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.

Jan 31

Jan 31 Midwest Film Festival Navigating Unpredictable Times

Photographer Explores Chicago's Forgotten Structures

Jan 28

Jan 28 Photographer Explores Chicago's Forgotten Structures

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with photographer Alison Doshen to talk about her book, ABANDONED CHICAGO: DECAY IN THE WINDY CITY.

It's All Plastic, All the Time at The Plastic Bag Store

Jan 26

Jan 26 It's All Plastic, All the Time at The Plastic Bag Store

Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Seeking Public Input On Arts Funding

Jan 19

Jan 19 Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Seeking Public Input On Arts Funding

Wild Thing: WILD TRAVELS Kicks Off Season 3

Jan 18

Jan 18 Wild Thing: WILD TRAVELS Kicks Off Season 3

Film Review: Getting to Know FRANCE

Jan 14

Jan 14 Film Review: Getting to Know FRANCE

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new foreign language film, FRANCE.

It's All About Touch: Dave Specter Still Going Strong

Jan 5

Jan 5 It's All About Touch: Dave Specter Still Going Strong

WDCB’s Leslie Keros looks back at guitarist Dave Specter’s career.

Hyde Park Bookstore Pioneering New Avenues For Booksellers

Dec 22

Dec 22 Hyde Park Bookstore Pioneering New Avenues For Booksellers

Chicago-area Theatre Gives Life to World Premiere Play MR. DICKENS' HAT

Dec 17

Dec 17 Chicago-area Theatre Gives Life to World Premiere Play MR. DICKENS' HAT

Minor League Baseball Field Making Spirits Bright

Dec 6

Dec 6 Minor League Baseball Field Making Spirits Bright

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits Impact Field in Rosemont to Check Out the new AMAZE Light Festival.

Chicago Holiday Productions Welcome Audiences Back

Dec 2

Dec 2 Chicago Holiday Productions Welcome Audiences Back

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB’s Gary ZIdek to talk about their favorite holiday-themed theatrical productions taking place this year.

Are You Here All By Yourself? Looking Back At HOME ALONE

Nov 27

Nov 27 Are You Here All By Yourself? Looking Back At HOME ALONE

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Tracy J. Connor to talk about her memories of working on HOME ALONE.

Keeping Score With Conductor Richard Kaufman

Nov 24

Nov 24 Keeping Score With Conductor Richard Kaufman

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with renowned conductor Richard Kaufman to talk about his career, film scores and conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Making Spirits Bright

Nov 22

Nov 22 Making Spirits Bright

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Light Up Your Holidays owner Kelly Fitzsimmons to talk about the origins of her holiday lighting business.

Celebrated Blues Musician Pens Memoir

Nov 20

Nov 20 Celebrated Blues Musician Pens Memoir

WDCB’s Leslie Keros takes a closer look at harmonica master Billy Boy Arnold’s new autobiography, THE BLUES DREAM OF BILLY BOY ARNOLD.