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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 09/29/24: True Story Inspires Operas, Maestro Muspratt Celebrates 20 + Hyde Park Jazz Festival Faces Challenges

The Arts Section 09/29/24: True Story Inspires Operas, Maestro Muspratt Celebrates 20 + Hyde Park Jazz Festival Faces Challenges

True Story Inspires Operas, Maestro Muspratt Celebrates 20 + Hyde Park Jazz Fest Faces Challenges
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes a closer look at two new opera productions taking the stage in Chicago that both share an interesting backstory. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review Goodman Theatre’s INHERIT THE WIND. Later in the show, we’ll hear from New Philharmonic music director Kirk Muspratt as he looks back at 20 years leading the suburban orchestra. And Gary talks with the executive artistic director of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival about some of the challenges the fest is facing.

The Arts Section 10/06/24: Silents Synched, Movie Palace Exhibit + Vinyl/Beer Store

The Arts Section 10/06/24: Silents Synched, Movie Palace Exhibit + Vinyl/Beer Store

The Arts Section 09/22/24: Local Indie Film, Chicago Shakespeare's Henry V + Savoyaires 60 Year History

The Arts Section 09/22/24: Local Indie Film, Chicago Shakespeare's Henry V + Savoyaires 60 Year History