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.

Music Box Theatre Continues to Adapt In the Face of New Challenges

Oct 5

Oct 5 Music Box Theatre Continues to Adapt In the Face of New Challenges

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich to talk about what’s been a very challenging 2020 to this point and this year's socially distant version of the Music Box of Horrors.

Chicago Author Celebrates Character Actors of Hollywood's Golden Age

Sep 30

Sep 30 Chicago Author Celebrates Character Actors of Hollywood's Golden Age

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago-based author David Lazar about his new book, CELESTE HOLM: ON CHARACTER ACTORS FROM HOLLYWOOD'S GOLDEN AGE.

Ravinia Reflections: Longtime President/CEO Welz Kauffman Steps Down

Sep 28

Sep 28 Ravinia Reflections: Longtime President/CEO Welz Kauffman Steps Down

Don't Dream It's Over: Chicago Shines In New Indie Film

Sep 22

Sep 22 Don't Dream It's Over: Chicago Shines In New Indie Film

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Hugh Schulze and artist Tony Fitzpatrick about the new Chicago-set movie, DREAMING GRAND AVENUE.

Connected Forever: Monet and Chicago

Sep 21

Sep 21 Connected Forever: Monet and Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with Gloria Groom, the Art Institute’s Chair and David & Mary Winton Green Curator of European Painting & Sculpture, to talk about the museum’s new exhibit, MONET AND CHICAGO.

Theater Review: Virtual PRIDE & PREJUDICE

Sep 16

Sep 16 Theater Review: Virtual PRIDE & PREJUDICE

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Lifeline Theatre’s new virtual adaptation of Jane Austen’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

Clocking In at the Office With Don't Fret

Sep 15

Sep 15 Clocking In at the Office With Don't Fret

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago-based artist Don’t Fret about his new pop-up exhibit OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT.

New Exhibit Explores WRIGHT BEFORE THE LLOYD

Sep 11

Sep 11 New Exhibit Explores WRIGHT BEFORE THE LLOYD

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Elmhurst Art Museum to talk to historian Tim Samuelson about a new Frank Lloyd Wright exhibition.

Abner Mikva's Life & Legacy Illuminated In New Documentary

Sep 9

Sep 9 Abner Mikva's Life & Legacy Illuminated In New Documentary

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Bob Hercules about his new documentary MIKVA! DEMOCRACY AS A VERB.

BoHo Theatre Explores Themes of Freedom in New Streaming Show

Sep 8

Sep 8 BoHo Theatre Explores Themes of Freedom in New Streaming Show

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review BoHo Theatre’s new streaming show, THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS: A BoHo Exploration of Freedom.

What's That Jacket, Margiela? Review of New Martin Margiela Documentary

Sep 2

Sep 2 What's That Jacket, Margiela? Review of New Martin Margiela Documentary

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary, MARTIN MARGIELA: IN HIS OWN WORDS.

Chicago Music Festivals Go Virtual

Sep 1

Sep 1 Chicago Music Festivals Go Virtual

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk programming in the virtual space.

Pianist Ryan Cohan Discusses New Album

Aug 28

Aug 28 Pianist Ryan Cohan Discusses New Album

WDCB’s Leslie Keros checks in with Chicago-based pianist and composer Ryan Cohan to talk about the origins of ORIGINATIONS.

Documentary Shines Light On Pioneering TV Show That Celebrated Black Voices

Aug 26

Aug 26 Documentary Shines Light On Pioneering TV Show That Celebrated Black Voices

Book Highlights Chicago's Oldest Pieces of Still-Standing History

Aug 19

Aug 19 Book Highlights Chicago's Oldest Pieces of Still-Standing History

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with author David Anthony Witter to talk about the latest edition of his book, OLDEST CHICAGO.