The City Lights Collective

Curator and gallery owner Valerie Jackson details “The Art of Dr. Seuss,” on view by appointment at the Ann Jackson Gallery in Roswell . Plus, Comedian Tim Chirikalov takes the stage in our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and we hear about this weekend’s upcoming Atlanta Pride Run.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-curators Rachel Garbus and Samuel Landis detail the “Out Down South” exhibition, on view now at National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Plus, The Atlanta Beltline’s Miranda Kyle and musician Mausiki Scales discuss the upcoming Beltline After Dark Festival and our series, “Speaking of Y’allywood” shines a light on make-up artist Carol Rasheed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Ravi V Bellamkonda, Provost and Professor at Emory University, discusses AI and the arts. Plus, our series "Speaking of Poetry" shines a light on LadyVee DaPoet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LEGO® artist Nathan Sawaya and curator Mario Iacampo discuss "The Art of The Brick: Immersive Experience" is on at the Exhibition Hub Art Center in Doraville. Plus, surrealist painter and illustrator Tim Lee and curator Brandi Smart detail "Return to Coda," Lee's new solo exhibition opening June 3 at Empire Arts Gallery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist and printmaker Jamaal Barber discusses his time on the MTV reality show “The Exhibit.” Plus, creative director and artist D.L. Warfield details his work on the iconic covers of OutKast’s albums “ATLiens” and “Aquemini.” Then, H. Johnson joins us for the newest edition of H Johnson’s Jazz Moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Michelle Loyd tell us about Dope Coffee, their Decatur coffeehouse that adds a touch of HipHop to their unique blend. Plus, paper artist Alex Wolf is highlighted in our series, “Speaking of Art,” and wildlife enthusiast Christian Cave stops by for “Expedition Atlanta.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leatrice Ellzy, senior director of programming at the Apollo Theater, and performance artist Jessica Care Moore discuss “The Blues and Its People.” Plus, Camille Russell Love, executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, details the 2023 Atlanta Jazz Festival, and we’ll hear about ATLAST Gallery’s debut exhibition, “This is Just a Test.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

The owner of Brave and Kind Bookshop, Bunnie Hilliard, shares her summer reading list for kids, then writer Allison Law discusses her recently published “Reading Roundup” in the Bitter Southerner magazine. Plus, we’ll hear about a local citizen bringing banned books pop-ups to the metro-Atlanta area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activist, politician and author Stacey Abrams discusses her new thriller “Rogue Justice.” Then, prolific Atlanta artist Peter Ferrari details “Covalent,” his new exhibition at ABV Gallery. Plus, our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” shines a light on Atlanta poet Carlos Barboza. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curator Floyd Hall details Science Gallery Atlanta's "JUSTICE" exhibition, on view now at Pullman Yards. Plus, we catch up with actor Janora McDuffie from the musical comedy film, "Praise This." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Regina N. Bradly joins us as this month’s highlighted professor in our series, “The Art of Teaching.” Then, Dirk Standen, the Dean of SCAD School of Fashion, and student Maliki Gilbert discuss this year’s SCAD Fashion Show. Plus, comedian Cesar Pichardo takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Comedy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Caleb Jamel Brown discusses his new exhibition, “Crawlspace,” on view now at MOCA GA. Then, our series “Speaking of Music” highlights Atlanta heavy metal boy band, Zyx. Plus, we’ll hear about the Kamay Arts and Music Festival happening this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watani Tyehimba discusses this weekend’s upcoming 32nd annual Malcolm X Festival. Then, we’ll hear about MomoCon, coming to Atlanta May 25 – 28. Plus, our series, “Speaking of Art,” highlights muralist and painter Aysha Pennerman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Atlanta media maven and WABE contributor Mara Davis explains her dislike of brunch and shares her alternative Mother’s Day gift and experience ideas. Then, photographer Robert Weingarten discusses his portraits that showcase the essence of his subjects, instead of their image, on view now at the Breman Museum. Plus, WABE’s H Johnson tells us about jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan on the newest edition of...

Wendy Battaglia, Rachel Cochran and Christine Trotman discuss the mission behind Trellis Horticultural Therapy Alliance. Then, we learn about Atlanta’s sneaker culture and talk to some local sneakerheads about this growing trend. Plus, culture journalist Mike Jordan details his recent story for Eater, “The Triumph of Black Brunch in Atlanta.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poet Jenny Sadre-Orafai discusses “Dear Outsiders,” her new book of prose, which captures sibling life in a coastal town. Then, Caroline Young, Site Director of Common Good Atlanta, and Callan Steinmann, Curator of Education at Georgia Museum of Art, tell us about the new exhibition that combines artwork with creative writing from the currently incarcerated. Plus, our series, “Speaking of Art,” sh...

Drag superstar Brigitte Bidet discusses her recent Atlanta All-Stars Drag competition win and hosting “Drag Bingo” at Politan Row. Then, Atlanta young adult author Laurel Snyder shares how she combines Judaism and magic in her new book, “The Witch of Woodland.” Plus, Gringo Star takes the spotlight on our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we’ll hear about the band’s experience playing at the Shaky...

Filmmaker Wesley Boutilier discusses his documentary short about “The World of Sid and Marty Krofft," the amazing yet short-lived amusement park once located in the CNN Center. Then, Jennifer Bauer-Lyons, the executive director of South Fulton Institute, and director Kayla Parker detail “Clyde’s,” part of “Connect,” the new theatrical live reading series supported by the South Fulton Institute. Pl...

Artist Lesley Dill and curator Cynthia Thompson discuss “Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me,” the new exhibition at Kennesaw State University’s Zuckerman Museum of Art. Plus, photographer Paula Gately Tillman shares stories from “Fringe,” her book of black and white portraits from New York and Atlanta’s underground art scenes of the 80s and 90s. Plus, City Lights producer Jeannine Etter details J...

In this month’s “Atlanta’s Savory Stories,” City Lights food contributors Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell delve into the history of Atlanta’s Jewish communities and their delicious contributions to our eclectic food scene. Plus, we find out what’s inside the bright glowing pink neon box on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail as DJ Ree de la Vega and Dash Studio’s Courtney...

Bassist Josh Finerty and lead vocalist Charlie Steen of the 5-piece South London band Shame stop by ahead of their upcoming performance at the Shaky Knees Music Festival. Plus, artistic director Freddie Ashley and we'll hear about the new Actor's Express production of "Prayer for the French Republic." Plus, our series, "Speaking of Dance," shines a light on concert dancer Ayanna Dubose. See omnyst...

Travel expert Rick Steves joins us for this month’s edition of “ATL Up and Away.” Plus, our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” shines a light on Atlanta comic Damon Sumner. Then, we hit the red carpet for a visit with George R.R. Martin and Vincent D’Onofrio at the Atlanta Film Festival’s screening of their animated short, “Night of the Cooters.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Violinist and composer Alice Hong details her new role as the Luxardo Entertainment Group founder. Plus, the City Lights team comes together for a roundtable discussion about May neighborhood festivals, and we hear about a FreakNik reunion party this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of National Poetry Month, we talk to various poets in our community. Georgia Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn begins the show with reflections on the recently passed poet David Bottoms. We then speak with author and Spelman professor Sarah RudeWalker about her new book "Revolutionary Poetics." Next is poet James David May, who shares some deeply personal work from his latest collection, "Un...