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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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Ravinia Reflections: Longtime President/CEO Welz Kauffman Steps Down

Sep 28

Sep 28 Ravinia Reflections: Longtime President/CEO Welz Kauffman Steps Down

Local Scottish Tradition Continues This Summer (Virtually)

Jul 30

Jul 30 Local Scottish Tradition Continues This Summer (Virtually)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Scots president Gus Noble about the 34th annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games, which will be taking place virtually this year.

Where Will Arts Relief Aid Come From?

Jul 20

Jul 20 Where Will Arts Relief Aid Come From?

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Arts Alliance Illinois executive director Claire Rice about the impacts COVID-19 is having on the local arts community and efforts to secure economic relief.

Streaming Concert Celebrates Cuban Culture & Humanitarian Efforts

Jul 16

Jul 16 Streaming Concert Celebrates Cuban Culture & Humanitarian Efforts

Photographer Documented Chicago Civil Rights Protests of the Mid-60s

Jun 9

Jun 9 Photographer Documented Chicago Civil Rights Protests of the Mid-60s

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with 84-year-old photographer Bernie Kleina to talk about his experiences documenting civil rights marches and protests of the 1960s.

As Weather Gets Warmer, What Will Cultural Calendar Look Like?

May 4

May 4 As Weather Gets Warmer, What Will Cultural Calendar Look Like?

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly for a conversation about the city’s music festivals and what’s next.

A Conversation With Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly

Dec 30

Dec 30 A Conversation With Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly for a conversation about 2019 and what’s ahead in 2020.

Arts Organization Celebrates All DuPage County Has to Offer

Oct 21

Oct 21 Arts Organization Celebrates All DuPage County Has to Offer

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Arts DuPage director Debbie Venezia about the organization.

Oriental Institute Celebrates 100 Years

Oct 8

Oct 8 Oriental Institute Celebrates 100 Years

Artistry of Tiffany Stained Glass Windows Shines Through In New Exhibit

Oct 3

Oct 3 Artistry of Tiffany Stained Glass Windows Shines Through In New Exhibit

Floating Museum Launches Green Line Project

Jul 30

Jul 30 Floating Museum Launches Green Line Project

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to the directors of Floating Museum about the art collective’s new project, CULTURE TRANSIT ASSEMBLY.

What Was the Impact of Art Design Chicago?

Apr 9

Apr 9 What Was the Impact of Art Design Chicago?

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with the Terra Foundation’s Jenny Seigenthaler to talk about the short and long term impacts made by Art Design Chicago.

Marc Ecko Discusses XQ Super School Live

Mar 25

Mar 25 Marc Ecko Discusses XQ Super School Live

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to entrepreneur & fashion designer Marc Ecko about transforming high school education and a story-telling tour known as XQ Super School Live.

Cultural Organizations Come Together to Form Water Tower Arts District

Mar 17

Mar 17 Cultural Organizations Come Together to Form Water Tower Arts District

Fifteen organizations, all within walking distance of Chicago’s historic Water Tower, joined forces to launch the Water Tower Arts District. WDCB’s Gary Zidek has more.

College of DuPage Humanities Festival Aims to Bring Community Together

Feb 14

Feb 14 College of DuPage Humanities Festival Aims to Bring Community Together

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to College of DuPage professors Dr. Julia DiLiberti and Timothy Clifford about the COD Humanities Festival.

Folded Map Project Continues to Evolve

Jan 15

Jan 15 Folded Map Project Continues to Evolve

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to some of the people turning the Folded Map project into a stage production.

It's All About Chicago at Transit Tees

Dec 19

Dec 19 It's All About Chicago at Transit Tees

Artists and Makers Bring "One of a Kind" Gifts to theMart

Dec 6

Dec 6 Artists and Makers Bring "One of a Kind" Gifts to theMart

WDCB’s Gary Zidek previews the 18th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show.

New Documentary Series Highlights Stories of Chicago's Art & Design History

Oct 11

Oct 11 New Documentary Series Highlights Stories of Chicago's Art & Design History

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Emmy-winning producer Dan Andries about WTTW’s new 4-part documentary series, ART & DESIGN IN CHICAGO.

HAPPY PLACE Comes to Chicago

Jul 19

Jul 19 HAPPY PLACE Comes to Chicago

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits HAPPY PLACE Chicago and talks to founder Jared Paul.