The City Lights Collective

Wallis Etienne, vice president of the non-profit, “International Women of Hope,” and artist Tracy Murrell detail the new Hammonds House exhibition, “Dans l'espoir d'un Avenir Meilleur (In Hope for a Better Future) Exploring Haitian Transmigration.” Plus, curator Jeffrey Richmond-Moll tells us about the newest exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art, “Reckonings and Reconstructions: Southern Photog...

Director Maged Roushdi and actor Karen Cassady detail “Invasion Christmas Carol,” on stage at Dad’s Garage beginning this weekend. Plus, Maria Kelly, assistant curator of photography, tells us about the High Museum’s new exhibition of works by photographer Deana Lawson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy award-winning musician and co-founder of A&M Records, Herb Alpert stops by ahead of his upcoming Variety Playhouse performance. Plus, our series highlighting local musicians, “Speaking of Music,” features Hermon Hitson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Smith of Zoo Atlanta details “IllumiNights at the Zoo,” a Chinese Lantern Festival featuring beautiful, larger-than-life light sculptures. Plus, we explore the culture of freestyle cyphers with Clark Atlanta HipHop History professor Joe Stu.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curators Madeline Beck and Carlos Solis and exhibition contributor Clemens Bek detail “More than Dreams: Exploring the Surreal in Art” the new exhibition at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Plus Brooke Brimm shares recipes from her new book, “Vegan Soul Foodie Recipe Guide: Dishes So Decadent You Can Serve to Meat Lovers.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Deborah VanTrece tells us about the two new restaurants she’s opened in Atlanta, “Oreatha’s at The Point” and “Serenidad.” Plus, director Drew Nicholas tells us about his new documentary, “Blood Memory," airing next week on the World Channel as part of the “America Reframed” series. And music contributor Von Phoenix joins us with this month’s edition of Punk Black to Go. See omnystudio.com/li...

Photographer and filmmaker, Gillian Laub, discusses her new exhibition “Southern Rites,” on view at Atlanta Contemporary through January 8. Plus, our series, “Speaking of Comedy” features Atlanta comedian Mike Albanese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classical pianist Inon Barnatan joins us ahead of his upcoming performances with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Plus, Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell examine the history of Thanksgiving in the South with our food series, “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta singer songwriter Anita Aysola joins us ahead of her Saturday November 19th performance with Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics. Plus, our series, “Speaking of Art,” features Chris Veal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zac Harrison, the founder of Fresh Harvest, tells us why the Atlanta-based home delivery company focuses on locally sourced food. Plus, we hear about the upcoming celebration of Indigenous culture, the “First Voices Festival.” And our series, “Speaking of Music,” highlights local pop musician Siena Liggons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, podcaster and “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!” panelist Hari Kondabolu stops by ahead of his November 16th performance at Dad’s Garage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca and Megan Lovell of the Grammy-nominated band Larkin Poe tell us about their new release, “Blood Harmony.” Plus, author Romal Tune details lessons from his new book, "I Wish My Dad: The Power of Vulnerable Conversations between Fathers and Sons." Then, H Johnson joins us to celebrate Ramsey Lewis in the next installment of our series, “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment.” See omnystudio.com/listener...

Cuban American jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval stops by ahead of this weekend’s Atlanta performance. Then, producer Kate Tsubata and dancers Mr. Jacques Nyungura and Suhasini Muthukrishnan tell us about their new collaborative film “Dancing Joy.” Plus, The Letters Festival returns to Atlanta this weekend, and festival director Scott Daughtridge DeMer shares the details. See om...

Rick Steves joins us with details on his new PBS series, “Rick Steves, Art of Europe.” Then, City Lights engineer, and contributor Shelley Kenneavy catches up with Songs for Kids founder Josh Rifkind. Plus, designer and artist Gretchen Wager is highlighted in our “Speaking of Art” series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, actor and writer, Joel Kim Booster details his new movie, “Fire Island,” and shares his excitement for his upcoming Atlanta performance at Variety Playhouse. Plus, True Colors Theatre turns 20, and we celebrate with artistic director Jamil Jude. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arthur Lewis, creative director for Atlanta's upcoming UTA Fine Arts and UTA Artist Space, tells us about their plans for next year. Plus, The Alliance Française d’Atlanta and Goethe German Cultural Center have joined forces to create the new Franco-German Cultural Center of Atlanta and we’ll hear about their new programming. And our series “Speaking of Music” features The Bea Arthurs.  See o...

Sonya and Necota Staples, founders of the outdoor and Overlanding company “Staples InTents” share how they aim to educate and encourage diverse communities to experience the life-changing effect of the great outdoors. Plus, artist Sanithna Phansavanh is featured in our series, “Speaking of Art.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art Smith tells us about his informative and in-depth website, Gaybarchives. Plus, we hear from Damon Zick of the genre-bending band Quarteto Nuevo,  and  we take a look inside Eyedrum’s newest exhibition, “Idea + Place: Advancing the Legacy of Black Mountain College,” with Jeff Arnal, Will Lawless, and Alice Sebrell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dancers and choreographers Keaton Leier and Darian Kane detail the new film series, “Art 2 Action,” presented by the Artists Climate Collective. Plus, we hear about this weekend’s upcoming IrishFest Atlanta from Teresa Finley and Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta's Consul General of Mexico, Javier Diaz de Leon, and Oakland Cemetery Director of Special Events, Mary Fernandez, share details on Oakland Cemetery's "Dia de Los Muertos" festival, which takes place this Sunday, November 6. Then, our series, "Speaking of Music," features the Atlanta band, Chrome Castle. And comedian Lace Larrabee stops by to talk about her time on "American's Got Talent,"...

Baker Ana Arriaga tells us about her pop-up, Ghoul Next Door Bakeshop. Plus, we hear about the musical, “The Mold that Changed the World,” on stage at Pullman Yards this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keisha Taylor, Bounce TV’s Chief Marketing Officer, and Kendra Jo, the showrunner of the original series, “Finding Happy,” share details on the network and the new original show. Plus, the next installment in our series, “Cheers! A Toast to Atlanta’s Oldest Watering Holes,” features the 43-year-old dance hall, Johnny’s Hideaway. Then, music contributor H Johnson tells us about bassist Ray Brown in...

Sekou Cooke, curator of “Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip Hop Architecture,” shares details on the MODA exhibition, which is on view through January 2023. Plus, Jasmine Habersham tells us about her upcoming solo performance at Morningside Presbyterian Church. And our series, “Speaking of the Arts,” features photographer Kimara Dixon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Caroline Bullock and gallery owner Spalding Nix detail the new exhibition, “The “Nature of Reality.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curator Cynthia Thompson shares details about “The Gravity of Beauty,” the current exhibition on view at Kennesaw State’s Zuckerman Museum of Art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.