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 Look Back At Some of Chicago's Most Influential Women Theatre Artists & Supporters

Apr 3

Apr 3 A Look Back At Some of Chicago's Most Influential Women Theatre Artists & Supporters

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss the important role women played in Chicago theatre history.

Chicago Restaurants Respond In Different Ways to Social Distancing

Mar 31

Mar 31 Chicago Restaurants Respond In Different Ways to Social Distancing

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago magazine dining editor Amy Cavanaugh to talk about the ways local restaurants are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Siskel Film Center Introduces Streaming Series

Mar 30

Mar 30 Siskel Film Center Introduces Streaming Series

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Gene Siskel Film Center executive director Jean de St. Aubin about the organization’s response to the current social distancing mandates.

New Novel Dives Into the Dangers of Sharing Too Much Online

Mar 29

Mar 29 New Novel Dives Into the Dangers of Sharing Too Much Online

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with author Kathleen Barber to talk about her new book FOLLOW ME.

Chicago Artists Start Fundraising Effort To Help Creatives During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 24

Mar 24 Chicago Artists Start Fundraising Effort To Help Creatives During COVID-19 Pandemic

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Ellenor Riley-Condit one of the founding members of the recently launched Chicago Artists Relief Fund.

A Chicago Theater Company Innovates, Keeps Show Going Virtually

Mar 23

Mar 23 A Chicago Theater Company Innovates, Keeps Show Going Virtually

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Theater Wit artistic director Jeremy Wechsler about the theater company’s innovative pivot to remote viewing as a result of social distancing mandates.

Public Health Emergency Forces Some Chicago Stages to Go Dark

Mar 16

Mar 16 Public Health Emergency Forces Some Chicago Stages to Go Dark

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to League of Chicago Theatres executive director Deb Clapp about the coronavirus’ impact on Chicago’s theatre community.

Composer & Vocalist Celebrates Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg In Song

Mar 9

Mar 9 Composer & Vocalist Celebrates Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg In Song

Theatre Review: KILL MOVE PARADISE

Mar 7

Mar 7 Theatre Review: KILL MOVE PARADISE

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Timeline Theatre’s KILL MOVE PARADISE.

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.