Maverick. Transcendent. Hardworking. These are just some of the words used to describe this fall’s crop of performing and visual artists spotlighted by the Tribune’s critics. One more characteristic these artists share: They take tremendous risks to create their craft. Sometimes the gamble is financial; other times it’s physical. Professional risk is practically a guarantee. Inside, meet the must-sees of the season.
MOVIES: Michael Phillips on William Schopf, of Music Box Films PAGE 10
ROCK: Greg Kot on Ezra Furman, frontman of Ezra Furman and the Harpoons PAGE 6
JAZZ: Howard Reich on Carolyn Albritton, executive producer of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival PAGE 17
CLASSICAL: John von Rhein on CSO principal conductor Bernard Haitink PAGE 16
DANCE: Sid Smith on choreographer Edwaard Liang PAGE 20
THEATER: Chris Jones on PJ Paparelli, new artistic director of American Theater Company PAGE 5
ART: Alan Artner on School of the Art Institute exhibition director Mary Jane Jacob PAGE 18
CULTURE: Julia Keller on poet Susan Hahn PAGE 22
ARCHITECTURE: Blair Kamin on architects George Pappageorge and David Haymes PAGE 12
PLUS 10 events not to miss this season from each critic
