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.

Chicago Music Festivals Go Virtual

Sep 1

Sep 1 Chicago Music Festivals Go Virtual

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk programming in the virtual space.

Pianist Ryan Cohan Discusses New Album

Aug 28

Aug 28 Pianist Ryan Cohan Discusses New Album

WDCB’s Leslie Keros checks in with Chicago-based pianist and composer Ryan Cohan to talk about the origins of ORIGINATIONS.

Documentary Shines Light On Pioneering TV Show That Celebrated Black Voices

Aug 26

Aug 26 Documentary Shines Light On Pioneering TV Show That Celebrated Black Voices

Book Highlights Chicago's Oldest Pieces of Still-Standing History

Aug 19

Aug 19 Book Highlights Chicago's Oldest Pieces of Still-Standing History

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with author David Anthony Witter to talk about the latest edition of his book, OLDEST CHICAGO.

Remembering Chicago Jazz Impresario Joe Segal

Aug 18

Aug 18 Remembering Chicago Jazz Impresario Joe Segal

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to jazz musician and radio host Barry Winograd about the late Joe Segal. Plus, an edited version of one of Segal’s last radio interviews.

JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY ... At Home

Aug 17

Aug 17 JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY ... At Home

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with station music director Paul Abella to talk about the newly restored version of the classic 1959 concert film, JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY.

Shadowplay: A Review of Manual Cinema's FRANKENSTEIN

Aug 16

Aug 16 Shadowplay: A Review of Manual Cinema's FRANKENSTEIN

WDCB’s Gary Zidek discusses Manual Cinema’s streaming version of FRANKENSTEIN with the Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel.

Art Museum Finds New Ways to Engage

Aug 11

Aug 11 Art Museum Finds New Ways to Engage

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Elmhurst Art Museum to learn more about its efforts to balance safety, programming and community.

Double the Fun, the Dueling Critics Review Two Virtual Plays

Aug 10

Aug 10 Double the Fun, the Dueling Critics Review Two Virtual Plays

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, duel over Trap Door Theatre and Otherworld Theatre’s latest streaming projects.

Behind the Projector: Manual Cinema Celebrates 10 Years

Aug 5

Aug 5 Behind the Projector: Manual Cinema Celebrates 10 Years

WDCB’s Gary Zidek shines a light on the Chicago-based performance collective Manual Cinema as the ensemble commemorates its 10 year anniversary.

Music Brings Cultures and Generations Together In THE CUBAN

Aug 3

Aug 3 Music Brings Cultures and Generations Together In THE CUBAN

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the new film, THE CUBAN. He caught up with one of the movie’s stars, Academy Award-winner Louis Gossett Jr. and director Sergio Navarretta.

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.

New Book Explores Our Fascination With the Unexplained

Jul 28

Jul 28 New Book Explores Our Fascination With the Unexplained

If You Build It ...

Jul 27

Jul 27 If You Build It ...

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago resident Sergio Castro about his decision to build a stage in his front yard.

New York City's Public Theater Premieres Streaming Work Inspired By Current Events

Jul 21

Jul 21 New York City's Public Theater Premieres Streaming Work Inspired By Current Events