City Lights with Lois Reitzes

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"City Lights" explores the creative fabric of Atlanta - our expressive, diverse, influential city. WABE host Lois Reitzes covers pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, food and more.

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Monica Pearson / Hawkins HQ / Poet Jordan Pérez

Legendary Atlanta broadcaster and journalist Monica Pearson discusses the new “Monica Pearson Show,” now streaming on AJC.com. Plus, Hawkins HQ gallery owner Alexander Hawkins and artist Sergi Suárez detail the new exhibition “Shrine.” This is Suárez’s first showing at the new micro-gallery, and we kick off National Poetry Month speaking with Poet Jordan Pérez, author of “Santa Tarantula.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Apr 01, 2024
“Forever and Always” / “Spiders - From Fear to Fascination”

Illustrator and local elementary school principal Shamar Knight-Justice discusses the new picture book “Forever and Always.” Plus, Dr. Linda S. Rayor details Fernbank’s latest exhibition, “Spiders - From Fear to Fascination,” which is on view through May 5. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Mar 28, 2024
“The Negro Motorist Green Book” / Multidisciplinary artist Leslie Anne / “Music in Media”

Dr. Meredith Evans, Director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, and author and documentarian Candacy Taylor, discuss “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” on view from March 30 through June 23. Plus, multidisciplinary artist Leslie Anne takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and Dr. Scott Stewart joins us for “Music in Media.” Today’s installment highlights the soundtrack of “Only Murders in the Building.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

49m
Mar 27, 2024
“Who Looks Outside, Dreams, Who Looks Inside, Awakes” / Joe Bonamassa

Wolfgang Gallery founder Benjamin Deaton and artist Stephen Thorpe discuss the new exhibition, “Who Looks Outside, Dreams, Who Looks Inside, Awakes.” Plus, blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa details his new collaborative single with Peter Frampton, “Four Day Creep.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Mar 26, 2024
“At the Crossroads with Benny Andrews, Flannery O’Connor and Alice Walker” / Slow Parade

Curators Gabrielle Dudley and Rosemary Magee detail “At the Crossroads with Benny Andrews, Flannery O’Connor and Alice Walker.” The exhibition is on view at Emory’s Woodruff Library through July 12. Plus, Matthew Pendrick, known musically as “Slow Parade,” takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Mar 25, 2024
“Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” / Tzadik Performing Arts Center / Poetry Out Loud

Cartoonist Robb Armstrong discusses “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” which is streaming now on Apple TV +. Weber School music director Drew Cohen and sound engineering teacher Michael Levine detail the school’s new state-of-the-art Tzadik Performing Arts Center, and we hear from the Poetry Out Loud state champion, 15-year-old Tiana Jones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Mar 21, 2024
“Clyde’s” / “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” / The Celts

irector January LaVoy and actor Tonia Jackson discuss Theatrical Outfit's presentation of the Lynn Nottage play "Clyde's" on stage through April 7 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's. Plus, we hear about the new Hulu documentary "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told," and Ric Blair and Patrick D'Arcy of The Celts detail their upcoming show at Red Clay Theatre in Duluth on March 22. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Mar 20, 2024
Celebrating Nowruz / The DeKalb County Student Film Festival / Dance Canvas 2024 Annual Performance Series

Today is the first day of spring, which means celebrations are beginning for Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year. Shelbia Jackson, founding director of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, and Isabella Brathwaite, student filmmaker and high school senior at Dekalb School of the Arts, discuss The DeKalb County Student Film Festival. Dance Canvas executive artistic director Angela Harris and dancer and choreographer Dominque Kinsey detail the Dance Canvas performance and film screenings at the Ferst Center for the Arts on March 22nd and 23rd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Mar 19, 2024
Art at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport / Comedian Carlette Jennings / Jason Anick

Benjamin Austin, senior art program manager, and Jess Bernhart, art program manager from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's planning and development division, discuss the installations and exhibitions at the world's busiest airport. Plus, comedian Carlette Jennings takes the spotlight for our series, "Speaking of Comedy," and contemporary jazz violinist Jason Anick details his new recording, "Reverence: A Tribute to Stephane Grappelli and Oscar Peterson." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Mar 18, 2024
“Same Light, Different Lanterns: Sacred Music from Around the World” / “A Return to Ireland”

Dr. Eric Nelson, Director of Choral Studies at Emory and artistic director of the Atlanta Master Chorale, discusses “Same Light, Different Lanterns: Sacred Music from Around the World” on stage this Friday and Saturday at Emory University’s Schwarz Center for the Performing Arts. Plus, we get a head start on St. Patrick’s Day as Chef Judith McGloughlin details her new cookbook, “A Return to Ireland.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Mar 14, 2024
“Media Music Moment” / Balloon Museum Atlanta / Poet Sarah Rudewalker

City Lights music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart dives into the scores behind this year’s Oscar movies in our new City Lights series, “Media Music Moment.” Plus, Emma Hamilton, Special Projects Coordinator for the Balloon Museum, and Adam Rosenfelt, owner of Pullman Yards, detail the traveling exhibition in Atlanta through April 14th, and Sarah Rudewalker takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Mar 13, 2024
The Grand Kyiv Ballet / Via Citrus

Kateryna Kukhar and Oleksandr “Alex” Stoianov of the Ukraine’s Grand Kyiv Ballet discuss their upcoming performance of Adolphe Adam’s “Giselle,” on stage March 15 at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Plus, Danny Trejo, founder of Via Citrus, details his citrus tree delivery service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Mar 12, 2024
Inon Barnatan / Brandon Reeves / “Class Dismissed”

American-Israeli classical pianist Inon Barnatan details his latest release, “Rachmaninoff Reflections.” Plus, Brandon Reeves takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and Ariel Fristoe, founder and artistic director of Out of Hand Theater, and playwright Paris Crayton III discuss “Class Dismissed,” part of the “Shows in Homes” series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Mar 11, 2024
“Vagabond Princess” /Alif Institute’s Ramadan and Easter Bazaar

Professor Ruby Lal discusses her new book, "Vagabond Princess,” and we hear about the Alif Institute’s Ramadan and Easter Bazaar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Mar 07, 2024
Core Dance’s “Spring 2024 Video Installation Program” / Ballethnic’s “All the Way Live” / Guthman Musical Instrument Competition

CORE Dance Artistic Director Sue Schroeder and the REEL Art Film Series featured artists Deanna Sirlin and Nuno Veiga discussing the spring 2024 video installation programming. Plus, we hear about Ballethnic’s “All the Way Live,” and Jason Freeman, Professor and Chair of Georgia Tech’s School of Music, details the “Guthman Musical Instrument Competition.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Mar 06, 2024
“ATL Up and Away with Rick Steves” / “Into the Woods Jr.” / “Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award”

PBS host and travel expert Rick Steves stops by for the latest edition of "ATL Up and Away: Travel Tips with Rick Steves." Plus, director Kim Goodfriend and actor Molly Drumm discuss "Into the Woods Jr." on stage at Jerry's Habima Theatre at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta from March 7 -17. And we hear from Sage Mae Lima-Jeffries, the 17-year-old cellist from Atlanta who recently won a prestigious "Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

50m
Mar 05, 2024
“100 Years of Girl Scout History in America” / Comedian Amber Chandler / “A.I. and Film: From HAL to Her” / “Normal Gossip Live”

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta interim CEO Katt Marran and Atlanta History Center Director of Exhibitions Tim Frilingos discuss the new exhibition, “100 Years of Girl Scout History in America,” at the Atlanta History Center through April 30. Plus, Comedian Amber Chandler takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” Emory professor Dr. Gregory Zinman details the Emory Cinematheque film screening series, “A.I. and Film: From HAL to Her,” and we’ll spill the tea about the podcast “Normal Gossip’s” upcoming visit to Atlanta Symphony Hall.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Mar 04, 2024
“Becoming Ella Fitzerald” / The Electric Sons / Prismatica

Author Judith Tick discusses her new book, “Becoming Ella Fitzerald.” Plus, The Electric Sons take the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and Pierre-Alexandre Le Lay details Prismatica; the installation is at Woodruff Park through March 17. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Feb 29, 2024
Mercer Street Meals / Artist Darien Arikoski-Johnson / “Nellie Mae Rowe Award”

Chef Lance Gummere discusses his four-course meals-to-go business, “Mercer Street Meals.” Plus, ceramic artist Darien Arikoski-Johnson takes the spotlight in our “Speaking of Art” series, and we hear about the inaugural “Nellie Mae Rowe Award.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Feb 28, 2024
Dad’s Garage executive producer Jon Carr / Idea Capital Grants / Prop Master Ashton Francois

DAD’S GARAGE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JON CARR DISCUSSES THE UPCOMING ONE-NIGHT-ONLY IMPROV FUNDRAISER STARRING TIM MEADOWS, MATT WALSH, BRAD MORRIS, AND JOE CANELE. PLUS, WE’LL HEAR ABOUT THIS YEAR’S WINNERS OF THE IDEA CAPITAL GRANTS AND VISIT WITH PROP MASTER ASHTON FRANCOIS FOR OUR SERIES, “SPEAKING OF THE BOOM.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Feb 27, 2024
“Shari and Lambchop” / Savory Stories / Molly Blank Concert Series

Director Lisa D’Apolito and puppeteer Mallory Lewis discuss the new documentary, “Shari and Lambchop,” which closes the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival on February 26 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast Savory Stories join us with the history of potato chips, and we hear about the Molly Blank Concert Series. This year’s inaugural show is on February 25 and features a program by the Oran Etkin Quartet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Feb 27, 2024
“Georgian Chamber Players Presents: A Musical Journey Celebrating Black History Month” / “Eunice W. Johnson and the Ebony Fashion Fair” / “The Merian Ensemble”

Pianist Julie Coucheron and cellist Khari Joyner discuss the Georgian Chamber Player's upcoming free concert, "A Musical Journey Celebrating Black History Month." Plus, children's author Lisa D. Brathwaite details her new book, "Miles of Style," Eunice W. Johnson, and the Ebony Fashion Fair" and we hear about tomorrow's free performance from The Merian Ensemble. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Feb 26, 2024
The King’s Singers / Kodie Shane / “The Catskills”

Edward Button and Christopher Bruerton of The King’s Singers discuss their upcoming performance at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University. Plus, Kodie Shane takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Music,” and filmmaker Lex Gillespie details his documentary, “The Catskills,” which screens as part of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival on February 25th and 26th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Feb 21, 2024
“American Sikh” / The Galleries at Brenau University / “Million Bazillion: The Musical”

Filmmakers Visvajit Singh and Ryan Westra discuss their animated short film “American Sikh.” Plus, Gena Robbins, Director of Galleries at Brenau University details their permanent collection, and we hear about “Million Bazillion: The Musical,” a world-premiere production promoting financial literacy for children. The show opens on the campus of Agnes Scott College on February 22 and was created by American Public Media’s “Marketplace.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Feb 20, 2024
“Please Touch the Art” / Omni / “Rolling Sculptures”

Curator Nicole Lampl and artist Kenn Kotara discuss “Please Touch the Art,” on view at Reeves House Visual Arts Center through March 24th. Plus, Atlanta rock trio Omni celebrates their new album, “Souvenir” with a show at the Earl this Saturday, and Bruce Patton, Director of Curatorial Services at the Savoy Automobile Museum details their new exhibition, “Rolling Sculptures,” on view through March 31st. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Feb 19, 2024
“Downtown Windows” and “Celebrate Downtown Atlanta” / Lesibu Grand

Fredalyn M. Frasier, Project Director of Planning and Urban Design at Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, and artist Bojana Ginn discuss the “Downtown Windows” and “Celebrate Downtown Atlanta” public art initiatives. Plus, Lesibu Grand takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Feb 15, 2024
Cheap and free date ideas / “Everybody’s Talking about Jamie”

Team WABE gets together with suggestions for a free or cheap date night in Atlanta. Plus, Actor’s Express artistic director Freddie Ashley and actor Noah Vega discuss their production of “Everybody’s Talking about Jamie,” opening tomorrow at Oglethorpe University Theater. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Feb 14, 2024
“High on the Hog” Season 2 / Galentine’s Day / Audre Lorde Read-A-Thon

Stephen Satterfield, chef, and host of “High on the Hog” discusses Season 2 of the popular Netflix series. Plus, Mara Davis stops by with suggestions for “Galentine’s Day,” and we hear about the upcoming Audre Lorde Read-A-Thon coming to “Charis Books & More” this Sunday.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

52m
Feb 13, 2024
Composer Carlos Simon / Filmmaker Ken McLaughlin / Le Malade Imaginaire (The Imaginary Invalid)

Composer Carlos Simon discusses his curated music program that the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform on February 15 and 16. Plus, filmmaker Ken McLaughlin takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of The Boom, and we hear about Théâtre du Rêve’s production of “Le Malade Imaginaire” (“The Imaginary Invalid”) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Feb 12, 2024
Celebrating Lunar New Year / “The Korean Vegan”

Dr. Jung Ha Kim, President of the Community Resource Corporation discusses Lunar New Year traditions among Asian Americans. Plus, Sammie and Mike from How Do You Atlanta stop by with details on Stone Mountain Park’s Lunar New Year Festival, and we listen back to Lois’s conversation with Joanne Lee Molinaro about her cookbook “The Korean Vegan.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51m
Feb 09, 2024