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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.

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New Book Explores Heyday of Chicago's Soul Music Scene

Nov 19

Nov 19 New Book Explores Heyday of Chicago's Soul Music Scene

Chicago radio legend Richard Steele sits down with author Aaron Cohen to talk about his new book, MOVE ON UP: CHICAGO SOUL MUSIC AND BLACK CULTURAL POWER.

City Winery Founder Michael Dorf Looks Back At His Career In New Book

Nov 4

Nov 4 City Winery Founder Michael Dorf Looks Back At His Career In New Book

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with City Winery founder and CEO Michael Dorf to talk about his new book INDULGE YOUR SENSES.

New Book Explores Detroit's Jazz Legacy

Sep 27

Sep 27 New Book Explores Detroit's Jazz Legacy

WDCB’s Leslie Keros talks with Mark Stryker about his new book, JAZZ FROM DETROIT.

A Conversation With Best-selling Author Candace Bushnell

Sep 6

Sep 6 A Conversation With Best-selling Author Candace Bushnell

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Candace Bushnell about her new book, IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY?

Mike Reed Illuminates 30 Years of Influential Chicago Jazz

Aug 28

Aug 28 Mike Reed Illuminates 30 Years of Influential Chicago Jazz

New Novel Tells Multi-Generational Story of Family and Beer

Aug 28

Aug 28 New Novel Tells Multi-Generational Story of Family and Beer

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author J. Ryan Stradal about his new book, THE LAGER QUEEN OF MINNESOTA.

Chicago’s Theater Scene Takes Center Stage In New Novel

Aug 12

Aug 12 Chicago’s Theater Scene Takes Center Stage In New Novel

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Layne Fargo about her debut novel, TEMPER.

New Book Takes Culinary Approach to Titanic Stories

Aug 5

Aug 5 New Book Takes Culinary Approach to Titanic Stories

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Veronica Hinke about her new book, THE LAST NIGHT ON THE TITANIC: UNSINKABLE DRINKING, DINING, AND STYLE.

35th Printers Row Lit Fest Returning To Its Roots

Jun 6

Jun 6 35th Printers Row Lit Fest Returning To Its Roots

New Book Shines Light On the Life of Dr. Seuss

May 13

May 13 New Book Shines Light On the Life of Dr. Seuss

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Brian Jay Jones about his new biography, BECOMING DR. SEUSS: THEODOR GEISEL AND THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN IMAGINATION.

More Than Retailers, Bookstores Offer Community

Apr 25

Apr 25 More Than Retailers, Bookstores Offer Community

WDCB’s Gary Zidek gets ready for Independent Bookstore Day with a visit to The Book Stall in Winnetka.

Don Winslow's Cartel Trilogy Comes To an End With THE BORDER

Mar 14

Mar 14 Don Winslow's Cartel Trilogy Comes To an End With THE BORDER

Art Design Chicago's Legacy Continues Through Publications

Jan 7

Jan 7 Art Design Chicago's Legacy Continues Through Publications

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with some of the people involved with the publication of two stand-out books that were released under the Art Design Chicago Initiative.

A Conversation With Alligator Records Founder Bruce Iglauer

Oct 30

Oct 30 A Conversation With Alligator Records Founder Bruce Iglauer

Rebecca Makkai Interview

Jul 28

Jul 28 Rebecca Makkai Interview