The City Lights Collective

Jonelle Dawkins of Scraplanta Creative Reuse tells us about the non-profit’s focus on bringing new life to discarded art materials. Plus, our series, “Speaking of Music,” highlights singer-songwriter Butterfly Feels. And Jonathan Goldstein from the award-winning podcast “Heavyweight” explains how he uses humor and heart to help listeners with unresolved dilemmas.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

Author Mark Warren details “Song of the Horseman,” a story of love, loss and the discovery of one's heritage. Plus, our recurring series “ Speaking of Art,” highlights rEn Dillard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The host of “Homegrown,” Jamila Norman, details her journey from urban farmer to TV star. Plus, our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” highlights Atlanta comedian Joe Kelley, and singer-songwriter Naomi Raine walks us through her new release, “Journey.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Patton tells us about Cartersville’s Savoy Automobile Museum. Plus, music contributor H Johnson shares the story behind trombonist, Melba Liston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Vanessa Riley shares details on her new novel, “Murder in Westminster.” Plus, our series highlighting local musicians, “Speaking of Music,” today, features multi-instrumentalist Shelton Powe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new WABE TV show, “Intersection,” premieres Friday, and director Meg Messmer details her examination of Atlanta’s gentrification. Plus, artist Michael David explains how a vivid dream inspired his new exhibition, “The Mirror Stage.” And our series, “Speaking of Art,” features quilter O.V. Brantley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curator Michael Rooks discusses the “Monir Farmanfarmaian: A Mirror Garden” exhibition, on view at the High Museum of Art through April 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we re-visit a conversation with one of our favorite guests of 2022, comedian Hari Kondabolu. You may know him as a panelist on” Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” or from his stand up specials on Netflix. Kondabolu’s documentary, “The Problem with Apu,” inspired a global conversation about race and representation, and he discusses the film’s repercussions five years later. See omnystudio.com/listener...

André Henderson details his new exhibition, “CLOTILDA – The Final Journey,” on view at Gallery 72 through February 17. Plus, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David Coucheron walks us through Vivaldi's Four Seasons. The ASO will perform the four violin concertos on Wednesday January 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Tech professors Dr. Susana Morris and Dr. Lisa Yaszek discuss Afrofuturism and the role of women in the new Blank Panther film, "Wakanda Forever." Plus, we get slimed at the Sloomoo Institute, a new sensory experience in Buckhead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we host our first annual “producer’s picks” program and highlight the work of City Lights producers Summer Evans and Jeannine Etter, engineer Shelley Kenneavy and senior producer Kim Drobes. Aside from their daily help behind the scenes on City Lights, they also contribute to the diverse stories we bring you. This episode revisits stories on fashion photographer Robert Fairer, Atlanta’s “Son...

Director Louis Kyper discusses his new immersive theater experience, “The Golem: Storms of the South.” Plus, our series, “Speaking of Comedy” highlights Atlanta comedian Malika E.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Erin Nicole Henry shares the story behind her first solo exhibition, “Open Window Kisses,” on view now at Cat Eye Creative. Then, co-authors Millie De Chirico and Quatoyiah Murry detail their new book, “TCM Underground - 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema.” And City Lights contributor Von Phoenix gives music recommendations with this month’s Punk Black to...

Co-authors Wendy Brant and Julie Anne Cooper discuss their children’s book, “Hanukkah Veronica: A Mitzvah Fairy.” Then, artist and filmmaker Michael Eckblad shares details on “Liberation Energy,” screening now at CORE Dance Studio. Plus, our bi-weekly visit with WABE’s H Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Waters returns to City Lights with details on his upcoming Christmas show! Plus, a conversation with DJ and producer Gregg Gillis, better known as “Girl Talk.” And information about MODA’s upcoming class, “The Art of Sampling 101.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listen back to our conversation with “30 Rock” alum Jack McBrayer. Plus, singer/songwriter Adam L. McKnight and director Patdro Harris share details on “A Gift of Love with Adam L. McKnight” on stage at The Alliance Theatre through December 23. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listen back to Lois’s conversation with the legendary Motown icon, Smokey Robinson. Plus, curator Jessica Helfrecht tells us about the new group ceramic show at Echo Contemporary, “Shine.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, writer and actor Maeve Higgins stops by ahead of her upcoming performance with the “Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!” stand-up comedy tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelsey Fritz from the Center for Puppetry Arts details the museum’s “Festive Features” exhibition on view through January 8, Plus, Cuckoo clock artist Jodie Davis and our series, “Speaking of Art.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listen back to our conversation with critically acclaimed actor Danielle Deadwyler. Plus, a look at the new group exhibition at Swan Coach House Gallery, “Little Things.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell, a Jew by choice, an opera singer by training and a Yiddish singer by calling. Plus, our series “Speaking of Music” highlights singer-songwriter Mike Kinnebrew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy nominated blues legend and guitarist Eric Gales stops by ahead of his Friday performance at the Buckhead Theater. Plus, we hear about "Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Experience," on stage now at the Ferst Center for the Arts. And we find out how Stage Door Theatre’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas” incorporates rapping mice into their new production. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Award-winning Georgia Author Wanda M. Morris joins us with details on her new thriller, “Anywhere You Run.” Then, the author train keeps rolling with co-authors Maggie and Rosalind Bunn. Their new illustrated children’s book, “All Aboard Georgia,” travels through our state’s beautiful and historic landscapes. Plus, our series highlighting local visual artists, “Speaking of Art,” today features mul...

Today we go behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil’s “KURIOS — Cabinet of Curiosities” with artistic director Rachel Lancaster and one of the performers Sophie Guay. Plus, Helene Greenberg tells us about this Sunday’s Georgia Vegfest, and we visit with H. Johnson.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sibling co-owners of Feedel Bistro stop by with stories from their Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant. Plus, Kennesaw State University wildlife enthusiast, Christian Cave, joins us to detail his recent encounter with a rare Georgia Pine Snake. And our series, “Speaking of Art,” features painter Amani Brooker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.