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The Arts Section

Sunday, 8 to 9 a.m.


Program Host(s): Gary Zidek

The Arts Section spotlights creative people, events and ideas. Every week, WDCB's Gary Zidek shines a light on arts and culture in the Chicago area. The mission is to focus on stories within the arts community that aren't being told, with additional commentary and discussions on literature, music, film, food, special events and anything else creative.

You can listen to The Arts Section every Sunday 8:00 - 9:00 am on 90.9/90.7 FM or online at WDCB.org


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Two Week Archive

Current Episode

October 25th, 2026

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek looks back at the significance of Orson Welles’ notorious War of the Worlds radio broadcast. Author William Elliott Hazelgrove stops by to look back at the landmark the radio event. Theater critic Jonathan Abarbanel joins Gary to review two new productions that deal with faith-based issues. Later in the show, Gary catches up with the executive director of 3Arts to talk about a new crop of award-recipients. And we’ll visit a spooky little shop in west suburban Lombard.

Past Episodes

Find previous episodes of The Arts Section here.
Jammin Jazz
Labriola Jazz Night