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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
Checking Into the Carlyle Hotel
May 19

May 19 Checking Into the Carlyle Hotel

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary, ALWAYS AT THE CARLYLE.

Social Issues Influence Terence Blanchard's Music
May 17

May 17 Social Issues Influence Terence Blanchard's Music

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard.

Chicago Shakespeare Conjures New Version of MACBETH
May 15

May 15 Chicago Shakespeare Conjures New Version of MACBETH

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Shakespeare Theater's new production of MACBETH.

Chinese Artist/Activist Ai Weiwei Brings TRACE Exhibit to Chicago
May 14

May 14 Chinese Artist/Activist Ai Weiwei Brings TRACE Exhibit to Chicago

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB’s Gary Zidek walks through the Chicago version of Ai Weiwei’s TRACE exhibit.

New Exhibit Brings Traditionally Overlooked Artists Within Reach
May 10

May 10 New Exhibit Brings Traditionally Overlooked Artists Within Reach

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek caught up with curator Allison Glenn and some of the other people involved with the new multi-venue art exhibition, OUT OF EASY REACH.

Theatre Review: BLOOD MURAL
May 10

May 10 Theatre Review: BLOOD MURAL

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review MPAACT's new production, BLOOD MURAL.

Previewing the 2018 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards
May 7

May 7 Previewing the 2018 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards

Gary Zidek
Food

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Plate Magazine senior editor Amy Cavanaugh about this year's Beard Awards.

A Conversation With Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Sebastian Lelio
May 5

May 5 A Conversation With Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Sebastian Lelio

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Sebastian Lelio.

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.

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