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.

Filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda Explores Different Sides of THE TRUTH

Jul 3

Jul 3 Filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda Explores Different Sides of THE TRUTH

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new French-language film, THE TRUTH.

New Initiative Aims to Open Doors In Classical Music

Jul 1

Jul 1 New Initiative Aims to Open Doors In Classical Music

Cinemas Navigate Reopening

Jun 30

Jun 30 Cinemas Navigate Reopening

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson and Siskel Film Center Executive Director Jean St. Aubin about their approaches as Illinois enters phase-4 of the state’s gradual reopening plan.

The Dueling Critics Review Streaming Operetta and Discuss Chicago Theater Developments

Jun 26

Jun 26 The Dueling Critics Review Streaming Operetta and Discuss Chicago Theater Developments

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Chicago Folks Operetta’s streaming version of THE COUSIN FROM NOWHERE and discuss some of the latest developments in the Chicago theater scene.

Just One of Those Things: New Documentary Puts Spotlight On Ella Fitzgerald

Jun 24

Jun 24 Just One of Those Things: New Documentary Puts Spotlight On Ella Fitzgerald

Tom Green Revives Streaming Show

Jun 23

Jun 23 Tom Green Revives Streaming Show

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to comedian Tom Green about reviving internet talk show and upcoming Laughs & Drafts Comedy Event.

Hyde Park Art Center Adapting With Changes

Jun 22

Jun 22 Hyde Park Art Center Adapting With Changes

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Hyde Park Art Center executive director Kate Lorenz about moving summer classes online, new contribute what-you-can model, and Black Lives Matter Support.

Get Cooking With READER RECIPES

Jun 18

Jun 18 Get Cooking With READER RECIPES

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Reader senior writer and food critic Mike Sula about the publication’s new cookbook, READER RECIPES.

Orchestra Hall Is Empty, But CSO Musicians Are Still Finding Ways to Connect With Audiences

Jun 16

Jun 16 Orchestra Hall Is Empty, But CSO Musicians Are Still Finding Ways to Connect With Audiences

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s approach to creating digital content during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.