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-Set Film Captures Different Stages of Relationships

Feb 5

Feb 5 Chicago-Set Film Captures Different Stages of Relationships

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago-based filmmaker Michael Glover Smith for a conversation about his new movie, RENDEZVOUS IN CHICAGO.

New Production Explores Nina Simone's Music & Activism

Feb 4

Feb 4 New Production Explores Nina Simone's Music & Activism

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visited Northlight Theatre in Skokie to talk to the cast and creative team behind NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN.

Places to Check Out During Chicago Restaurant Week

Feb 1

Feb 1 Places to Check Out During Chicago Restaurant Week

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with Plate Magazine Senior Editor to get her thoughts on the 2019 edition of Chicago Restaurant Week.

New Exhibit Shines Light On Medieval Africa

Jan 28

Jan 28 New Exhibit Shines Light On Medieval Africa

Festival Brings World-Class Puppet Artists to Chicago

Jan 23

Jan 23 Festival Brings World-Class Puppet Artists to Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Blair Thomas, the founder and artistic director of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.

The Dueling Critics Review Steppenwolf's LA RUTA

Jan 22

Jan 22 The Dueling Critics Review Steppenwolf's LA RUTA

The Dueling Critics 2.0, Jonathan Abarbanel and Kerry Reid, review Steppenwolf Theatre’s world premiere, LA RUTA.

Folded Map Project Continues to Evolve

Jan 15

Jan 15 Folded Map Project Continues to Evolve

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to some of the people turning the Folded Map project into a stage production.

Theatre Review: The Second City's New Mainstage Revue

Jan 11

Jan 11 Theatre Review: The Second City's New Mainstage Revue

Critics Kelly Kleiman and Kerry Reid review The Second City’s new mainstage revue, ALGORITHM NATION OR THE STATIC QUO.

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.