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.

An Avenue to Discovery: The 55th Chicago International Film Festival Celebrates New Cinema

Oct 15

Oct 15 An Avenue to Discovery: The 55th Chicago International Film Festival Celebrates New Cinema

MOTHER OF THE MAID Offers New POV Of Joan of Arc Story

Oct 15

Oct 15 MOTHER OF THE MAID Offers New POV Of Joan of Arc Story

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Northlight Theatre’s MOTHER OF THE MAID.

Fly Me to the Moon: Special Concert Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Oct 14

Oct 14 Fly Me to the Moon: Special Concert Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

New Documentary Gives Witness to BIRTH OF THE COOL

Oct 9

Oct 9 New Documentary Gives Witness to BIRTH OF THE COOL

Oriental Institute Celebrates 100 Years

Oct 8

Oct 8 Oriental Institute Celebrates 100 Years

Theatre Review: THE DELICATE TEARS OF THE WANING MOON

Oct 7

Oct 7 Theatre Review: THE DELICATE TEARS OF THE WANING MOON

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Water People Theater’s world premiere THE DELICATE TEARS OF THE WANING MOON.

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.