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.

Being Jim Gaffigan: 2019 Poised to Be Big Year For Comedian/Actor

Jun 16

Jun 16 Being Jim Gaffigan: 2019 Poised to Be Big Year For Comedian/Actor

WDCB’s Gary ZIdek sits down with Jim Gaffigan.

MCA's New Virgil Abloh Exhibit Explores the Dichotomies of Purists vs. Tourists

Jun 15

Jun 15 MCA's New Virgil Abloh Exhibit Explores the Dichotomies of Purists vs. Tourists

Film Review: LATE NIGHT

Jun 14

Jun 14 Film Review: LATE NIGHT

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new movie, LATE NIGHT.

CSO Maestro Riccardo Muti's First Radio Interview Post Strike

Jun 14

Jun 14 CSO Maestro Riccardo Muti's First Radio Interview Post Strike

Review: Documentary Sheds Light On Rise and Fall of Halston

Jun 7

Jun 7 Review: Documentary Sheds Light On Rise and Fall of Halston

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary, HALSTON.

History and Pop Music Mix In New Production SIX

Jun 6

Jun 6 History and Pop Music Mix In New Production SIX

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s new production SIX.

35th Printers Row Lit Fest Returning To Its Roots

Jun 6

Jun 6 35th Printers Row Lit Fest Returning To Its Roots

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.