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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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The Dueling Critics Review VIETGONE
Aug 28

Aug 28 The Dueling Critics Review VIETGONE

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Writers Theatre's production of VIETGONE.

Does the Academy Awards Need a Best Popular Film Category?
Aug 28

Aug 28 Does the Academy Awards Need a Best Popular Film Category?

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Daily Herald multiplatform editor and Widescreen columnist Sean Stangland about some of the recently announced changes to the Academy Awards ceremony.

Late Night Cats, Sabertooth Still Going Strong After a Quarter Century
Aug 27

Aug 27 Late Night Cats, Sabertooth Still Going Strong After a Quarter Century

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Sabertooth, Cameron Pfiffner, Pat Mallinger, Pete Benson & Ted Sirota.

Hard Not to Compare New PAPILLON To The Original Screen Adaptation
Aug 24

Aug 24 Hard Not to Compare New PAPILLON To The Original Screen Adaptation

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews PAPILLON.

30 Years After Discovery, Evanston Couple Still "Following the Box"
Aug 22

Aug 22 30 Years After Discovery, Evanston Couple Still "Following the Box"

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Alan Teller and Jerri Zbiral, the husband-and-wife team behind the FOLLOWING THE BOX exhibit. 

The Dueling Critics Review New Version of Haymarket Musical
Aug 21

Aug 21 The Dueling Critics Review New Version of Haymarket Musical

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Underscore Theatre's musical, HAYMARKET.

He's On Fire! Chicago Arts Organizations Celebrate NBA Jam's 25th Anniversary
Aug 20

Aug 20 He's On Fire! Chicago Arts Organizations Celebrate NBA Jam's 25th Anniversary

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits a new NBA Jam-inspired art exhibition that just opened in Chicago and talks to the voice of the iconic video game.

Faith and Fear Mix In Griffin Theatre's Production of THE HARVEST
Aug 14

Aug 14 Faith and Fear Mix In Griffin Theatre's Production of THE HARVEST

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Griffin Theatre's THE HARVEST. Plus, some additional recommendations.

A Conversation With Chicago Artist Mia Park
Aug 13

Aug 13 A Conversation With Chicago Artist Mia Park

Gary Zidek
Theater

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist Mia Park.

Does Inge's BUS STOP Hold Up?
Aug 10

Aug 10 Does Inge's BUS STOP Hold Up?

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Eclipse Theatre's production of BUS STOP.

The Terra Foundation Continues Mission to Support American Art
Aug 6

Aug 6 The Terra Foundation Continues Mission to Support American Art

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek looks back at the origins of the Chicago-based Terra Foundation.

EIGHTH GRADE Perfectly Captures the Awkwardness of Early Teen Years
Aug 4

Aug 4 EIGHTH GRADE Perfectly Captures the Awkwardness of Early Teen Years

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB’s reviews the new indie film, EIGHTH GRADE.

New Documentary Explores Life of Late Designer Alexander McQueen
Aug 3

Aug 3 New Documentary Explores Life of Late Designer Alexander McQueen

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary, MCQUEEN.

New Play Dives Into PTSD Issues
Aug 1

Aug 1 New Play Dives Into PTSD Issues

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review 16th Street Theater's premiere of THE HERO'S WIFE.

One of the Country's First Women-Run Art Collectives Celebrates 45 Years
Jul 31

Jul 31 One of the Country's First Women-Run Art Collectives Celebrates 45 Years

Gary Zidek
Visual Art
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