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.
All tagged Chicago
WDCB's Gary Zidek visits the Art Institute of Chicago's latest acquisition, Marcel Duchamp's "Bottle Rack"
WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Visual Art Director Daniel Schulman to talk about new Nina Chanel Abney exhibit.
The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review ShawChicago's JEEVES IN BLOOM. Later, Kelly and Jonathan discuss their favorite John Mahoney memories.
WDCB's Gary Zidek talks with DePaul Art Museum director and chief curator Julie Rodrigues Widholm about the institution's season of printmaking
WDCB's Gary Zidek profiles one of Chicago's premiere a cappella groups as it prepares for its new program, LOVE STORIES.
WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with filmmaker Michael Glover Smith and actor Najarra Townsend to talk about MERCURY IN RETROGRADE.
WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Lyric Opera general director Anthony Freud & music director Sir Andrew Davis about programming the 2018/19 season.
Special to The Arts Section this week, Newcity music critic Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti
The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Strawdog Theatre's production of PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY. Plus, some additional recommendations.
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.
WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Plate Magazine senior editor Amy Cavanaugh to talk about Chicago's evolving culinary scene.
WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago Media Project co-founder and CEO, Paula Froehle.
Kelly Kleiman and Catey Sullivan review Steppenwolf Theatre's world premiere BLKS.
WDCB's Gary Zidek takes a closer look at a new exhibit that uses glowing bacteria to make art.
WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with city of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly.
WDCB's Gary Zidek visits Miller's Pub to learn more about the warm, holiday classic known as the Tom and Jerry.
