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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.

The Arts Section 01/15/23: Conductor Dalia Stasevska, MLK Photos + NIU Jazz Orchestra

The Arts Section 01/15/23: Conductor Dalia Stasevska, MLK Photos + NIU Jazz Orchestra

Conductor Dalia Stasevska, MLK Photos + NIU Jazz Orchestra
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with one of the most in-demand classical music conductors in the world, Dalia Stasevska for a conversation about her journey to taking the podium. Theater Critic Kerry Reid stops by to discuss a local revival of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. Later in the show, Gary catches up wtih Reggie Thomas, the director of the Northern Illinois University jazz orchestra. The band is currently competing in one of the most prestigious collegiate jazz competitions in the country. And Gary revisits his conversation with a local photographer behind some of the most candid images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that we have today.

The Arts Section 01/22/23: Siskel Center Executive Director Steps Down, One Act Play Fest + Lunar New Year

The Arts Section 01/22/23: Siskel Center Executive Director Steps Down, One Act Play Fest + Lunar New Year

The Arts Section 01/08/23: Jerry Saltz Interview + Top 10 Films of 2022

The Arts Section 01/08/23: Jerry Saltz Interview + Top 10 Films of 2022