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.

North Shore Conservatory Finds Ways to Keep Music Going

Mar 12

Mar 12 North Shore Conservatory Finds Ways to Keep Music Going

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Midwest Young Artists Conservatory founder & president Allan Dennis.

New Survey Provides Insights Into How Chicago-area Arts Organizations Feel About Virtual Programming

Mar 10

Mar 10 New Survey Provides Insights Into How Chicago-area Arts Organizations Feel About Virtual Programming

Film Review: COMING 2 AMERICA

Mar 5

Mar 5 Film Review: COMING 2 AMERICA

Van Gogh Works Come Alive In New Immersive Experience

Mar 2

Mar 2 Van Gogh Works Come Alive In New Immersive Experience

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the recently opened IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH experience in Chicago.

Chicago Puppet Artist Creates Lunar New Year Inspired Show

Feb 25

Feb 25 Chicago Puppet Artist Creates Lunar New Year Inspired Show

Chicago Puppet Artist Creates Lunar New Year Inspired Show

Siskel Film Center Introduces New Programming Director

Feb 22

Feb 22 Siskel Film Center Introduces New Programming Director

New Book Looks Back At the Incredible Life of Mike Nichols

Feb 17

Feb 17 New Book Looks Back At the Incredible Life of Mike Nichols

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Mark Harris about his new biography on Hollywood and Broadway legend Mike Nichols.

Congo Square Goes For Laughs In New Online Series

Feb 15

Feb 15 Congo Square Goes For Laughs In New Online Series

It's Paczki Time!

Feb 15

Feb 15 It's Paczki Time!

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Delightful Pastries owner chef Dobra Bielinski to talk all things Paczki.

Who Could Ask For Anything More: Critic Howard Reich Ends One Chapter, Ready For What's Next

Jan 18

Jan 18 Who Could Ask For Anything More: Critic Howard Reich Ends One Chapter, Ready For What's Next

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with renowned arts, jazz & classical music critic Howard Reich as he steps away from his role at the Chicago Tribune.

Film Review: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI

Jan 15

Jan 15 Film Review: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film, ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI.

New Novel THE PUSH Explores Parenting Expectations

Jan 14

Jan 14 New Novel THE PUSH Explores Parenting Expectations

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Ashley Audrain about her best-selling debut novel, THE PUSH.

What Will Chicago-area Theatre Look Like In 2021?

Jan 12

Jan 12 What Will Chicago-area Theatre Look Like In 2021?

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, discuss what local theatre could look like in 2021.

Questions Regarding Arts Funding In 2021

Jan 11

Jan 11 Questions Regarding Arts Funding In 2021

It's Pappy Time! New Book Tells the Story of World's Most Sought After Bourbon

Jan 5

Jan 5 It's Pappy Time! New Book Tells the Story of World's Most Sought After Bourbon

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Wright Thompson about his new book PAPPYLAND: A STORY OF FAMILY, FINE BOURBON AND THE THINGS THAT LAST.