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 Underground Film Festival Prefers the Unusual

Jul 27

Jul 27 Chicago Underground Film Festival Prefers the Unusual

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Underground Film Festival artistic director Bryan Wendorf to talk about programming and the evolution of fest over the past 29 years.

Film Review: MY DONKEY, MY LOVER AND I

Jul 24

Jul 24 Film Review: MY DONKEY, MY LOVER AND I

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new French language film, MY DONKEY, MY LOVER AND I.

Highlighting Nature's Blueprints

Jul 22

Jul 22 Highlighting Nature's Blueprints

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Elmhurst Art Museum’s latest exhibit, NATURE’S BLUEPRINT: BIOMIMCRY IN ART & DESIGN.

Theater Project Exploring Bi-Cultural Identity Receives Joyce Award

Jul 19

Jul 19 Theater Project Exploring Bi-Cultural Identity Receives Joyce Award

Italian Beefs, a Guy Named Cicero & a Murray Brother Story, THE BEAR Gets Chicago

Jul 14

Jul 14 Italian Beefs, a Guy Named Cicero & a Murray Brother Story, THE BEAR Gets Chicago

Hooking Up At Cleve Carney Museum of Art

Jul 13

Jul 13 Hooking Up At Cleve Carney Museum of Art

WDCB’s Gary ZIdek visits the Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s new exhibition, HOOKING UP: MEET THE COLLECTION.

Electric Word, Life: New Experience Celebrates Prince

Jul 11

Jul 11 Electric Word, Life: New Experience Celebrates Prince

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits PRINCE: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, which is making its world premiere in Chicago.

Concerts Films Take Center Stage In New Series

Jul 6

Jul 6 Concerts Films Take Center Stage In New Series

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Siskel Center programming director Rebecca Fons to learn more about the organization’s new concert film series.

Jun 30

Jun 30 Mixin' It Up

Abracadabra! Historic Theater Reopens With New Ownership & Programming

Jun 29

Jun 29 Abracadabra! Historic Theater Reopens With New Ownership & Programming

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the new Rhapsody Theater in Chicago.

Chef Beverly Kim Eyes Actionable Change Within Restaurant Industry

Jun 15

Jun 15 Chef Beverly Kim Eyes Actionable Change Within Restaurant Industry

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with award-winning chef Beverly Kim to talk about her non-profit, her participation in The Women of Food series and recent Beard Award nomination.

Chicago Botanic Garden Flourishing at 50

Jun 1

Jun 1 Chicago Botanic Garden Flourishing at 50

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Chicago Botanic Garden to learn about its anniversary project, FLOURISH: THE GARDEN AT 50.

A Conversation With Steppenwolf Theatre Co-Founder Jeff Perry

May 25

May 25 A Conversation With Steppenwolf Theatre Co-Founder Jeff Perry

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with actor and Steppenwolf Theatre co-founder Jeff Perry to talk about returning to Chicago, the company’s new performance space and what’s next.

New Plays On the Bloc

May 17

May 17 New Plays On the Bloc

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Gerald Cole the organizer of the Chicago Writers’ Bloc’s 2022 New Plays Festival.

Starburst: Composer Jessie Montgomery

May 13

May 13 Starburst: Composer Jessie Montgomery

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer In-Residence Jessie Montgomery.