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.

SEEING CHICAGO Through Duro Olowu's Eyes

Mar 4

Mar 4 SEEING CHICAGO Through Duro Olowu's Eyes

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to acclaimed designer Duro Olowu about curating SEEING CHICAGO for the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Looking Back At THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAM

Feb 29

Feb 29 Looking Back At THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAM

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Mark Bozek about his new documentary, THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAM.

Theatre Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND

Feb 26

Feb 26 Theatre Review: THE BOYS IN THE BAND

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Windy City Playhouse’s THE BOYS IN THE BAND.

Opera Star On the Farm

Feb 25

Feb 25 Opera Star On the Farm

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with opera singer Brandon Jovanovich for a conversation about his unique journey to becoming an award-winning tenor.

New Documentary Drops the Needle On Stories Attached to Record Collections

Feb 24

Feb 24 New Documentary Drops the Needle On Stories Attached to Record Collections

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to the people involved with the new documentary DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION.

Film Review: ORDINARY LOVE

Feb 21

Feb 21 Film Review: ORDINARY LOVE

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film, ORDINARY LOVE.

Musical Adaptation of EMMA Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Feb 18

Feb 18 Musical Adaptation of EMMA Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s new production of EMMA.

Lyric Opera Unveils 2020-21 Season

Feb 18

Feb 18 Lyric Opera Unveils 2020-21 Season

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Lyric Opera president and CEO Anthony Freud for a conversation about the company’s 2020-21 season.

Choreographer Stephanie Martinez Find Bliss In New Work

Feb 17

Feb 17 Choreographer Stephanie Martinez Find Bliss In New Work

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to choreographer Stephanie Martinez about her career and BLISS!

Shop Like a Chef In Chicago

Feb 15

Feb 15 Shop Like a Chef In Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Magazine dining editor Amy Cavanaugh for a conversation about the Magazine’s February cover story, HOW TO SHOP LIKE A CHEF.

Elmhurst Art Museum Welcomes Could Be Architecture

Feb 14

Feb 14 Elmhurst Art Museum Welcomes Could Be Architecture

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Zack Morrison and Joseph Altshuler, co-founders of the Chicago-based design practice, Could Be Architecture for a conversation about their work.

The Dueling Critics Review THE LEOPARD PLAY, OR SAD SONGS FOR LOST BOYS

Feb 12

Feb 12 The Dueling Critics Review THE LEOPARD PLAY, OR SAD SONGS FOR LOST BOYS

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steep Theatre’s world premiere, THE LEOPARD PLAY, OR SAD SONGS ABOUT LOST BOYS.

A Conversation With Award-Winning Chef Rick Bayless

Feb 11

Feb 11 A Conversation With Award-Winning Chef Rick Bayless

Workplace Harassment Takes Center Stage In Kitty Green's New FIlm THE ASSISTANT

Feb 9

Feb 9 Workplace Harassment Takes Center Stage In Kitty Green's New FIlm THE ASSISTANT

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Kitty Green about her new film, THE ASSISTANT.

Oscars Preview 2020

Feb 8

Feb 8 Oscars Preview 2020

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with film critics Lisa Trifone and Nick Allen for a conversation about the 92nd Academy Awards.