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 Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly

Dec 30

Dec 30 A Conversation With Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly for a conversation about 2019 and what’s ahead in 2020.

Holiday Story Goes From Page to Stage

Dec 18

Dec 18 Holiday Story Goes From Page to Stage

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to cabaret performer and arts administrator Denise McGowan Tracy about the children’s book and now musical that she created titled ELEANOR’s VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH.

It's a Foley Life: Creating Sounds On Stage

Dec 17

Dec 17 It's a Foley Life: Creating Sounds On Stage

Holiday Theatre Round-Up

Dec 2

Dec 2 Holiday Theatre Round-Up

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, talk about their favorite holiday-themed theatrical productions in Chicago.

Indie Film With Chicago Connections Finds Success on Festival Circuit

Nov 26

Nov 26 Indie Film With Chicago Connections Finds Success on Festival Circuit

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Haroula Rose to talk about her debut feature, ONCE UPON A RIVER.

Chicago Is In a Warhol State of Mind

Nov 25

Nov 25 Chicago Is In a Warhol State of Mind

The Dueling Critics Take Manhattan

Nov 22

Nov 22 The Dueling Critics Take Manhattan

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarnanel, talk about some of the productions they during their recent trip to New York City.

New Book Explores Heyday of Chicago's Soul Music Scene

Nov 19

Nov 19 New Book Explores Heyday of Chicago's Soul Music Scene

Chicago radio legend Richard Steele sits down with author Aaron Cohen to talk about his new book, MOVE ON UP: CHICAGO SOUL MUSIC AND BLACK CULTURAL POWER.

Perception Is Power: A Conversation With THE KINGMAKER Director Lauren Greenfield

Nov 16

Nov 16 Perception Is Power: A Conversation With THE KINGMAKER Director Lauren Greenfield

Theatre Review: PROXY

Nov 14

Nov 14 Theatre Review: PROXY

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Underscore Theatre’s world premiere musical PROXY.

So Much Streaming

Nov 12

Nov 12 So Much Streaming

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Daily Herald multi-platform editor and Widescreen columnist Sean Stangland to talk about the expanding world of streaming services.

Steppenwolf Theatre & Ladysmith Black Mambazo Join Creative Forces (Again)

Nov 11

Nov 11 Steppenwolf Theatre & Ladysmith Black Mambazo Join Creative Forces (Again)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek has the story of how Steppenwolf Theatre’s world premiere musical, LINDIWE, was born.

Theatre Review: First Floor Theater's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS

Nov 5

Nov 5 Theatre Review: First Floor Theater's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review First Floor Theater’s Chicago premiere of SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS.

City Winery Founder Michael Dorf Looks Back At His Career In New Book

Nov 4

Nov 4 City Winery Founder Michael Dorf Looks Back At His Career In New Book

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with City Winery founder and CEO Michael Dorf to talk about his new book INDULGE YOUR SENSES.

How DEAD MAN WALKING Became an Opera

Nov 1

Nov 1 How DEAD MAN WALKING Became an Opera

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Sister Helen Prejean, author of the 1993 best-seller DEAD MAN WALKING and Jake Heggie, the composer that brought the story to life on stage through music.