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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 Music Box Theatre Celebrates the Majesty of 70mm
Sep 14

Sep 14 The Music Box Theatre Celebrates the Majesty of 70mm

Gary Zidek
FIlm

Previewing the Music Box Theatre’s 70mm Film Festival.

Theater Review: Timeline Theatre's A SHAYNA MAIDEL
Sep 14

Sep 14 Theater Review: Timeline Theatre's A SHAYNA MAIDEL

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics review Timeline Theatre’s A SHAYNA MAIDEL

Chicago-Area Artist David Wallace Haskins Explores Polarities In New Exhibition
Sep 11

Sep 11 Chicago-Area Artist David Wallace Haskins Explores Polarities In New Exhibition

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with multi-media artist David Wallace Haskins.

Chicago Spaces Inspire Original Compositions
Sep 10

Sep 10 Chicago Spaces Inspire Original Compositions

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Seth Boustead, the executive director of Access Contemporary Music about the organization’s mission and SONGS ABOUT BUILDINGS AND MOODS.

Ancient Persian Poem Inspires Participatory Dance In Burnham Park
Sep 7

Sep 7 Ancient Persian Poem Inspires Participatory Dance In Burnham Park

Gary Zidek
Dance

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to award-winning choreographer Nejla Yatkin about the participatory dance she's created.

Theatre Review: NIGHTMARES AND NIGHTCAPS
Sep 5

Sep 5 Theatre Review: NIGHTMARES AND NIGHTCAPS

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, duel over Black Button Eyes Productions' premiere NIGHTMARES AND NIGHTCAPS.

Chicago-Area Heisenberg Uncertainty Players Make Music Outside the Big Band Box
Sep 4

Sep 4 Chicago-Area Heisenberg Uncertainty Players Make Music Outside the Big Band Box

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to John Dorhauer the founder and music director of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Players.

Music Writer Peter Margasak Ready For Next Chapter
Aug 29

Aug 29 Music Writer Peter Margasak Ready For Next Chapter

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to longtime Chicago Reader music writer Peter Margasak about the city’s music scene and his decision to leave the Reader.

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.

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