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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
New Theatrical Production Dives Into Chicago's Race Issues
May 1

May 1 New Theatrical Production Dives Into Chicago's Race Issues

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss Collaboraction's docudrama, A BLUE ISLAND IN THE RED SEA. Plus, two recommendations.

Cold War Politics and the Civil Rights Movement Collide In New PBS Doc About the Jazz Ambassadors
Apr 30

Apr 30 Cold War Politics and the Civil Rights Movement Collide In New PBS Doc About the Jazz Ambassadors

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Hugo Berkeley about his new documentary THE JAZZ AMBASSADORS.

New Documentary Provides an Intimate Glimpse Into the Life of Grace Jones
Apr 28

Apr 28 New Documentary Provides an Intimate Glimpse Into the Life of Grace Jones

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Sophie Fiennes about her new documentary GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI.

Review: The Second City's GASLIGHT DISTRICT
Apr 26

Apr 26 Review: The Second City's GASLIGHT DISTRICT

Gary Zidek
Comedy

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review The Second City e.t.c.'s GASLIGHT DISTRICT.

Tchaikovsky Play Opens in Chicago
Apr 24

Apr 24 Tchaikovsky Play Opens in Chicago

Gary Zidek
Theater

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Hershey Felder about his new play, OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY.

Lyric Opera Gets Ready to Rock (Opera) With New Production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Apr 23

Apr 23 Lyric Opera Gets Ready to Rock (Opera) With New Production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Gary Zidek
Theater

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to some of the people involved in Lyric Opera's upcoming production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

Ernie Watts On Sax
Apr 19

Apr 19 Ernie Watts On Sax

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Paul Abella sits down with renowned saxophonist Ernie Watts.

Review of Raven Theatre's World Premiere THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
Apr 18

Apr 18 Review of Raven Theatre's World Premiere THE GENTLEMAN CALLER

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Raven Theatre's world premiere THE GENTLEMAN CALLER and more.

Celebrating the Connections Between Blues & Hip-Hop
Apr 17

Apr 17 Celebrating the Connections Between Blues & Hip-Hop

Gary Zidek
Music
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.. 

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