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.

Artists and Makers Bring "One of a Kind" Gifts to theMart

Dec 6

Dec 6 Artists and Makers Bring "One of a Kind" Gifts to theMart

WDCB’s Gary Zidek previews the 18th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show.

A Conversation With MCA Associate Curator of Performance, Tara Aisha Willis

Dec 5

Dec 5 A Conversation With MCA Associate Curator of Performance, Tara Aisha Willis

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with MCA Associate Curator of Performance, Tara Aisha Willis.

Chicago-area Native's Debut Feature Set to Play at Music Box Theatre

Dec 4

Dec 4 Chicago-area Native's Debut Feature Set to Play at Music Box Theatre

Chicago Ballet Company Aims to Engage Audiences In New Ways With THE ART DECO NUTCRACKER

Nov 27

Nov 27 Chicago Ballet Company Aims to Engage Audiences In New Ways With THE ART DECO NUTCRACKER

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to A & A Ballet Company co-founder Alexei Kremnev about The Art Deco Nutcracker.

Dueling Over Northlight Theatre's MANSFIELD PARK

Nov 27

Nov 27 Dueling Over Northlight Theatre's MANSFIELD PARK

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Northlight Theatre’s production of MANSFIELD PARK.

Film Review: MARIA BY CALLAS

Nov 16

Nov 16 Film Review: MARIA BY CALLAS

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary MARIA BY CALLAS.

Chicago Actress Brings Opera Legend Maria Callas to Life On Stage

Nov 13

Nov 13 Chicago Actress Brings Opera Legend Maria Callas to Life On Stage

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Janet Ulrich Brooks about playing Maria Callas in new production of MASTER CLASS.

New Documentary Explores the Value of Art

Nov 6

Nov 6 New Documentary Explores the Value of Art

When it comes to contemporary art, what do we value? The new documentary, THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING, dives into the relationship between art and money.

Conductor Daniel Barenboim Returns to Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Nov 5

Nov 5 Conductor Daniel Barenboim Returns to Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Newcity music writer Dennis Polkow talks to Daniel Barenboim about his return to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and East-Western Divan Orchestra.

Film Review: SUSPIRIA

Nov 3

Nov 3 Film Review: SUSPIRIA

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews Luca Guadagnino’s SUSPIRIA.

Composer/Pianist Reginald Robinson Creates Musical Tribute to Jazz Pioneer James Reese Europe

Nov 1

Nov 1 Composer/Pianist Reginald Robinson Creates Musical Tribute to Jazz Pioneer James Reese Europe

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with award winning composer/pianist Reginald Robinson to talk about his world premiere musical tribute to James Reese Europe.

A Conversation With Alligator Records Founder Bruce Iglauer

Oct 30

Oct 30 A Conversation With Alligator Records Founder Bruce Iglauer

Elizabeth Chomko's WHAT THEY HAD Has Audiences "Laughing Through Their Tears"

Oct 26

Oct 26 Elizabeth Chomko's WHAT THEY HAD Has Audiences "Laughing Through Their Tears"

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with filmmaker Elizabeth Chomko to talk about her debut feature, WHAT THEY HAD.

Hidden Gem Horror Films To Scare and Delight

Oct 26

Oct 26 Hidden Gem Horror Films To Scare and Delight

E. Faye Butler Ignites New Production of Gypsy

Oct 25

Oct 25 E. Faye Butler Ignites New Production of Gypsy

The Dueling Critics review Porchlight Music Theatre’s New Production of GYPSY.