The Arts Section

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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

Giordano Dance Gets Personal With Latest Program

Apr 4

Apr 4 Giordano Dance Gets Personal With Latest Program

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Giordano Dance Chicago artistic director Nan Giordano to talk about her lifelong involvement with the company and inspirations behind its upcoming program, SOARING.

Ice, Ice Baby: Nadeau's Ice Sculpting Keeping It Cool Since 1980

Jan 29

Jan 29 Ice, Ice Baby: Nadeau's Ice Sculpting Keeping It Cool Since 1980

Celebrated Cinematographer Opens Photo Exhibit In Chicago

Nov 12

Nov 12 Celebrated Cinematographer Opens Photo Exhibit In Chicago

Monster Mash-Up: Chicago Theater Uses Elements of Puppetry, Theater & Haunted House

Oct 22

Oct 22 Monster Mash-Up: Chicago Theater Uses Elements of Puppetry, Theater & Haunted House

Theater Review: Redtwist's The Normal Heart

Sep 4

Sep 4 Theater Review: Redtwist's The Normal Heart

Comedian Paul Mecurio Has Questions

Aug 19

Aug 19 Comedian Paul Mecurio Has Questions

Let's Get Physical

Jul 9

Jul 9 Let's Get Physical

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Alice Da Cunha & Marc Frost, the co-founders of the Physical Theater Festival, to talk about the event’s evolution over the years.

New Production Transports Audiences to 1930s Southside Chicago Club

Jul 6

Jul 6 New Production Transports Audiences to 1930s Southside Chicago Club

Theater Review: Laurie Metcalf Returns to Steppenwolf

Jul 5

Jul 5 Theater Review: Laurie Metcalf Returns to Steppenwolf

Theater Review: Die Hard 4 Your Luv

Jun 25

Jun 25 Theater Review: Die Hard 4 Your Luv

Little Orphan Annie Turns 100

Jun 25

Jun 25 Little Orphan Annie Turns 100

Theater Review: How About A Little Night Music?

Jun 17

Jun 17 Theater Review: How About A Little Night Music?

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to talk about Theo’s produciton of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.

Theater Review: Jackalope's The Singularity Play

Jun 5

Jun 5 Theater Review: Jackalope's The Singularity Play

Dueling Critics: NATIVE SON Review

May 29

May 29 Dueling Critics: NATIVE SON Review

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to talk about Lifeline Theatre’s revival of NATIVE SON.

New Exhibit Explores Desi Roots

May 27

May 27 New Exhibit Explores Desi Roots

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the National Indo American Museum to check out its new DESIG ROOTS AND WINGS exhibition.

Remembering Mister Kelly's

Apr 2

Apr 2 Remembering Mister Kelly's

Art & Science Mix In New Exhibit

Apr 1

Apr 1 Art & Science Mix In New Exhibit

Mar 11

Mar 11 Taking Flight

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with composer Shawn Okpebholo to talk about the backstory behind creating the song cycle, SONGS IN FLIGHT.

Mar 5

Mar 5 Community Tradition Continues For Year 70

WDCB’s Gary Zidek chats with Ken & Phyllis Lubinski, the producers of this year’s annual Vshow. The Park Ridge tradition has been bringing parents together since 1955.

New Book Shines Light On Chicago Original

Feb 13

Feb 13 New Book Shines Light On Chicago Original