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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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Author JoJo Moyes Completes Louisa Clark Trilogy With New Book STILL ME
Feb 10

Feb 10 Author JoJo Moyes Completes Louisa Clark Trilogy With New Book STILL ME

Gary Zidek
Books

WDCB's Gary Zidek chats with New York Times-bestselling author JoJo Moyes.

Review of Strawdog Theatre's PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY
Feb 7

Feb 7 Review of Strawdog Theatre's PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Strawdog Theatre's production of PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY.  Plus, some additional recommendations.

Chicago-area Improviser Creates Web Series
Feb 5

Feb 5 Chicago-area Improviser Creates Web Series

Gary Zidek
Comedy

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Candace Snapp about her upcoming comedic web series, CANDACE'S CHARACTERS: A 1 WOMAN MOCKUMENTARY.

Chicago's Collaboraction Aims To Inspire Change
Feb 5

Feb 5 Chicago's Collaboraction Aims To Inspire Change

Gary Zidek
Performance

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits Collaboraction Theatre headquarters in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood and sits down for a conversation with the company's artistic director, Anthony Moseley.

Visiting FRANKLINLAND
Jan 31

Jan 31 Visiting FRANKLINLAND

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Jackalope Theatre's world premiere FRANKLINLAND.

So Many Restaurants, So Little Time
Jan 30

Jan 30 So Many Restaurants, So Little Time

Gary Zidek
Food

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Plate Magazine senior editor Amy Cavanaugh to talk about Chicago's evolving culinary scene.

Chicago Organization Is Making a Difference By Helping Documentary Filmmakers
Jan 29

Jan 29 Chicago Organization Is Making a Difference By Helping Documentary Filmmakers

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago Media Project co-founder and CEO, Paula Froehle.

Diving Into Shattered Globe's FIVE MILE LAKE
Jan 23

Jan 23 Diving Into Shattered Globe's FIVE MILE LAKE

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Shattered Globe Theatre's production of FIVE MILE LAKE.

New Exhibit Shines Light on Artist Gertrude Abercrombie
Jan 23

Jan 23 New Exhibit Shines Light on Artist Gertrude Abercrombie

Gary Zidek
Visual Art
New Documentary 42 GRAMS Provides Food For Thought
Jan 22

Jan 22 New Documentary 42 GRAMS Provides Food For Thought

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Jack Newell about his new documentary 42 GRAMS.

Author Chloe Benjamin Explores Questions of Mortality, Destiny and Family In Her New Book, THE IMMORTALISTS
Jan 17

Jan 17 Author Chloe Benjamin Explores Questions of Mortality, Destiny and Family In Her New Book, THE IMMORTALISTS

Gary Zidek
Books

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to author Chloe Benjamin about her new book, THE IMMORTALISTS.

Cheers for Steppenwolf's World Premiere BLKS
Jan 16

Jan 16 Cheers for Steppenwolf's World Premiere BLKS

Gary Zidek
Theater

Kelly Kleiman and Catey Sullivan review Steppenwolf Theatre's world premiere BLKS.

New Documentary Provides a Closer Look at the Fascinating Life of Hedy Lamarr
Jan 16

Jan 16 New Documentary Provides a Closer Look at the Fascinating Life of Hedy Lamarr

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Alexandra Dean to talk about her new documentary BOMBSHELL THE HEDY LAMARR STORY.

Black Ensemble Theater Pays Tribute to One of the Greatest Entertainers of All-Time
Jan 10

Jan 10 Black Ensemble Theater Pays Tribute to One of the Greatest Entertainers of All-Time

Gary Zidek
Theater

Kelly Kleiman and Catey Sullivan review Black Ensemble Theater's Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute

Art and Science Converge In New Exhibit: Living Lights
Jan 9

Jan 9 Art and Science Converge In New Exhibit: Living Lights

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek takes a closer look at a new exhibit that uses glowing bacteria to make art.

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