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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.

The Arts Section 11/06/22: HBO Turns 50, 3Arts Celebrates + Batman Origin Play

The Arts Section 11/06/22: HBO Turns 50, 3Arts Celebrates + Batman Origin Play

HBO Turns 50, 3Arts Celebrates + Batman Origin Play
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to one of the authors of a new book that looks back at HBO’s 50-year history and the cable channel’s impact on pop culture. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to talk about Chicago Shakespeare’s new verison of MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Later in the show, Gary catches up with the playwright behind a world premiere play that shines a light on the creation of the iconic Batman character. And Gary checks in with the executive director of 3Arts to talk about the organization’s ongoing efforts to help underrepresented artists.

The Arts Section: Trotter Documentary, RENT + BBC Turns 100

The Arts Section: Trotter Documentary, RENT + BBC Turns 100

The Arts Section 10/30/22: Happy Halloween!

The Arts Section 10/30/22: Happy Halloween!