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.

Theatre Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's KILLING GAME

Jun 4

Jun 4 Theatre Review: A Red Orchid Theatre's KILLING GAME

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review A Red Orchid Theatre’s production of KILLING GAME.

New Queer Art Exhibit Challenges Perceptions of Stonewall Uprising

Jun 2

Jun 2 New Queer Art Exhibit Challenges Perceptions of Stonewall Uprising

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Jonathan David Katz, the curator of the new exhibition, ABOUT FACE: STONEWALL, REVOLT, AND NEW QUEER ART.

Chicago Summer 2019 Dining Preview

Jun 1

Jun 1 Chicago Summer 2019 Dining Preview

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Plate Magazine senior editor Amy Cavanaugh about some of the new Chicago restaurants she’s most excited about this summer.

Chicago Fest Shines Light On Bold Performances

May 30

May 30 Chicago Fest Shines Light On Bold Performances

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Pivot Arts founder/director Julieanne Ehre about the Chicago-based organization and this year’s Pivot Arts Festival.

Chicago-Set Play Looks Back At Early 90's Music Scene

May 28

May 28 Chicago-Set Play Looks Back At Early 90's Music Scene

What Movies Are You Most Excited For This Summer?

May 25

May 25 What Movies Are You Most Excited For This Summer?

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Daily Herald multi-platform editor and Widescreen columnist Sean Stangland about this summer’s biggest movies.

New Program Explores the Music of Black America In Migration

May 24

May 24 New Program Explores the Music of Black America In Migration

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits a recent rehearsal for the Chicago premiere of TWO WINGS: THE MUSIC OF BLACK AMERICA IN MIGRATION.

Film Review: THE PHOTOGRAPH

May 17

May 17 Film Review: THE PHOTOGRAPH

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film THE PHOTOGRAPH.

Theatre Review: THE CHILDREN

May 16

May 16 Theatre Review: THE CHILDREN

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steppenwolf Theatre’s production of THE CHILDREN.

Chicago Arts Organization's New Grant Aims to Provide a SPARK

May 14

May 14 Chicago Arts Organization's New Grant Aims to Provide a SPARK

WDCB’s Gary ZIdek talks to some of the recipients of Chicago Artists Coalition’s New SPARK Micorgrant.

New Book Shines Light On the Life of Dr. Seuss

May 13

May 13 New Book Shines Light On the Life of Dr. Seuss

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Brian Jay Jones about his new biography, BECOMING DR. SEUSS: THEODOR GEISEL AND THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN IMAGINATION.

AFRICOBRA Exhibit To Go On Display At Venice Biennale Arte

May 8

May 8 AFRICOBRA Exhibit To Go On Display At Venice Biennale Arte

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based curator Jeffreen M. Hayes to talk about the exhibition she curated, AFRICOBRA: NATION TIME. The exhibit was selected as an official Collateral Event at this year’s Venice Art Biennale.

Theatre Review: FIRST LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION

May 7

May 7 Theatre Review: FIRST LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steep Theatre’s Chicago premiere, FIRST LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION.

Chicago Music School Honors Former Leader

May 6

May 6 Chicago Music School Honors Former Leader

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Duffie Adelson, Merit School of Music’s former president and executive director, for a conversation about a life in music and the Alice S. Pfealzer Distinguished Service to the Arts Award she’s set to receive.

Ravinia 2019 Season Preview

May 2

May 2 Ravinia 2019 Season Preview

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Ravinia President and CEO Welz Kauffman about Ravinia’s 2019 season.