The City Lights Collective

Author Scott Ellsworth discusses his latest book ““The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice.” The book takes a deep dive into the truth of the Tulsa Race Massacre and its subsequent coverup. Plus, summer reading recommendations from writer and A Capella bookseller Matt Nixon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive director Jamie Badoud and deputy director Ife Williams share how the Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences nurtures creatives in a natural setting. Plus, a listen back to our conversation about Joanne Lee Molinaro’s cookbook, “The Korean Vegan.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 45th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is this weekend! Camille Russell Love, the executive director of the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and jazz pianist Joe Alterman join us with details. Plus, Seth Hopkins, executive director of the Booth Museum in Cartersville, shares the story behind their current exhibition, “Through the Years: Kenny Rogers’ Photographs of America.” See...

Tony award-winning director Kenny Leon and actor/writer Thomas Lennon tell us about the musical “Trading Places.” The world premiere performance opens tonight at the Alliance Theater. Plus, photographer Dale Niles and collector Andrea Noel discuss their collaboration "What Lies Within," a photo book that documents the eclectic collector's world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Comedian, journalist, author and actor Faith Salie stops by to share stories from her book, turned one-woman show, turned Audible original, "Approval Junkie." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter John McCutcheon is nothing short of prolific. His 42nd album “Leap!” will be released later this year, and his last release, “Bucket List,” is currently available for streaming. The musician joined Lois to share details on the flood of creativity he experienced during quarantine and the simple pleasures of being still.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chantelle Rytter, creator of Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade and Miranda Kyle, the Program Manager for Arts and Culture at Atlanta Beltline discuss this year’s “The Art on the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade.” Plus, Cinema Italy president and artistic director Claudio Di Persia talks about The Italian Film Festival, which is being screened at the Plaza Theatre May 26th through the 29th.  See...

French-Algerian guitarist and vocalist Pierre Bensusan details his long-awaited release, “Azwan.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Deanne Borshay Liem details "Geographies of Kinship." The powerful documentary explores the rise of Korea's global adoption program and the personal histories that are often lost in the process. Plus, our series "Speaking of Music" features Scotty Hoffman from the Atlanta band, Small Reactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy-nominated singer Somi shares the inspiration behind her new album, “Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba.” Plus, our series “Speaking of the Arts” features sculptor and cross stitch artist, Huckleberry Starnes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and comedian David Cross details how growing up in the Atlanta suburbs influenced his comedy. Plus, music contributor Von Phoenix shares his monthly recommendations with Punk Black to Go. And photographer Anne Berry and book designer Laurie Shock show the emotional depth of primates in their new book, “Behind Glass” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camila Alves McConaughey takes on picky eaters with her children’s book, “Just Try One Bite.” Plus, Atlanta artist and curator William Downs shares details on Eyedrum’s new exhibition, “Stars and Feelings.” And our series, Film Crew Files, features Special Effects Technician Cary Foreman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Fringe Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and executive producer Diana Brown and artist Flora Le detail plans for the festivities. Plus, publisher, designer and editor Henry Owings teaches local music history through the medium of concert flyers with his new book, “Plus 1 Atlanta.” And a celebration of the life and legacy of cellist Christopher Rex with Atlanta Symphon...

Artist and sculptor Kevin Box details his new exhibition “Origami in the Garden” on view now at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Plus, our series “Speaking of Music” highlights garage rocker Rod Hamdallah. And we catch up with Marina Skye, the set designer behind Atlanta’s Trap Music Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Good Eats” host Alton Brown stops by. The James Beard and Peabody award-winning chef will give an author talk and book signing at Variety Playhouse this Wednesday, May 11. Plus, composer and pianist Maria Thompson Corley and soprano Maria Clark share the story behind their new album “Soul Sanctuary.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photographer Cam Kirk explains why he created a local photo tour that includes a community clean-up. Plus, artist and activist Charmaine Minniefield tells us about her new exhibition, "Indigo Prayer: A Creation Story." Then, Joe Alterman stops by to share what's in store for this month's Sounds Like ATL at City Winery. Lastly, "Speaking of the Music" features Brenda Nicole Moorer, and "Speaking of...

Filmmaker Tabia Lisenbee-Parker shares the story behind "Seeds of Resilience," a series highlighting Black agrarians' experiences in Atlanta. Plus, the traveling living room performance, "Calf" from Out of Hand Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we debut “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.” Our new food series highlights local eats, home recipes and the history behind some of our city’s favorite dishes. Contributors Akila McConnell and Chef Asata Reid launch the reoccurring segment with a discussion of Atlanta’s Chinese American food community. Plus, “The Wake: A New Play with Old Irish Songs” is coming to Shakespeare’s Tavern this Sunday, a...

Our series “Speaking of the Arts” features character designer and concept artist Cameron Moore, aka Yo-Yo Cam. Then, we’ll hear about “Cassie’s Ballad,” the new outdoor immersive theater experience coming to the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance. And finally, the premiere of our new series, “Film Crew Files,” today features Set Decoration Buyer Sara Riney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Filmmaker, writer, actor and artist John Waters shares inspiration and welcome insanity from his new novel, “Liarmouth – a Feel Bad Romance.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times food writer Eric Kim shares family stories from his debut cookbook, “Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home.” Plus, our series of artists in their own words, “Speaking of the Arts,” features muralist Elaine Stephenson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Librettist Mark Campbell shares the story behind Atlanta Opera's "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs." Plus, a creative writing course goes sideways in Academy Theater's new production, "Seminar." And the Atlanta History Center has a new exhibition of portraits highlighting America’s immigrants . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrienne L. Childs shares her reaction to winning this year’s David Driskell Prize. Plus, we hear about “Rising to the Tap,” a collaboration between Adam Koplan of the Flying Carpet Theater Company and tap virtuoso Andrew Nemr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Pink Unicorn” is coming this week to the ART Station in Stone Mountain. Plus, City Lights producer Summer Evans takes us on a tour of “Illumine” at Oakland Cemetery. And, our series “Speaking of Music” features the Atlanta band Moloq. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrated jazz pianist Benny Green stops by ahead of his upcoming Norman Granz tribute show. Plus, we hear how Trellis Horticultural Therapy Alliance is helping people outgrow their limitations with adaptive gardening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.