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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.

Harris Theater Ready to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary

Harris Theater Ready to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Harris Theater president & CEO Lori Dimun to talk about the venue’s milestone anniversary and upcoming 20th anniversary season.

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“That’s our uniqueness, we are both a home for, Chicago artists and the work that they are creating, and we are also a Chicago home to artists from all over the world.” - Harris Theater president & CEO Lori Dimun talking about the Harris Theater’s role in Chicago’s cultural landscape.

Harris Theater president & CEO Lori Dimun

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance recently unveiled its 2023-24 season. The upcoming season will be a special one for the downtown theater as it prepares to celebrate its milestone 20th anniversary. The Harris Theater opened in 2003 with a mission to fill a void in Chicago’s downtown cultural landscape. Today, the venue is known for it’s diverse programming, providing a state-of-the-art setting for a number of performances.

Jazz musicians Marquis HIll & Jazzmeia Horn are bot part of the Harris Theatre’s 22/23 season.

You can check out the upcoming season for yourself at harristheaterchicago.org

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