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.

New Documentary Brings Together Different Ingredients of Chef Charlie Trotter's Life

Oct 18

Oct 18 New Documentary Brings Together Different Ingredients of Chef Charlie Trotter's Life

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Rebecca Halpern about her new documentary LOVE, CHARLIE: THE RISE & FALL OF CHEF CHARLIE TROTTER.

New Exhibition Explores Domestic Waste Issues From Different Perspectives

Oct 13

Oct 13 New Exhibition Explores Domestic Waste Issues From Different Perspectives

Scare Season: Music Box Theatre Providing Lots of Frights

Oct 7

Oct 7 Scare Season: Music Box Theatre Providing Lots of Frights

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich to talk about being open again and the theatre’s October programming.

Funding For the Arts More Important Than Ever

Oct 6

Oct 6 Funding For the Arts More Important Than Ever

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Arts Alliance Illinois executive director Claire Rice to talk about continuing efforts to secure funding for the arts.

Lost Silent Movie Set to Be Screened For the First Time In Almost 100 Years

Sep 28

Sep 28 Lost Silent Movie Set to Be Screened For the First Time In Almost 100 Years

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits Chicago Film Archives’ office to learn more about the non-profit’s discovery of the thought-to-be lost silent movie, THE FIRST DEGREE.

They Say The Neon Lights Are Bright ...

Sep 22

Sep 22 They Say The Neon Lights Are Bright ...

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Oren Jacoby to talk about his new documentary ON BROADWAY.

FACETS Welcomes Cinema-Loving Audiences Back

Sep 20

Sep 20 FACETS Welcomes Cinema-Loving Audiences Back

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with FACETS executive director Karen Cardarelli to talk about the challenges created by the pandemic and what’s next for the cinema-focused non-profit.

Music-Filled LGBTQ Coming of Age Story Promotes Acceptance

Sep 14

Sep 14 Music-Filled LGBTQ Coming of Age Story Promotes Acceptance

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with the director and stars of the new film, EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE.

Library Launching Local Music Streaming Platform

Sep 8

Sep 8 Library Launching Local Music Streaming Platform

Evanston Man Creates Children's Book Inspired By Love For Jazz

Sep 7

Sep 7 Evanston Man Creates Children's Book Inspired By Love For Jazz

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Evanston author Jarrett Dapier to talk about his journey to creating children’s books and lifelong appreciation of jazz.

Northwestern's Music School Aims to Shine Light on Black Composers

Sep 1

Sep 1 Northwestern's Music School Aims to Shine Light on Black Composers

Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music is highlighting the work of Black composers with a new project. WDCB's Gary Zidek has the story.

Art Thriller: THE LOST LEONARDO

Aug 28

Aug 28 Art Thriller: THE LOST LEONARDO

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary, THE LOST LEONARDO.

Tuning Up: Outdoor Music Events Liven Up Chicago Summer

Aug 26

Aug 26 Tuning Up: Outdoor Music Events Liven Up Chicago Summer

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk about the city’s IN TUNE Festival.

Exit Through the Gift Shop: Banksy Exhibit Arrives in Chicago

Aug 24

Aug 24 Exit Through the Gift Shop: Banksy Exhibit Arrives in Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Starvox Entertainment president Corey to talk about the company’s traveling Banksy exhibition, which just landed in Chicago.

Paramount Theatre Welcomes Back In-Person Audiences

Aug 19

Aug 19 Paramount Theatre Welcomes Back In-Person Audiences

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Paramount Theatre in Aurora to talk with the company’s president & CEO Tim Rater about reopening after over being dark for over a year.