The Arts Section

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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.

All in Performance

Let's Get Physical

Jul 9

Jul 9 Let's Get Physical

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Alice Da Cunha & Marc Frost, the co-founders of the Physical Theater Festival, to talk about the event’s evolution over the years.

MCA Presents Chicago Performs

Sep 6

Sep 6 MCA Presents Chicago Performs

Harris Theater Celebrates Big 2 -0

Sep 5

Sep 5 Harris Theater Celebrates Big 2 -0

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Harris Theater as it prepares to commemorate milestone anniversary with a special event.

Pivot Arts Celebrates 10 Years & Launches New Performance

May 30

May 30 Pivot Arts Celebrates 10 Years & Launches New Performance

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Pivot Arts founder and director Julianne Ehre to talk about the organization’s history & latest project, THE MEMORY PLACE.

Chicago Cabaret Week Ready For Year 2

May 10

May 10 Chicago Cabaret Week Ready For Year 2

Harris Theater Ready to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary

Mar 27

Mar 27 Harris Theater Ready to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary

MCA Introduces Chicago Performs

Aug 3

Aug 3 MCA Introduces Chicago Performs

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Museum of Contemporary Art curator of performance Tara Aisha Willis to talk about the institution’s new performance showcase, CHICAGO PERFORMS.

Abracadabra! Historic Theater Reopens With New Ownership & Programming

Jun 29

Jun 29 Abracadabra! Historic Theater Reopens With New Ownership & Programming

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the new Rhapsody Theater in Chicago.

CLEAT Puts Spotlight On Sound

Mar 11

Mar 11 CLEAT Puts Spotlight On Sound

Chicago Performing Arts Giants Prepare to Welcome Audiences Back

May 25

May 25 Chicago Performing Arts Giants Prepare to Welcome Audiences Back

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with the artistic leaders at Lyric Opera & the Joffrey Ballet as both organizations unveil their respective 2021/22 seasons with plans to welcome in-person audiences back.

Abracadabra! The Show Goes On (Virtually)

Apr 6

Apr 6 Abracadabra! The Show Goes On (Virtually)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with third generation magician & mind-reader Dennis Watkins.

New Survey Provides Insights Into How Chicago-area Arts Organizations Feel About Virtual Programming

Mar 10

Mar 10 New Survey Provides Insights Into How Chicago-area Arts Organizations Feel About Virtual Programming

Chicago Puppet Artist Creates Lunar New Year Inspired Show

Feb 25

Feb 25 Chicago Puppet Artist Creates Lunar New Year Inspired Show

Chicago Puppet Artist Creates Lunar New Year Inspired Show

Chicago Establishment Offers Scares From the Safety of Your Own Vehicle

Oct 27

Oct 27 Chicago Establishment Offers Scares From the Safety of Your Own Vehicle

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits Replay Lincoln Park to learn more about its socially distant Halloween offerings.

Eighth Blackbird Puts Spotlight On Chicago Performing Artists

Oct 20

Oct 20 Eighth Blackbird Puts Spotlight On Chicago Performing Artists

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visited Grammy Award-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird’s Chicago studio to learn more about the group’s new Chicago Artists Workshop.