The Arts Section 03/09/25: Celebrating Irish Culture + Novel Looks Back At Beginning of COVID

Celebrating Irish Culture + Novel Looks Back At Start of COVID

Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek gets ready to cebrate St. Patrick’s Day. He’ll visit one of Chicago’s biggest hubs of Irish cultural activity. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a revival of GUYS AND DOLLS. Later in the show, we’ll hear from the author who put together a unique collaborative novel featuring some of the world’s most popular authors. The book is takes place during the first two weeks of the pandemic (which officially started 5 years ago this week). Plus, Gary chats with the College of DuPage professor who is bringing John Waters to Glen Ellyn.