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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.

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Upcoming Documentary Will Highlight Writer Barry Gifford's Chicago Beginnings
Nov 2

Nov 2 Upcoming Documentary Will Highlight Writer Barry Gifford's Chicago Beginnings

Gary Zidek
FIlm

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

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

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

Gary Zidek
Theater

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

What Perpetuates American Ghost Stories/Urban Myths ?
Oct 30

Oct 30 What Perpetuates American Ghost Stories/Urban Myths ?

Gary Zidek
Books

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

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

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

Gary Zidek
Theater

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

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

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

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

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

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

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

Gary Zidek
Theater

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

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

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

Gary Zidek
Comedy

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

New Film BREATHE Sheds Light on True Story
Oct 21

Oct 21 New Film BREATHE Sheds Light on True Story

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews new film, BREATHE.

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

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

Gary Zidek
Dance

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

THE MAN BEAST Premieres At First Folio Theatre
Oct 17

Oct 17 THE MAN BEAST Premieres At First Folio Theatre

Gary Zidek
Theater

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

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

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

Gary Zidek
FIlm

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

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

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

Gary Zidek
FIlm

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

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

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

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews LOVING VINCENT

Admiring Steppenwolf Theatre's THE REMBRANDT
Oct 11

Oct 11 Admiring Steppenwolf Theatre's THE REMBRANDT

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics review Steppenwolf Theatre's THE REMBRANDT

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

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

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to harmonica player extraordinaire Billy Branch.

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