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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 02/19/23: Orchid Show, Muti Interview + Boulevard of Bold Dreams Review

The Arts Section 02/19/23: Orchid Show, Muti Interview + Boulevard of Bold Dreams Review

Orchid Show, Muti Interview + Boulevard of Bold Dreams
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek visits the Chicago Botanic Garden to check out the annual Orchid Show. Contributor Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director Riccardo Muti. The CSO recently unveiled its 2023-24 schedule. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review the world premiere play BOULEVARD OF BOLD DREAMS. Later in the show, Gary talks to the director of one of the longest running jazz festivals in the country. And we’ll hear about a book that serves up a sweet look back at the history of Chicago bakeries.

The Arts Section 02/26/23: Green Book Exhibit + History of Chicago Distilleries Book

The Arts Section 02/26/23: Green Book Exhibit + History of Chicago Distilleries Book

The Arts Section 02/12/23: First Folio Closes + FULL TIME Review

The Arts Section 02/12/23: First Folio Closes + FULL TIME Review