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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.

The Arts Section
Who Dis? It's Jessica Campbell
Apr 16

Apr 16 Who Dis? It's Jessica Campbell

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago artist Jessica Campbell to talk about some of her projects including a new gallery show, WHO DIS, & soon-to-be released graphic novel, XTC69.

A Closer Look at "Lyric for Strings"
Apr 15

Apr 15 A Closer Look at "Lyric for Strings"

Gary Zidek
Music

Newcity Chicago music writer Dennis Polkow talks to acclaimed 95-year-old composer George Walker and Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti.

Paint It Black: A Review of YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE
Apr 14

Apr 14 Paint It Black: A Review of YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews Lynne Ramsay's new film, YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE.

Theatrical NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE Comes to Chicago's Rosehill Cemetery
Apr 11

Apr 11 Theatrical NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE Comes to Chicago's Rosehill Cemetery

Gary Zidek
Performance

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with necromancer Neil Tobin to talk about his new show, NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE.

Smaller Production of SWEENEY TODD Hits All the Right Notes
Apr 11

Apr 11 Smaller Production of SWEENEY TODD Hits All the Right Notes

Gary Zidek
Theater

Chicago Sun-Times theater critic, Catey Sullivan, and Dueling Critic, Jonathan Abarbanel, review Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's new production of SWEENEY TODD.

Film Review: BEIRUT
Apr 10

Apr 10 Film Review: BEIRUT

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews BEIRUT, a throwback geo-political thriller starring Jon Hamm and Rosamund Pike.. 

New Exhibit Explores History of Chicago Blues
Apr 9

Apr 9 New Exhibit Explores History of Chicago Blues

Gary Zidek
Culture

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits the Chicago History Museum's new exhibition, AMPLIFIED: CHICAGO BLUES.

Written In 1882, Henrik Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Is Still Relevant Today
Apr 4

Apr 4 Written In 1882, Henrik Ibsen's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Is Still Relevant Today

Gary Zidek
Theater

Theatre critics Catey Sullivan & Jonathan Abarbanel review Goodman Theatre's production of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE and discuss American Theater Company's closing.

New Documentary Compares Elvis' Journey With the Rise & Fall of the American Dream
Apr 2

Apr 2 New Documentary Compares Elvis' Journey With the Rise & Fall of the American Dream

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Eugene Jarecki about his new documentary THE KING.

Composer Returns to Chicago With Ambitious Joan of Arc Work
Mar 31

Mar 31 Composer Returns to Chicago With Ambitious Joan of Arc Work

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with composer Amy Beth Kirsten.

Lookingglass Theatre Uses Comedy to Take on Race With Premiere of PLANTATION!
Mar 28

Mar 28 Lookingglass Theatre Uses Comedy to Take on Race With Premiere of PLANTATION!

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Lookingglass Theatre's world premiere production of PLANTATION!

Pianist Greg Spero Ready For Next Challenge
Mar 27

Mar 27 Pianist Greg Spero Ready For Next Challenge

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with pianist and composer Greg Spero.

Chicago's Web Series Scene Is Flourishing
Mar 26

Mar 26 Chicago's Web Series Scene Is Flourishing

Gary Zidek
TV

Chicago's web scene community is thriving.

Film Review: UNSANE
Mar 24

Mar 24 Film Review: UNSANE

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews Steven Soderbergh's new movie, UNSANE.

North Korean Sisters Take Different Paths in YOU FOR ME FOR YOU
Mar 22

Mar 22 North Korean Sisters Take Different Paths in YOU FOR ME FOR YOU

Gary Zidek
Theater
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