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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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Looking Back at the Formative Years of Jean-Michele Basquiat
Jun 18

Jun 18 Looking Back at the Formative Years of Jean-Michele Basquiat

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Sara Driver about her new documentary BOOM FOR REAL: THE LATE TEENAGE YEARS OF JEAN-MICHELE BASQUIAT.

Goodman Theatre Presents Chicago Premiere of Civil War Epic, FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS
Jun 17

Jun 17 Goodman Theatre Presents Chicago Premiere of Civil War Epic, FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks’ FATHER COMES FROM THE WARS.

Music Box Prepares For Cinepocalypse!
Jun 13

Jun 13 Music Box Prepares For Cinepocalypse!

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich about genre films and Cinepocalypse.

Polishing an Architectural Gem
Jun 11

Jun 11 Polishing an Architectural Gem

Gary Zidek
Architecture
Talking With Author Julia Fine About Her Debut Novel, WHAT SHOULD BE WILD
Jun 7

Jun 7 Talking With Author Julia Fine About Her Debut Novel, WHAT SHOULD BE WILD

Gary Zidek
Books

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with author Julia Fine to talk about her new book WHAT SHOULD BE WILD.

Strawdog Theatre Premieres Claustrophobic Thriller, DAMASCUS
Jun 6

Jun 6 Strawdog Theatre Premieres Claustrophobic Thriller, DAMASCUS

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Strawdog Theatre Company's world premiere production of DAMASCUS. Plus, remembering director and choreographer Rachel Rockwell.

Flying Creatures Set to Land on Wabash
Jun 5

Jun 5 Flying Creatures Set to Land on Wabash

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to learn more about the Flying Creatures Project.

Delmark Records' Musical Journey Continues With New Owners
Jun 4

Jun 4 Delmark Records' Musical Journey Continues With New Owners

Gary Zidek
Music

Delmark Records is starting a new chapter, the same year it celebrates its landmark 65th anniversary.

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
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