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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.

Jun 5

Jun 5 Theater Review: Jackalope's The Singularity Play

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Theater

May 29

May 29 Dueling Critics: NATIVE SON Review

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Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary Zidek to talk about Lifeline Theatre’s revival of NATIVE SON.

May 27

May 27 New Exhibit Explores Desi Roots

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Culture

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the National Indo American Museum to check out its new DESIG ROOTS AND WINGS exhibition.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Remembering Mister Kelly's

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Culture

Apr 1

Apr 1 Art & Science Mix In New Exhibit

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Visual Art

Mar 11

Mar 11 Taking Flight

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Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with composer Shawn Okpebholo to talk about the backstory behind creating the song cycle, SONGS IN FLIGHT.

Mar 5

Mar 5 Community Tradition Continues For Year 70

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Community

WDCB’s Gary Zidek chats with Ken & Phyllis Lubinski, the producers of this year’s annual Vshow. The Park Ridge tradition has been bringing parents together since 1955.

Feb 13

Feb 13 New Book Shines Light On Chicago Original

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Books

Jan 7

Jan 7 Gary's Favorite Films of 2023

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FIlm

Dec 18

Dec 18 Jazzed Up Nutcracker Premieres In Chicago

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Dance

Nov 7

Nov 7 ART DESIGN CHICAGO Returns

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Culture

Nov 1

Nov 1 Auditorium Theatre Celebrates Storied History With Tours

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Architecture

Oct 24

Oct 24 Thumbs Up: New Book Looks Back at Legacy of Siskel & Ebert

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Books

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with film critic & author Matt Singer to talk about his new book, OPPOSABLE THUMBS: HOW SISKEL AND EBERT CHANGED MOVIES FOREVER.

Oct 17

Oct 17 Saxophonist Maddie Vogler Releases Debut Album

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Music

WDCB’s Leslie Keros talks to Chicago-based saxophonist Maddie Vogler about her career and new album, WHILE WE HAVE TIME.

Oct 16

Oct 16 Lula Cafe Chef's Improbable Journey Continues With New Cookbook

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Books