WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with renowned art critic Jerry Saltz to talk about his new book, ART IS LIFE.

The Arts Section: Jerry Saltz Interview

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to film blogger Ian Simmons about "Take Me to the River" and "The Zero Theorem".

The Arts Section: Film Reviews of Take Me to the River and The Zero Theorem

The first day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s new session was notable for what justices decided not to do. The court decided against hearing appeals from five states where lower courts struck down same-sex marriage bans. WDCB News reporter Brian O'Keefe spoke with Chicago Kent College of Law Dean, Harold Krent. He says the high court’s 
decision won’t end debate on same sex marriage.

Supreme Court Begins A News Session

The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join WDCB"s Gary Zidek to discuss Congo Square Theatre's "Twisted Melodies".  Kelly and Jonathan also talk about the great work of the Chicago Saints non-profit.

The Arts Section: Congo Square Theatre Explores Donny Hathaway's Life, Music

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WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with author Keir Graff to talk about his new book, Chicago's Fine Arts Building: Music, Magic and Murder.

The Arts Section: New Books Looks Back At History of Fine Arts Building

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WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with celebrated playwright Levi Holloway to talk about his new play PARANORMAL ACTIVITY.

The Arts Section: Paranormal Activity Opens On Stage In Chicago

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WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with DuPage PADS president &  CEO April Redzic and chief development officer Chad Pedigo to talk about the recently announced Bezos Day 1 Families Fund grant.

WDCB Weekly: DuPage PADS Receives Lives-Changing Grant

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WDCB's Gary Zidek caught up with trumpeter Marquis Hill to talk abut growing up in Chicago, winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and his new album, THE WAY WE PLAY.

The Arts Section: Trumpeter Marquis Hill Describes THE WAY WE PLAY

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits Miller's Pub to learn about the Tom and Jerry.

The Arts Section: Warm Up This Holiday Season With a Tom and Jerry

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Victor Parra about his life-long passion for Afro-Cuban music and retiring the Mambo Express.

The Arts Section: Mambo Express Pulls In After 30-Plus Years

Newcity music critic Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra director Riccardo Muti.

The Arts Section: CSO Music Director Riccardo Muti Talks About Staying In Chicago & Next Season

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Belgian filmmaker Felix Van Groeningen about BEAUTIFUL BOY.

The Arts Section: Interview With BEAUTIFUL BOY Director Felix Van Groeningen

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to SCARCE's Kay McKeen about the organization's pumpkin smashes held throughout DuPage County.

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