The City Lights Collective

Lois Reitzes interviews Leora Morris and Ben Coleman about the Alliance Theatre's broadcast of "A Christmas Carol," set to air on ATLPBA on December 23 at 9pm; and actor Brian Jordan Jr. about his role in the Tyler Perry show, " Sistas ." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with music contributor Scott Stewart about Dave Brubeck's legacy on his 100th birth anniversary; Atlanta-based artist  Fahamu Pecou about his art and how he's incorporating the nationwide protests into his work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Jim Verrechia of the Atlanta Master Chorale , Timothy Verville of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Cammie Stephens of The Michael O'Neal Singers about their collaborative " Georgia's Home for the Holidays "; and actor Emily Blunt about her struggles with stuttering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews playwright Alfred Uhry about his upcoming discussion on the intersection of race and religion at the Breman Museum; filmmaker  Adelin Gasana about his documentary " High On Heels "; and Yoel Levi with Bob Bahr about their four-part seminar " The Art of the Conduction ." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Jon Carr, artistic director of Dad's Garage , about his planned departure to becoming the executive producer for The Second City in Chicago; and Karla Redding-Andrews about her new children's book " Respect ." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews playwright Erin K. Considine and the co-creators of "Interface: An Evening of New Virtual Plays," Kelundra Smith and Bridgette Burton about series and Considine's play "Good Man Hunter"; Don Milton, artistic director of the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus, about their streaming holiday concert; and  the High Museum 's contemporary art curator Michael Rooks about the Julie Meh...

Lois Reitzes talks with Jon Carr of Dad's Garage and actor/improviser Gina Rickikicki about the sketch-comedy show " Laugh Track ," a collaboration between Dad's Garage and the Alliance Theatre ; Calinda Lee, the head of programs and exhibitions at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights about her work; and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre artistic director Robert Battle about the company...

Lois Reitzes interviews Jason Shannon, Ben Holst and Jeremy Gilbertson of the audio production company Tunewelders about their work; actor and playwright Clarinda Ross as well as actor Terry Burrell about Horizon Theatre's virtual production of " Love M "; and Alfred Uhry about what inspired him to become a writer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interview Mesia Salaita of ScienceATL about their new app, Race Through Space; and music contributor Scott Stewart shares his autumn music playlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interview Lauren Tate Baeza, the High Museum of Art's new curator of African art; writer and director Jeff Crompton and actor Marcus Hopkins Turner about " The Buddy Bolden Opera ," streaming on YouTube; and chef and opera singer  Alexander Smalls about his new cookbook " Meals, Music And Muses: Recipes From My African American Kitchen ." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Lois Reitzes talks with actor Emily Blunt and Carl Herder of the Atlanta office of the American Institute for Stuttering about stuttering and Blunt's work to advocate for those who stutter; NPR's Peter Sagal about his book " The Incomplete Book of Running "; Freddie Ashley of Actor's Express about their virtual offerings; and Travis Swann Taylor about his book " 111 Places in Atlanta That You Must...

Lois Reitzes talks with pianist Stephen Hough about his work and upcoming virtual performance from Spivey Hall ; and Emory professor Miriam Udel about her book " Honey On The Page ," which features Yiddish children's stories edited and translated by Udel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews playwright and actor Lorraine Rodriguez-Reyes about her one-woman show " Mami Confessions "; City Springs Theatre artistic director Brandt Blocker and actor, singer and show-director Kayce Grogan-Wallace about the musical " Sentimental Journey "; and artist and woodworker  Doug Pisik about his new virtual exhibition called " Art For Our Unusual Times ." Summer Evans ta...

Lois Reitzes interviews photographer Dawoud Bey and High Museum curator Sarah Kennel about the exhibition " Dawoud Bey: An American Project "; and University of Georgia librarian Toby Graham, author Ralph Eubanks and playwright Alfred Uhry about the 20th anniversary of the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interview Sam Dixon, executive and artistic director of Spivey Hall ; and curator Sarah Dylla about the  Atlanta History Center's exhibition " Atlanta ’96: Shaping an Olympic and Paralympic City " See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews pianist and host Lara Downes of NPR Music's Amplify about the series; curator Mary Stanley and MINT Gallery executive director Jessica Helfrecht about the exhibition of photographs " Good Trouble "; and author  Amy Timberlake about her book " Skunk and Badger ." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews author Harold McGee about his new book " Nose Dive: A Field Guide To The World's Smells "; and baritones Reginald Smith Jr. and Michael Mayes about upcoming Atlanta Opera performances; and singer-songwriter Mike Kinnebrew about his songwriting process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Brook Adams and Rachel Cochran about Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's Ability Garden; filmmaker Felipe Barral about working to adapt live theater to film; and Rand Suffolk, executive director of the High Museum , about five years of tenure in his position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with director Lydia Dean Pilcher about her film " Radium Girls "; and Emory professor Tanine Allison about her list of films that portray the impact of war on those returning home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Atlanta Symphony Orchestra music director Robert Spano; Object Group artistic director Michael Haverty about 7 Stages' filmed production of "The Stranger" by Albert Camus; Judith Pishnery and Amy Miller about the Atlanta Photography Group's exhibit " APG To ATL: Airport 2020 " on display in the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Lois Reitzes interviews chef Hugh Acheson about his new cookbook " How To Cook: Building Blocks and 100 Simple Recipes for a Lifetime of Meals "; filmmaker Matthew Cherry and illustrator Vashti Harrison about the film " Hair Love "; and opera singer Jamie Barton about her upcoming performances with the Atlanta Opera . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Grammy award-winning composer, producer and songwriter  Tena Clark about her career, focusing on songs she has written for social justice movements and protests; and food photographer Alan Batt about his book " Toques in Black: 101 Black Chefs in America " See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews writer and producer Dayton Duncan about the Ken Burns documentary series " The National Parks: America's Best Idea "; and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director Robert Battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with violinist David Coucheron and pianist Julie Coucheron about the upcoming Atlanta All Star Chamber concert ; author  Katie Kennedy about her illustrated guide to the Constitution of the United States , " The Constitution Decoded "; and Archel Bernard, owner of the ethical fashion brand Bombchel . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews author and chef Asha Gomez about her book " I Cook in Color: Bright Flavors from My Kitchen and Around the World "; journalist and author Joel Stein about his new book “ In Defense of Elitism, Why I’m Better than You and You Are Better Than Someone Who Didn’t Buy This Book ”; and curator and  Welch School gallery director Cynthia Farnell and artist MaDora Frey about tw...