On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III.  The Grammy-winner recently authored a memoir about his life and career. Gary also take a closer look at a new production that’s bringing Lyric Opera and the Joffrey Ballet together for the first time.  Hear all about the moving parts that made Orphée et Eurydice possible. Gary chats with a local filmmaker who directed a new indie comedy that looks at the complexities of modern romance.  We’ll hear about a public art installation that explores the sounds of climate change.  And the Dueling Critics will stop to share their review a new production about Abraham Lincoln. All that, plus the weekly Arts Section calendar.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with artist Hebru Brantley.  The Chicago-based artist just opened a solo exhibition at the Elmhurst Art Museum.  Gary also talks with the filmmaker behind a new independent film that's getting rave reviews.  Kogonada's COLUMBUS is one of the most visually stunning movies of the year.  We'll also look back at the history of Chicago Sinfonietta as the orchestra gets ready to launch its 30th anniversary season.  The Dueling Critics stop by with a review the world premiere theatrical production of ALIAS GRACE.  All that – plus the weekly Arts Section calendar .