Yesterday on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I caught up with actor Namir Smallwood & filmmaker Alex Thompson to talk about their new film ROUNDING and visited FACETS, which is celebrating 50th anniversary this year. Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I previewed next week's Oscars ceremony w/ Rebellious Magazine's Janet Arvia. We discussed what films could win best picture. Plus, I visited Elmhurst Art Museum's new exhibit, Sustenance & Land If you missed it, listen here theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I previewed Goodman Theatre's upcoming centennial season. Also revisited my interviews with a couple filmmakers up for Oscars tonight. Listen here theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I visited the iahcchicago (Irish American Heritage Center) to learn more about organization's St. Patrick's programming. I also talked to Doug Preston about the collaborative novel Fourteen Days. Plus a review of local Guys & Dolls Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I walked through The Block Museum's new exhibit WOVEN BEING. Plus, I caught up w/ WDCB's Steve Darnall to talk about THOSE WERE THE DAYS' 55th anniversary & Dueling Critics reviewed THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I had a story on a Chicago hidden gem, the Musicians Club of Women, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Plus, we heard about Evanston Dance Ensemble's new program that mixes science & art Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I caught up with composer Missy Mazzoli to talk about Lyric Opera of Chicago's THE LISTENERS. Also previewed Giordano Dance's upcoming program. Plus, Leslie Keros has a story about new Lil Hardin Armstrong project. Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I talked w/ the playwright behind Stage Left Theatre's world premiere, The Distrikt of Lake Michigun. Also revisted interview w/ legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins & visited Elmhurst History Museum's new exhibit Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I talked to the director of a new documentary about a local man who worked on the Manhattan Project & continues to conduct research today at age 102. Plus, a preview of this year's Cut to the Chase Fest. Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio we heard from Chicago Symphony Orchestra's incoming music director Klaus Mäkelä. Plus stories on the new documentary THE LEGEND OF KINGDOM COME (which premieres Music Box Theatre) & local artist Tim Lowly. Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Happy Mother's Day! Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I caught up with accalimed comedian Jim Jefferies. The comic will film his next stand-up special in Chicago. I also taked to director Marti Lyons about her current project Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I previewed the summer movie season with Classic Cinemas 🍿 CEO Chris Johnson. What films will excite audiences this summer? Plus the Dueling Critics reviewed the Raven/Rivendell co-production GORGEOUS. Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio, I caught up with award-winning actor Gary Sinise. We talked about his first artistic love - music, memories of Steppenwolf Theatre & dedication to veterans causes. If you missed it you can listen here: theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

This morning on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I visited Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's new CITY IN A GARDEN exhibit. Plus, we'll hear about an international accordion fest taking place in the suburbs & a review of a new production of ANGELS IN AMERICA Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I had pieces on the William Byrd-inspired concert-theatre production SECRET BYRD and Northlight Theatre's Donny Hathaway play. Plus a preview of local outdoor theater options Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I caught up with vocalist Keri Johnsrud to talk about her growing business. The Dueling Critics reviewed Griffin Theatre Co.'s GIRLS & BOYS. Plus a look at a west suburban music academy + unique record store Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I caught up with NYT-bestselling author Rebecca Makkai to talk about a Chicago wrtiers fest. I also talked to Paramount Theatre's CEO about theater funding issues & programming changes. Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I celebrated the Uptown Theatre's 100th anniversary with a conversation with the two authors of a new book about the Chicago landmark. Plus, I'll catch up with the executive director of Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2025/…