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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.

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Artworks Inspire Chicago Musician Ryan Burns
Feb 6

Feb 6 Artworks Inspire Chicago Musician Ryan Burns

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to singer-songwriter Ryan Burns about his album THE INSTITUTE and his upcoming performances as part of ChillFest.

Theatre Review: Goodman Theatre's ROE
Feb 6

Feb 6 Theatre Review: Goodman Theatre's ROE

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Goodman Theatre’s production of ROE and talk about Chicago Theatre Week.

Duke Ellington's Music Comes Alive On Stage In New Production
Feb 5

Feb 5 Duke Ellington's Music Comes Alive On Stage In New Production

Gary Zidek
Theater
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti Looks Ahead to 2020-21 Season
Feb 2

Feb 2 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti Looks Ahead to 2020-21 Season

Gary Zidek
Music

Music critic Dennis Polkow sits down with CSO music director Riccardo Muti for a conversation about the orchestra’s 2020-21 season.

Makaya McCraven Ready For These Times
Jan 30

Jan 30 Makaya McCraven Ready For These Times

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with drummer and producer Makaya McCraven to talk about his music roots, Chicago’s music scene and his new project IN THESE TIMES.

Alex Gibney's New Documentary Illuminates Russian Realities
Jan 27

Jan 27 Alex Gibney's New Documentary Illuminates Russian Realities

Gary Zidek
FIlm
Theatre Review: WHISPER HOUSE
Jan 27

Jan 27 Theatre Review: WHISPER HOUSE

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Black Button Eyes Productions’ WHISPER HOUSE.

Chicago Restaurant Week 2020
Jan 22

Jan 22 Chicago Restaurant Week 2020

Gary Zidek
Food

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago Magazine dining editor Amy Cavanaugh for a conversation about Chicago Restaurant Week and some of her favorite menus.

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

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

Gary Zidek
FIlm

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

Gary Zidek
Music

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

Going Solo
Jan 13

Jan 13 Going Solo

Gary Zidek
Performance

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

Gary Zidek
Music

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

Gary Zidek
Theater

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

Gary Zidek
Music

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

Gary Zidek
FIlm

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

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