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.

Chicago Establishment Offers Scares From the Safety of Your Own Vehicle

Oct 27

Oct 27 Chicago Establishment Offers Scares From the Safety of Your Own Vehicle

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits Replay Lincoln Park to learn more about its socially distant Halloween offerings.

It's a Sandwich Boom!

Oct 26

Oct 26 It's a Sandwich Boom!

Steppenwolf Creates Radio Play Adaptation of ANIMAL FARM

Oct 22

Oct 22 Steppenwolf Creates Radio Play Adaptation of ANIMAL FARM

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to some of the people involved with brining Steppenwolf For Young Adults’ new radio play adaptation of ANIMAL FARM to life.

Theatre Review: Neo-Futurists Look Back At America's 45 First Ladies

Oct 20

Oct 20 Theatre Review: Neo-Futurists Look Back At America's 45 First Ladies

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review the Neo-Futurists new streaming production 45 PLAYS FOR AMERICA’S FIRST LADIES.

Eighth Blackbird Puts Spotlight On Chicago Performing Artists

Oct 20

Oct 20 Eighth Blackbird Puts Spotlight On Chicago Performing Artists

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visited Grammy Award-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird’s Chicago studio to learn more about the group’s new Chicago Artists Workshop.

Chicago Sounds: Sam Trump Stays Upbeat

Oct 19

Oct 19 Chicago Sounds: Sam Trump Stays Upbeat

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago-based musician Sam Trump to talk about his journey to this point and new music.

3Arts Steps Up Support For Artists In Challenging Year

Oct 15

Oct 15 3Arts Steps Up Support For Artists In Challenging Year

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to 3Arts Executive Director Esther Grimm about arts funding in the time of COVID-19 and the organization’s annual Awards Celebration.

What Does the Fox Say? The Dueling Critics Review Strawdog Theatre's Latest

Oct 14

Oct 14 What Does the Fox Say? The Dueling Critics Review Strawdog Theatre's Latest

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Strawdog Theatre’s new virtual production RUN THE BEAST DOWN.

New Documentary Offers Intimate Look At the Many Sides of John Belushi

Oct 13

Oct 13 New Documentary Offers Intimate Look At the Many Sides of John Belushi

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker R.J. Cutler to talk about his new documentary BELUSHI.

If You Think This Has a Happy Ending: New Book Offers a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Game of Thrones

Oct 12

Oct 12 If You Think This Has a Happy Ending: New Book Offers a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Game of Thrones

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Entertainment Weekly editor at-large James Hibberd about his new book, FIRE CANNOT KILL A DRAGON: GAME OF THRONES AND THE OFFICIAL UNTOLD STORY OF THE EPIC SERIES.

WTTW Documentary Offers New Perspectives On The Great Chicago Fire

Oct 8

Oct 8 WTTW Documentary Offers New Perspectives On The Great Chicago Fire

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to WTTW executive producer Dan Protess about the new Chicago Stories documentary THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE.

Porchlight Music Theatre Takes Stroll Down Broadway

Oct 8

Oct 8 Porchlight Music Theatre Takes Stroll Down Broadway

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to talk about Porchlight Music Theatre’s new virtual production, BROADWAY BY THE DECADE.

The One With the Public Radio Segment: FRIENDS Experience Opens In Chicago

Oct 7

Oct 7 The One With the Public Radio Segment: FRIENDS Experience Opens In Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the new Friends Experience in Chicago.

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.