The City Lights Collective

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystud...

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Conce...

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 omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

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...

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...

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Ludwig, Artistic Director for the Center for Puppetry Arts, and author Calvin Alexander Ramsey discuss the Center’s “Ruth and the Green Book” production on stage through February 25. Plus, Hero the Band takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we hear about the upcoming Soul Symphony Concert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Friedman, co-founder and board chair of the Atlanta Green Theatre Alliance, discusses new possibilities in making theater and theatrical production more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Plus, experimental dance artist Hez Stalcup takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Dance.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel expert and PBS host Rick Steves stops by for “ATL Up and Away.” Plus, we hear about the new exhibition at the Booth Museum of Western Art, “Dorothea Lange and Pirkle Jones: Death of a Valley,” and find out about Atlanta Contemporary’s new executive director.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author ReShonda Tate discusses her new book "THE QUEEN OF SUGAR HILL, A Novel of Hattie McDaniel.” Plus, poet Jon Goode takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Poetry.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson discusses his touring concert “In the Glow of Love for Valentine’s Day,” which comes to the Rialto Center for the Arts on February 10. Plus, The Pussywillows take the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we hear about the new exhibition at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, “SHAPE: artworks by Women Artist-Educators of the Region.” See omnystudio.com/lis...

Curators Katherine Jentleson and Monica Obniski discuss “Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield South Carolina,” opening February 16 at the High Museum of Art. Plus, Yvonna Hoba takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Dance,” and we hear about the new installation from artist Mike Stasny, “Millennial Pink,” which is opening at Underground Atlanta this Friday. See omnystudio.com/li...

Chef and chocolatier Sabrina Coombs discusses the new Bitzel’s Chocolate immersive experience. Plus, Comedian Wellington Ojukwu takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Comedy”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playwright Derek Goldman and actor Andrew Benator discuss “Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski” on stage at Theatrical Outfit through February 18. Plus, poet Jill Spisak takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and we hear about Halima Taha, the new artistic chair for Hammonds House Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authors Andrew Moskos and Pep Rosenfeld discuss their new book "Boom Chicago Presents the 30 Most Important Years in Dutch History." Plus, we listen back to “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes’ discussion with the king of rant, comedian Lewis Black. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and director Rachel Frawley and composer and music director Sarah Beth Hester discuss “The Mad Hatterpillar and her Many Heads,” which is currently at Stage Door Theatre. Plus, H Johnson stops by for this latest edition of “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment; Sam R. Ross details his original Chekov adaptation, “Butterfly,” on stage at Windmill Arts, and we hear about tomorrow’s Lanta Gras Parade and F...

We examine the history of The William Root House in Marietta, which is one of the oldest homes in the metro-Atlanta area. In 2021, the Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society partnered with Kennesaw State University School of Art and Design to unveil a new garden sculpture at the William Root House. The sculpture “Forget Me Not, America” is dedicated to the 1,200 plus enslaved individuals living in...

David Proctor, creator, and director of “Grabbing the Hammer Lane,” Marlon Burnley, creator, and director of “Black in the Box,” and Corinne Sutherlin, Cultural Arts Supervisor for the Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Department, detail this year’s Roswell Roots Black History Festival. Plus, comedian Alyx Libby takes the stage in our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and author...

Choreographer Amy Hall Garner discusses her new dance piece “Century,” which premieres at the Fox Theatre on January 25th as part of the 65th Anniversary celebration of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Plus, Olive and Avsha from the band Lowertown take the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and comedian and podcaster Doug Benson stops by ahead of his upcoming performance at the EARL...