The City Lights Collective

Modernist art takes on new meaning at the Illuminarium’s new immersive Georgia O’Keefe experience. Lois speaks to Illuminarium CEO Alan Greenberg and author of “Georgia O’ Keefe: One Hundred Flowers,” Nicholas Callaway.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate, voting rights activist and author Stacey Abrams recently wrote her first children’s book. “Stacey’s Extraordinary Words” is a love letter to books and perseverance. Plus, we find out what’s in store for this weekend’s Inman Park Festival.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The filmmakers behind “Close the Loop” detail their upcoming Carter Center screening. Plus, a look at improv comedy through the eyes of a child with Dad’s Garage youth production, “Wowie Zowie.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Award-winning actor Shuler Hensley shares the story behind the upcoming “Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards.” Plus, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Record Store Day 2022 with Criminal Records owner and co-founder of Record Store Day, Eric Levin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preserve manager Robert Astrove shares the story behind Arabia Mountain – the four hundred-million-year-old natural wonder just east of our city. Plus, our series of artists in their own words, “Speaking of the Arts” features Vando.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy Award-winning musician Ben Harper stops by ahead of his upcoming performance at the Amplify Decatur Festival. Plus, Chris Escobar, owner of the Plaza movie theater, shares his excitement for the upcoming Atlanta Film Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we celebrate World Art Day and discuss two exciting exhibitions currently on view in our city: “Full Circle” at the Museum of Design Atlanta and “André Kertész: Postcards from Paris” at the High Museum of Art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young adult author Aisha Saeed. Her new book, "Omar Rising," tells the story of a boarding school student who learns to "rise up" when dealing with a broken system. Plus, Miguel Zenón, Grammy-nominated jazz alto saxophonist, shares details on his upcoming collaborative performance with the Georgia State University Jazz Band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Arngrim, the former child star who portrayed Nellie Oleson in “Little House on the Prairie,” stops by ahead of her upcoming one-woman show. Plus, we’ll hear about the Atlanta premiere of “The Wolf at the End of the Block,” currently on stage at Theatrical Outfit. And our series “Speaking of Music” features Abby Wren of Wren and the Wravens.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Gregory Harris, the High Museum of Art’s curator of photography, discusses the legacy of Lucinda Bunnen, noted Atlanta arts advocate and photographer. Plus, author and Washington Post columnist Tamar Haspel’s new book, “To Boldly Grow,” teaches us how to find joy, adventure and dinner in our backyards. And our series Speaking of the Arts features Mike Stasny.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Exhibition director Annabelle Mauger takes us behind the scenes of the “Imagine Picasso” immersive experience. Plus, Cat Power stops by ahead of her upcoming show at Variety Playhouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chamber pop duo Takénobu share details on their upcoming “Sounds Like ATL” performance at City Winery. Then, author Kim Fay tells up why her latest release, “Love & Saffron,” is a novel of friendship, food, and love. Plus, some Atlanta Roller Derby history with skaters Gucci Maim + Switchblade Siouxsie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horizon Theater brings “The Light” to the stage, and Lois talks to director Marguerite Hannah and actor Cynthia D. Barker. Plus, Reeves House Gallery in Woodstock explores the intersection of art and technology with their current exhibition, “Coded Realities.”  Then, City Light’s senior producer Kim Drobes further examines the subject with the host of the “Tech Cast” podcast, WABE’s Emil Moff...

Organist Jens Korndörfer stops by ahead of his upcoming concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Plus, we’ll hear from the founders of Zilch Market, a non-alcoholic pop-up bar. And director Ibi Owolabi and actor Vallea E. Woodbury share the story behind “Intimate Apparel,” on stage now at Actor’s Express. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lewis Black stops by ahead of his Saturday show at Cobb Energy Centre. Plus, the co-founders of Ballethnic Dance Company share the story behind "The Leopard Tale," coming this weekend to the Alliance Theater. And our series "Speaking of the Arts" features experimental ethnographer Artemus Jenkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two different local artists have created two amazing Atlanta maps! Joseph Veazey tells us about "The Atlanta Rap Map," and George F. Baker the Third, also known as GFB3, shares the story behind his “Atlanta Black Arts Map.” Plus, Skye Estroff takes us on a Foodie Road Trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta artist and distinguished Georgia State University professor Pam Longobardi shares her environmental love and concerns in her new exhibition, “Ocean’s Gleaning.” Plus, jazz trumpeter and singer Joe Gransden tells Lois about his upcoming summer jazz camp at Callanwolde Arts Center. And our series “Speaking of the Arts” features multidisciplinary artist Sachi Rome. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Teenage MET Opera ambassador Layla Felder shares her excitement about “Fire Shut Up in My Bones.” The opera is airing Friday on WABE TV, from PBS “Great Performances.” Plus, our series “Speaking of Music” features singer-songwriter Yang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conductor Nathalie Stutzmann shares what’s in store for the new Atlanta Symphony Orchestra season – her first as ASO Music Director. Plus, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Kahane and the story behind his choice to spend a year off the internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Rachel May and actors Sara Elizabeth Wallis Haliya Roberts detail Synchronicity Theatre’s “Legacy of Light.” Plus, the story behind “Pretty Pants Bandit,” coming to the Georgia Ensemble Theatre, and Speaking of the Arts featuring fine art photographer Jody Fausett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Award-winning actor Alan Cumming and NPR’s “All Things Considered” host Ari Shapiro stop by ahead of their upcoming performance of “Och and Oy! A Considered Cabaret.” Plus, Cecil Baldwin from the hit fiction podcast “Welcome to Night Vale” shares details on the live touring show, “The Haunting of Night Vale.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giwayen Mata brings their rich African celebration to 7 Stages with “I Am ATL Woman.” Plus, Lois learns about Blue Heron Nature Preserve’s artistic collaboration with Atlanta Public Schools and 3D digital artist Cait Lamas shares her inspiration in “Speaking of the Arts.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapper Omerettà the Great debates the true nature of Atlanta geography with her hit single “Sorry Not Sorry.” Plus, the Edgewood String Quartet invites us to “Dinner with Picasso,” and Dance Canvas brings their diverse choreography to the Ferst Center at Georgia Tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and filmmaker CJ Hunt was filming the New Orleans City Council’s vote to remove four confederate monuments. But when that removal is halted by death threats, CJ sets out to understand why a losing army from 1865 still holds so much power in America. "The Neutral Ground" is a documentary about memory, monuments and how to break up with the confederacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Lois Reitzes speaks with Andrew Aydin. He co-authored the graphic book “Run” with the late U.S. Congressman John Lewis.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.