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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 10/08/23: Joffrey's FRANKENSTEIN, Fine Arts Building + Shawn Maxwell's J-Town Suite

The Arts Section 10/08/23: Joffrey's FRANKENSTEIN, Fine Arts Building + Shawn Maxwell's J-Town Suite

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with two of the dancers in Joffrey Ballet’s new production of FRANKENSTEIN. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to talk about a new musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ once controversial novel AMERICAN PSYCHO. Later in the show, Gary looks back at the history of the Fine Arts Building as it turns 125. And saxophonist Shawn Maxwell joins Gary in studio to talk about his latest album, J-TOWN SUITE, which was inspired by his hometown of Joliet.

The Arts Section 10/15/23: Chef Jason Hammel Interview, Lucha Play + 59th Chicago International Film Fest

The Arts Section 10/15/23: Chef Jason Hammel Interview, Lucha Play + 59th Chicago International Film Fest

The Arts Section 10/01/23:Banned Books Week, Lehman Trilogy Review + Music Box of Horrors

The Arts Section 10/01/23:Banned Books Week, Lehman Trilogy Review + Music Box of Horrors