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.

Chicago Ensemble Brings Recently Discovered 15th Century Songbook to Life

Jan 9

Jan 9 Chicago Ensemble Brings Recently Discovered 15th Century Songbook to Life

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to David Douglass, the co-artistic director of the Newberry Consort, about the group’s upcoming program, WHAT’S OLD IS NEW: THE LEUVEN SONGBOOK.

Art Design Chicago's Legacy Continues Through Publications

Jan 7

Jan 7 Art Design Chicago's Legacy Continues Through Publications

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with some of the people involved with the publication of two stand-out books that were released under the Art Design Chicago Initiative.

2018's Under the Radar Films

Jan 4

Jan 4 2018's Under the Radar Films

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to RogerEbert.com Assistant Editor Nick Allen about some of his favorite movies of 2018 that might’ve flown under peoples’ radars.

Jan 2

Jan 2 2019 Will Be The Year of Chicago Theatre

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Mark Kelly, Commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events about 2018’s Year of Creative of Youth and the upcoming Year of Chicago Theatre.

Reimagined A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Delights at Chicago Shakespeare

Jan 2

Jan 2 Reimagined A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Delights at Chicago Shakespeare

Critics Kelly Kleiman and Kerry Reid review Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s new production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM.

Practical Radio Theatre Hits Stage, Then Airwaves

Dec 27

Dec 27 Practical Radio Theatre Hits Stage, Then Airwaves

Get In the Spirit at Santa Baby

Dec 21

Dec 21 Get In the Spirit at Santa Baby

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits one of Chicago’s most popular holiday pop-ups, Santa Baby.

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.