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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 07/30/23: Only In Theaters, Steppenwolf Review + Chi Doll Shop

The Arts Section 07/30/23: Only In Theaters, Steppenwolf Review + Chi Doll Shop

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with the director of a new documentary that tells the story of a family-run arthouse theater struggling to navigate the current entertainment landscape. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review Steppenwolf Theater’s latest, a new production of Harold Pinter’s NO MAN’S LAND. Later in the show, Gary visits one Chicago’s last true doll shops, we’ll hear what impact the new Barbie movie is having on business. And Gary pays tribute to WDCB family member and local mambo legend Victor Parra. The longtime program host died this past week, we’ll revisit an interview that was conducted ahead of his final broadcast.

The Arts Section 08/06/23: PORT OF ENTRY Opens + Outdoor Shakespeare Review

The Arts Section 08/06/23: PORT OF ENTRY Opens + Outdoor Shakespeare Review

The Arts Section 07/23/23: Manwolves, MARIE & ROSETTA Review + Tony Bennett Obit

The Arts Section 07/23/23: Manwolves, MARIE & ROSETTA Review + Tony Bennett Obit