Nov 19

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

Gary Zidek

Books

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.

Sep 22

Sep 22 Third Edition of Chicago Architecture Biennial Showcases Social Aspects of Architecture

Gary Zidek

Architecture

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Todd Palmer, the executive director of the Chicago Architecture Biennial to talk about the 2019 edition of the Biennial.

Jul 17

Jul 17 New Documentary Looks Back At Tragic 1995 Heat Wave And Explores Broader Ideas

Gary Zidek

FIlm

Jun 20

Jun 20 Chicago Theatre Organization Turns 50

Gary Zidek

Theater

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Free Street Theater’s Melissa DuPrey about the organization’s history and upcoming 50 In 50 project.

Apr 15

Apr 15 Chicago Brewery Strives To Do More Than Make Great Beer

Gary Zidek

Food

Feb 19

Feb 19 Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Committed to Telling Chicago Immigrant Stories

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sat down with Orbert Davis to talk about Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s ongoing Chicago Immigrant Stories project.

Feb 4

Feb 4 New Production Explores Nina Simone's Music & Activism

Gary Zidek

Theater

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visited Northlight Theatre in Skokie to talk to the cast and creative team behind NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN.

Jan 15

Jan 15 Folded Map Project Continues to Evolve

Gary Zidek

Culture

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

Dec 5

Dec 5 A Conversation With MCA Associate Curator of Performance, Tara Aisha Willis

Gary Zidek

Performance

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with MCA Associate Curator of Performance, Tara Aisha Willis.

Aug 13

Aug 13 A Conversation With Chicago Artist Mia Park

Gary Zidek

Theater

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist Mia Park.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Celebrates Nelson Mandela's Centennial

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Jazz Philharmonic artistic director Orbert Davis about Nelson Mandela tribute program, HOPE IN ACTION.

Jun 25

Jun 25 Exhibition Dives Into the Beauty ... and Concerns Surrounding the Great Lakes

Gary Zidek

Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to artist Alexis Rockman about his exhibition, THE GREAT LAKES CYCLE.

May 17

May 17 Social Issues Influence Terence Blanchard's Music

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard.

May 1

May 1 New Theatrical Production Dives Into Chicago's Race Issues

Gary Zidek

Theater

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss Collaboraction's docudrama, A BLUE ISLAND IN THE RED SEA. Plus, two recommendations.

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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.

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Todd Palmer, the executive director of the Chicago Architecture Biennial to talk about the 2019 edition of the Biennial.

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Free Street Theater’s Melissa DuPrey about the organization’s history and upcoming 50 In 50 project.

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sat down with Orbert Davis to talk about Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s ongoing Chicago Immigrant Stories project.

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visited Northlight Theatre in Skokie to talk to the cast and creative team behind NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN.

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

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with MCA Associate Curator of Performance, Tara Aisha Willis.