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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 08/18/24: Sugarcane Documentary, Second City + Paul Mecurio

The Arts Section 08/18/24: Sugarcane Documentary, Second City + Paul Mecurio

Sugarcane Documentary, Second City Review + Paul Mecurio
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the co-directors of an affecting new documentary (SUGARCANE) that explores a series of atrocities that occurred at a Canadian school for indigenous children. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review Second City’s latest revue and talk about some of the city’s longer running productions. And later in the show, Gary catches up with comedian Paul Mecurio, the Late Show writer and performer will be presenting his Broadway show, PERMISSION TO SPEAK in Chicago-area this week.

The Arts Section 08/25/24: Artist Ellie Vergura, Network Review + York Theater Turns 100

The Arts Section 08/25/24: Artist Ellie Vergura, Network Review + York Theater Turns 100

The Arts Section 08/11/24: Wabash Lights, Royko Exhibit + Political Documentary

The Arts Section 08/11/24: Wabash Lights, Royko Exhibit + Political Documentary