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.

Marc Ecko Discusses XQ Super School Live

Mar 25

Mar 25 Marc Ecko Discusses XQ Super School Live

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to entrepreneur & fashion designer Marc Ecko about transforming high school education and a story-telling tour known as XQ Super School Live.

Art On theMart Welcomes Spring With a Celebration of the Year of Chicago Theatre

Mar 21

Mar 21 Art On theMart Welcomes Spring With a Celebration of the Year of Chicago Theatre

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a look behind the scenes of Art On theMart’s recently unveiled Spring program.

Theatre Review: REMEMBER THE ALAMO

Mar 20

Mar 20 Theatre Review: REMEMBER THE ALAMO

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review the Neo-Futurists’ World Premiere, REMEMBER THE ALAMO.

Finding Common Threads Through Percussive Dance

Mar 19

Mar 19 Finding Common Threads Through Percussive Dance

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Human Rhythm Project founder and director Lane Alexander about the organization’s 30 year history and upcoming Stomping Grounds Festival.

Cultural Organizations Come Together to Form Water Tower Arts District

Mar 17

Mar 17 Cultural Organizations Come Together to Form Water Tower Arts District

Fifteen organizations, all within walking distance of Chicago’s historic Water Tower, joined forces to launch the Water Tower Arts District. WDCB’s Gary Zidek has more.

Film Review: TRANSIT

Mar 15

Mar 15 Film Review: TRANSIT

Don Winslow's Cartel Trilogy Comes To an End With THE BORDER

Mar 14

Mar 14 Don Winslow's Cartel Trilogy Comes To an End With THE BORDER

Theatre Review: Lifeline Theatre's THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY

Mar 13

Mar 13 Theatre Review: Lifeline Theatre's THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Lifeline Theatre’s THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY.

What Does It Mean To Be a Citizen?

Mar 11

Mar 11 What Does It Mean To Be a Citizen?

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks with some of the curators and artists involved with DIMENSIONS OF CITIZENSHIP: ARCHITECTURE AND BELONGING FROM THE BODY TO THE COSMOS. The U.S. entry at the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale is now on display in Chicago at Wrightwood 659.

Steppenwolf Unveils Expansion Plans

Mar 8

Mar 8 Steppenwolf Unveils Expansion Plans

Steppenwolf unveiled plans for a new 50,000 square foot building that will feature a new in-the-round theater space, a dedicated education floor and additional social areas. WDCB’s Gary Zidek has the story.

A Conversation With Acclaimed Jazz Musician Paquito D'Rivera

Mar 7

Mar 7 A Conversation With Acclaimed Jazz Musician Paquito D'Rivera

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks with NEA Jazz Master Paquito D’Rivera about a life in music.

The Dueling Critics Review Teatro Vista's THE ABUELAS

Mar 5

Mar 5 The Dueling Critics Review Teatro Vista's THE ABUELAS

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Teatro Vista’s world premiere THE ABUELAS.

It's All About That Bass: A Conversation With Bill Dickens

Mar 5

Mar 5 It's All About That Bass: A Conversation With Bill Dickens

WDCB’s Paul Abella talks to bass virtuoso Bill “the Buddha” Dickens.

WTTW's Geoffrey Baer Explores Chicago's Favorite Family Road Trips

Mar 4

Mar 4 WTTW's Geoffrey Baer Explores Chicago's Favorite Family Road Trips

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with TV host Geoffrey Baer to talk about WTTW’s new special CHICAGO ON VACATION.

Get In the St. Patrick's Day Spirit With The Chieftains

Feb 27

Feb 27 Get In the St. Patrick's Day Spirit With The Chieftains

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to The Chieftains founder Paddy Maloney about the legendary group’s 57-year history and it’s upcoming concert Symphony Center in Chicago.