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.

The Dueling Critics Look Back at the Year in Chicago-area Theatre

Dec 29

Dec 29 The Dueling Critics Look Back at the Year in Chicago-area Theatre

Wisconsin-Based Organization Celebrates Luxembourg Culture

Dec 28

Dec 28 Wisconsin-Based Organization Celebrates Luxembourg Culture

A Conversation with DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly: Looking Back at the Year of COVID

Dec 28

Dec 28 A Conversation with DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly: Looking Back at the Year of COVID

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk about 2020 and look ahead to 2021.

Film Review: SOUL

Dec 26

Dec 26 Film Review: SOUL

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new animated film, SOUL.

Classic Hollywood Love Stories, Nancy Wilson Albums & Old Family Photos Inspire SYLVIE'S LOVE

Dec 22

Dec 22 Classic Hollywood Love Stories, Nancy Wilson Albums & Old Family Photos Inspire SYLVIE'S LOVE

Chicago Independent Bookstore Hoping For Brighter 2021

Dec 21

Dec 21 Chicago Independent Bookstore Hoping For Brighter 2021

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Volumes Bookcafe co-owner Rebecca George to talk about the past 9 months, her hopes for next year and what releases have been selling well this holiday season.

Tour Company Goes Virtual In Time of COVID

Dec 15

Dec 15 Tour Company Goes Virtual In Time of COVID

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Detours founder and creative director Amanda Scotese to talk about her company’s pivot to the virtual realm and its new holiday tour.

No Nutcracker, But Joffrey Ballet Staying Active

Dec 14

Dec 14 No Nutcracker, But Joffrey Ballet Staying Active

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Joffrey Ballet artistic director Ashley Wheater to talk about adapting during the pandemic.

RSVP For SYLVIE'S LOVE Virtual Screening

Dec 13

Dec 13 RSVP For SYLVIE'S LOVE Virtual Screening

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