Gary Zidek
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Reporter and radio host @ WDCB 90.9/90.7 FM Tweets are my own https://t.co/1gI0lRkW3F
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Joined January 2014
Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I caught up with vocalist @kerisingsjazz to talk about her growing business. The Dueling Critics reviewed @GriffinTheatreC's GIRLS & BOYS. Plus a look at a west suburban music academy + unique record store. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek is highlighting the intersection of arts & commerce. He’ll catch up with a local jazz musician who started her own business after the pandemic...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I had pieces on the William Byrd-inspired concert-theatre production SECRET BYRD and @NorthlightThtr's Donny Hathaway play. Plus a preview of local outdoor theater options. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes a closer look at a new concert-theater work that explores the history of composer William Byrd’s acts of defiance in 16th century England....
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This morning on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I visited @mcachicago's new CITY IN A GARDEN exhibit. Plus, we'll hear about an international accordion fest taking place in the suburbs & a review of a new production of ANGELS IN AMERICA. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek visits the Museum of Contemporary Art’s new exhibit, CITY IN A GARDEN, that explores Chicago’s Queer art and activism communities. The Dueling...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio, I caught up with award-winning actor @GarySinise. We talked about his first artistic love - music, memories of Steppenwolf Theatre & dedication to veterans causes. If you missed it you can listen here:.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to Steppenwolf co-founder and multiple award-winning actor Gary Sinise. The Chicago-area native is coming back home to perform a concert to...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I previewed the summer movie season with @Classic_Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson. What films will excite audiences this summer? Plus the Dueling Critics reviewed the Raven/Rivendell co-production GORGEOUS. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek previews the summer movie season with Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson. After some uncertainty the past few years at the box office, the industry...
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Happy Mother's Day! Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I caught up with accalimed comedian Jim Jefferies. The comic will film his next stand-up special in Chicago. I also taked to director Marti Lyons about her current project @remybumppo . Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with world famous comedian Jim Jefferies, who is coming to Chicago to film his next stand-up special. The Dueling Critics, Kleiman and...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio we heard from @chicagosymphony's incoming music director Klaus Mäkelä. Plus stories on the new documentary THE LEGEND OF KINGDOM COME (which premieres @musicboxtheatre) & local artist Tim Lowly. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek checks in with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s incoming music director, Klaus Makela. The 29-year-old is set to become the 11th music director of...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I talked to the director of a new documentary about a local man who worked on the Manhattan Project & continues to conduct research today at age 102. Plus, a preview of this year's Cut to the Chase Fest. Listen.
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On this editon of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the director of a new documentary that tells the largely unknown story of a remarkable local man who has worked on cutting edge scientific...
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This morning on The Arts Section, I caught up with multi-instrumentalist Kishi Bashi to talk about his collaboration with @ChicagoPhil. Also, sat down with @wttw's Geoffrey Baer to chat about his new special about Chicago's lakefront. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with acclaimed multi instrumentalist and composer Kishi Bashi to talk about his upcoming collaboration with the Chicago Philharmonic....
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I talked w/ the playwright behind @StageLeftTheatr's world premiere, The Distrikt of Lake Michigun. Also revisted interview w/ legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins & visited @ElmhurstHist's new exhibit. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the playwright behind a world premiere that takes a comedic look back at one of Chicago’s most eccentric characters. The Dueling Critics,...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I caught up with composer Missy Mazzoli to talk about @LyricOpera's THE LISTENERS. Also previewed Giordano Dance's upcoming program. Plus, Leslie Keros has a story about new Lil Hardin Armstrong project. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with renowned composer Missy Mazzoli to talk abut her latest project, a thriller opera that’s opening in Chicago. The Dueling Critics,...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I had a story on a Chicago hidden gem, the Musicians Club of Women, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Plus, we heard about Evanston Dance Ensemble's new program that mixes science & art. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek has a story about one of Chicago’s best kept secrets, a 150 year old club dedicated to supporting women musicians. The Dueling Critics, Kelly...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I walked through @NUBlockMuseum's new exhibit WOVEN BEING. Plus, I caught up w/ WDCB's Steve Darnall to talk about THOSE WERE THE DAYS' 55th anniversary & Dueling Critics reviewed THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the Block Museum of Art’s new exhibit that explores questions through an indigenous lens. The Dueling Critics, Kelly...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I visited the @iahcchicago to learn more about organization's St. Patrick's programming. I also talked to Doug Preston about the collaborative novel Fourteen Days. Plus a review of local Guys & Dolls. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek gets ready to cebrate St. Patrick’s Day. He’ll visit one of Chicago’s biggest hubs of Irish cultural activity. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I previewed @GoodmanTheatre's upcoming centennial season. Also revisited my interviews with a couple filmmakers up for Oscars tonight. Listen here.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek has the story of how surprise guests helped preview the Goodman Theater’s upcoming milestone centennial anniversary season. The Dueling Critics,...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I previewed next week's Oscars ceremony w/ @RebelliousMag's Janet Arvia. We discussed what films could win best picture. Plus, I visited @ElmhurstArt's new exhibit, Sustenance & Land. If you missed it, listen here.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, we’re getting ready for the Oscars. Local critic Janet Arvia joins host Gary Zidek to talk all about this year’s Academy Awards. The Dueling Critics, Kelly...
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Yesterday on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I caught up with actor Namir Smallwood & filmmaker Alex Thompson to talk about their new film ROUNDING and visited @facetschicago, which is celebrating 50th anniversary this year. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Alex Thompson and renowned actor Namie Smallwood, two of the key players behind the new film ROUNDING. The...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I caught up with opera star Sondra Radvanovsky, looked back at the 50 year history of @MarriottTheatre & visited @chicagobotanic's Orchid Show. Plus a review of FAT HAM. Listen.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with celebrated opera singer Sondra Radvanovsky to talk about returning home to the Chicago-area and a series of concerts at Lyric...
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Today on The Arts Section @WDCBPublicRadio I found my chill at Forest Park-based @NadeauIce, learned all about ice sculpting. Plus, a review of Chicago Shakespeare's Jaja'ss African Hair Braiding. You can listen here.
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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes you with inside the country’s oldest ice sculpture business, where blocks of ice are turned into crystal clear pieces of art. Later in the...
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