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.

Batman Begins: Chicago-Based Theatre Artist Pens New Play

Nov 11

Nov 11 Batman Begins: Chicago-Based Theatre Artist Pens New Play

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with theater artist Mark Pracht to talk about his world premiere play, THE MARK OF KANE, which focuses on the largely unknown story about the creation of the Batman character.

Nov 7

Nov 7 3Arts Ready to Celebrate New Crop of Awardees

New Documentary Sheds Light On Largely Forgotten Piece of Chicago History

Oct 28

Oct 28 New Documentary Sheds Light On Largely Forgotten Piece of Chicago History

WDCB’S Gary Zidek sits down with filmmaker Harriet Marin Jones to talk about her new documentary, KING OF KINGS: CHASING EDWARD JONES.

All Thriller, No Filler: Chicago's Arts In The Dark Parade Celebrates City's Creative Spirit

Oct 25

Oct 25 All Thriller, No Filler: Chicago's Arts In The Dark Parade Celebrates City's Creative Spirit

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with former DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk about the upcoming ARTS IN THE DARK parade in Chicago.

Spine-chilling Sounds: New Philharmonic Presents Halloween Spooktakular

Oct 18

Oct 18 Spine-chilling Sounds: New Philharmonic Presents Halloween Spooktakular

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with New Philharmonic music director & conductor Kirk Muspratt to talk about the orchestra’s upcoming Halloween program.

Trying Not to Suck: Joe Maddon Interview

Oct 17

Oct 17 Trying Not to Suck: Joe Maddon Interview

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon to talk about his new book, THE BOOK OF JOE.

Ballet Company Aims to Reach New Audiences

Oct 14

Oct 14 Ballet Company Aims to Reach New Audiences

58th Chicago International Film Festival Set to Welcome Cinema-Lovers

Oct 11

Oct 11 58th Chicago International Film Festival Set to Welcome Cinema-Lovers

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago International Film Festival artistic director Mimi Plauché to talk about this year’s fest.

It's a Family Affair: MCA Brings Back Family Days Series

Oct 5

Oct 5 It's a Family Affair: MCA Brings Back Family Days Series

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Christiana Castillo about the institution’s Family Days program.

Almost Famous: A Conversation With Paul Natkin

Sep 27

Sep 27 Almost Famous: A Conversation With Paul Natkin

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with acclaimed photographer Paul Natkin to talk about his career and new book.

Good Intentions: New Doc Examines the Complexities of Foreign Aid

Sep 20

Sep 20 Good Intentions: New Doc Examines the Complexities of Foreign Aid

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Chicago-based filmmaker Jack C. Newell to talk about his long journey to making his latest documentary, HOW (NOT) TO BUILD A SCHOOL IN HAITI.

From Harvey to Hollywood, Comedian Tom Dreesen Has Lived a Life

Sep 6

Sep 6 From Harvey to Hollywood, Comedian Tom Dreesen Has Lived a Life

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with celebrated comedian, and Harvey native, Tom Dreesen.

New Jazz Album Explores History of the Americas

Sep 2

Sep 2 New Jazz Album Explores History of the Americas

Book Lover Rejoice, the Printers Row Lit Fest is Approaching

Aug 24

Aug 24 Book Lover Rejoice, the Printers Row Lit Fest is Approaching

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches with with Amy Danzer, the new programming director of the Printers Row Lit Fest to talk about the 37th edition of the event.

A Chicago Public School Community Shines Bright In New Doc

Aug 21

Aug 21 A Chicago Public School Community Shines Bright In New Doc

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Kevin Shaw to talk about his new documentary, LET THE LITTLE LIGHT SHINE.