The Arts Section 07/28/24: Connie Converse Tribute, Steep Review + Beard Award Winner Jason Hammel
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with vocalist Emmy Bean to talk about the intriguing story of Connie Converse, a musician who by all accounts was ahead of her time. Bean and a group of Chicago-based musicians will pay tribute to Converse with a special performance. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, reviewed Steep Theatre’s production of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. Later in the show, Gary revisits his interview with chef Jason Hammel, the co-founder of Chicago’s renowned Lula Cafe.
On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the Museum of Contemporary Art’s lead curator about a new exhibit that explores the evolution of contemporary paintings. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new one-man show that parodies...
Published 11/24/24
On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the author of a new book that dives into the history of a surprising TV hit that’s won over fans and critics alike. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new play that reimagines a moment in...
Published 11/17/24