The City Lights Collective

Chef Palak Patel helps us celebrate Diwali. Plus, Paul Conroy, artistic director of Out Front Theatre Company, tells us about their production of “Kinky Boots,” on stage now through November 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our series of local artists in their own words, “Speaking of the Arts” features Sean Fahie. Plus, Sara McClintock, Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Emory University speaking discusses the “Carlos Reads” program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade is this weekend, October 22 and 23, and Kelly Stocks, the president of the Little Five Points Business Association, shares the story behind the festival. Plus, we hear from two of the musicians that will play this weekend, Katy Graves of El Matador and Jim Bob Cooter of Gnomanaut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alto saxophonist Eddie Barbash joins us to share details on his upcoming performance with the KASA Quartet. Plus, Wendy Williams, general manager of Jazz 91.9 WCLK, and Grammy award-winning jazz drummer Terri Lyne Carrington tell us about the inaugural “Jazz Music Awards: Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernbank curator Bobbi Hohmann shares details on the museum’s Halloween exhibition, “Woodland Spirits,” on view now through November 6th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Stephenson, Carrie Padgett, and Andrew Blooms detail Kirkwood’s upcoming “Off the Tracks” mural festival. Plus, our series highlighting local musicians, “Speaking of Music,” today features the band Rosser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Milton III, artistic director of the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus, tells us about the world premiere of "@QueerZ." The show will take the stage Saturday, October 15, at the Ferst Center for the Arts. Plus, Curator and author Rosemary Cohane Erpf and artist Craig Drennen discuss Erpf's new book, "Painting in the 1980s: Reimagining the Medium."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack McBrayer stops by! The comedian, actor, and host of the children’s series “Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show” shares details on the series' newly released second season. Plus, H. Johnson Jazz Moment today features pianist Erroll Garner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobuntu members Duduzile Sibanda and Joyline Sibanda detail their upcoming performance at the Rialto Center for the Arts. Plus, City Lights producer Jeannine Etter finds out about the Claude Monet Immersive Experience which opens this weekend at the new Exhibition Hub Arts Center in Doraville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker and rapper Sensei Chop details “Thirst Trap,” his new documentary which explores the complicated issues surrounding Atlanta’s “Water Boys.” Plus, curator Claudia Einecke, tells us about the High Museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Rodin in the United States: Confronting the Modern.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Wiley tells us about his upcoming one-man show “Breach of Peace: The Freedom Riders of 1961.” Plus, a visit with folk artist Harry Underwood. His current exhibition, “Outdoor Worship,” is at Waddi Gallery through October 29th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colombian children’s musician and educator Nathalia Palis tells us about her upcoming performance at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Plus, curator Dr. Fahamu Pecou and photographers Stephanie Brown and Melissa Alexander share details on the Swan Coach House Gallery exhibition “Re: Focus.” And our series, “Speaking of Music,” features “The Buzzards of Fuzz.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Celebrates Photography executive director Stephanie Dowda DeMer and exhibiting photographer Jess T. Dugan share details on the festival, which continues at various locations throughout the city through the end of October. Plus, the creators of the Southern Surf StompFest, Chad and Jessica Shivers, detail their upcoming festival alongside performing musician Jamie Galatas of “The Mystery Men?”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary Smokey Robinson joins us ahead of his upcoming performance at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Plus, Emmy award-winning director Stanley Nelson tells us about his two new documentaries “Harriett Tubman: Visions of Freedom” and “Becoming Frederick Douglass.” Both films are airing on WABE-TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Lino Yi, the owner of TKO restaurant, shares his journey from a pop-up to a place of his own. Plus, director Jim Davis, puppet designer Cedwan Hooks and student actor India Smith tell us about the upcoming production of “She Kills Monsters” at Kennesaw’s State’s Onyx Theater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The co-founders of Megafauna Studio, Becky Scheel and Mathieu Kuhne share details on their NFT Collection by Elok the orangutan. Plus, Amanda Washington, the artistic director for Actor’s Express, elaborates on their latest production, “Sunset Baby.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Dickson, artistic director of Coro Vocati, details their upcoming concert series "Dear World." Then, we head upstream to the Georgia Aquarium as Will Ransom from the Emory Chamber Music Society tells us about their planned performance of "Schubert's Trout." Plus, the next installment in our series H. Johnson's Jazz Moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poet Opal Moore and Camille Russell Love, The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs executive director, tell us about this year's Elevate art festival. Plus, Henry Kim, associate vice provost and director of the Michael C. Carlos Museum, and Dr. Ruth Allen, curator of Greek and Roman art detail "Making an Impression: The Art and Craft of Ancient Engraved Gemstones."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy award-winning actor, writer and director Colman Domingo tells us about his new short films “New Moon” and “North Star.” Both are being screened as part of the Out on Film Festival. Plus, our series “Speaking of Music” features MammaBear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Morton, AKA Professor Morté, and Madeline Morton, the creatives behind The Silver Scream Spook Show, share their history of combining vintage horror with humor and heart. Plus, visual arts director Nicole Lampl and artist Charles Clary tell us about “Paper Cuts,” on view now at Reeves House Visual Arts Center in Woodstock. Plus, our series of local artists, in their own words, “Speaking of the Arts,” today features Thomas Turner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Core Dance’s artistic director Sue Schroeder shares details on “inside:out The Collection,” screening every evening on their front studio windows through September 30. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Escobar, owner of the Plaza Theater, organist Ken Double and Andy Gaines, general manager at Strand Theatre, detail “National Silent Film Day.” Then, director Patdro Harris and actor Hailey Elizabeth share the story behind Theatrical Outfit’s co-world premiere of “Flex.” Plus, DJ Salah Ananse tells us about the Sunset Carnavale, a multimedia experience and dance party which is part of this year’s Elevate Atlanta Art Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Lights food contributors Chef Asata Reid and Akila McConnell are back with the newest edition of “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.” This month, they share the story behind Atlanta’s Caribbean and Mexican cuisine. Plus, we’ll hear about Atlanta’s inaugural Art Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Thomas W. Jones II and playwright Kenneth Jones share details on Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s production of “Alabama Story.” Plus, Robert J. Lang, a world-renowned origami artist and physicist, tells us about his collaborative designs on view at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Douglas Tirola discusses his 2021 documentary, "Bernstein's Wall." The film is screening on Wednesday, September 21st, at City Springs Theater as part of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, and City Lights host Lois Reitzes will introduce Tirola. Then, our new series, "Cheers!" celebrates Atlanta's oldest drinking establishments, and today we look at the 100-year-old tavern, Atkins Park. Plus, location manager and scout Kyle Carey is highlighted in our segment, "Film Crew Files."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmakers Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein tell us about their new Ken Burns documentary on PBS, “The U.S. & the Holocaust.” Plus, artist Lava Thomas examines layers of history in her new exhibition, “Homecoming.” And H. Johnson stops by to teach us about jazz harpist and composer, Dorothy Ashby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Mosiah Moonsammy shares the story behind “The Last Bodega in Brooklyn,” winner of the best web series at this year’s Bronzelens Film Festival. Plus, The King Khan and BBQ Show is coming to the EARL this Saturday, and we visit with the one and only King Khan. And Atlanta comedians Mark Kendall and Bill Worley tell us about their new podcast, “Ridiculous News.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former journalist and fine art photographer Tabitha Sorin shares details of her new photography exhibition, which is on view at Jackson Fine Art Gallery through December 23rd. Plus, composer Malek Jandali tells us about the "Pianos for Peace" festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we learn what it means to be human in a digital world as we hear about “Extension of Self,” on view at Georgia Tech’s Price Gilbert Library Gallery through October 14. Plus, organist Jens Korndörfer tells us about First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta’s upcoming “Benefit Concert for Ukraine.” And our series “Speaking of the Arts” features Atlanta native Drew Borders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dakin Hart, the curator of the Noguchi Museum and Foundation in New York, shares the history behind Isamu Noguchi's Piedmont Park playground sculpture, "Playscapes." Plus, Dragon Con might be over for the year, but the stories left behind are just beginning. Today we hear about a young chess playing Jawa who raises thousands of dollars for charity each year at the Con. And Georgia Audubon's Dottie Head and Gabe Andrle tell us about the upcoming events surrounding "Georgia Grows Native for Birds Month."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned authors Margaret Renkle and Janisse Ray join us along with actor Brenda Bynum. The three distinguished women tell us about Meridian Herald’s “Confluence 2022.” The program combines music, history, literature, science and spirituality and runs September 10th through the 17th at various Atlanta locations. Plus, WABE’s “Sounds Like ATL” showcase at City Winery is next week, and we’ll hear from one of this month’s performers, Brenda Nicole Moorer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta based authors Mayra Cuevas and Maria Marquardt tell us about their new young adult novel, “Does My Body Offend You?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan V. Booth, the artistic director of The Alliance Theatre and co-director of their production of “Everybody,” is leaving the Alliance after 21 years to join the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. She discusses the importance of “Everybody” and her legacy at the Alliance Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emory film and media studies professor Matthew Bernstein and senior lecturer on Italian Studies Angela Porcarelli share details on Emory Cinematheque's film series "Federico Fellini: A Centennial Celebration." Plus, Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre's "Step the Brain Along a Path" is coming to the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech next weekend. We hear from the creatives behind the collaborative project. And our series, "Speaking of the Arts," features painter Alex Waggoner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Heather O’ Neill and photojournalist Maria Fleet share what life is like behind the camera with their documentary, “No Ordinary Life.” Plus, Atlanta artist Amber Nicole explains why she loves making art from vinyl records, and our series, “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment,” highlights the legendary Jimmy Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Genevieve Gaignard, Orange Barrel Media’s Pete Scantland and photographer Natrice Miller share the story behind the new digital installation on Marietta Street, “Look at Them Look at Us.” Plus, our series “Speaking of Music” features the artist QNova.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playwright Amina S. McIntyre discusses “Comfort,” a short film created in collaboration with Out of Hand Theatre and the CDC Foundation to combat vaccine hesitancy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next-Atlanta and MARTA have partnered together to launch the “Next-Movement.” This is a multi-platform arts and social action campaign highlighting five Atlanta artists and their works which speak to this moment in time around racial injustice and the pandemic.Plus, we listen back to conversations with multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Ben Harper and comedian Lewis Black.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart talks about the evolution of video game music and what’s currently going on in this billion-dollar industry. Plus, we listen back to our conversation with Atlanta author, designer, publisher and producer Henry Owings about his recent book “Plus 1 Atlanta: Concert Ephemera from a Storied Metropolis.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual Summer Shade Festival presented by Southern Feedstore is a fundraiser for the Grant Park Conservancy. We hear about this year’s festivities from Michelle Blackmon, executive director of Grant Park Conservancy, and the festival director Alisa Chambers. Lead guitarist and vocalist Josh Erwin of the band Mermaid Motor Lounge also joined them. Plus, we listen back to a conversation with James Beard and Peabody award-winning chef Alton Brown about his book “Good Eats 4: The Final Years.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Israeli violinist Itamar Zorman about his album “Violin Odyssey,” works of lesser-known repertoire from around the world. Plus, we hear from Atlanta musician Tom Branch of the band Clandestination as part of our “Speaking of Music” series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Lynn Stallings, the executive director of the Atlanta Workshop Players. They’re hosting a free Industry Workshop for those looking to break into the film industry. Also, Atlanta illustrator and designer Broly Su participates in our “Speaking of the Arts” series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Martinez, Brandon Ley and Ian Carlson share details on By Weight and Measure, a new science themed bar in Midtown from the creators of the popular Edgewood hangout, Joystick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck joins us ahead of his upcoming performance at the Eastern on Saturday, August 27. Plus, we’ll hear about the Trap Sushi party happening at Monday Night Garage this Thursday, August 25. And music contributor Von Phoenix joins us for this month’s Punk Black to Go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father-son jazz duo Ben and Leo Sidran join us alongside Neranenah executive director Joe Alterman with details on their music series, “Side by Side.” Plus, fiber artist Sandy Teepen tells us about her current exhibition at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance, and we check in with H for the next installment in our series, H Johnson’s Jazz Moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arelious Cooper tells us about “Art in the Paint,” the organization that aims to beautify and revitalize decaying basketball courts. Plus, author Katelyn Monroe Howes explores what it means to be human in her new science fiction novel, “The Awoken.” And, our series Speaking of Music features Tyler Lee Frush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta-based comedian Katherine Blanford stops by with stories from her new comedy release, “Salt Daddy.” SheATL co-executive producers Erika Miranda and Caitlin Hargraves share details on their Summer Theater Festival along with one of this year’s featured playwrights, Sarahjeen François.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy-winning producer, writer and comedian Scott Aukerman stops by ahead of Wednesday's live "Comedy Bang! Bang!" show at the Tabernacle. Plus, we'll hear about the Actor's Express production of "Desire Under the Elms" and a tribute to Elvis on the 45th anniversary of his passing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Forrest Attaway and executive producer Michelle Neil tell us about “August: Osage County” on stage now at Dunwoody’s Stage Door Theater. Plus, City Lights producer Summer Evans takes us to the “Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience” at Pullman Yards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award winning actor Jasmine Guy stops by and shares details on her latest film, “The Lady Makers.” Plus, this year’s winner of the Georgia Poet Laureate Teen Prize, Midtown High School senior, Aran Sonnad-Joshi. And, our series highlighting local musicians, “Speaking of Music,” features reggae rock band, Kaya’s Embrace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.