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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 01/22/23: Siskel Center Executive Director Steps Down, One Act Play Fest + Lunar New Year

The Arts Section 01/22/23: Siskel Center Executive Director Steps Down, One Act Play Fest + Lunar New Year

Siskel Center Exec Director Steps Down, One Act Play Fest + Lunar New Year
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with the executive director of the Gene Siskel Film Center, Jean de St. Aubin. The longtime arts leader is stepping down next month after 20 years at the helm of the acclaimed cinema organization. Theater critic Kerry Reid stops by to talk about a new production of the musical TICK TICK BOOM! Later in the show, Gary catches up with the curator of 20th annual CUT TO THE CHASE One Act Play Festival. And Gary checks in with Julie Tiao Ma, the president of the Chinese Fine Arts Society to learn more about some of the Lunar New Year programming taking place over the next couple of weeks.

The Arts Section 01/29/23: Forcast Form Exhibit + Warhol Play

The Arts Section 01/29/23: Forcast Form Exhibit + Warhol Play

The Arts Section 01/15/23: Conductor Dalia Stasevska, MLK Photos + NIU Jazz Orchestra

The Arts Section 01/15/23: Conductor Dalia Stasevska, MLK Photos + NIU Jazz Orchestra