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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 04/23/23: Fine Arts Building Turns 125 + MusicNOW Preview

The Arts Section 04/23/23: Fine Arts Building Turns 125 + MusicNOW Preview

Fine Arts Building Turns 125 + MusicNOW Preview

On this edtion of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes you with on a tour of the Fine Arts Building. The Chicago landmark is celebrating its 125th anniversary all year. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to discuss a revival of the classic musical DAMN YANKEES. Later in the show, Gary catches up with renowned composer Jessie Montgomery, who is preparing for the CSO’s final MusicNOW concert of the season. And Gary checks in with nationally known music critic Kelefa Sanneh to talk about music genres.

The Arts Section 04/30/23: Tivoli Theater History, Author Renee Rosen + APIDA Arts Fest

The Arts Section 04/30/23: Tivoli Theater History, Author Renee Rosen + APIDA Arts Fest

The Arts Section 04/16/23: Art In Common, Hasbro's Film History + CSO Jazz Series

The Arts Section 04/16/23: Art In Common, Hasbro's Film History + CSO Jazz Series