The Arts Section

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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.

Picking Favorites: Miles Davis

May 26

May 26 Picking Favorites: Miles Davis

Movie Releases + New Streaming Recs (Two Months Into Quarantine Edition)

May 22

May 22 Movie Releases + New Streaming Recs (Two Months Into Quarantine Edition)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to film writer/critic Nick Allen about the future of movie releases and asks for some new streaming recommendations now that we’ve been at home for over two months.

New Campaign Aims to Define Chicago's Greatest Music Moments

May 19

May 19 New Campaign Aims to Define Chicago's Greatest Music Moments

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Arts & Business Council of Chicago executive director Kristin Larsen about the organization’s new #ChiMusic35 campaign.

Threadless Helping Raise Money With Face Masks

May 13

May 13 Threadless Helping Raise Money With Face Masks

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Threadless founder & CEO Jake Nickell about the company’s new face mask line, which provides new opportunities to artists and is helping raise money for a good cause.

Symphony Center Presents Jazz Series 2020/21 Season Unveiled

May 12

May 12 Symphony Center Presents Jazz Series 2020/21 Season Unveiled

Old Town School of Folk Music Embraces New Ways of Learning

May 6

May 6 Old Town School of Folk Music Embraces New Ways of Learning

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talked to Old Town School of Folk Music CEO Jim Newcomb about adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago-Area Provides Backdrop For New Independent Film

May 5

May 5 Chicago-Area Provides Backdrop For New Independent Film

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.

Chicago Bookstore Navigates Uncertainties With Some Help From Its Friends

Apr 28

Apr 28 Chicago Bookstore Navigates Uncertainties With Some Help From Its Friends

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Volumes Book Cafe co-owner Rebecca George about her efforts to keep her business going during the pandemic.

Percussion Pivot

Apr 27

Apr 27 Percussion Pivot

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Third Coast Percussion executive director David Skidmore about adapting in the time of COVID-19.

Chicago Jazz Musicians Cope With COVID-19 Mandates

Apr 22

Apr 22 Chicago Jazz Musicians Cope With COVID-19 Mandates

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with some Chicago jazz musicians to find out how they’re dealing with life in the time of COVID-19

Frida Kahlo Exhibit Moves to 2021

Apr 20

Apr 20 Frida Kahlo Exhibit Moves to 2021

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to McAninch Arts Center director Diana Martinez about the Cleve Carney Museum of Art’s decision to reschedule its highly anticipated Frida Kahlo art exhibition

Quibi Questions

Apr 15

Apr 15 Quibi Questions

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to film/TV writer and critic Nick Allen about what makes the new streaming platform Quibi stand out.

Years In-the-Making, Lyric Opera Forced to Cancel RING Cycle

Apr 13

Apr 13 Years In-the-Making, Lyric Opera Forced to Cancel RING Cycle

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks with Lyric Opera of Chicago President & CEO Anthony Freud about pivoting in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Initiative Supports Illinois Artists

Apr 6

Apr 6 New Initiative Supports Illinois Artists

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to some of the people who helped launch the new Arts For Illinois Relief Fund.