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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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The Old Town School of Folk Music Celebrates 60 Years
Dec 4

Dec 4 The Old Town School of Folk Music Celebrates 60 Years

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Bau Graves, the executive director of the Old Town School of Folk Music about the institution's past, present and history.

Chicago Holiday Theater Preview
Nov 28

Nov 28 Chicago Holiday Theater Preview

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics preview Chicago's holiday theater offerings.

New Book Highlights Chicago's Unique Eateries
Nov 27

Nov 27 New Book Highlights Chicago's Unique Eateries

Gary Zidek
Food

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Matt Kirouac about his new book, UNIQUE EATS AND EATERIES OF CHICAGO.

Vocalist Kurt Elling Takes Thoughtful Approach to Latest Projects
Nov 26

Nov 26 Vocalist Kurt Elling Takes Thoughtful Approach to Latest Projects

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek chats with vocalist Kurt Elling.

The Dueling Critics Take Manhattan
Nov 21

Nov 21 The Dueling Critics Take Manhattan

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics talk about New York City theater.

Lookingglass Theatre Revisits Charles Dickens' HARD TIMES
Nov 7

Nov 7 Lookingglass Theatre Revisits Charles Dickens' HARD TIMES

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics review Lookingglass Theatre's HARD TIMES.

Herb Alpert Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Nov 7

Nov 7 Herb Alpert Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek chats with music legend Herb Alpert.

Grammy-Winning Third Coast Percussion Preparing For Ambitious World Premiere
Nov 6

Nov 6 Grammy-Winning Third Coast Percussion Preparing For Ambitious World Premiere

Gary Zidek
Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits Third Coast Percussion's Chicago studio.

Upcoming Documentary Will Highlight Writer Barry Gifford's Chicago Beginnings
Nov 2

Nov 2 Upcoming Documentary Will Highlight Writer Barry Gifford's Chicago Beginnings

Gary Zidek
FIlm

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to the filmmakers behind a new documentary about acclaimed writer and poet Barry Gifford.

Porchlight Music Theatre's Production of BILLY ELLIOT Soars
Nov 1

Nov 1 Porchlight Music Theatre's Production of BILLY ELLIOT Soars

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics review Porchlight Theatre's Production of BILLY ELLIOT.

What Perpetuates American Ghost Stories/Urban Myths ?
Oct 30

Oct 30 What Perpetuates American Ghost Stories/Urban Myths ?

Gary Zidek
Books

WDCB's Gary Zidek chats with author Colin Dickey about his book, GHOSTLAND.

Scares Come From Real Issues Inside A MEMORY PALACE OF FEAR
Oct 29

Oct 29 Scares Come From Real Issues Inside A MEMORY PALACE OF FEAR

Gary Zidek
Theater

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits A MEMORY PALACE OF FEAR.

Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art Celebrates 50th With New Exhibit, WE ARE HERE
Oct 27

Oct 27 Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art Celebrates 50th With New Exhibit, WE ARE HERE

Gary Zidek
Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek walks through the MCA's 50th anniversary exhibition, WE ARE HERE.

Tarell Alvin McCraney's CHOIR BOY Makes Chicago Premiere
Oct 24

Oct 24 Tarell Alvin McCraney's CHOIR BOY Makes Chicago Premiere

Gary Zidek
Theater

The Dueling Critics join WDCB's Gary Zidek to discuss Raven Theatre's CHOIR BOY.

A Lifetime of Funny and Awkward Experiences Inspire Kaye Winks to Create Comedy
Oct 23

Oct 23 A Lifetime of Funny and Awkward Experiences Inspire Kaye Winks to Create Comedy

Gary Zidek
Comedy

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to the super-talented Kaye Winks about creating her one one-woman show, and more.

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