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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.

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Oscar-Winning Composer Justin Hurwitz Brings Scores to Life At Screenings

Sep 8

Sep 8 Oscar-Winning Composer Justin Hurwitz Brings Scores to Life At Screenings

Harris Theater Celebrates Big 2 -0

Sep 5

Sep 5 Harris Theater Celebrates Big 2 -0

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Harris Theater as it prepares to commemorate milestone anniversary with a special event.

Harris Theater Ready to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary

Mar 27

Mar 27 Harris Theater Ready to Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary

Abracadabra! Historic Theater Reopens With New Ownership & Programming

Jun 29

Jun 29 Abracadabra! Historic Theater Reopens With New Ownership & Programming

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the new Rhapsody Theater in Chicago.

Eighth Blackbird Puts Spotlight On Chicago Performing Artists

Oct 20

Oct 20 Eighth Blackbird Puts Spotlight On Chicago Performing Artists

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visited Grammy Award-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird’s Chicago studio to learn more about the group’s new Chicago Artists Workshop.

3Arts Steps Up Support For Artists In Challenging Year

Oct 15

Oct 15 3Arts Steps Up Support For Artists In Challenging Year

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to 3Arts Executive Director Esther Grimm about arts funding in the time of COVID-19 and the organization’s annual Awards Celebration.

Music Brings Cultures and Generations Together In THE CUBAN

Aug 3

Aug 3 Music Brings Cultures and Generations Together In THE CUBAN

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the new film, THE CUBAN. He caught up with one of the movie’s stars, Academy Award-winner Louis Gossett Jr. and director Sergio Navarretta.

Streaming Concert Celebrates Cuban Culture & Humanitarian Efforts

Jul 16

Jul 16 Streaming Concert Celebrates Cuban Culture & Humanitarian Efforts

New Initiative Supports Illinois Artists

Apr 6

Apr 6 New Initiative Supports Illinois Artists

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to some of the people who helped launch the new Arts For Illinois Relief Fund.

New Documentary Drops the Needle On Stories Attached to Record Collections

Feb 24

Feb 24 New Documentary Drops the Needle On Stories Attached to Record Collections

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to the people involved with the new documentary DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION.

A Conversation With Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly

Dec 30

Dec 30 A Conversation With Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly for a conversation about 2019 and what’s ahead in 2020.

New Book Explores Heyday of Chicago's Soul Music Scene

Nov 19

Nov 19 New Book Explores Heyday of Chicago's Soul Music Scene

Chicago radio legend Richard Steele sits down with author Aaron Cohen to talk about his new book, MOVE ON UP: CHICAGO SOUL MUSIC AND BLACK CULTURAL POWER.

City Winery Founder Michael Dorf Looks Back At His Career In New Book

Nov 4

Nov 4 City Winery Founder Michael Dorf Looks Back At His Career In New Book

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with City Winery founder and CEO Michael Dorf to talk about his new book INDULGE YOUR SENSES.

Ken Burns Puts a Spotlight on COUNTRY MUSIC In New Docu-Series

Sep 16

Sep 16 Ken Burns Puts a Spotlight on COUNTRY MUSIC In New Docu-Series

Smells like ... TEEN SPIRIT

Apr 19

Apr 19 Smells like ... TEEN SPIRIT

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film, TEEN SPIRIT.