The City Lights Collective

Lois Reitzes speaks with comedian Lane Moore about her improvisational show, “ Tinder Live! ”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Katie Lehman, the new artistic director of Spivey Hall . Plus, a conversation with Pinky Cole, the entrepreneur and philanthropist behind Atlanta’s Slutty Vegan , Bar Vegan and the Pinky Cole Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Retizes speaks with multidisciplinary artist Genevieve Gaignard and curator Karen Comer Lowe about the exhibition “This is America: The Unsettling Contradictions in American Identity” . Also comedian Jim Norton will discuss censorship and flat-Earthers. And a conversation wtih Atlanta artist and entrepreneur Quianah Upton. Her eatery Nourish Botanica opens this spring.  See omnystudio.co...

The DeKalb History Center is hosting its 14th Annual Black History Month Celebration with an event called “Soul Food in DeKalb: A Tasty History.” Producer Summer Evans speaks with two of the presenters -- Chef Asata Reid & culinary historian Akila McConnell.  And, Lois Reitzes speaks with Robert Battle, Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater .  See omny...

Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta fashion designers Kim and Keyondra Lockett. Their clothing brand Jolie Noire is available in Target stores nationwide and online.  Plus, we'll hear about Heck House , Scottsdale’s newest indie DIY venue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Ariel Kaplan and Joe Pettis, co-founders of the West End Comedy Festival .  Plus, we’ll hear from Atlanta musician, Chelsea Shagg.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with photographer Andrew Feiler, composer Douglas Hooker, and organist/conductor Trey Clegg about the world premiere of “Without Regard to Sex Race or Color".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with the executive director of The Dementia Spotlight Foundation Whitney Oeltmann, along their director of development and special events Vince Albert Zangaro. They were also joined by Speech from the Grammy winning band Arrested Development who will be performing at the 9th annual Alzheimer’s Music Festival. And,  Lois gets the scoop on this year's Emory Jazz Fest ....

Lois Reitzes speaks with Horizon Theatre Director Jeff Adler and actors O’Neil Delapenha and Megan Hayes about   “Every Brilliant Thing”, a unique, interactive show about how a child’s list of all the wonderful things in the world transforms a family’s life. Plus, we'll hear from Atlanta author Wanda M. Morris about her debut novel, “ All Her Little Secrets ”.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Lois Reitzes speaks with pianist and composer Stephen Hough . He has just released a new recording of the complete Nocturnes of Frederic Chopin. Plus, Tim Stoltenberg , the new artistic director at Dad’s Garage , talks about their innovative collaboration to get more people vaccinated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Arts ATL editor and former model, Gail O' Neill, about the life and legacy of pioneering Vogue magazine editor, Andre Leon Talley. Talley passed away recently at the age of 73.  We'll also listen back to a conversation with Kate Novack , director of the 2018 documentary, “The Gospel According to André.” The documentary explores the life and career of Talley, from...

Lois Reitzes speaks with director David Kote and actor Christopher Hampton about Aurora Theatre’s production of “Feeding Beatrice” . And, a conversation with artist Amy Sherald . Her portrait of Former First Lady Michelle Obama is currently on view at The High Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with RoleCall Theater founder Stephen Beehler, and Some Bodies Theater Collective co-founder Jennifer Boutell about the Hot Chocolate New Play Festival .  Plus, a new installment of "Speaking of the Arts" with multi-disciplinary artist Allen Peterson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes and director Adam Koplan of Flying Carpet Theatre Company remember Stephen Sondheim and talk about his choice of unlikely subjects and his amazing use of language.   Plus, the Alliance’s Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition winner Eliana Pipes and actor Darilyn Castillo talk about the world premiere of “ Dream Hou$e ". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Lois Reitzes speaks with Director and actor Jeff Cole, and actor Chad Darnell from the Windmill Arts Center ’s production of “Closer.” City Lights producer Summer Evans speaks with Lecrae about working with rapper 1-K Phew on the new album, “No Church in A While."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with director Sean Curran and tenor Santiago Ballerini, from the Atlanta Opera ’s production of “Pirates of Penzance.”  Plus, we'll listen back to Lois' interview with Black Lives Matter photographer and author, Sheila Pree Bright and civil rights photographer Steve Schapiro.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Kitti Murray, founder and CEO of Refuge Coffee . Their new location is open now at the Woodruff Arts Center .   Plus, we'll hear from music contributor Von Phoenix, president and co-founder of Atlanta’s cultural and media phenomenon, Punk Black .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Karen Kelly, Director of Exhibits and Education at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta . Their new exhibition is “Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites.” Plus, a conversation with mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton and Dr. Eric Nelson, artistic director of the Atlanta Master Chorale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Professor Nsenga Burton from the department of film and media studies at Emory University about life and legacy of Sidney Poitier. Plus we'll listen back to a conversation with one of the countless actors that Poitier paved the way for, Atlanta native Jordane Christie .   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with one of the stars of the critically acclaimed HBO series “Station 11,” Atlanta’s very own Danielle Deadwyler . Danielle plays the character of Miranda Carroll. And, we'll listen back to a conversation with Nicole A. Moore, director of education at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights , about important local landmarks to visit around the city in honor of the King H...

Lois Reitzes speaks with Chuck and Stacy Reese, founders of “Salvation South” , the new online publication.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta artist Radcliffe Bailey . His installations will be at the Cascade Springs Nature Preserve in Southwest Atlanta and the other in Greensboro, North Carolina at the downtown greenway.  PLUS... today is City Lights' 7th Anniversary! To celebrate we listen back to Lois' favorite interview from her first year as host of City Lights, comedian Gilbert Gottfried. See...

Lois Reitzes speaks with Evan Neiden, founder of Candle House Collective and creator of the telephone-only plays, “Next Time” and “Claws.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Ginny Kennedy, the director of Urban Design at Midtown Alliance and artist Kevin Box about Box’s new sculptures, “Conversation Peace” installed in Midtown, at the corner of Peachtree and 10th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Mary Frances Early about her memoir “The Quiet Trailblazer: My Journey as the First Black Graduate of the University of Georgia.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.