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 privacy information.

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, special needs, and gender expression.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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'll hear about City Springs Theater Company’s musical production of Sondheim's "Into the Woods".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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” presents a new look at Jimmy Carter’s presidency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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.

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.

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 just went up in Adair Park 2. Keep your eyes open for his other murals on buildings and walls throughout Atlanta.And, we'll listen back to Lois' conversation with decluttering expert and host of the PBS’s Legacy List, Max Paxton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 event in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews historian Annette Gordon-Reed about her book "On Juneteenth"; Matthew A. Cherry about his short film "Hair Love"; and artist Charmaine Minniefield about her exhibition "Remembrance As Resistance" at Oakland Cemetery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Drobes interviews artist Lesibu Grand; Von Phoenix, founder of Punk Black, to discuss the organization and their upcoming events. Lois Reitzes talks with Brian Stelfreeze (illustrator, “Black Panther”) and Afua Richardson (illustrator, “Black Panther: World of Wakanda”).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Don Milton, artistic director of the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus, about their upcoming "YAAAAAAS Broadway!" performance; author Becky Albertalli about her new novel "Kate In Waiting"; and Sarah Dylla of the Center for Puppetry Arts about their exhibition "Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Miranda Kyle, arts and culture program manager for the BeltLine, and artist Jessica Caldas about "BeltLine Live Stream"; Daren Wang and chef Nicolas Bour about the first Trifoliate Awards, celebrating culinary excellence in the American South. Producer Summer Evans talks with former Air Force captain Mark Gibson about his memoir “Served in Silence.” The book chronicles Gibson’s time in the military as a gay man serving under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interview chef Arpita Chadha about the East Atlanta India Company; and Kevin Gillese on "How to Ruin the Holidays" from Dad's Garage. Summer Evans talks with Deirdre McDonald and Rachel May of Synchronicity Theatre about the "Soar Film Series."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Paul Janeway about singing in the soul band St. Paul and the Broken Bones; and co-director and actor January LaVoy about Theatrical Outfit's production of "Fires in the Mirror."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month’s event delves into The Fashion of Jazz! Fashion designer and educator Asanyah Davidson and author Alphonso McClendon will be Carl’s special guests, and all three of them joined our Senior Producer Kim Drobes recently via Zoom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Dominic Cooke, director of the new film "The Courier".Plus, we'll hear from Alesia Johnson, the founder and CEO of Kids Video Connection. Their Virtual Children’s Film Festival starts tomorrow and runs for 2 weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biologist Johnathan Balcombe joins Lois Reitzes to talk about his new book and the fascinating ways flies are very useful allies for humans.Plus, Senior Producer Kim Drobes talks to Damon Hare, the main talent buyer for the indie music venue the EARL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmer Lee Jones joins Lois Reitzes to talk about his new book, "The Chef's Garden: A Modern Guide to Common and Unusual Vegetables".Plus, a conversation about this year's Juneteenth celebration at the Atlanta History Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks to author Amanda Plumb about her new book, "Unique Eats and Eateries of Atlanta".Plus, we'll hear from Atlanta Fringe Festival director Diana Brown about what to expect in this year's festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The artwork in the exhibition "The South Got Something to Say" appears on various digital signs around downtown Atlanta. Lois Reitzes talked about the digital works with curator Karen Comer Lowe and Sheila Pree Bright, one of the artists featured in the show. Plus, Atlanta author Anjali Enjeti. Her new novel is “The Parted Earth.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes is joined by Chris Moses of The Alliance Theatre to talk about the free family concerts around town of "Beautiful Blackbird Live".Plus, Ben Beard talks about his new book "The South Never Plays Itself: A Film Buff’s Journey Through the South on Screen".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with comedian Julia Scotti and director and filmmaker Susan Sandler about the documentary, "Funny That Way". Scotti also talks about discovering herself as a trans woman, reuniting with her family after a long estrangement, and battling a life-threatening illness.Plus, we'll listen back to Lois' interview with Eric Cervini about his book “The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks the Blues with Atlanta Blues artist Eddie 9V. "Little Black Flies" will be released tomorrow by Ruf Records. Eddie 9V will have an album release show at Blind Willie's Saturday, June 5th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes is joined by author Scott Ellsworth, professor of Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan.  The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice further exposes the truth of the Tulsa massacre and its subsequent coverup and follows the reinvigorated fight for restitution for survivors and their families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes is joined by Mario Iacampo, the Producer and Creative Director of "Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience." Plus we'll step outside at Fernbank Museum to see larger-than life versions of our world's natural habitats. The exhibition "Habitat" is on view in their outdoor space through August 29thAnd Lara Downes talks about how Amplify is lifting bipoc voices in classical music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Jake Krakovsky and Professor Miriam Udel joined Lois Reitzes to discuss Theater Emory's bilingual film "Labzik: Tales of a Clever Pup" based on the 1935 stories by Chaver Paver, translated to English by Miriam Udel.Plus, Georgia Museum of Art Director Dr. William Eiland will tell us about the extensive collection of Japanese ceramics and how the exhibition “Hands and Earth” examines functional as well as artistic perspectives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes speaks with Mary Margaret Fernandez, Oakland Cemetery Special Events Coordinator and Volunteer Manager and artist Winnie Duong, whose works will be featured in the "Arts at Oakland". Plus, a conversation with artist Jamaal Barber about his new exhibition "Fullness".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lois Reitzes talks with artist Jamaal Barber. His solo exhibition "Fullness" is on view at the MINT Gallery through June 5th. Also we hear from Mary Margaret Fernandez, Oakland Cemetery Special Events Coordinator and Volunteer Manager, and artist Winnie Duong, whose works will be featured in the "Arts at Oakland."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes is joined by Lawrence Azerrad, Grammy award-winning album art designer and co-curator of “The Future Happened: Designing The Future of Music." The show examines how design and art deepen our relationship with music. There are two upcoming performances online -- Thursday with DJ Amp Live and one on May 27th with Imogen Heap. Plus, we'll listen back to a conversation about Marian Anderson and the Voice of Freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Veronica Kessenich, Atlanta Contemporary executive director, and artist Jiha Moon, curator of the virtual exhibit “Out Loud.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with journalist and author Jerry Grillo about his new biography of local legend, musician Colonel Bruce Hampton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Summer Evans talks with Scottish photographer Albert Watson and SCAD Fash Museum curator Rafael Gomes about the iconic photos included in the exhibition "The Light Behind the Lens." Plus, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Jennifer Barlament talks about the recently announced 2021/2022 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.