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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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Mar 11

Mar 11 Taking Flight

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with composer Shawn Okpebholo to talk about the backstory behind creating the song cycle, SONGS IN FLIGHT.

Fictional Characters Shine Light On Real History of The Jane Collective

Sep 26

Sep 26 Fictional Characters Shine Light On Real History of The Jane Collective

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.

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.

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.

Exhibit Illuminates Different Ideas Regarding Democracy

Aug 19

Aug 19 Exhibit Illuminates Different Ideas Regarding Democracy

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Weinberg-Newton Gallery director Kasia Houlihan to talk about the organization’s new exhibit, ALL THAT GLOWS IN THE DARK OF DEMOCRACY.

Chef Beverly Kim Eyes Actionable Change Within Restaurant Industry

Jun 15

Jun 15 Chef Beverly Kim Eyes Actionable Change Within Restaurant Industry

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with award-winning chef Beverly Kim to talk about her non-profit, her participation in The Women of Food series and recent Beard Award nomination.

Concert-Theatre Work Sheds Light On Joseph Bologne, A Man of Many Talents

Feb 16

Feb 16 Concert-Theatre Work Sheds Light On Joseph Bologne, A Man of Many Talents

Theater Artist Sydney Chatman's Big Year (And We're Only Halfway Through)

Jun 25

Jun 25 Theater Artist Sydney Chatman's Big Year (And We're Only Halfway Through)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago-based theatre writer, director & educator Sydney Chatman.

Tumultuous 2020 Inspires Wynton Marsalis to Create THE DEMOCRACY SUITE

Mar 15

Mar 15 Tumultuous 2020 Inspires Wynton Marsalis to Create THE DEMOCRACY SUITE

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with trumpeter, composer and jazz ambassador Wynton Marsalis.

Don't Dream It's Over: Chicago Shines In New Indie Film

Sep 22

Sep 22 Don't Dream It's Over: Chicago Shines In New Indie Film

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Hugh Schulze and artist Tony Fitzpatrick about the new Chicago-set movie, DREAMING GRAND AVENUE.

Abner Mikva's Life & Legacy Illuminated In New Documentary

Sep 9

Sep 9 Abner Mikva's Life & Legacy Illuminated In New Documentary

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Bob Hercules about his new documentary MIKVA! DEMOCRACY AS A VERB.

Chicago Creatives Launch Future Galerie With Social Justice Mission

Jul 7

Jul 7 Chicago Creatives Launch Future Galerie With Social Justice Mission

New Initiative Aims to Open Doors In Classical Music

Jul 1

Jul 1 New Initiative Aims to Open Doors In Classical Music

Museum Asks Artists to Share Their TRUTHS

Jun 16

Jun 16 Museum Asks Artists to Share Their TRUTHS

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Cleve Carney Museum of Art director and curator Justin Witte about the institution’s new online exhibit, TRUTHS.