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.

A Conversation With Long-time Arts Leader Jim Hirsch

Oct 4

Oct 4 A Conversation With Long-time Arts Leader Jim Hirsch

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago Sinfonietta executive director Jim Hirsch for a wide-ranging conversation about his nearly 40-year career in arts administration and what’s next as he prepares for his next challenge.

Artistry of Tiffany Stained Glass Windows Shines Through In New Exhibit

Oct 3

Oct 3 Artistry of Tiffany Stained Glass Windows Shines Through In New Exhibit

Compassion, Empathy Takes Center Stage In Chicago Premiere of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

Oct 1

Oct 1 Compassion, Empathy Takes Center Stage In Chicago Premiere of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Victory Gardens Theater’s TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Cynthia Yeh Prepares For U.S. Premiere

Sep 30

Sep 30 Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Cynthia Yeh Prepares For U.S. Premiere

Chicago-based music writer Dennis Polkow caught up with Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist Cynthia Yeh for a preview of the U.S. premiere of Avner Dorman’s ETERNAL RHYTHM.

New Book Explores Detroit's Jazz Legacy

Sep 27

Sep 27 New Book Explores Detroit's Jazz Legacy

WDCB’s Leslie Keros talks with Mark Stryker about his new book, JAZZ FROM DETROIT.

Theatre Review: Goodman Theatre's DANA H.

Sep 25

Sep 25 Theatre Review: Goodman Theatre's DANA H.

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Goodman Theatre’s DANA H.

Third Edition of Chicago Architecture Biennial Showcases Social Aspects of Architecture

Sep 22

Sep 22 Third Edition of Chicago Architecture Biennial Showcases Social Aspects of Architecture

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Todd Palmer, the executive director of the Chicago Architecture Biennial to talk about the 2019 edition of the Biennial.

Ken Burns Puts a Spotlight on COUNTRY MUSIC In New Docu-Series

Sep 16

Sep 16 Ken Burns Puts a Spotlight on COUNTRY MUSIC In New Docu-Series

Theatre Review: Chicago Premiere of CASA VALENTINA

Sep 15

Sep 15 Theatre Review: Chicago Premiere of CASA VALENTINA

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Pride Films and Plays’ production of CASA VALENTINA.

New Project Shines Light On Chicago Experimental Theatre Scene

Sep 13

Sep 13 New Project Shines Light On Chicago Experimental Theatre Scene

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with MCA Associate Curator of Performance Tara Aisha Willis and Prop Thtr Artistic Director Olivia Lilley for a conversation about THE STOREFRONT PROJECT.

Suburban Arts Center Celebrates 10 Years

Sep 11

Sep 11 Suburban Arts Center Celebrates 10 Years

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Water Street Studios executive director Danielle Hollis about the suburban arts center’s past, present and future.

I Turn My Camera On : Julian Wasser Interview

Sep 10

Sep 10 I Turn My Camera On : Julian Wasser Interview

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with renowned photographer Julian Wasser for a wide-ranging conversation about his five decade career taking pictures of some of the most interesting people in the world.

WDCB's Barry Winograd Ready For What's Next

Sep 9

Sep 9 WDCB's Barry Winograd Ready For What's Next

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to musician & longtime radio announcer Barry Winograd about his four decade career on-air and what’s next as he steps away from his mid-day show.

The Dueling Critics Go INTO THE WOODS

Sep 9

Sep 9 The Dueling Critics Go INTO THE WOODS

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Writers Theatre’s New Production of INTO THE WOODS.

A Conversation With Best-selling Author Candace Bushnell

Sep 6

Sep 6 A Conversation With Best-selling Author Candace Bushnell

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Candace Bushnell about her new book, IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY?