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.

Artworks Inspire Chicago Musician Ryan Burns

Feb 6

Feb 6 Artworks Inspire Chicago Musician Ryan Burns

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

Feb 6

Feb 6 Theatre Review: Goodman Theatre's ROE

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

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

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

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

Theatre Review: WHISPER HOUSE

Jan 27

Jan 27 Theatre Review: WHISPER HOUSE

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

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

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.