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.

Arts Organization Celebrates All DuPage County Has to Offer

Oct 21

Oct 21 Arts Organization Celebrates All DuPage County Has to Offer

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Arts DuPage director Debbie Venezia about the organization.

2020 Will Be The Year Of Chicago Music

Oct 19

Oct 19 2020 Will Be The Year Of Chicago Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek was there when Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events made the announcement that 2020 would be the “Year of Chicago Music”.

Exhibit Shines Light On the Work of Artist Tetsuya Ishida

Oct 18

Oct 18 Exhibit Shines Light On the Work of Artist Tetsuya Ishida

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Teresa Velázquez about the exhibit she curated, TETSUYA ISHIDA: SELF PORTRAIT OF OTHER.

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.