The Arts Section

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to the filmmakers behind a new documentary about acclaimed writer and poet Barry Gifford.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Porchlight Music Theatre's Production of BILLY ELLIOT Soars

The Dueling Critics review Porchlight Theatre's Production of BILLY ELLIOT.

Oct 30

Oct 30 What Perpetuates American Ghost Stories/Urban Myths ?

Books

WDCB's Gary Zidek chats with author Colin Dickey about his book, GHOSTLAND.

Oct 29

Oct 29 Scares Come From Real Issues Inside A MEMORY PALACE OF FEAR

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits A MEMORY PALACE OF FEAR.

Oct 27

Oct 27 Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art Celebrates 50th With New Exhibit, WE ARE HERE

Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek walks through the MCA's 50th anniversary exhibition, WE ARE HERE.

Oct 24

Oct 24 Tarell Alvin McCraney's CHOIR BOY Makes Chicago Premiere

The Dueling Critics join WDCB's Gary Zidek to discuss Raven Theatre's CHOIR BOY.

Oct 23

Oct 23 A Lifetime of Funny and Awkward Experiences Inspire Kaye Winks to Create Comedy

Comedy

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to the super-talented Kaye Winks about creating her one one-woman show, and more.

Oct 21

Oct 21 New Film BREATHE Sheds Light on True Story

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews new film, BREATHE.

Oct 20

Oct 20 Ashley Wheater Celebrates 10 Years as Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director

Dance

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director Ashley Wheater.

Oct 17

Oct 17 THE MAN BEAST Premieres At First Folio Theatre

The Dueling Critics review First Folio Theatre's production of THE MAN BEAST.

Oct 16

Oct 16 New Documentary Illuminates Different Sides of Sammy Davis Jr.

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Sam Pollard about his new documentary SAMMY DAVIS JR. I'VE GOTTA BE ME.

Oct 15

Oct 15 Story About Cursed Blues Song Inspires New Chicago-Set Film

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Scott Smith about his new movie, CHASING THE BLUES.

Oct 13

Oct 13 First Of Its Kind Film Reimagines Van Gogh's Final Months

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews LOVING VINCENT

Oct 11

Oct 11 Admiring Steppenwolf Theatre's THE REMBRANDT

The Dueling Critics review Steppenwolf Theatre's THE REMBRANDT

Oct 9

Oct 9 Blues King Billy Branch Talks About Past, Present and Future