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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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Theatre Review: American Blues Theater's SIX CORNERS
Mar 7

Mar 7 Theatre Review: American Blues Theater's SIX CORNERS

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, tell WDCB's Gary Zidek what they thought of American Blues Theater's world premiere of Keith Huff's SIX CORNERS. Plus, recommendations for productions at Writers Theatre & Goodman Theatre.

What Remains To Be Seen of Howardena Pindell
Mar 4

Mar 4 What Remains To Be Seen of Howardena Pindell

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to the two curators behind the Museum of Contemporary Art's Howardena Pindell exhibit.

Oscars Preview
Mar 4

Mar 4 Oscars Preview

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Rogerebert.com assistant editor Nick Allen to talk about this year's Academy Awards ceremony.

Some Recent Chicago Openings to Check Out
Mar 1

Mar 1 Some Recent Chicago Openings to Check Out

Gary Zidek
Food

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Plate Magazine senior editor Amy Cavanaugh to talk about some of her favorite new Chicago spots.

Haven Theatre Presents New Production of Bertolt Brecht's FEAR & MISERY IN THE THIRD REICH
Feb 27

Feb 27 Haven Theatre Presents New Production of Bertolt Brecht's FEAR & MISERY IN THE THIRD REICH

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review new production of FEAR & MISERY IN THE THIRD REICH and discuss theater critic Heddy Weiss' departure from the Chicago Sun Times.

Duchamp's BOTTLE RACK Invites All Sorts of Interesting Questions About Art
Feb 26

Feb 26 Duchamp's BOTTLE RACK Invites All Sorts of Interesting Questions About Art

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits the Art Institute of Chicago's latest acquisition, Marcel Duchamp's "Bottle Rack"

Nina Chanel Abney Exhibition Comes to Chicago
Feb 21

Feb 21 Nina Chanel Abney Exhibition Comes to Chicago

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

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.

JEEVES IN BLOOM Review + Remembering John Mahoney
Feb 20

Feb 20 JEEVES IN BLOOM Review + Remembering John Mahoney

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review ShawChicago's JEEVES IN BLOOM. Later, Kelly and Jonathan discuss their favorite John Mahoney memories.

DePaul Art Museum Shines a Light On Artistry of Printmaking
Feb 19

Feb 19 DePaul Art Museum Shines a Light On Artistry of Printmaking

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks with DePaul Art Museum director and chief curator Julie Rodrigues Widholm about the institution's season of printmaking

Thoughts On The Cloverfield Paradox
Feb 17

Feb 17 Thoughts On The Cloverfield Paradox

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek looks back at the journey that led to THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX to be released on Netflix and reviews the sci-fi thriller.

Chicago a cappella Highlights Songs of Love
Feb 15

Feb 15 Chicago a cappella Highlights Songs of Love

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek profiles one of Chicago's premiere a cappella groups as it prepares for its new program, LOVE STORIES.

Chicago Filmmaker Continues Exploration of Relationships In New Movie
Feb 13

Feb 13 Chicago Filmmaker Continues Exploration of Relationships In New Movie

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with filmmaker Michael Glover Smith and actor Najarra Townsend to talk about MERCURY IN RETROGRADE.

Theatre Review: Porchlight Music Theatre's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
Feb 13

Feb 13 Theatre Review: Porchlight Music Theatre's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Porchlight Music Theatre's production of Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

Putting Together an Opera Season: Crafting an "Elusive Cocktail" of Exciting Programs & Fiscal Responsibility
Feb 12

Feb 12 Putting Together an Opera Season: Crafting an "Elusive Cocktail" of Exciting Programs & Fiscal Responsibility

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Lyric Opera general director Anthony Freud & music director Sir Andrew Davis about programming the 2018/19 season.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti Talks About His Contract Renewal & the Upcoming 2018/19 Season
Feb 12

Feb 12 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti Talks About His Contract Renewal & the Upcoming 2018/19 Season

Gary Zidek
Music

Special to The Arts Section this week, Newcity music critic Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti

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