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.

Early Autumn Chicago Theater Preview

Sep 4

Sep 4 Early Autumn Chicago Theater Preview

A Life In Music: Thurman Barker

Aug 30

Aug 30 A Life In Music: Thurman Barker

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with percussionist Thurman Barker during a visit to his hometown of Chicago.

Origin Story: Pianist Ryan Cohan

Aug 29

Aug 29 Origin Story: Pianist Ryan Cohan

WDCB’s Leslie Keros profiles pianist and composer Ryan Cohan.

Mike Reed Illuminates 30 Years of Influential Chicago Jazz

Aug 28

Aug 28 Mike Reed Illuminates 30 Years of Influential Chicago Jazz

New Novel Tells Multi-Generational Story of Family and Beer

Aug 28

Aug 28 New Novel Tells Multi-Generational Story of Family and Beer

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author J. Ryan Stradal about his new book, THE LAGER QUEEN OF MINNESOTA.

2019 Chicago Jazz Festival Preview

Aug 27

Aug 27 2019 Chicago Jazz Festival Preview

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to WDCB’s Paul Abella about the acts he’s excited to see at this year’s Chicago Jazz Fest.

The Music Box Theatre Is Turning the Big 9-0

Aug 20

Aug 20 The Music Box Theatre Is Turning the Big 9-0

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich to learn more about the iconic theatre’s long history as it approaches its 90th anniversary.

Teatro ZinZanni Opens In Chicago

Aug 16

Aug 16 Teatro ZinZanni Opens In Chicago

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, talk about one of the newest additions to Chicago’s theatre scene, Teatro ZinZanni.

August Seems Like a Good Time to Catch-Up On Films You May Have Missed

Aug 14

Aug 14 August Seems Like a Good Time to Catch-Up On Films You May Have Missed

Chicago’s Theater Scene Takes Center Stage In New Novel

Aug 12

Aug 12 Chicago’s Theater Scene Takes Center Stage In New Novel

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Layne Fargo about her debut novel, TEMPER.

Black Ensemble Theater Is Not Faking the Funk

Aug 6

Aug 6 Black Ensemble Theater Is Not Faking the Funk

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Daryl D. Brooks about his new musical, YOU CAN’T FAKE THE FUNK: A JOURNEY THROUGH FUNK MUSIC.

New Book Takes Culinary Approach to Titanic Stories

Aug 5

Aug 5 New Book Takes Culinary Approach to Titanic Stories

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Veronica Hinke about her new book, THE LAST NIGHT ON THE TITANIC: UNSINKABLE DRINKING, DINING, AND STYLE.

Theatre Review: GHOST QUARTET

Jul 31

Jul 31 Theatre Review: GHOST QUARTET

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss Black Button Eyes Production's’ new musical, GHOST QUARTET.

Floating Museum Launches Green Line Project

Jul 30

Jul 30 Floating Museum Launches Green Line Project

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to the directors of Floating Museum about the art collective’s new project, CULTURE TRANSIT ASSEMBLY.

Film Review: ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD

Jul 26

Jul 26 Film Review: ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD