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.

It's a Music-Filled Homecoming In Raven Theatre's SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON

Oct 31

Oct 31 It's a Music-Filled Homecoming In Raven Theatre's SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Raven Theatre’s SUNDOWN, YELLOW MOON.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra To Premiere DREAM For Orchestra

Oct 29

Oct 29 Chicago Symphony Orchestra To Premiere DREAM For Orchestra

Music writer Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Bernard Rands to talk about the upcoming world premiere of DREAM for Orchestra.

Chicago-Area House Inspires New Horror Film

Oct 26

Oct 26 Chicago-Area House Inspires New Horror Film

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with the stars of the new horror movie, GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR.

Some Overlooked Horror Films to Check Out This Halloween Season

Oct 25

Oct 25 Some Overlooked Horror Films to Check Out This Halloween Season

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with RogerEbert.com’s Nick Allen to talk about some scary movies to check out ahead of Halloween.

Scary & Spooky Theatrical Productions To See (If You Dare)

Oct 23

Oct 23 Scary & Spooky Theatrical Productions To See (If You Dare)

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss some of the spookier theatrical productions they’re looking forward to seeing.

Theatre Review: Silk Road Rising's World Premiere TWICE, THRICE, FRICE...

Oct 22

Oct 22 Theatre Review: Silk Road Rising's World Premiere TWICE, THRICE, FRICE...

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Silk Road Rising’s new play TWICE, THRICE, FRICE…

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.