The City Lights Collective

Lois Reitzes interviews Jakko Jakszyk, lead singer of King Crimson; and musicians Jake Aron and Paul Stevens of Moloq about their tribute to "Fresh Air's" Terry Gross. Senior Producer Kim Drobes talks with artist Stephanie Koziej about her experimental art installation, "Tender Rhythms." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews artist Kota Ezawa and curator Nelda Damiano about Ezawa's exhibition "The Crime of Art" on view at the Georgia Museum in Athens. Senior producer Kim Drobes talks with occupation therapist Jess Sibley and artist Shane Morton about Mind in Motion's work to use art for communicating with neurodiverse individuals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews filmmaker Mason Engel and Janet Geddis, owner of Avid Bookshop, about Engel's film "The Bookstour" and the challenges that independent bookstores face; and Judith Pishnery from the Atlanta Photography Group about their online exhibition "Director's Cut." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Laura Silverman, editor of "Up All Night," a collection of coming-of-age short stories and harpist Elizabeth Remy Johnson about her new album "Quest." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with artist Andre Henderson and wood sculptor Doug Pisik about their collaborative endeavor, The Journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Joe Alterman, pianist and Executive Director of Neranenah, about the summer music and comedy showcase. Pluse City Lights producer Summer Evans talks with award-winning Disney animator Mark Henn and Leigh Seaman, executive director of SCADFILM, about the "Storyteller Series". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'll revisit Lois' conversation with the author about his incredible experiences, which he wrote about in “This is Not My Memoir.” Plus, Lois Reitzes speaks with Sam Dixon about his retirement from his post as Executive and Artistic Director of Spivey Hall.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Chef Deborah VanTreece about her new book, The Twisted Soul Cookbook: Modern Soul Food with Global Flavors.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta Poet Laureate and Alliance Theatre Distinguished Playwright-in-Residence, Pearle Cleage. who leads the Palefsky Collision Project.   Plus, we'll listen back to our conversation with author Steve Fiffer, about his memoir of civil rights activist, Reverend C.T. Vivian, “It’s In The Action: Memories of a Nonviolent Warrior". See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Lois Reitzes speaks with Lisa Adler, Co-Artistic/Producing Director of Horizon Theatre, Cory Phelps Artistic Director of Destination Theatre, and Actress Destiny Freeman about the new musical "How I Became a Pirate". Plus, we'll listen back to Lois' conversation with Casimir Nozkowski, the director of The Outside Story.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Producer Kim Drobes speaks with Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher about the band's upcoming acoustic show at the Georgia Aquarium. Plus, we'll listen back to a conversation with the director and cast members of the film "Second Samuel", including the wonderful Atlanta-based actor, Bethany Anne Lind. It’s a sweet story, very funny, but also takes on serious subjects – racial injustice, s...

Lois Retizes speaks with filmmaker and comedian CJ Hunt about his new film. “Neutral Ground” is an impeccably researched and moving documentary, laced with wit and precise comedic timing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Producer Kim Drobes speaks with LaTonya Harris, a Roadshow volunteer and mother of one of the featured storytellers, and Shannon Turner, founder and creative director of Story Muse. The show's events consist of a collection of short films that showcase 10 Georgia storytellers all of whom share their personal takes on what it's like to navigate life with a developmental disability. Plus, we'...

Lois Reitzes talks with Tara Lee, resident choreographer of Terminus Modern Ballet Theater and her partner, the Multi-Media Artist, Joseph Guay, about their new film, The Poet . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Bridgette Kimbrough, Production Manager at Adult Swim, Mural Artist Yuzly Mathuri, and Living Walls Co-Founder and Executive Director, Monica Campana. Their ongoing initiative was created to help emerging local black artists and creators.  Plus, we'll listen back to a conversation with Georgia filmmakers Jim and Will Pattiz. Their recent documentary “Carterland” prese...

Lois Reitzes speaks with WABE music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart about the history behind some favorite American works.  Pluse, the Peachtree Road Race is back! We'll hear from the race's director, Rich Kenah, about what to expect and some special animals who have an important job this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with pianist Will Ransom who is the Artistic Director of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival. Plus, City Lights Senior Producer Kim Drobes has some great suggestions for Independence Holiday fun in various Atlanta area locations, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Jack and Yaya" is a new documentary that looks at the loving friendship between Jack, a transman, and Yaya, a transwoman. City Lights producer Summer Evans speaks with Yaya and the film’s creator and co-director, Mary Hewey. Plus, we'll hear from Claudia Einecke, the Curator of European Art at Atlanta’s High Museum. The new Piccaso- Calder exhibit is on view through September 19th.  See...

Lois Reitzes speaks with Charly Palmer about his retrospective of works on view at the newly reopened Hammonds House Museum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with author and cultural historian Caseen Gaines about his new book about the 1921 Broadway hit, “Shuffle Along” and how its historic all black cast and creative team forever changed the face of American musical theater.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Lights producer Summer Evans chats with musician and co-creator of Atlanta’s Kimono My House, Andy Gish. Also, we'll hear from bestselling author and journalist Anne Byrn about her new book, “American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Producer Kim Drobes talks with Illuminarium's CEO, Alan Greenberg and their EVP of Technology and Content, Brian Allen, about the newest experience-based attraction.  Plus, contributor Shelley Kenneavy speaks with Atlanta native Jordane Christie about his role in season 2 of Why Women Kill on Paramount +. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Producer Kim Drobes talks with Canvas Companies' managing partners Ben McLoughlin and Mike Garber about the new plans for Highland Inn and Ballroom. Plus, producer Summer Evans speaks to Atlanta entrepreneur Shawn Crenshaw’ about his new cologne line, Ovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new immersive exhibition exploring themes of home is now on view at the Reeves House, the new visual art center for the Woodstock and Metro Atlanta Communities. Lois Reitzes talks with curator Nicole Lampl and Karen Anderson Singer, the artist behind Tiny Doors ATL.  Plus, muralist and illustrator George F. Baker the Third – aka GFB3 talks about his latest mural, Jewel of the City which jus...

Kim Drobes interviews director Dan Carroll about the return to in-person events at Dragon Con . Lois Reitzes talks with author Mark Warren about his nature guide “Secrets of the Forest: The Magic And Mystery of Plants and the Lore of Survival”; and Philip Rafshoon, founder of Outwrite Bookstore and Coffeehouse, joins Lois Reitzes to talk about National Pride Month and the history of the...