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.

Museum Asks Artists to Share Their TRUTHS

Jun 16

Jun 16 Museum Asks Artists to Share Their TRUTHS

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Cleve Carney Museum of Art director and curator Justin Witte about the institution’s new online exhibit, TRUTHS.

Long-Running Late Night Show Goes From Stage to Screen (For Now)

Jun 15

Jun 15 Long-Running Late Night Show Goes From Stage to Screen (For Now)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Kirsten Riiber, the artistic director of the Neo-Futurists Theater, about the company’s efforts to engage audiences during the pandemic.

Oh Cymbeline ...

Jun 11

Jun 11 Oh Cymbeline ...

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review First Folio Theatre’s streaming presentation of its award-winning 2013 production of CYMBELINE: A FOLK MUSICAL.

Photographer Documented Chicago Civil Rights Protests of the Mid-60s

Jun 9

Jun 9 Photographer Documented Chicago Civil Rights Protests of the Mid-60s

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with 84-year-old photographer Bernie Kleina to talk about his experiences documenting civil rights marches and protests of the 1960s.

Movie Theaters Juggling Multiple Factors As They Prepare to Re-Open

Jun 6

Jun 6 Movie Theaters Juggling Multiple Factors As They Prepare to Re-Open

Timeline Theatre Resurrects Julia Child Play TO MASTER THE ART

May 30

May 30 Timeline Theatre Resurrects Julia Child Play TO MASTER THE ART

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, weigh in on Timeline Theatre’s streaming version of TO MASTER THE ART.

Picking Favorites: Miles Davis

May 26

May 26 Picking Favorites: Miles Davis

Movie Releases + New Streaming Recs (Two Months Into Quarantine Edition)

May 22

May 22 Movie Releases + New Streaming Recs (Two Months Into Quarantine Edition)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to film writer/critic Nick Allen about the future of movie releases and asks for some new streaming recommendations now that we’ve been at home for over two months.

New Campaign Aims to Define Chicago's Greatest Music Moments

May 19

May 19 New Campaign Aims to Define Chicago's Greatest Music Moments

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Arts & Business Council of Chicago executive director Kristin Larsen about the organization’s new #ChiMusic35 campaign.

Threadless Helping Raise Money With Face Masks

May 13

May 13 Threadless Helping Raise Money With Face Masks

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Threadless founder & CEO Jake Nickell about the company’s new face mask line, which provides new opportunities to artists and is helping raise money for a good cause.

Symphony Center Presents Jazz Series 2020/21 Season Unveiled

May 12

May 12 Symphony Center Presents Jazz Series 2020/21 Season Unveiled

Old Town School of Folk Music Embraces New Ways of Learning

May 6

May 6 Old Town School of Folk Music Embraces New Ways of Learning

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talked to Old Town School of Folk Music CEO Jim Newcomb about adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago-Area Provides Backdrop For New Independent Film

May 5

May 5 Chicago-Area Provides Backdrop For New Independent Film

As Weather Gets Warmer, What Will Cultural Calendar Look Like?

May 4

May 4 As Weather Gets Warmer, What Will Cultural Calendar Look Like?

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly for a conversation about the city’s music festivals and what’s next.

Chicago Bookstore Navigates Uncertainties With Some Help From Its Friends

Apr 28

Apr 28 Chicago Bookstore Navigates Uncertainties With Some Help From Its Friends

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Volumes Book Cafe co-owner Rebecca George about her efforts to keep her business going during the pandemic.