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.

Play Explores People's RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN Online

Mar 19

Mar 19 Play Explores People's RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN Online

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with theater artist Sarah Gitenstein to talk about the play she directed, RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN.

New Special Highlights Chicago's Beautiful Places

Mar 7

Mar 7 New Special Highlights Chicago's Beautiful Places

Exhibition Highlights Important Role Green Book Filled For Black Americans

Mar 1

Mar 1 Exhibition Highlights Important Role Green Book Filled For Black Americans

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center to learn more about it’s latest exhibition, THE NEGRO MOTORIST GREEN BOOK.

Looking Ahead: Maestro Riccardo Muti

Feb 21

Feb 21 Looking Ahead: Maestro Riccardo Muti

Time to Say Good-Bye: First Folio Theatre Closing

Feb 17

Feb 17 Time to Say Good-Bye: First Folio Theatre Closing

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with First Folio Theatre’s co-founder David Rice and his daughter Hayley Rice as the company prepares to wrap-up it’s final produciton.

Film Review: FULL TIME

Feb 9

Feb 9 Film Review: FULL TIME

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews FULL TIME.

Serious Moonlight: Jazz Artists Explore Bowie Songs In New Project

Feb 7

Feb 7 Serious Moonlight: Jazz Artists Explore Bowie Songs In New Project

A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

Jan 18

Jan 18 A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with conductor Dalia Stasevska during her recent visit to Chicago.

Art Is Life: Jerry Saltz Interview

Jan 15

Jan 15 Art Is Life: Jerry Saltz Interview

Gary's Favorite Films of 2022

Dec 31

Dec 31 Gary's Favorite Films of 2022

WDCB’s Gary Zidek dives into his favorite movie list for 2022.

Choreographer Extraordinaire Back In Chicago

Dec 19

Dec 19 Choreographer Extraordinaire Back In Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on a recent visit to Chicago.

Saxophonist Dave Koz Continues Holiday Tradition

Dec 5

Dec 5 Saxophonist Dave Koz Continues Holiday Tradition

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Dave Koz about the 25th anniversary of his Christmas tour, which arrives in Chicago on December 8.

Chicago Native Starts New Theater Company

Dec 1

Dec 1 Chicago Native Starts New Theater Company

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Lilian Davidson McGrady the founder of Adamson Road Theatre Company and the writer/director of its inaugural production, CABIN FEVER.

Exhibit Celebrates Nostalgia of Mold-A-Rama

Nov 28

Nov 28 Exhibit Celebrates Nostalgia of Mold-A-Rama

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Museum of Science and Industry’s Mold-A-Rama exhibition.

Batman Begins: Chicago-Based Theatre Artist Pens New Play

Nov 11

Nov 11 Batman Begins: Chicago-Based Theatre Artist Pens New Play

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with theater artist Mark Pracht to talk about his world premiere play, THE MARK OF KANE, which focuses on the largely unknown story about the creation of the Batman character.