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.

The Dueling Critics Review Ike Holter's Latest, RED REX

Feb 19

Feb 19 The Dueling Critics Review Ike Holter's Latest, RED REX

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steep Theatre’s world premiere RED REX.

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Committed to Telling Chicago Immigrant Stories

Feb 19

Feb 19 Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Committed to Telling Chicago Immigrant Stories

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sat down with Orbert Davis to talk about Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s ongoing Chicago Immigrant Stories project.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Prepares For First Performance of William Schuman's Ninth Symphony

Feb 18

Feb 18 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Prepares For First Performance of William Schuman's Ninth Symphony

Music writer Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti.

Chicago Artist Jessica Campbell Makes Her Solo Museum Debut

Feb 14

Feb 14 Chicago Artist Jessica Campbell Makes Her Solo Museum Debut

College of DuPage Humanities Festival Aims to Bring Community Together

Feb 14

Feb 14 College of DuPage Humanities Festival Aims to Bring Community Together

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to College of DuPage professors Dr. Julia DiLiberti and Timothy Clifford about the COD Humanities Festival.

Broken Nose Theatre's GIRL IN THE RED CORNER Is a Different Kind of Fighter Story

Feb 13

Feb 13 Broken Nose Theatre's GIRL IN THE RED CORNER Is a Different Kind of Fighter Story

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to some of the artists involved with Broken Nose Theatre’s new production GIRL IN THE RED CORNER.

The Dueling Critics Review Court Theatre's Latest and Discuss Chicago Theatre Week

Feb 11

Feb 11 The Dueling Critics Review Court Theatre's Latest and Discuss Chicago Theatre Week

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, sit down with WDCB’s Gary Zidek to review Court Theatre’s PHOTOGRAPH 51 and chat about Chicago Theatre Week.

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.