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The Arts Section

8 to 9am Sundays


Program Host(s): Gary Zidek

The Arts Section spotlights creative people, events and ideas. Every week, WDCB's Gary Zidek shines a light on arts and culture in the Chicago area. The mission is to focus on stories within the arts community that aren't being told, with additional commentary and discussions on literature, music, film, food, special events and anything else creative.


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Current Episode

November 1st, 2026

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with acclaimed Chicago-based filmmakers Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson to talk about their new movie, MOUSE. Theater critic Jonathan Abarbanel joins Gary to review a new production of THE WINTER’S TALE. Coming up later in the show, Gary talks to the author of a book that puts the spotlight on Miles Davis’ landmark album KIND OF BLUE.

 

November 8th, 2026

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek talks to the theater artist behind a musical that shines a light on a little known piece of U.S. history. Created by Brian Quijada, MEXODUS just opened in Chicago. Theater critic Jonathan Abarbanel joins Gary to review Steppenwolf Theater’s world premiere THE ADIRONDAK CHAIR CIRCLE. Later in the show, Gary takes a closer look at the 2026 Veteran Art Triennial that’s on display at venues across the Chicago-area.

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