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.

Suburban Theater Unveils State's Largest Movie Screen

Jul 19

Jul 19 Suburban Theater Unveils State's Largest Movie Screen

Vinyl Resurgence Continues

Jul 10

Jul 10 Vinyl Resurgence Continues

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Julie Hughes the owner of the just-opened Mudroom Records in Glen Ellyn to talk about what it’s like selling vinyl in 2023.

Chicago Artist & Museum of Contemporary Photography Win Joyce Award

Jun 27

Jun 27 Chicago Artist & Museum of Contemporary Photography Win Joyce Award

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based artist Regina Agu and Museum of Contemporary Photography curator Asha Iman Veal to talk about their Joyce Award-winning project, SHORE/LINES.

Renegade: Matthew C. Yee Explores Asian-American Experience In New Musical

Jun 20

Jun 20 Renegade: Matthew C. Yee Explores Asian-American Experience In New Musical

Violins of Hope Come to Illinois

Jun 13

Jun 13 Violins of Hope Come to Illinois

Southside Jazz In the Alley Memories Inspire New Dance Program

Jun 9

Jun 9 Southside Jazz In the Alley Memories Inspire New Dance Program

More Than 15 Minutes: Warhol Exhibit Opens

Jun 6

Jun 6 More Than 15 Minutes: Warhol Exhibit Opens

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the new Andy Warhol exhibit that just opened at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art.

Pivot Arts Celebrates 10 Years & Launches New Performance

May 30

May 30 Pivot Arts Celebrates 10 Years & Launches New Performance

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Pivot Arts founder and director Julianne Ehre to talk about the organization’s history & latest project, THE MEMORY PLACE.

Chicago Cabaret Week Ready For Year 2

May 10

May 10 Chicago Cabaret Week Ready For Year 2

Early Music Ensembles Come Together For Rare Program

May 10

May 10 Early Music Ensembles Come Together For Rare Program

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with the Newberry Consort's Liza Malamut & Bella Voce's Andrew Lewis to talk about a new collaboration involving rarely performed music.

Documentary Looks Back At Tivoli Theatre's 95 Year History

May 2

May 2 Documentary Looks Back At Tivoli Theatre's 95 Year History

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Downers Grove-based filmmaker Jim Toth about his new documentary, HISTORY HAPPENS HERE: THE TIVOLI THEATRE.

Fine Arts Building Commemorates 125 Years

May 1

May 1 Fine Arts Building Commemorates 125 Years

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Fine Arts Building as it celebrates 125 years of supporting Chicago’s creative community.

Apr 22

Apr 22 The Candyman

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Mark Bridges the founder of Grandpa Frank’s Candy about his family connection to sweets.

Herbie Hancock, Samara Joy & Christian McBride, Among the Jazz Stars Coming to Symphony Center

Apr 20

Apr 20 Herbie Hancock, Samara Joy & Christian McBride, Among the Jazz Stars Coming to Symphony Center

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association’s senior director of programming for Symphony Center Presents, Jim Fahey to talk about the 23/24 jazz series.

Non-Profit Aims To Make Contemporary Art More Accessible

Apr 18

Apr 18 Non-Profit Aims To Make Contemporary Art More Accessible

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Abby Pucker and Zoe Lukov to talk about the non-profit they started, ART IN COMMON.