The City Lights Collective

Curator Katie Jentleson discusses "Memoryscapes," a collection of work by the late Ukrainian folk artist George Voronovsky, on view now at the High Museum of Art. Plus, we learn how to get free art in Little Five Points this Saturday. Then, Miller Union co-owner and chef Steven Satterfield stops by to detail his new cookbook, "Vegetable Revelations: Inspiration for Produce-Forward Cooking." See om...

Atlanta native and author Grant Lindsley joins us to discuss his new memoir “Mediocre Monk.” The book reflects on his time in Thailand practicing the branch of Buddhism known as the Thai-Forest Tradition. Plus, poet Amena Brown takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Poetry.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta-based Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown tells us about his participation in the new PBS series, “Southern Storytellers.” Plus, curator Rebecca Selem-Martin details the new exhibition at the Dekalb History Center that celebrates the county’s bicentennial, and Dan Weeks takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Comedy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta BeltLine’s arts and culture program manager, Miranda Kyle, and muralist, Aysha Pennerman, detail the BeltLine Walls project. Plus, we’ll discuss “Wicked” with Georgia native Jackie Raye. The actor is part of the ensemble cast and the understudy for Glinda and Nessarose. And WABE’s H Johnson tells us about the Modern Jazz Quartet in the newest edition of “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment.” See o...

Margaret Pendergrass, senior lecturer of theatre and performance studies at the College of the Arts at KSU, Marlon Burnley, assistant professor of theatre at the College of the Arts at KSU, and Rodney Williams, assistant stage manager at the Alliance Theatre, discuss the “New Connections Collision Project.” Plus, Sean Thomason takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Music,” and curator Bir...

Dr. Melinda Hartwig details the Carlos Museum exhibition "Life and the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Art from the Senusret Collection." Plus, video producer Maxwell Bentley takes the spotlight in our series, "Speaking of Y'allywood." Then, Atlanta author Shermain Perry Knights examines long-distance friendship in her new children's book, "I Miss My Friend, and That's Okay," and filmmaker Kate Weare...

We visit with cultural icon Erykah Badu before her Atlanta performance on July 15 at State Farm Arena. Then, we talk photography with Oglethorpe University’s Christina Price Washington as part of our series, “The Art of Teaching.” Plus, we catch up with two of the hosts of the new WABE Studio’s podcast, “Democracy Vibe Check,” Gabriel Cruz and Cameron Katz, and we shine a light on artist Kevin Bon...

Udi Hershkovitz, owner of “SabaRaba’s,” discusses his passion for Israeli street food and why he wanted to run his eatery out of a shipping container. Plus, Lyle Baldes + Alex Frankcombe detail Underground Atlanta’s “First Fridays,” and Team City Lights gets together for a July 4th event roundup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sculptor Thomas Dambo tells us about "Trolls: Save the Humans" on view now at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Plus, comedian Ian Aber takes the spotlight in our series, "Speaking of Comedy," and Director Eric J. Little discusses the Actor's Express production of "Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Malone details her new album “Fan Favorites Vol. 1: Unplugged.” Then, our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” shines a light on Nhataniel Placide, and we catch up with Pullman Yards owner Adam Rosenfelt and discuss their new eclectic hall-style drink-tasting experience, “AlcoHall.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving Kitchen’s co-founder Jen Hidinger-Kendrick discusses the organization’s mission on their 10th anniversary. Then, Sara Keith, director and owner of the Atlanta School of Photography and president and co-founder of Illuminate ATL, explains how they aim to increase access to photography education in underserved Atlanta communities. Plus, Andrea & Mud take the spotlight in our series, “Spea...

Composer, minister, activist and Emory professor of music, the Reverend Dr. Dwight Andrews, discusses the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte. Then, Kyle Kazanjian-Amory, founder of “Don’t Tell Comedy,” and Atlanta comedian Will Wright let us in on their secret pop-up shows. Plus, H Johnson shares music from jazz vocalist and alto saxophonist Vi Redd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Get ready for WABE’s Mixtape Block Party with Emma Hardyman of “Little Moon.” The NPR Tiny Desk Contest-winning band headlines Sunday’s block party at Woodroof Plaza’s Callaway Arts Center. Plus, our series, “Speaking of Music,” features three of the five local acts on the Mixtape bill, “Vahn Black,” “Uncle Bubz,” and “J Nolan.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reverend Doctor Ralph Basui Watkins, the Columbia Theological Seminary Professor behind the new exhibition and documentary “Seeing the Future of the African American Church in the Rainbow.” Then, we spotlight multi-hyphenate casting director Erica Arvold in our “Speaking of Y’allywood” series and hear about the ASO’s upcoming “Concerts in the Park: A Latin Celebration.” See omnystudio.com/listener...

Carlisa N. Johnson, musical director of the Resistance Revival Chorus, and Susan O’Brien, director of “RESIST,” discuss the new documentary about the collective. Plus, mixed media artist Leah Abucayan takes the spotlight in our “Speaking of Art” series, and we hear about the Atlanta Children’s Film Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, poet and artist Van G. Garrett discusses his new children’s picture book, “Juneteenth.” Plus, Challenge the Stats’ founder Angelica Hairston and community choir director Verena Lucia Anders detail the “Around Sound” Juneteenth Jubilee concert. Then, Team City Lights shares Juneteenth celebrations happening this weekend in and around Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Documentarian Daresha Kyi details “Mama Bears,” which airs on WABE TV on June 20. Then, Assistant Professor of History at Spelman College Nafeesa Muhammad tells us about the history of Juneteenth. Plus, managing partner Josh Jacob discusses the history and longevity of Limerick Junction Pub for our “Cheers!” series, and we celebrate 30 years of music with the Atlanta Freedom Bands. See omnystudio....

Dr. Nsenga Burton and Professor Andre Brock discuss the high praise and hostile criticism directed at the new live-action film, “The Little Mermaid.” Plus, Avery Willis details this year’s Southern Fried Queer Pride festival, and Theresa Davis takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Poetry.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer, director and composer Rob Shaw-Smith discusses “The Legend of Finn McCool” on stage June 16-25 at Academy Theatre in Hapeville. Plus, our series “Speaking of Music” shines a light on Dashill Smith, and we hear about “Avanti Da Vinci” on stage now at the Center for Puppetry Arts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Neal Brennan returns to City Lights ahead of his upcoming show at Variety Playhouse. Plus, program director Susie Purcell details Synchronicity Theatre’s “Playmaking for Girls” program, and we catch up with Emmanuel Jagari Chanda of the Zambian psych-rock band W.I.T.C.H. before they take the stage at Terminal West on June 15.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drag queen EllaSaurus Rex discusses her role as host of the inaugural “Peachies” WUSSY Nightlife Awards Gala at City Winery on June 12. Plus, we’ll hear about this weekend’s Punk Foodie Fest, talk to filmmaker Preston Zeller about his documentary “The Art of Grieving,” and visit with H Johnson for the newest edition of “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michelle Hite discusses the new collaboration between Spelman College and Spotify that aims to help students develop skills in the art of podcasting. Plus, we celebrate the art of language with poet Ryan Jones and our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and author Julia Franks details her new novel, “The Say So.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pianist Lara Downes details her new album “Love at Last.” Plus, Xavier Lewis is highlighted in our series, “Speaking of Dance,” and artist and curator Courtney Brooks discusses “Now is the Day: A Life Well Lived,” the new exhibition at ArtsXchange honoring the life of Dr. Doris Derby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ATL Street tours owner and operator Claudia Hart explains why she thinks art can pave a path to complex conversations. Plus, author Natalie Keng details her new cookbook, “Eggrolls and Sweet Tea,” Cat Carter takes the stage in our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we look at the upcoming Atlanta Fringe Festival.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel guru Rick Steves stops by for this month's edition of ATL Up and Away and shares the secrets to packing light. Plus, Atlanta Music Project co-founder and CEO Dantes Rameau and cellist Sterling Elliot discuss the Amp Summer Series, and we shine a light on artist Krista Jones in our series, "Speaking of Art." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.