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Gary Zidek

Chicago

Asst. Director of News & Public Affairs at WDCB-FM (Glen Ellyn, IL)

Reporter and radio host @ WDCB 90.9/90.7 FM Tweets are my own https://t.co/1gI0lRkW3F

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Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | theartssection.org | Gary Zidek

    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 is hoping audiences will be back in full force this summer. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a world premiere titled GORGEOUS. And well hear from the author of a book about the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.

  • 3 weeks ago | theartssection.org | Gary Zidek

    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 Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new stage adaptation of A TALE OF TWO CITIES. Later in the show, Gary talks to Remy Bumppo Theater artistic director Marti Lyons about the new production (ART) she’s directing.

  • 1 month ago | theartssection.org | Gary Zidek

    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 133-year-old institution. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a world premiere titled BERLIN. Later in the show, Gary talks to the creatives behind a new documentary that looks back at the creation of one of the most popular comic book series of all-time.

  • 1 month ago | theartssection.org | Gary Zidek

    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 projects for almost 80 years. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a local production of David Mamet’s latest play. Later in the show, Gary previews the latest edition of the Cut to the Chase Festival which kicks off latest this week.

  • 1 month ago | theartssection.org | Gary Zidek

    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. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, joins Gary to review Rivendell Theater’s latest, a play titled NO SUCH THING. Later in the show, Gary sits down with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer to chat about his new special that dives into stories about the city’s lakefront.

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Gary Zidek
Gary Zidek @onairgary
11 May 25

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 https://t.co/MYAXAnRo6X

Gary Zidek
Gary Zidek @onairgary
4 May 25

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 https://t.co/eRlLGCmpgJ

Gary Zidek
Gary Zidek @onairgary
27 Apr 25

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 https://t.co/sBAJx5EwBE