in the show, Gary talks to Remy Bumppo Theater artistic director Marti Lyons about the new production (ART) she’s directing. And we’ll hear about a book that puts a spotlight on some of Chicago’s forgotten buildings.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek checks in with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s incoming music director, Klaus Makela. The 29-year-old is set to become the 11th music director of 133-year-old institution. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a world premiere titled BERLIN.  Later in the show, Gary talks to the creatives behind a new documentary that looks back at the creation of one of the most popular comic book series of all-time. Gary also catches up with artist Tim Lowly to talk about his new exhibit in Aurora. And we’ll take a closer look at the history of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon.

On this editon of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the director of a new documentary that tells the largely unknown story of a remarkable local man who has worked on cutting edge scientific projects for almost 80 years. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a local production of David Mamet’s latest play. Later in the show, Gary previews the latest edition of the Cut to the Chase Festival which kicks off latest this week. And we’ll hear from jazz artist Joe Clark.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Jeremy Workman to talk about his fascinating new documentary, SECRET MALL APARTMENT. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a thought-provoking production that tells the story of a Jewish family over the course of 70 years. Later in the show, Gary visits the Chicago-based American Writers Museum to learn about a new programming initiative that will explore the connections between religion and literature. And we’ll get ready for Independent Bookstore Day with a profile of a new bookstore in suburban Lisle.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with acclaimed multi instrumentalist and composer Kishi Bashi to talk about his upcoming collaboration with the Chicago Philharmonic. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, joins Gary to review Rivendell Theater’s latest, a play titled NO SUCH THING. Later in the show, Gary sits down with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer to chat about his new special that dives into stories about the city’s lakefront. And we’ll hear about a piece of historical fiction that reimagines Estee Lauder’s formative years.