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.

Chicago-area Native, Northwestern Grad Stars In & Produces New Indie Film

Aug 18

Aug 18 Chicago-area Native, Northwestern Grad Stars In & Produces New Indie Film

Fine Arts Building Theatre Spaces Ready For Next Chapter

Aug 16

Aug 16 Fine Arts Building Theatre Spaces Ready For Next Chapter

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the historic Fine Arts Building to chat with Jacob Henry, the new managing artistic director of the Studebaker & Playhouse Theaters.

Still Popping After 100 Years

Aug 6

Aug 6 Still Popping After 100 Years

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Donna Wakefield, the owner of the Little Popcorn Store in downtown Wheaton.

Film Review: ANNETTE

Aug 5

Aug 5 Film Review: ANNETTE

Camp Making a Difference for Young People Who Have Experienced the Death of a Parent

Aug 3

Aug 3 Camp Making a Difference for Young People Who Have Experienced the Death of a Parent

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Auditorium Theatre’s Hearts to Art camp.

Concerts, Outdoor Movies Draw Visitors Back to Navy Pier

Jul 28

Jul 28 Concerts, Outdoor Movies Draw Visitors Back to Navy Pier

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits Navy Pier to learn more about its summer programs and chats with local musician Sam Trump.

The Dueling Critics Return to In-Person Theatre

Jul 27

Jul 27 The Dueling Critics Return to In-Person Theatre

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, talk about their return to in-person theatre and review Oak Park Festival Theatre’s production of THE TEMPEST.

Chicago's Iconic Eats

Jul 26

Jul 26 Chicago's Iconic Eats

Paying Tribute: Tony Fitzpatrick Creates Mural For Steppenwolf

Jul 23

Jul 23 Paying Tribute: Tony Fitzpatrick Creates Mural For Steppenwolf

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with artist Tony Fitzpatrick to talk about the mural he created for Steppenwolf Theatre’s new Arts & Education Center.

Film Review: ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Jul 16

Jul 16 Film Review: ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary. ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN.

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.