The Arts Section 08/30/20

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly about some of the city’s virtual music programming coming up. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary remotely to talk about a new work from a youth-led theater project. Later, Gary catches up with the founder of a local festival that’s dedicated to amplifying the voices of international playwrights. Plus, a story about a Chicago company that’s keeping facial coverings stylish. And Gary reviews a new documentary about renowned fashion designer Martin Margiela.