The City Lights Collective

Chef Todd Richards discusses his new cookbook “Roots, Heart, Soul: The Story, Celebration and Recipes of Afro Cuisine in America.” Plus, Nicx Alexander takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we hear about the 51st Annual Writers Workshop at Clark Atlanta University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart discusses the scores of theme parks for our series, “Music in Media.” Plus, John Wieland details his new 39,000-square-foot gallery, “The Warehouse,” and comedian Matthew English takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Comedy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Crater, Vice President of Collections and Research at the Atlanta History Center, discusses the new exhibition, “More than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron.” Plus, artist Steven L. Anderson takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and we hear about a new paid opportunity from MARTA’s “Artbound” program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and author Dulcé Sloan discusses her new memoir, “Hello, Friends! Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs.” Plus, actor and stunt performer Jeanna Kanell takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of The Boom.” Then, musicians John Renauld and Awleen share the story behind the new Cadillac Jones spin-off band, Foxy Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary opera singer Renee Flemming discusses the new book, “Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness.” She’ll converse with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on April 12 at the Woodruff Arts Center’s Rich Theater. Plus, we continue our celebration of National Poetry Month and highlight poet Julie E. Bloemeke for our series, “Speaking of Poetry.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Humorist, comedian, and author David Sedaris stops by before his upcoming Atlanta appearance at the Fox Theater. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid discuss our city’s historic farmers markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel expert and PBS host Rick Steves joins us for “ATL Up and Away.” Plus, Jim Gibbs, founder of Gibbs Gardens, details their daffodil display, which is the world’s largest, and we hear about celebrated former Atlanta Maestro Robert Spano’s new job in Washington, D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omn...

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 soundtr...

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

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 omnystudio....

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...

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...

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 Irelan...

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, “Speaki...

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Professor Ruby Lal discusses her new book, "Vagabond Princess,” and we hear about the Alif Institute’s Ramadan and Easter Bazaar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

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...

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 scr...

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.