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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 07/28/24: Connie Converse Tribute, Steep Review + Beard Award Winner Jason Hammel

The Arts Section 07/28/24: Connie Converse Tribute, Steep Review + Beard Award Winner Jason Hammel

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with vocalist Emmy Bean to talk about the intriguing story of Connie Converse, a musician who by all accounts was ahead of her time. Bean and a group of Chicago-based musicians will pay tribute to Converse with a special performance. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, reviewed Steep Theatre’s production of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. Later in the show, Gary revisits his interview with chef Jason Hammel, the co-founder of Chicago’s renowned Lula Cafe.

The Arts Section 08/04/24: Joyce Award Winner Terry Guest + Lord of Rings Musical Review

The Arts Section 08/04/24: Joyce Award Winner Terry Guest + Lord of Rings Musical Review

The Arts Section 07/21/24: Suburban Band Director, Outdoor Romeo & Juliet + Newhart Obit

The Arts Section 07/21/24: Suburban Band Director, Outdoor Romeo & Juliet + Newhart Obit