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.

Winter Is Coming: Chicago Restaurants & Bars Innovate, Diners Adapt

Nov 10

Nov 10 Winter Is Coming: Chicago Restaurants & Bars Innovate, Diners Adapt

WDCB’s Gary Zidek chats with Chicago magazine dining editor Amy Cavanaugh about the some of the innovations she’s seen in the local dining community.

A Conversation With Chicago-based Writer & Director Spenser Davis

Nov 9

Nov 9 A Conversation With Chicago-based Writer & Director Spenser Davis

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based theatre artist Spenser Davis about being creative in the time of COVID and his new play, THE SPIN.

Kurt Elling Comes Back Home

Nov 6

Nov 6 Kurt Elling Comes Back Home

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Introduces New Digital Platform

Nov 4

Nov 4 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Introduces New Digital Platform

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association vice president of sales & marketing Ryan Lewis about the recently launched CSOtv.

Life During Wartime: Journalist Pens Memoir

Nov 3

Nov 3 Life During Wartime: Journalist Pens Memoir

WDCB’s Gary Zidek chats over-the-phone with CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward about her new book, ON ALL FRONTS: THE EDUCATION OF A JOURNALIST.

So I Creep: Chicago Company Finds Horror Collectible Niche

Oct 29

Oct 29 So I Creep: Chicago Company Finds Horror Collectible Niche

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.