The City Lights Collective

Filmmakers Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein tell us about their new Ken Burns documentary on PBS, “The U.S. & the Holocaust.” Plus, artist Lava Thomas examines layers of history in her new exhibition, “Homecoming.” And H. Johnson stops by to teach us about jazz harpist and composer, Dorothy Ashby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Mosiah Moonsammy shares the story behind “The Last Bodega in Brooklyn,” winner of the best web series at this year’s Bronzelens Film Festival. Plus, The King Khan and BBQ Show is coming to the EARL this Saturday, and we visit with the one and only King Khan. And Atlanta comedians Mark Kendall and Bill Worley tell us about their new podcast, “Ridiculous News.” See omnystudio.com/listener f...

The former journalist and fine art photographer Tabitha Sorin shares details of her new photography exhibition, which is on view at Jackson Fine Art Gallery through December 23rd. Plus, composer Malek Jandali tells us about the "Pianos for Peace" festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we learn what it means to be human in a digital world as we hear about “Extension of Self,” on view at Georgia Tech’s Price Gilbert Library Gallery through October 14. Plus, organist Jens Korndörfer tells us about First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta’s upcoming “Benefit Concert for Ukraine.” And our series “Speaking of the Arts” features Atlanta native Drew Borders. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Dakin Hart, the curator of the Noguchi Museum and Foundation in New York, shares the history behind Isamu Noguchi's Piedmont Park playground sculpture, "Playscapes." Plus, Dragon Con might be over for the year, but the stories left behind are just beginning. Today we hear about a young chess playing Jawa who raises thousands of dollars for charity each year at the Con. And Georgia Audubon's Dottie...

Renowned authors Margaret Renkle and Janisse Ray join us along with actor Brenda Bynum. The three distinguished women tell us about Meridian Herald’s “Confluence 2022.” The program combines music, history, literature, science and spirituality and runs September 10th through the 17th at various Atlanta locations. Plus, WABE’s “Sounds Like ATL” showcase at City Winery is next week, and we’ll hear fr...

Atlanta based authors Mayra Cuevas and Maria Marquardt tell us about their new young adult novel, “Does My Body Offend You?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan V. Booth, the artistic director of The Alliance Theatre and co-director of their production of “Everybody,” is leaving the Alliance after 21 years to join the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. She discusses the importance of “Everybody” and her legacy at the Alliance Theater.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emory film and media studies professor Matthew Bernstein and senior lecturer on Italian Studies Angela Porcarelli share details on Emory Cinematheque's film series "Federico Fellini: A Centennial Celebration." Plus, Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre's "Step the Brain Along a Path" is coming to the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech next weekend. We hear from the creatives behind the collaborat...

Filmmaker Heather O’ Neill and photojournalist Maria Fleet share what life is like behind the camera with their documentary, “No Ordinary Life.” Plus, Atlanta artist Amber Nicole explains why she loves making art from vinyl records, and our series, “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment,” highlights the legendary Jimmy Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Genevieve Gaignard, Orange Barrel Media’s Pete Scantland and photographer Natrice Miller share the story behind the new digital installation on Marietta Street, “Look at Them Look at Us.” Plus, our series “Speaking of Music” features the artist QNova. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playwright Amina S. McIntyre discusses “Comfort,” a short film created in collaboration with Out of Hand Theatre and the CDC Foundation to combat vaccine hesitancy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next-Atlanta and MARTA have partnered together to launch the “Next-Movement.” This is a multi-platform arts and social action campaign highlighting five Atlanta artists and their works which speak to this moment in time around racial injustice and the pandemic. Plus, we listen back to conversations with multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Ben Harper and comedian Lewis Black. See omnystudio.com/liste...

WABE music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart talks about the evolution of video game music and what’s currently going on in this billion-dollar industry. Plus, we listen back to our conversation with Atlanta author, designer, publisher and producer Henry Owings about his recent book “Plus 1 Atlanta: Concert Ephemera from a Storied Metropolis.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Summer Shade Festival presented by Southern Feedstore is a fundraiser for the Grant Park Conservancy. We hear about this year’s festivities from Michelle Blackmon, executive director of Grant Park Conservancy, and the festival director Alisa Chambers. Lead guitarist and vocalist Josh Erwin of the band Mermaid Motor Lounge also joined them. Plus, we listen back to a conversation with Jam...

Lois Reitzes speaks with Israeli violinist Itamar Zorman about his album “Violin Odyssey,” works of lesser-known repertoire from around the world. Plus, we hear from Atlanta musician Tom Branch of the band Clandestination as part of our “Speaking of Music” series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Lynn Stallings, the executive director of the Atlanta Workshop Players. They’re hosting a free Industry Workshop for those looking to break into the film industry. Also, Atlanta illustrator and designer Broly Su participates in our “Speaking of the Arts” series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Martinez, Brandon Ley and Ian Carlson share details on By Weight and Measure, a new science themed bar in Midtown from the creators of the popular Edgewood hangout, Joystick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck joins us ahead of his upcoming performance at the Eastern on Saturday, August 27. Plus, we’ll hear about the Trap Sushi party happening at Monday Night Garage this Thursday, August 25. And music contributor Von Phoenix joins us for this month’s Punk Black to Go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father-son jazz duo Ben and Leo Sidran join us alongside Neranenah executive director Joe Alterman with details on their music series, “Side by Side.” Plus, fiber artist Sandy Teepen tells us about her current exhibition at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance, and we check in with H for the next installment in our series, H Johnson’s Jazz Moment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Arelious Cooper tells us about “Art in the Paint,” the organization that aims to beautify and revitalize decaying basketball courts. Plus, author Katelyn Monroe Howes explores what it means to be human in her new science fiction novel, “The Awoken.” And, our series Speaking of Music features Tyler Lee Frush.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta-based comedian Katherine Blanford stops by with stories from her new comedy release, “Salt Daddy.” SheATL co-executive producers Erika Miranda and Caitlin Hargraves share details on their Summer Theater Festival along with one of this year’s featured playwrights, Sarahjeen François. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy-winning producer, writer and comedian Scott Aukerman stops by ahead of Wednesday's live "Comedy Bang! Bang!" show at the Tabernacle. Plus, we'll hear about the Actor's Express production of "Desire Under the Elms" and a tribute to Elvis on the 45th anniversary of his passing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Forrest Attaway and executive producer Michelle Neil tell us about “August: Osage County” on stage now at Dunwoody’s Stage Door Theater. Plus, City Lights producer Summer Evans takes us to the “Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience” at Pullman Yards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award winning actor Jasmine Guy stops by and shares details on her latest film, “The Lady Makers.” Plus, this year’s winner of the Georgia Poet Laureate Teen Prize, Midtown High School senior, Aran Sonnad-Joshi. And, our series highlighting local musicians, “Speaking of Music,” features reggae rock band, Kaya’s Embrace.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.