The City Lights Collective

Lois Reitzes speaks with Sam Worley, freelance writer and deputy editor for Atlanta Magazine, Mike Jordan from Butter ATL, and Christiane Lauterbach, editor of Knife and Fork. They'll share their favorite new restaurants as recently published in Atlanta Magazine.Plus, a new Steampunk take on Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Lights producer Summer Evans sat down with Robert Fairer and curator Rafael Gomes to discuss the show “Backstage Pass: Dior, Galliano, Jacobs and McQueen” on view at SCAD FASH now through April 16th.Plus Lois speaks with African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta founder Fahamu Pecou and and Komanse Dance Theater creative director Raianna Brown about the world premiere of “Permanent: A Couple in Prospect Park” .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Topher Payne. The playwright has recently taken on the challenge of fixing endings to problematic children’s books with his project, “Topher Fixed It.”Plus, poet Alice Lovelace and Prism contributing artist Fabian Williams. Lovelace is President of the ArtsXchange, and she curated the poetry component for “Prism: Winter Lights.” which is on display through January 31st at Woodruff Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia’s own Stacey Abrams joins Lois to talk about her new children’s book, “Stacey’s Extraordinary Words".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with musicians T-Dawg Helland and Jeff Mosier about their annual concert to benefit Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. Plus Melissa Arasi, artistic director of the Atlanta Women’s Chorus, joins us to talk about their 4th annual holiday concert, “Remembrance and Joy”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with director Perry Frost and actor Maged Roushdi, who portrays Scrooge in “Invasion: Christmas Carol” at Dad's Garage.Plus, Atlanta multidisciplinary artist Ellex Swavoni. You can see her new sculpture, “What Sonia Said” in downtown Decatur. And senior producer Kim Drobes speaks with guitar-pop musician Jesse Smith, AKA Gentleman Jesse, about his latest album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois speaks with jazz singer and violinist Calabria Foti along with her husband, the jazz trombone virtuoso Bob McChesney. They'll talk about working together and their new holiday concert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Leora Morris, director of “A Christmas Carol” at the Alliance Theater and Tony award winning set designer Todd Rosenthal, recorded live from the Alliance Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer and visual artist Rick Allen. His exhibition “Wings of Hope 2021” is on view in the Wentworth Gallery at Phipps Plaza. Plus we'll hear from Director Samantha Provenzano, Chris Moses, the Alliance Theatre Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director, and scenic designer Karen Anderson Singer, the creator of Tiny Doors ATL, about the Theatre for the Very Young's production of "Knock Knock".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with chefs Eric Adjepong and Melba Wilson, judges for The Great Soul Food Cook-Off on Discovery Plus.Plus Atlanta drummer Jeffrey Bützer & keyboardist TT Mahony. They’re performing “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at The Earl December 10th through the 12th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta bassist Divinity Roxx. Her new children’s album “Ready, Set, Go” and her children’s picture book, “Happy & Healthy” are out now.Plus, a conversation with Fernbank’s Director of Education Sarah Arnold about the museum's new exhibit “Dinosaurs of Antarctica”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with food writer, chef, and cookbook author Anne Byrne about why she is unapologetic about using cake mixes as the basis for her new cookbook, "A New Take on Cake".Plus, Rabbi Peter Berg of The Temple tells us about The Temple’s mezuzah which is currently hanging outside of the 2nd family’s Washington D.C. home.And, artist Shanequa Gay discusses her new collection of work, “If I Were Not Here.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes and contributor Scott Stewart talk about the career of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.And, artistic director Don Milton talks about The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus’s 40th Anniversary Holiday Concert, “Don We Now Our Gay Apparel: The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reizes speaks with The Breman Museum’s Jane Leavey, Leslie Gordan, and Adam Koplan about their 25th anniversary exhibit, “History with Chutzpah.”And, we'll hear from Museum Director of the Center for Puppetry Arts Sarah Dylla & puppeteer Anna Williford about the exhibition and show “Christmas Town: The story behind the story of Rudolph".Plus we'll listen back to a conversation with the High Museum’s Chief Curator, Kevin Tucker about the first museum exhibition devoted to the work of Virgil Abloh -- “Figures of Speech.” It opened in November of 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with TikTok chef and author Joanne Lee Molinaro. Her new cookbook is “The Korean Vegan.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speak with Jamil Jude, artistic director of Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre. The company kicks off their “Go Back and Get It” season with Marie and Rosetta.Plus, Senior Producer Kim Drobes talks with the competitors of the upcoming Red Bull SoundClash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes takes a trip to Maynard Jackson High School's rooftop garden to speak with Kevin Gillespie about his work with the students. Plus, Irish tenor Emmet Cahill talks about the irresistible appeal of Irish music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls and Kevin Kinney of Drivin’ and Cryin’. The Sunday Gospel Brunch concert is this Sunday, November 28 at City Winery and will also feature Michelle Malone, Ricky McKinnie of Blind Boys of Alabama, and Randall Bramblett.Plus, actor Aves Lewis and director Adam King will tell us about the exuberance and present-day insight the young cast brings to an all-teenage production of Love's Labour's Lost at Shakespeare Tavern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with author Gary Shteyngart about his new novel, “Our Country Friends”, which is being hailed as the first great literary novel of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with music director S. Renee Clark and pianist/actor Louis Heriveaux about Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s production of “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”Plus, music director Terri Lyne Carrington and Grammy award-winning vocalist Tony Lindsay tell us about “Nat King Cole Christmas.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Grammy award-winning artist, “Killer Mike." He is the host of the new show “Love & Respect with Killer Mike” on ATL PBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Keabler tells us about his excitement playing the role of Sherlock Holmes in Theatrical Outfit's production, and we’ll hear how the wonderfully wacky Gina Rickiki takes on 14 different roles in this comedy production. Plus, Lois Reitzes speaks with Refuge filmmakers Erin Bernhardt and Din Blakenship. Also joining the conversation is Dr. Heval Kelli, who plays a leading role in the documentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with renowned tubist and author Richard Antoine White about his new book, “I’m Possible.”Plus, an in-depth look at Downton Abbey: The Exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Ricky McKinney and Joey Williams, members of the Grammy award-winning gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama.And the exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith examines the development of U.S democratic systems as well as current impact on everyday life. We’ll hear about the show from Michael Rose, the Atlanta History Center’s Chief Mission Officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Okorie Johnson, also known as OK Cello, about his new album, "Beacon"; and Nena Gilreath and Waverly Lucas, co-founders of Ballethnic Dance Company, as well as dancer Karla D. Tyson about the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with director Kyle Brumley, and actor Kinsey Erin, who portrays Rose in the play “Dogfight.” The musical plays at Woodstock Arts Theatre.Plus, we listen back to a conversation with author Leesa Cross- Smith on her novel, “This Close to Okay.” And, violinist Geneva Lewis plays the Blues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Betty Reid Soskin, U.S. National Park Service Ranger at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. She was joined by filmmaker Carl Bidleman. His new documentary is “No Time to Waste: The Urgent Mission of Betty Reid Soskin.” And, producer Summer Evans talks with The High’s Curator of Photography Gregory Harris and renowned Atlanta photographer Sheila Pree Bright. to discuss the exhibit Picturing the South.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Bunnie Hilliard, owner of Brave and Kind Bookshop in Decatur, and journalist Gail O' Neill, as they share their love for art and picture books. Plus a conversation with Subsonics’s drummer Buffi Aguero, bassist Rob Del Bueno and singer Clay Reed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Marietta Cobb Museum of Art curator Madeline Beck, and photographer Randy Bacon about their new exhibit, “The Road I Call Home.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with fiddle virtuoso Colin Farrell and the chair of Irish Fest, Teresa Finley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with writer/director/producer Jonathan Mann about his new documentary, “The Oratorio: A Documentary with Martin Scorsese.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with playwright Keiko Green and director Rebecca Wear about their production of “Hometown Boy” at Actor’s Express.Plus, we'll hear from comedian Clayton English along with fellow comedian and founder of the Red Clay Comedy Festival, Gilbert Lawand.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta Opera artistic director Tomer Zvulun and soprano, Jasmine Habersham, about their upcoming presentation of Julius Caesar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Karl Davis, the executive director of Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts and Jeffrey Richmond-Moll, the curator of “Collective Impressions: Modern Native American Printmakers.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Paul Conroy, founder and artistic director of Out-Front Theatre, and Susan Reid, Georgia State University professor of Practice in the School of Film, Media & Theatre. The Out-Front Theatre and GSU have teamed up for a production of the musical “Xanadu”.Plus, producer Summer Evans speaks with Atlanta author Shanna Miles about her debut young adult novel, “For All Time.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta restauranteur and Emmy-nominated actor Mitchell Anderson about his cabaret show, “You Better Call Your Mother.”Plus, a conversation with Swedish rock band The Hives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Sean Hudock, actor, producer and co-founder of Knock at the Gate, and actor January LaVoy. Their all-audio immersive experience of Shakespeare’s play Macbeth is designed for headphones and a dark room. Plus, City Lights producer Summer Evans takes us on a ghost tour…to the oldest city in the metro-Atlanta area—Lawrenceville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior producer Kim Drobes speakes with Atlanta artist R. Land about his work, including the origin story of his Pray for ATL signs.Plus, we'll hear from Alex Acosta, or “Cost One”, about his collective Soul Food Cypher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Tanjuria Willis, the owner of eKlozet Luxury Consignment and creator of Sustainable Fashion Week in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Moving in the Spirit’s co-founder Dana Lupton and their Director of Strategy & Expansion Shalondra Henry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with the members of the teenage rock band, The Alive; guitarist and vocalist Bastian Evans, drummer Kai Neukermans and bassist Monoa Neukermans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta educator and artist George Galbreath about his solo exhibition, “Bridges: Through the Pandemic”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with guitarist and singer-songwriter Kaki King about her new show, "Data Not Found".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with Joe Alterman, Jazz Pianist and Executive Director of Neranenah. His new album “The Upside of Down” is out now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contralto Nathalie Stutzmann joins Lois Reitzes to talk about her appointment as the ASO's new Music Director.Plus, a conversation about the long march to freedom and the LGBTQ Story Tour, which evolves out of the places and people that made the movement happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with organist Mathew Kaminski about his new vinyl record called “L.A. Connection.” Plus, a conversation with Omni front man Phillip Frobos about his debut novel, “Vague Enough to Satisfy”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta photographer and artist El Lewis. His solo exhibition “Voyage to ATLantis: A Future imagined Black” is on view at Mint Gallery.Plus, WABE music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart will bring us some listening highlights of recent soundtracks written for film and TV.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews comedian Ron James about his new book "All Over The Map: Rambles And Ruminations From The Canadian Road"; as well as Alexis Woodard and Keith Arthur Bolden, co-directors of the Alliance Theatre production "Hands Up: Seven Playwrights, Seven Testaments."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with filmmaker Julie Cohen, co-director of the documentary film "My Name is Pauli Murray."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Metropolitan Studios CEO Rebecca Beasley and performers Amy Ferzoco and Will Nolan about “A Queer Day’s Night”; artist Daniel Troppy about the organization YIMBY Georgia and his photography; as well as Kris Pilcher, creative director for Underground Atlanta, about renovations happening there that highlight the arts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.