The City Lights Collective

Lois Reitzes speaks with co-author Erin I. Kelly and Patsy Rembert about “Chasing Me to My Grave, An Artist’s Memoir of The Jim Crow South”. The book details the extraordinary life of Georgia born artist, Winfred Rembert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butter.ATL’s founder Brandon Butler and editor-in-chief Mike Jordan tell Lois the story behind the Atlanta culture channel. Plus, from Lakeside High School to New York Times featured jazz musician Jordan Rich shares his unlikely path to success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish Consul General Caoimhe Ní Chonchúir shares upcoming events that celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Plus, Irish history and American history collide with the story of Frederick Douglass’s unlikely kinship with Irish liberator Daniel O’Connell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael McFalls, the director of the folk-art compound Pasaquan, shares the history of eclectic artist Eddie Owens Martin. Plus, how the Alvin Ailey dance composition "Revelations" inspired artist Kristine Mays to create the installation "Rich Soil," currently on view at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skinny Deville and Fish Scales, members of the legendary hip-hop group Nappy Roots, tell City Lights senior producer Kim Drobes the story behind their new brewery, Atlantucky. Plus, Lois finds out about Théâtre du Rêve’s new streaming production, “Code Noir: les aventures du premier Comte de Monte Cristo."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland has performed in 11 number one box office hits. He won a Golden Globe and Emmy for his role as Jack Bauer in the hit TV series “24.” Yet, in 2016, he decided to switch gears and pursue a country music career. City Lights senior producer Kim Drobes recently caught up with Sutherland ahead of his upcoming March 17th performance at Eddie’s Attic. Plus, Lois gets the story behind Atlanta author Nicole D. Collier’s new heartfelt middle-grade novel, “Just Right Jillian,” and Rose M. Barron is featured in “Speaking of the Arts.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Paxton, host of PBS’s Legacy List, joins Lois to discuss his new book, “Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff.” More than just a guide for decluttering, the book is a personal and empathic look into why we hold on to objects that no longer serve us well. Plus, City Lights producer Summer Evans catches up with Atlanta street photographer Branden May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art’s group exhibition “Something to Declare” features over twenty Latin-American artists from across the eastern United States. Lois speaks to co-curators Madeline Beck and Carlos Solis about the exhibit which explores the ideas, customs and objects that travel between cultures and affect layered identities. Plus, “Speaking of the Arts,” today, featuring mixed media artist Jeremy Ray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Art and science have a comedic collision in The Atlanta Science Festival’s production of “Jazz Hands.” Meisa Salaita, the executive co-director and co-founder of Science ATL, and Amy Sharma, executive director of Science for Georgia, tell Lois why scientists should share laughter with the community. Plus, the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition brings creators from around the world to Georgia Tech this weekend. City Lights senior producer Kim Drobes speaks with professor and chair of Georgia Tech’s School of Music, Jason Freeman, about the fantastic inventions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Lights celebrates International Women’s Day with a listen back to Lois’s interview with director Julie Cohen. Her documentary “My Name is Pauli Murray” details the extraordinary life of the feminist and equal rights activist. Plus, Jerry’s Habima Theatre’s production of “Mamma Mia” and a visit with the youngest certified farmer in Georgia, 6-year-old Kendall Rae Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned pianist Lara Downes shares the story behind her new tribute album, “Reflections: Scott Joplin Reconsidered.” Plus, Melvin Kindall Myles, a soloist at Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Rabbi Micah Lapidus, musician and Director of Jewish and Hebrew Studies at the Davis Academy tell us about their new collaborative release, “Better Angels.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Producer Kim Drobes caught up with Kimono My House's Atlanta musicians Andy Gish and Kim Ware about their first ever live, in person, music festival. Plus Lois talks with Raymond Goslow. As a senior at Kennesaw State University, he was a finalist on the “Jeopardy! National College Championship" earning the second place prize of $100,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Arthur Fagan, Atlanta Opera Music director and the conductor of “The Barber of Seville.” Plus a conversation with Atlanta Opera artistic director Tomer Zvulun and Felipe Barral, co-director of the film, “Glory Denied.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Mike Mills of R.E.M., Chuck Leavell of the Rolling Stones, and internationally acclaimed violinist Robert McDuffie about the upcoming concert, “A Night of Georgia Music”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Summer Evans speaks with curator Dr. Amanda Hellman about “And I Must Scream,” the new exhibit at the Michael C. Carlos Museum. The exhibition examines the irreversible damage that humans have caused, including global warming, pollution, colonialism, and corruption.Plus, host Lois Reitzes' conversation with author Britt Bennett about her novel, “The Vanishing Half.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.”And we'll listen back to Lois' conversation with the hilarious comedian and actor - and Wait Wait regular - Maz Jobrani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Neda Abghari, founder of The Creatives Project and Chloe Alexander, one of the artist-in-studio at Academy Lofts. TCP’s 11th Annual “Art of Community” exhibition is titled “Ascension".Plus Senior Producer Kim Drobes talks with Single Drunk Female star Sofia D’Elia. They were joined by D’Elia’s co-star Ally Sheedy and the show’s creator, Simone Finch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with WABE film-music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart about the legendary composer John Williams who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with producer Julia Rosenberg. Her animated film “Charlotte” is streaming now as part of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.Plus, curator Shawyna Harris talks about “Lou Stovall: Of Land and Origins,” on view now in Athens at the Georgia Museum of Art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Joy Davenport, director of the documentary “Fannie Lou Hammer’s America.”Plus a conversation about Heartbeat_ATL, an interactive light art installation located at Centennial Yards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews actor Kedren Spencer and director Tinashe Kajese-Bolden about the Alliance Theater’s production of “Toni Stone”; and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ Head of Programs & Exhibitions, Dr. Calinda Lee as well as Greg Levine, co-executive director of Trees Atlanta about their work honoring Congressman John Lewis by planting trees in Freedom Park. Music contributor Von Phoenix joins the program for another edition of "Punk Black to Go."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with playwright Kelundra Smith about her new play "Younger" and playwright Sofia Palmero about the new podcast "Tucker's Cove" from Actor's Express.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews comedian Dolce Sloan; director Melissa Foulger and actor Park Krausen about Theatrical Outfit's "Bright Half Life"; and musician K. Michelle Dubois is feature in the "Speaking of Music" segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with director Nikki Toombs and actor Kayla Parker about “All the Natalie Portmans” on stage now at Out Front Theatre; Laura Silverman, editor of "Up All Night," a collection of coming-of-age short stories; and Rhonda Ross about her musical legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Michael Schur, producer, author and creator of "The Good Place," about his new book “How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/listener for privacy information.

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 his childhood in the segregated South to his iconic, barrier-breaking work at Women's Wear Daily, W, and Vogue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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 Holiday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.