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  • The Arts Section 07/13/25: MCA's City In a Garden + Accordion Fest Returns

    The Arts Section 07/13/25: MCA's City In a Garden + Accordion Fest Returns
    2025/07/13
    On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek visits the Museum of Contemporary Art’s new exhibit, CITY IN A GARDEN, that explores Chicago’s Queer art and activism communities. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new ambitious production of ANGELS IN AMERICA. Later in the show, it’s all accordions, all the time, as the annual Accordions and Teaches Guild Fest returns to the area. And we’ll discuss where to get the best Italian Beefs in the Chicago-area.
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  • The Arts Section 07/06/25: Local Mystery Author + Indigenous Art

    The Arts Section 07/06/25: Local Mystery Author + Indigenous Art
    2025/07/06
    On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with an award-winning local author who just released her second novel, a mystery set in the northwest burbs. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to talk about the world premiere play DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE. Later in the show, Gary takes you with to Northwestern’s Block Museum of Art to check out an exhibit that explores indigenous traditions. And we’ll revisit a segment about a patriotic outdoor exhibit.
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  • The Arts Section 06/29/25: Fine Arts Building Book + Iraq, But Funny Review

    The Arts Section 06/29/25: Fine Arts Building Book + Iraq, But Funny Review
    2025/07/01
    On this edition of the program, host Gary Zidek catches up with the author of a fantastic new book that dives into the storied history of Chicago’s Fine Arts Building. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to talk about the world premiere IRAQ, BUT FUNNY. And later in the show, Gary visits a west suburban museum that specializes in something few institutions around the world do.
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  • The Arts Section 06/22/25: Gary Sinise Interview + Rory McEwen Exhibit

    The Arts Section 06/22/25: Gary Sinise Interview + Rory McEwen Exhibit
    2025/06/22
    On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to Steppenwolf co-founder and multiple award-winning actor Gary Sinise. The Chicago-area native is coming back home to perform a concert to raise support for a non-profit that helps disabled veterans. Later in the show, Gary visits the Driehaus Museum to learn more about the subject of its latest exhibit, Scottish artist Rory McEwen. And we’ll hear from the author of a book about the world’s two most famous movie critics.
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  • The Arts Section 06/15/25: Vocalist Isabella Isherwood, War of the Worlds On Stage + Legacies Exhibit

    The Arts Section 06/15/25: Vocalist Isabella Isherwood, War of the Worlds On Stage + Legacies Exhibit
    2025/06/15
    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.
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  • The Arts Section 06/08/25: Old Town Art Fair Turns 75 + Highland Games Return

    The Arts Section 06/08/25: Old Town Art Fair Turns 75 + Highland Games Return
    2025/06/11
    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.
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  • The Arts Section 06/01/25: Hokusai Exhibit Opens + New Grant Park Festival Artistic Director

    The Arts Section 06/01/25: Hokusai Exhibit Opens + New Grant Park Festival Artistic Director
    2025/06/04
    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.
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  • The Arts Section 05/25/25: Intuit Reopens, Vivid Creatures + Jazz Drawings

    The Arts Section 05/25/25: Intuit Reopens, Vivid Creatures + Jazz Drawings
    2025/05/25
    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.
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