The City Lights Collective

Director Eric J. Little discusses True Colors Theatre’s production of “That Serious He-Man Ball.” We spotlight Atlanta visual artist Nigel Davis as part of our “Speaking of Art” series. We hear about Emory Cinematheque’s series “The Cinematic Worlds of David Lynch” from Dr. Timothy Holland, the Emory Department of Film and Media Studies along with Millie de Chirico, film programmer and film histor...

We hear from Atlanta-based artist Yehimi Cambrón about her Oglethorpe University Museum exhibition ”Documenting the undocumented in the south.” Today’s “Speaking of Dance” spotlight is on dancer and Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre co-founder, Rachel Van Buskirk. And we hear about National Mofongo Day this Sunday at The Atlanta Battery.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authors Andrew Moskos and Pep Rosenfeld dicuss their new book "Boom Chicago Presents the 30 Most Important Years in Dutch History." The Brower Sisters is an Atlanta-based band performing at this year’s East Atlanta Strut festival. The play reading of “Native Gardens” is being held at South Fulton Institute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Composer Paul Moravec and Librettist Mark Campbell discuss The Atlanta Opera’s new production of “The Shining.” Plus, we hear about two pedestrian events, “Streets Alive” & “Westside Stride,” learn about Spivey Hall’s upcoming season, and find out what’s in store for this year’s “Out on Film” festival See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darrin "DJ" Sims, Director of the Truth and Transformation Initiative at the NCCHR, and WABE producer Brianna Carr discuss "(Re) Defining History: Uncovering the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre," premiering on WABE-TV on September 24. Plus, Rewop takes the spotlight in our series, "Speaking of Poetry," and we learn about the grandfather of Southern folk art, Howard Finster, and hear about this weekend'...

Filmmaker Ben Tuff discusses the personal story behind “Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out of The Bottle.” Plus, comedian, actor, and journalist Roy Wood Jr. stops by before his upcoming Buckhead Theater performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reeves House Visual Arts Center director and curator Nicole Lampl and co-curator and artist Haydee Alonso detail “LatinX Voices,” on view through October 8. Plus, comedian Joel Byars joins us, we hear about the upcoming Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival, and H Johnson stops by for the latest edition of “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cookbook author Adeena Sussman discusses "Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours." Plus, Mr. B Rockstar takes the spotlight in our series, "Speaking of Poetry," and the High Museum of Art's curator of photography, Gregory Harris, details their new exhibition, "A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poet, playwright, and storyteller Jon Goode joins us ahead of his upcoming performance at the Serenbe Wildflower Meadow for “A Night of Spoken Word.” Plus, we’ll hear about the Rosenwald Schools, check in with Mondaii for “Speaking of Music,” and learn about two free movie events ahead of the “Out on Film” festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph C. Phillips, professor in theater and communications at Clark Atlanta University, takes the spotlight in our series, “The Art of Teaching.” Plus, we’ll hear about “Wicket: A Parody Musical” coming to Dad’s Garage on Friday and OYE Fest, happening this Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Chelsea Tafoya and host Stephen Satterfield discuss their web series, “The Descendant Cookout.” Plus, artist Jaia Robinson takes the spotlight in today’s edition of “Speaking of Art,” and we visit with Gaetan Le Divelec, the new Vice President of Artistic Planning for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director and writers William Eric Bush-Anderson and Cindy Kunz-Anderson, the filmmakers behind "Lanier," dive into Georgia's Lake Lanier's history  and rumored hauntings . Plus, "Blk Hiking Club founder" Tracy Stephens discusses why his organization seeks to provide the Black community with safe hiking experiences, poet Abyss takes the spotlight in our series, "Speaking of Poetry," and we cat...

Actor Ben Butters discusses his role as Chase, the German shepherd police dog in “Paw Patrol Live!,” on stage at the Fox Theatre September 8 through 10. Plus, artist Bob Landstrom takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Art.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and comedian Brett Gelman and Dad’s Garage alum Kevin Gillese discuss Gelman’s upcoming performances on September 8th and 9th at Dad’s Garage. Plus, movement artist Billy J Hawkains takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Dance,” and we hear about the “Swim In” movie series at Piedmont Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel expert Rick Steves joins us for “ATL Up and Away.” This month, he explains why traveling during shoulder season can save you time and money. Plus, A diverse slate of solo exhibitions fills the gallery walls at Echo Contemporary Museum with five artists presenting new bodies of work in mediums from painting to textiles to cut paper, clay sculpture, and more. Represented are Angela Davis John...

DJ Kemit stops by to discuss the upcoming "House in the Park" party on Sunday at the Grant Park Recreation Center. We'll also learn about Callanwolde Fine Art Center's coinciding solo exhibitions and then director/choreographer David Rossetti and musical director Ann-Carol Pence detail "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" on stage at Aurora Theater through September 17. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson discusses Marcus Bar & Grille, now open in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. Plus, WABE podcast host Jewel Wicker tells us about “The Boom,” Yoshee takes the spotlight in our series “Speaking of Comedy,” and we hear about the Pianos for Peace Festival.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Harmonia Rosales discusses her first major traveling museum exhibition, "Master Narrative," on view at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art through December 2. Plus, WABE contributor Mike Jordan examines the Black brunch scene in Atlanta, and fiddler Mark O'Connor explains how classical collides with bluegrass next week at Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Giving Kitchen’s co-founder Jen Hidinger-Kendrick discusses the organization’s mission after celebrating 10 years. Plus, award-winning food blogger Erica Key stops by, and Virgine Drujon-Kippelen takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Art.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE's newest podcast is The Boom, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker, new episodes are out every Friday morning, wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta playwright, author, poet, and political activist Pearl Cleage stops by to discuss winning the 2022 Paul Robeson Award. Plus, we’ll hear about busking in Atlanta, and executive director Shalondra Henry details the youth dance organization, “Moving in the Spirit.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Shadi Ghaheri discusses “English,” the humorous, moving, and Pulitzer-winning exploration of immigrant life on stage now at the Alliance Theater. Plus, City Lights producer Jeannine Etter explores the art of sound healing, and we shine a light on SinsEar in our series, “Speaking of Poetry.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curators Shawnya Harris and Jeffrey Richmond-Moll detail "Southern/Modern," on view at the Georgia Museum of Art through December 10. Plus, The Waymores take the stage in our series, “Speaking of Music,” we hear about “Strange” at Terminal West, and artist Marryam Moma discusses her solo exhibition “ICONoclasts,” on view at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center through September...

Georgia Tech professor Mark Leibert discusses the future of Art and Artificial Intelligence. Plus, actor, director, musician, poet, and Atlanta resident Malcolm Jamal Warner stops by, and Khaled Elchooufi takes the small stage in our series, “Speaking of Comedy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelsey Fritz, museum director for the Center for Puppetry Arts, shares the story behind the Center’s connection to Jim Henson. Plus, we celebrate 41-year-old Trackside Tavern in our “Cheers” series, and fine art photographer Mallory Brooks takes the spotlight in “Speaking of Art.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.