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.

Part Liquor Boutique, Part Art Gallery, Chicago Spot Wants to Create Your Happy Place

Dec 21

Dec 21 Part Liquor Boutique, Part Art Gallery, Chicago Spot Wants to Create Your Happy Place

Logan Square spot wants to be your Happy Place.

It's All About Chicago at Transit Tees

Dec 19

Dec 19 It's All About Chicago at Transit Tees

The JuJu Exchange Creates New Work For Peace In Chicago Concert

Dec 17

Dec 17 The JuJu Exchange Creates New Work For Peace In Chicago Concert

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Nico Segal and Julian Reid of The JuJu Exchange to talk about their approach to making music and the new work that will make its world premiere at Fulcrum Point New Music Project’s Peace In Chicago concert.

What's FAMILIAR In Steppenwolf's Latest?

Dec 15

Dec 15 What's FAMILIAR In Steppenwolf's Latest?

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steppenwolf Theatre’s production of FAMILIAR.

New Exhibitions Focus On Different Aspects of Chicago's Design History

Dec 14

Dec 14 New Exhibitions Focus On Different Aspects of Chicago's Design History

WDCB’s Gary Zidek leads a roundtable discussion about 3 design-focused exhibits currently on display in Chicago

Celebrating the Holidays at Orchestra Hall

Dec 13

Dec 13 Celebrating the Holidays at Orchestra Hall

WDCB’s Gary Zidek previews the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s annual holiday tradition, MERRY MERRY CHICAGO.

Hallmark Channel Superfans Create Loving Parody of Made-For-TV Holiday Movies

Dec 11

Dec 11 Hallmark Channel Superfans Create Loving Parody of Made-For-TV Holiday Movies

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Cassie Belek & Phylicia McLeod, the co-creators of the new comedy, A SNOW GLOBE KISSMAS: A HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE PARODY.

Holiday Theatre Preview 2018

Dec 9

Dec 9 Holiday Theatre Preview 2018

The Dueling Critics preview some of their favorite holiday productions.

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.