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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.

Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents Virtual Prologue to Upcoming In-Person Musical

Jun 9

Jun 9 Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents Virtual Prologue to Upcoming In-Person Musical

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to discuss Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s new virtual offering, WE ARE OUT THERE.

Traveling Sistine Chapel Exhibit Comes to Oak Brook

Jun 8

Jun 8 Traveling Sistine Chapel Exhibit Comes to Oak Brook

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Michelangelo Sistine Chapel Exhibition that recently went on display at Oakbrook Center.

The Alley Turns 45

Jun 8

Jun 8 The Alley Turns 45

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Mark Thomas, the long-time owner of The Alley as the store celebrates its 45th anniversary.

Chicago Dance Month Is Back

Jun 3

Jun 3 Chicago Dance Month Is Back

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to See Chicago Dance executive director Julia Mayer about the return of in-person audiences for Chicago Dance Month.

Much-Anticipated Frida Kahlo Exhibition Opens In Glen Ellyn

Jun 2

Jun 2 Much-Anticipated Frida Kahlo Exhibition Opens In Glen Ellyn

WDCB’s Gary Zidek previews the Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s much-anticipated new exhibition, FRIDA KAHLO: TIMELESS.

Renowned Composer Missy Mazzoli Looks Back at Her Time As CSO's Mead Composer In-Residence

Jun 2

Jun 2 Renowned Composer Missy Mazzoli Looks Back at Her Time As CSO's Mead Composer In-Residence

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with award-winning composer Missy Mazzoli as her tenure as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer In-Residence Comes to an end.

Linda Denise Fisher-Harrell Takes the Artistic Reins at Hubbard Street Dance

May 25

May 25 Linda Denise Fisher-Harrell Takes the Artistic Reins at Hubbard Street Dance

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s new artistic director Linda Denise Fisher-Harrell.

Chicago Performing Arts Giants Prepare to Welcome Audiences Back

May 25

May 25 Chicago Performing Arts Giants Prepare to Welcome Audiences Back

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with the artistic leaders at Lyric Opera & the Joffrey Ballet as both organizations unveil their respective 2021/22 seasons with plans to welcome in-person audiences back.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Cone ...

May 20

May 20 Somewhere Over the Rainbow Cone ...

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Lynn Sapp, the third generation owner of the Original Rainbow Cone.

Screen Time: HMS Media Connects Performing Arts Organizations With Audiences

May 18

May 18 Screen Time: HMS Media Connects Performing Arts Organizations With Audiences

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with the co-founders of HMS Media, Scott Silberstein and Matt Hoffman, for a conversation about the company’s origins, the art of capturing live performances, and what the future of presenting performing ars might look like.

New Exhibit Features Never-Before-Seen Vivian Maier Photos

May 13

May 13 New Exhibit Features Never-Before-Seen Vivian Maier Photos

WDCB’s Gary Zidek previews the Chicago History Museum’s latest exhibition, VIVIAN MAIER: IN COLOR.

Theatre Beat: GOODS Review, Steppenwolf Change & More

May 12

May 12 Theatre Beat: GOODS Review, Steppenwolf Change & More

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid & Jonathan Abarbanel, review Artemisia Theater’s GOODS and discuss some recent local theater happenings.

Chicago Prepares to Open Culture

May 11

May 11 Chicago Prepares to Open Culture

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events commissioner Mark Kelly to talk about the city’s OPEN CULTURE initiative.

Power Serve: Writers Theatre Presents THE LAST MATCH

May 6

May 6 Power Serve: Writers Theatre Presents THE LAST MATCH

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Writers Theatre’s new virtual production of THE LAST MATCH.

Chicago Jazz Musicians Look Back at Year of COVID, and Ahead to What's Next

May 5

May 5 Chicago Jazz Musicians Look Back at Year of COVID, and Ahead to What's Next

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with a group of Chicago jazz musicians a year after he spoke with them to see how they were coping in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Twelve months later a lot has changed, but some uncertainty remains.