The Arts Section 02/15/26: Joffrey Ballet Celebrates American Icons + Small Arts Funding

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with the Joffrey Ballet’s artistic director to talk about the company’s legacy as it turns 70 and to preview its upcoming winter program. The Dueling Critics join Gary to review a new version of old rom-com, Goodman Theater’s new production of HOLIDAY. Later in the show, Gary checks in with a program director at the Donnelley Foundation to discuss some of the challenges local small arts organizations are facing right now. And we’ll visit a Tiffany Lamps exhibit.

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This episode was published on Feb 15, 2026.

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