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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 07/21/24: Suburban Band Director, Outdoor Romeo & Juliet + Newhart Obit

The Arts Section 07/21/24: Suburban Band Director, Outdoor Romeo & Juliet + Newhart Obit

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with the director of the Wheaton Municipal Band as he celebrates 45 years leading the group. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to talk about Oak Park Festival Theatre’s production of ROMEO & JULIET. Later in the show, Gary visits the DuPage Historical Museum to check out its new exhibit on Presidential Encounters. And we look back at the life and career of Oak Park native and comedy legend Bob Newhart.

The Arts Section 07/28/24: Connie Converse Tribute, Steep Review + Beard Award Winner Jason Hammel

The Arts Section 07/28/24: Connie Converse Tribute, Steep Review + Beard Award Winner Jason Hammel

The Arts Section 07/14/24: Artist Alberto Aguilar, Goodman Theatre World Premiere + Black Filmmakers Series

The Arts Section 07/14/24: Artist Alberto Aguilar, Goodman Theatre World Premiere + Black Filmmakers Series