The Arts Section

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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.

Get a Taste of Peru on Chicago's Northside

Oct 9

Oct 9 Get a Taste of Peru on Chicago's Northside

Cesar Izquierdo has been providing a Taste of Peru to hungry customers for 20 years.

Programming the 54th Chicago International Film Festival: A Conversation with Festival Artistic Director Mimi Plauché

Oct 9

Oct 9 Programming the 54th Chicago International Film Festival: A Conversation with Festival Artistic Director Mimi Plauché

A Life In Film: Sitting Down With Chicago International Film Festival Founder/CEO Michael Kutza

Oct 8

Oct 8 A Life In Film: Sitting Down With Chicago International Film Festival Founder/CEO Michael Kutza

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago International Film Festival Founder/CEO Michael Kutza.

Film Review: ALL ABOUT NINA

Oct 5

Oct 5 Film Review: ALL ABOUT NINA

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film, ALL ABOUT NINA.

Vocal Jazz/American Songbook Show to Hit Chicago Airwaves

Oct 2

Oct 2 Vocal Jazz/American Songbook Show to Hit Chicago Airwaves

WDCB welcomes new show AFTERGLOW.

Theatre Review: Marriott Theatre's SWEET CHARITY

Oct 2

Oct 2 Theatre Review: Marriott Theatre's SWEET CHARITY

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Marriott Thteatre’s production of SWEET CHARITY.

New Exhibition Shines Light On Innovative Chicago-Area Design Studio

Oct 1

Oct 1 New Exhibition Shines Light On Innovative Chicago-Area Design Studio

Art on theMart Set to Illuminate World's Largest Canvas

Sep 26

Sep 26 Art on theMart Set to Illuminate World's Largest Canvas

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a closer look at Chicago’s new public art platform, Art on theMart.

EXPO Chicago Hopes To Engage In Different Ways

Sep 26

Sep 26 EXPO Chicago Hopes To Engage In Different Ways

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with EXPO Chicago director of programming Stephanie Cristello.

Theatre Review: Shattered Globe's CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Sep 25

Sep 25 Theatre Review: Shattered Globe's CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Shattered Globe Theatre’s production of Dostoyevsky’s CRIME AND PUNISHMENT.

A Remarkable Collection of Artists Collaborate On Hubbard Street Dance World Premiere

Sep 24

Sep 24 A Remarkable Collection of Artists Collaborate On Hubbard Street Dance World Premiere

WDCB’s Gary Zidek previews Hubbard Street Dance’s world premiere, THERE WAS NOTHING/FOR ALL ITS FURY.

2019 Will Be The Year of Chicago Theatre

Sep 23

Sep 23 2019 Will Be The Year of Chicago Theatre

Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events has designated 2019 the Year of Chicago Theatre.

Film Review: Life Itself

Sep 20

Sep 20 Film Review: Life Itself

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film LIFE ITSELF.

Illuminating Public Art: The Wabash Lights Taking Next Steps

Sep 19

Sep 19 Illuminating Public Art: The Wabash Lights Taking Next Steps

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off Season With "Concert for Chicago"

Sep 18

Sep 18 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off Season With "Concert for Chicago"

Music journalist Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti for a conversation about Gioachino Rossini and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.