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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 05/15/22: Dizzy Spellz, New Plays Fest + So Cold the River Film

The Arts Section 05/15/22: Dizzy Spellz, New Plays Fest + So Cold the River Film

Dizzy Spellz, New Plays Fest + So Cold the River Movie
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with renowned jazz musician and educator Sean Jones to talk about his Dizzy Gillespie project that he’s bringing to Chicago. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a play about regret and moving forward. Later in the show, Gary takes a closer look at a new plays festival that will present several never-seen-before works. Plus, Gary talks to the writer and director of a new indie movie that was filmed in a historic Indiana hotel. And we’ll hear from a photographer who specializes in capturing images of abandoned spaces.

The Arts Section 05/22/22: Steppenwolf's Jeff Perry + Summer Movie Preview

The Arts Section 05/22/22: Steppenwolf's Jeff Perry + Summer Movie Preview

The Arts Section 05/08/22: Composer Jessie Montgomery + Michael Mies' Camerado Suite

The Arts Section 05/08/22: Composer Jessie Montgomery + Michael Mies' Camerado Suite