The Arts Section

Hi.

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.

Two New Exhibitions Explore Chicago's Comics Legacy

Jul 14

Jul 14 Two New Exhibitions Explore Chicago's Comics Legacy

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Chicago Cultural Center’s CHICAGO: WHERE COMICS CAME TO LIFE (1880 – 1960) and the Museum of Contemporary Art’s CHICAGO COMICS: 1960 TO NOW.

Roger Bennett Loves America (Especially Chicago)

Jul 12

Jul 12 Roger Bennett Loves America (Especially Chicago)

New Films Are Finally Being Released, Will In-Person Audiences Return?

Jul 7

Jul 7 New Films Are Finally Being Released, Will In-Person Audiences Return?

Alligator Celebrates 50 Years

Jun 26

Jun 26 Alligator Celebrates 50 Years

Theater Artist Sydney Chatman's Big Year (And We're Only Halfway Through)

Jun 25

Jun 25 Theater Artist Sydney Chatman's Big Year (And We're Only Halfway Through)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based theatre writer, director & educator Sydney Chatman.

Chicago Filmmaker Eschews Conventions

Jun 15

Jun 15 Chicago Filmmaker Eschews Conventions

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago-based filmmaker Jack C. Newell to talk about his new movie, MONUMENTS.

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.