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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.

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

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

Gary Zidek
Food

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

Gary Zidek
Theater

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

Gary Zidek
Music
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Introduces New Digital Platform
Nov 4

Nov 4 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Introduces New Digital Platform

Gary Zidek
Music

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

Gary Zidek
Books

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

Gary Zidek
Commerce
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

Gary Zidek
Performance

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!

Gary Zidek
Food
Steppenwolf Creates Radio Play Adaptation of ANIMAL FARM
Oct 22

Oct 22 Steppenwolf Creates Radio Play Adaptation of ANIMAL FARM

Gary Zidek
Theater

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

Gary Zidek
Theater

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

Gary Zidek
Performance

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

Gary Zidek
Music

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

Gary Zidek
Community

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

Gary Zidek
Theater

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

Gary Zidek
FIlm

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

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