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.

Oct 8

Oct 8 Oriental Institute Celebrates 100 Years

Gary Zidek

Culture

Aug 20

Aug 20 The Music Box Theatre Is Turning the Big 9-0

Gary Zidek

FIlm

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich to learn more about the iconic theatre’s long history as it approaches its 90th anniversary.

Aug 5

Aug 5 New Book Takes Culinary Approach to Titanic Stories

Gary Zidek

Books

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Veronica Hinke about her new book, THE LAST NIGHT ON THE TITANIC: UNSINKABLE DRINKING, DINING, AND STYLE.

Jun 24

Jun 24 Rarely Seen Photos Capture Rolling Stones 1964 Visit to Chicago

Gary Zidek

Music

Jan 7

Jan 7 Art Design Chicago's Legacy Continues Through Publications

Gary Zidek

Books

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with some of the people involved with the publication of two stand-out books that were released under the Art Design Chicago Initiative.

Dec 14

Dec 14 New Exhibitions Focus On Different Aspects of Chicago's Design History

Gary Zidek

Visual Art

WDCB’s Gary Zidek leads a roundtable discussion about 3 design-focused exhibits currently on display in Chicago

Nov 1

Nov 1 Composer/Pianist Reginald Robinson Creates Musical Tribute to Jazz Pioneer James Reese Europe

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with award winning composer/pianist Reginald Robinson to talk about his world premiere musical tribute to James Reese Europe.

Aug 22

Aug 22 30 Years After Discovery, Evanston Couple Still "Following the Box"

Gary Zidek

Visual Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with Alan Teller and Jerri Zbiral, the husband-and-wife team behind the FOLLOWING THE BOX exhibit.

Jun 4

Jun 4 Delmark Records' Musical Journey Continues With New Owners

Gary Zidek

Music

Delmark Records is starting a new chapter, the same year it celebrates its landmark 65th anniversary.

May 22

May 22 Studs Terkel Radio Archive Provides Gateway to Past

Gary Zidek

Culture

Mar 12

Mar 12 Archiving Project Keeps Memories of Mister Kelly's & the London House Alive

Gary Zidek

Culture

WDCB's Gary Zidek takes a closer look at an archiving project dedicated to preserving the memory of some of Chicago's most popular nightspots in the 50's and 60's.

Dec 11

Dec 11 Looking For Fun? Head to Uptown, then Underground

Gary Zidek

Performance

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits the Uptown Underground.

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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 caught up with Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich to learn more about the iconic theatre’s long history as it approaches its 90th anniversary.

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Veronica Hinke about her new book, THE LAST NIGHT ON THE TITANIC: UNSINKABLE DRINKING, DINING, AND STYLE.

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with some of the people involved with the publication of two stand-out books that were released under the Art Design Chicago Initiative.

WDCB’s Gary Zidek leads a roundtable discussion about 3 design-focused exhibits currently on display in Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with award winning composer/pianist Reginald Robinson to talk about his world premiere musical tribute to James Reese Europe.