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.

50 x 50: Magazine Looks Back at the 50 Moments That Shaped Chicago Over the Past 50 Years

Dec 11

Dec 11 50 x 50: Magazine Looks Back at the 50 Moments That Shaped Chicago Over the Past 50 Years

With Safety Measures In Place, Orchestra Records Virtual Holiday Concerts

Dec 10

Dec 10 With Safety Measures In Place, Orchestra Records Virtual Holiday Concerts

Manual Cinema Updates A CHRISTMAS CAROL For Our Times

Dec 10

Dec 10 Manual Cinema Updates A CHRISTMAS CAROL For Our Times

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss Manual Cinema’s world premiere adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Dreaming of Going to the Movies: Music Box Continues Holiday Tradition

Dec 9

Dec 9 Dreaming of Going to the Movies: Music Box Continues Holiday Tradition

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich to talk about moving the annual holiday double feature to the drive-in and adapting to the state’s pandemic rules.

Thrash For Real: Film Review of SOUND OF METAL

Dec 3

Dec 3 Thrash For Real: Film Review of SOUND OF METAL

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film, SOUND OF METAL.

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