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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 02/25/24: Maryam Taghavi Exhibit, The Band's Visit Review + Mr. Soul!

The Arts Section 02/25/24: Maryam Taghavi Exhibit, The Band's Visit Review + Mr. Soul!

Maryam Taghavi Exhibit, The Band's Visit Review + Mr. Soul!
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago artist Maryam Taghavi to talk about her new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to review a new, intimate production of THE BAND’S VISIT. Later in the show, Gary talks to the director of documentary that puts a spotlight on a forgotten Black television pioneer. And we’ll hear about a Chicago non-profit’s efforts to inject some resources into the local arts sector.

The Arts Section 03/03/24: Oscars Preview + 70-Year Variety Show Tradition Continues

The Arts Section 03/03/24: Oscars Preview + 70-Year Variety Show Tradition Continues

The Arts Section 02/18/23: Chicago Shakespeare's New Artistic Director + Sif Itona Westerberg

The Arts Section 02/18/23: Chicago Shakespeare's New Artistic Director + Sif Itona Westerberg