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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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Stories About Failing Sound Better When H. Jon Benjamin Is Telling Them
May 31

May 31 Stories About Failing Sound Better When H. Jon Benjamin Is Telling Them

Gary Zidek
Books

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to comedian and voice-over actor H. Jon Benjamin About His Memoir, FAILURE IS AN OPTION.

Theatre Review: PROMETHEUS BOUND
May 30

May 30 Theatre Review: PROMETHEUS BOUND

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, duel over City Lit Theatre's new version of PROMETHEUS BOUND.

New Documentary Provides Rare Look At Cloistered Nuns
May 26

May 26 New Documentary Provides Rare Look At Cloistered Nuns

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to director Abbie Reese about her documentary CHOSEN: CUSTODY OF THE EYES.

A Tale of Love Lost, Reviewing ON CHESIL BEACH
May 25

May 25 A Tale of Love Lost, Reviewing ON CHESIL BEACH

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews the new film ON CHESIL BEACH.

Summer Movie Preview
May 24

May 24 Summer Movie Preview

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Daily Herald columnist Sean Stangland about the 2018 summer movie season.

Theater Review: Jackalope Theatre's THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
May 23

May 23 Theater Review: Jackalope Theatre's THE LIGHT FANTASTIC

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Ike Holter's world premiere THE LIGHT FANTASTIC.

Studs Terkel Radio Archive Provides Gateway to Past
May 22

May 22 Studs Terkel Radio Archive Provides Gateway to Past

Gary Zidek
Culture
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.

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