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.

Holiday Theatre Preview: 2020 Virtual Edition

Dec 2

Dec 2 Holiday Theatre Preview: 2020 Virtual Edition

A Conversation With Pianist Jorge Federico Osorio

Dec 1

Dec 1 A Conversation With Pianist Jorge Federico Osorio

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Jorge Federico Osorio about staying creative in 2020, his latest album and his new virtual recital.

A Closer Look at Frida Kahlo

Nov 24

Nov 24 A Closer Look at Frida Kahlo

Theatre Review: A Virtual Production & A Radio Play Take Center Stage

Nov 23

Nov 23 Theatre Review: A Virtual Production & A Radio Play Take Center Stage

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Steppenwolf Theatre’s new virtual production, WHAT IS LEFT, BURNS and Steep Theatre’s new audio play, MOONY.

Young At Heart: Musician Isabella Isherwood Is Ready For What's Next

Nov 20

Nov 20 Young At Heart: Musician Isabella Isherwood Is Ready For What's Next

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with pianist and vocalist Isabella Isherwood to talk about her love of jazz, the Chicago music scene and the challenges of working as professional musician during a pandemic.

Art on theMart Returns With New Program and Viewing Guidelines

Nov 19

Nov 19 Art on theMart Returns With New Program and Viewing Guidelines

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Art on theMart executive director Cynthia Noble.

A View From Above

Nov 17

Nov 17 A View From Above

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer about his new program, CHICAGO FROM THE AIR.

Chicago International Children's Film Festival Goes Virtual

Nov 16

Nov 16 Chicago International Children's Film Festival Goes Virtual

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Ann Vikstrom, the Director the Chicago International Children's Film Festival.

RSVP For UNCLE FRANK Virtual Screening

Nov 14

Nov 14 RSVP For UNCLE FRANK Virtual Screening

New Chicago-based Theatre Company Premieres BLACK MAGIC

Nov 11

Nov 11 New Chicago-based Theatre Company Premieres BLACK MAGIC

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.