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.

Jazzed Up Nutcracker Premieres In Chicago

Dec 18

Dec 18 Jazzed Up Nutcracker Premieres In Chicago

ART DESIGN CHICAGO Returns

Nov 7

Nov 7 ART DESIGN CHICAGO Returns

Auditorium Theatre Celebrates Storied History With Tours

Nov 1

Nov 1 Auditorium Theatre Celebrates Storied History With Tours

Thumbs Up: New Book Looks Back at Legacy of Siskel & Ebert

Oct 24

Oct 24 Thumbs Up: New Book Looks Back at Legacy of Siskel & Ebert

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with film critic & author Matt Singer to talk about his new book, OPPOSABLE THUMBS: HOW SISKEL AND EBERT CHANGED MOVIES FOREVER.

Saxophonist Maddie Vogler Releases Debut Album

Oct 17

Oct 17 Saxophonist Maddie Vogler Releases Debut Album

WDCB’s Leslie Keros talks to Chicago-based saxophonist Maddie Vogler about her career and new album, WHILE WE HAVE TIME.

Lula Cafe Chef's Improbable Journey Continues With New Cookbook

Oct 16

Oct 16 Lula Cafe Chef's Improbable Journey Continues With New Cookbook

Joffrey Brings FRANKENSTEIN Ballet To Life

Oct 9

Oct 9 Joffrey Brings FRANKENSTEIN Ballet To Life

Fictional Characters Shine Light On Real History of The Jane Collective

Sep 26

Sep 26 Fictional Characters Shine Light On Real History of The Jane Collective

MCA Presents Chicago Performs

Sep 6

Sep 6 MCA Presents Chicago Performs

Harris Theater Celebrates Big 2 -0

Sep 5

Sep 5 Harris Theater Celebrates Big 2 -0

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Harris Theater as it prepares to commemorate milestone anniversary with a special event.

Looking Back At Censorship At the Cinema

Aug 31

Aug 31 Looking Back At Censorship At the Cinema

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Siskel Film Center director of programming Rebecca Fons to talk about past examples of censorship at the cinema & the Center’s upcoming series, CONTRA/BANNED.

Pianist Javier Red Aims to Spread Empathy For Autism With New Album

Aug 23

Aug 23 Pianist Javier Red Aims to Spread Empathy For Autism With New Album

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with pianist and composer Javier Red to talk about his new album, LIFE & UMBRELLA.

Chicago Ensemble Takes Big Band Music to the Next Level

Aug 15

Aug 15 Chicago Ensemble Takes Big Band Music to the Next Level

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Joel Baer and Chris Parsons, the co-founders of the Blueshift Big Band.

APTP Transforms Warehouse Into Setting For Immersive Immigrant Stories

Aug 8

Aug 8 APTP Transforms Warehouse Into Setting For Immersive Immigrant Stories

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with some of the creatives behind Albany Park Theater Project’s world premiere immersive production, PORT OF ENTRY.

Chicago Children's Theatre Looks Back At 15 Years of Red Kite Project

Jul 24

Jul 24 Chicago Children's Theatre Looks Back At 15 Years of Red Kite Project

Suburban Theater Unveils State's Largest Movie Screen

Jul 19

Jul 19 Suburban Theater Unveils State's Largest Movie Screen

Vinyl Resurgence Continues

Jul 10

Jul 10 Vinyl Resurgence Continues

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Julie Hughes the owner of the just-opened Mudroom Records in Glen Ellyn to talk about what it’s like selling vinyl in 2023.

Chicago Artist & Museum of Contemporary Photography Win Joyce Award

Jun 27

Jun 27 Chicago Artist & Museum of Contemporary Photography Win Joyce Award

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based artist Regina Agu and Museum of Contemporary Photography curator Asha Iman Veal to talk about their Joyce Award-winning project, SHORE/LINES.

Renegade: Matthew C. Yee Explores Asian-American Experience In New Musical

Jun 20

Jun 20 Renegade: Matthew C. Yee Explores Asian-American Experience In New Musical

Violins of Hope Come to Illinois

Jun 13

Jun 13 Violins of Hope Come to Illinois