On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek visits the Art Institute to learn more about the new Andy Warhol retrospective. The exhibit covers the iconic artist’s career from the 1950’s to his death in 1987.  A little later in the show, Gary talks to the two women bringing Patsy Cline’s story to life in a new production of the musical ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to discuss Jackalope Theatre’s provocative new play P.Y.G. And Gary catches up with indie filmmaker Haroula Rose. The Chicago-native’s new movie, ONCE UPON A RIVER, has been winning praise on the film festival circuit.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with award-winning filmmaker Lauren Greenfield to talk about her new documentary THE KINGMAKER. Later in the show, a special segment on the history of soul music in Chicago, local radio legend Richard Steele sits down with author Aaron Cohen to talk about his new book MOVE ON UP: CHICAGO SOUL MUSIC AND BLACK CULTURAL POWER. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, will join Gary to talk about some of their favorite productions they saw in New York.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidkes goes behind the scenes of Steppenwolf Theatre’s highly anticipated world premiere musical LINDIWE. The acclaimed Chicago theatre company collaborated with the Grammy-winning vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo to create the new production. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, will stop by to talk about a new musical inspired by the real-life Slenderman incident that captured the country’s attention five years ago. A little later in the program, Gary talks to Daily Herald editor Sean Stangland about the surge in streaming TV options. And Gary sits down with vocalist Joan Curto to learn more about an upcoming salute to Sondheim concert.

 

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to City Winery founder and CEO Michael Dorf about his new book titled INDULGE YOUR SENSES. Later in the program, Gary profiles the life and career of north shore photographer Helen Balfour Morrison. A Northbrook-based foundation dedicated to preserving her legacy recently gifted some of her work to the Newberry Library. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to review the Chicago premiere of a play titled SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS. And Gary will revisit a feature on a Chicago-centric Africobra exhibit that’s currently on display at the Venice Biennial.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek previews Lyric Opera’s new production DEAD MAN WALKING. The contemporary work is based off Sister Helen Prejean’s best-selling book that was also adapted into an Academy Award-winning movie 20 years ago. Later in the program, Gary talks to the star of a new horror film that was filmed in the Chicago-area in a house that’s supposedly haunted. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to review a new production titled SUNDOWN YELLOW MOON. And Chicago music writer Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti and composer Bernard Rands.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek has a story about the city of Chicago’s recent announcement that 2020 will be the “Year of Chicago Music”. Then a little later, a Halloween preview of plays and movies. Gary chats with RogerEbert.com assistant editor Nick Allen about some overlooked horror movies you might want to check out this fall. And the Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stopped by to talk about some of the spookiest theatrical productions currently running in Chicago, plus a review of Silk Road Rising’s latest.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek previews the 55th Chicago International Film Festival. He sits down with Festival artistic director Mimi Plauche and senior programmer Anthony Kaufman. A little later in the show, a story about the work of Tetsuya Ishida, the late Japanese artist is the focus of a new exhibit in Chicago. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, will join Gary to review a new play that offers a different take on the Joan of Arc story. The director of a suburban organization stops by to talk about its mission to build awareness of the arts in DuPage County. And Gary checks in with Grammy Award winning vocalist Kurt Elling to talk about a special one night-only program at Symphony Center.

On this edition on The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek visits the recently renovated Oriental Institute. The University of Chicago institution is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Later in the program, Gary takes a closer look at a highly anticipated new documentary about Miles Davis. He’ll sit down with the film’s director Stanley Nelson. Gary also catches up with Chicago Magazine’s new dining editor Amy Cavanaugh to talk about the 2020 Chicago Michelin Guide. And the Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to discuss a world premiere play that’s part of the Chicago Latino Theater Festival.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes a closer look at a new stained glass window exhibit at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum. Later in the show, Gary talks with 15-time Grammy winner and banjo master Bela Fleck about his illustrious career and the new music he’ll be playing in Chicago next week. Gary will also sit down with long-time arts administrator Jim Hirsch for a wide-ranging conversation about his experiences leading the Old Town School of Folk Music and Chicago Sinfonietta. Chicago music writer Dennis Polkow recently interviewed Chicago Symphony Orchestra principle percussionist Cynthia Yeh about an upcoming program. And the Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to review the Chicago premiere of a play titled TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the executive director of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Todd Palmer. The theme for this year’s architecture festival is “… and other such stories”. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to talks about Goodman Theatre’s premiere of Lucas Hnath’s DANA H. A little later, Gary previews what TV shows and actors might win at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. And WDCB’s Leslie Keros has a story on Mark Stryker’s new book, JAZZ FROM DETROIT.