The Arts Section 02/03/19: Lincoln Yards Project + Nina Simone Play

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with journalist/writer/theatre artist Martha Bayne to talk about her new essay, IN THE SHADOW OF LINCOLN YARDS. The $6 billion proposed development could dramatically change the northside of Chicago. Later in the show, Gary goes behind the scenes of a new stage production inspired by Nina Simone’s music and activism. Northlight Theatre is presenting the Chicago-area premiere of NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN. Gary also catches up with local filmmaker Michael Glover Smith, whose new movie RENDEZVOUS IN CHICAGO is set for its hometown premiere this week. And the Kelly Kleiman and Kerry Reid review Second CIty’s new mainstage revue.