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.

Looking Back: A Conversation With Oscar-Winning Composer Justin Hurwitz

Jan 21

Jan 21 Looking Back: A Conversation With Oscar-Winning Composer Justin Hurwitz

Back in 2017, WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with composer and songwriter Justin Hurwitz for a conversation about LA LA LAND. WDCB will be screening the multiple Oscar-winning film Friday January 24.

Chicago Sinfonietta Continues Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert Tradition

Jan 19

Jan 19 Chicago Sinfonietta Continues Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert Tradition

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Sinfonietta assistant conductor Jonathan Rush about the orchestra’s 2020 MLK Tribute Concert.

Jan 13

Jan 13 Going Solo

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Dorothy Milne and Sharon Evans about the history and evolution of the Fillet of Solo Festival.

Chamber Ensemble Creates Interactive Concert Experience Inspired By Video Game

Jan 9

Jan 9 Chamber Ensemble Creates Interactive Concert Experience Inspired By Video Game

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Fifth House Ensemble artistic director Dan Visconti about the group’s upcoming UNDERTALE LIVE program.

Theatre Review: Redtwist's DEATH TAX

Jan 7

Jan 7 Theatre Review: Redtwist's DEATH TAX

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Catey Sullivan, review Redtwist Theatre’s production of DEATH TAX.

Best Jazz Albums of 2019

Jan 7

Jan 7 Best Jazz Albums of 2019

WDCB’s Gary Zidek asks DCB Jazz Hosts Paul Abella and Leslie Keros about their favorite Jazz albums of 2019.

Merce Cunningham's Moves Come to Life In Ambitious New Film

Jan 6

Jan 6 Merce Cunningham's Moves Come to Life In Ambitious New Film

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Alla Kovgan about her new movie, CUNNINGHAM.

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.