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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.

Audiences Returning to See Opera ... In a Parking Garage

Apr 29

Apr 29 Audiences Returning to See Opera ... In a Parking Garage

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Lyric Opera president & CEO Anthony Freud to talk about the past 12 months and the company’s new production, TWILIGHT: GODS.

Dialogue Series to Take Closer Look at Creating Anti-Racist Arts Ecosystems

Apr 27

Apr 27 Dialogue Series to Take Closer Look at Creating Anti-Racist Arts Ecosystems

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to ThreeWalls executive director Jeffreen Hayes about her participation in the School of the Art Institute’s new series, Toward an Anti-Racist Art Ecosystem.

After Year of Uncertainty, Classic Cinemas Ready to Show Movies Again

Apr 14

Apr 14 After Year of Uncertainty, Classic Cinemas Ready to Show Movies Again

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson to talk about reopening.

New Documentary Illuminates Life and Career of Rita Moreno

Apr 12

Apr 12 New Documentary Illuminates Life and Career of Rita Moreno

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Mariem Perez Riera to talk about her new documentary, RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT.

New Book Shines Light On Gender Inequalities In Sports World

Apr 7

Apr 7 New Book Shines Light On Gender Inequalities In Sports World

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with sports journalist Julie DiCaro to talk about the experiences that led her to write her new book, SIDELINED: SPORTS, CULTURE AND BEING A WOMAN IN AMERICA.

Abracadabra! The Show Goes On (Virtually)

Apr 6

Apr 6 Abracadabra! The Show Goes On (Virtually)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with third generation magician & mind-reader Dennis Watkins.

Theatre Review: Strawdog Theatre Asks HOW DO WE NAVIGATE SPACE?

Apr 5

Apr 5 Theatre Review: Strawdog Theatre Asks HOW DO WE NAVIGATE SPACE?

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to discuss Strawdog Theatre’s latest virtual production, HOW DO WE NAVIGATE SPACE?

New Installation Encourages Visitors to Take a Look at Themselves

Mar 30

Mar 30 New Installation Encourages Visitors to Take a Look at Themselves

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to artist Adrian Stein about his new installation, Quantum Mirror.

Chicago Theatre Company Sees the Light By Going Dark

Mar 29

Mar 29 Chicago Theatre Company Sees the Light By Going Dark

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Theatre in the Dark co-founder Corey Bradberry to talk about the company’s origins and evolution over the past 12 months.

Documentary Explores Life & Writings of American Writer Flannery O'Connor

Mar 23

Mar 23 Documentary Explores Life & Writings of American Writer Flannery O'Connor

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco, the co-directors of the new documentary FLANNERY.

New Show Tests Contestants Knowledge of Chicago-centric Trivia

Mar 22

Mar 22 New Show Tests Contestants Knowledge of Chicago-centric Trivia

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer to learn more about THE GREAT CHICAGO QUIZ SHOW.

Perfect Timing For Release of Steppenwolf's DUCHESS! DUCHESS! DUCHESS!

Mar 16

Mar 16 Perfect Timing For Release of Steppenwolf's DUCHESS! DUCHESS! DUCHESS!

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to review Steppenwolf Theatre’s latest virtual release, DUCHESS! DUCHESS! DUCHESS!

Irish Dance Traditions Continue Even In Challenging Times

Mar 16

Mar 16 Irish Dance Traditions Continue Even In Challenging Times

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits Trinity Academy of Irish Dance to learn more about the organization’s efforts the past 12 months.

Tumultuous 2020 Inspires Wynton Marsalis to Create THE DEMOCRACY SUITE

Mar 15

Mar 15 Tumultuous 2020 Inspires Wynton Marsalis to Create THE DEMOCRACY SUITE

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with trumpeter, composer and jazz ambassador Wynton Marsalis.

North Shore Conservatory Finds Ways to Keep Music Going

Mar 12

Mar 12 North Shore Conservatory Finds Ways to Keep Music Going

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Midwest Young Artists Conservatory founder & president Allan Dennis.