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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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What's Cooler Than Cool ... Cold Brew
Jul 30

Jul 30 What's Cooler Than Cool ... Cold Brew

Gary Zidek
Food

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with Angela and Andrew Oehlerking, the founders of Good Trip Coffee.

Rebecca Makkai Interview
Jul 28

Jul 28 Rebecca Makkai Interview

Gary Zidek
Books
New Luxury Theaters Open In Chicago-Area
Jul 28

Jul 28 New Luxury Theaters Open In Chicago-Area

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits the new CMX Cinemas Theaters at Old Orchard in Skokie.

Theatre Review: Steppenwolf's THE ROOMMATE
Jul 26

Jul 26 Theatre Review: Steppenwolf's THE ROOMMATE

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steppenwolf Theatre's Chicago premiere of THE ROOMMATE.

Arts Section Roundtable Discussion: ART DESIGN CHICAGO
Jul 24

Jul 24 Arts Section Roundtable Discussion: ART DESIGN CHICAGO

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek takes a closer look at some of the exhibitions made possible by Art Design Chicago with a roundtable discussion that includes representatives from INTUIT: the Center For Intuitive & Outsider Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Renowned Conductor Marin Alsop Celebrates Leonard Bernstein
Jul 23

Jul 23 Renowned Conductor Marin Alsop Celebrates Leonard Bernstein

Gary Zidek
Music

Newcity music writer Dennis Polkow sits down with conductor Marin Alsop.

Great Performances Fill DON'T WORRY, HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT
Jul 20

Jul 20 Great Performances Fill DON'T WORRY, HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews DON'T WORRY, HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT.

Praise For Sideshow Theatre's Production of TILIKUM
Jul 19

Jul 19 Praise For Sideshow Theatre's Production of TILIKUM

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Sideshow Theatre's world premiere TILIKUM.

HAPPY PLACE Comes to Chicago
Jul 19

Jul 19 HAPPY PLACE Comes to Chicago

Gary Zidek
Culture

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits HAPPY PLACE Chicago and talks to founder Jared Paul.

New Documentary Compares Elvis' Journey With the Rise & Fall of the American Dream
Jul 16

Jul 16 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.

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Centennial
Jul 16

Jul 16 Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Centennial

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Jazz Philharmonic artistic director Orbert Davis about Nelson Mandela tribute program, HOPE IN ACTION.

New Doc Paints An Authentic Portrait of Trailblazing Designer
Jul 13

Jul 13 New Doc Paints An Authentic Portrait of Trailblazing Designer

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews new documentary, WESTWOOD: PUNK. ICON. ACTIVIST.

The Dueling Critics Debate New Production of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
Jul 11

Jul 11 The Dueling Critics Debate New Production of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Oak Park Festival Theatre's production of YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU.

Pizza Is the Future
Jul 10

Jul 10 Pizza Is the Future

Gary Zidek
Food

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy.

Chatting With Chicago Vocalist Erin McDougald
Jul 5

Jul 5 Chatting With Chicago Vocalist Erin McDougald

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to vocalist Erin McDougald about her new album, an upcoming concert and Bob Dylan.

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