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.

Kishi Bashi Shines Light On Dark Chapter of U.S. History

Apr 13

Apr 13 Kishi Bashi Shines Light On Dark Chapter of U.S. History

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Kishi Bashi, as well as members of Chicago Philharmonic to talk about his Improvisations on EO 9066.

Searching For Irene Higginbotham

Apr 10

Apr 10 Searching For Irene Higginbotham

Terri Lyne Carrington: Setting New Standards

Mar 31

Mar 31 Terri Lyne Carrington: Setting New Standards

Harris Theater Ready to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary

Mar 27

Mar 27 Harris Theater Ready to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary

Suburb Celebrates Women's History Month With Art Exhibit

Mar 26

Mar 26 Suburb Celebrates Women's History Month With Art Exhibit

WDCB’s Gary Zidek tours Wheaton’s WE ARE WOMEN art exhibit.

Ten Years In the Making, Alan Turing Opera Set to Premiere

Mar 23

Mar 23 Ten Years In the Making, Alan Turing Opera Set to Premiere

Play Explores People's RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN Online

Mar 19

Mar 19 Play Explores People's RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN Online

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with theater artist Sarah Gitenstein to talk about the play she directed, RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN.

New Special Highlights Chicago's Beautiful Places

Mar 7

Mar 7 New Special Highlights Chicago's Beautiful Places

Exhibition Highlights Important Role Green Book Filled For Black Americans

Mar 1

Mar 1 Exhibition Highlights Important Role Green Book Filled For Black Americans

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center to learn more about it’s latest exhibition, THE NEGRO MOTORIST GREEN BOOK.

Looking Ahead: Maestro Riccardo Muti

Feb 21

Feb 21 Looking Ahead: Maestro Riccardo Muti

Time to Say Good-Bye: First Folio Theatre Closing

Feb 17

Feb 17 Time to Say Good-Bye: First Folio Theatre Closing

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with First Folio Theatre’s co-founder David Rice and his daughter Hayley Rice as the company prepares to wrap-up it’s final produciton.

Film Review: FULL TIME

Feb 9

Feb 9 Film Review: FULL TIME

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews FULL TIME.

Serious Moonlight: Jazz Artists Explore Bowie Songs In New Project

Feb 7

Feb 7 Serious Moonlight: Jazz Artists Explore Bowie Songs In New Project

A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

Jan 18

Jan 18 A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with conductor Dalia Stasevska during her recent visit to Chicago.

Art Is Life: Jerry Saltz Interview

Jan 15

Jan 15 Art Is Life: Jerry Saltz Interview