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 Mehretu exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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's commitment to bring people together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information.

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 Not Miss."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 talks with Christi Woods of the Safe Hands Company, which works to combat food insecurity with art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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 two exhibitions at Georgia State University's Welch Gallery, "MaDora Frey: Stargaze" and "A Facsimile of Events."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews director Matt Huff and Mary Fernandez, volunteer manager of Oakland Cemetery, about the Oakland Cemetery tour film "Capturing the Spirit"; Javier Díaz de León, Mexico's Consul General in Atlanta, and Kate Whitman of the Atlanta History Center about their Día de Muertos digital programming; and director Matthew Pope and actor Bethany Anne Lind sit down with Reitzes to talk about their new film “Blood On Her Name.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Scott Stewart about Halloween film music; as well as artist and former Atlanta Brave Richard Sullivan about his artwork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews James Beard award-winning columnist Lucas Kwan Peterson about the his Halloween Candy Rankings; Kabir Sehgal about his new documentary "Fandango at the Wall"; and Billy Bragg about the power of music and social change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews author Connor Towne O'Neill about his book on monuments and white supremacy, "Down Along With That Devil's Bones"; as well as Beth Schiavo and Jill Malool of the Center for Puppetry Arts about their virtual Halloween performance of "The Ghastly Dreadfuls: Ex-Zoomed From The Tomb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews filmmaker Adelin Gasana about his documentary "High On Heels"; author Jen Bryant and illustrator Frank Morrison about their children's book "Above The Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball"; and curator Tony Casadonte and photographer Herb Snitzer about "A Jazz Memoir: Photography by Herb Snitzer" on view at the Breman MuseumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Jon Ludwig, artistic director of the Center for Puppetry Arts about Sesame Street and the Center's collection of Jim Henson puppets and artifacts; and co-authors Lin Oliver and Henry Winkler discuss their newest children’s book “Alien Superstar.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews the High Museum's contemporary art curator Michael Rooks about the Julie Mehretu exhibition; Out Front Theatre Company founder and producing artistic director Paul Conroy and actor Trevor Perry about "Diva: Live From Hell"; and Hope Boykin, retired dancer and choreographer for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre;See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews baritones Reginald Smith Jr. and Michael Mayes about upcoming Atlanta Opera performances; and comedian Josh Blue about his life and work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interview Atlanta Symphony Orchestra executive director Jennifer Barlament about their upcoming virtual and outdoor concerts; Matt Torney, artistic director of Theatrical Outfit, and journalist Gail O'Neil about their "Downtown Dialogues" series; and poet Jericho Brown about his work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with radio producers and host of "99% Invisible" Roman Mars about his work and book "The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide To The Wonders Of The Modern Metropolis"; and artist Fahamu Pecou about his art and representation of black masculinity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews "Time" documentary director Garrett Bradley as well as subjects Fox and Rob Rich about the film; and Anna Sharp of Livable Buckhead as well as Karen Anderson Singer, founder of Tiny Doors ATL about "Big PATH, Tiny Parks" on display along Path400.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews artists and curators Le'Andra LeSeur and Michael James O'Brien about the virtual photo exhibition "High Visibility"; and REM front-man Michael Stipe about his work in photography and his book "Our Interference Times."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz for a discussion about her career, life and evolution as a photographer; and master woodworker Doug Pisik about his new virtual exhibition called "Art For Our Unusual Times."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews film historian Noah Isenberg about his book "We'll Always Have Casablanca."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with author and journalist Lisa Napoli about her book "Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN and the Birth of 24-Hour News."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Dr. Carlos del Rio about live performances during the pandemic; Isha Uppalapati about her book "Her Toolbox: Learning to be a Female Leader with Advice from Women in Power" and her non-profit, A Girl's Frontier; Rita Kompelmakher and Daviorr Snipes about the Alliance Theatre's series of conversations and performances exploring the role of artistic expression a tool for activism; and author Oliver Jeffers about his children's book "What We'll Build."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Kenny Blank, executive director of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, about "AJFF Recommends," a curated selection of Jewish films; Mark Kendall about using comedy to address racism through a series of comedic videos; and Rob Garver about his documentary “What She Said: The Art Of Pauline Kael,” a film about the life and work of the New Yorker film critic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews filmmaker Christina Yoon about her new film "Mirror"; Freddie Ashley, artistic director of Actor's Express, about their virtual Monologue Series; pianist and executive director of Neranenah Concert and Culture Series, Joe Alterman, about the event; and Bunnie Hilliard, owner of Brave and Kind Bookshop about being an independent bookseller in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews comedian Lewis Black about his new comedy special "Thanks For Risking Your Life"; Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons about getting started in stand up and writing for television; 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 talks with Karla Redding-Andrews about her new children's book "Respect"; Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre about their participation in the ELEVATE Festival; Birder and host of "Birds of North America" Jason Ward about birding while black and what's next for Fall and Winter birding in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews producer Felipe Barral and Rachel May, artistic director of Synchronicity Theatre, about Synchronicity's upcoming season; Bucky Motter, executive director of the International Association Of Trans Bodybuilders And Powerlifters (IATBP) as well as competitive bodybuilder Paulo Batista about trans bodybuilding; and Georgia State University professor emeritus of history, Timothy Crimmins about his app for touring the Georgia Capitol grounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews author Katie Kennedy about her illustrated guide to the Constitution of the United States , "The Constitution Decoded"; Camille Russell Love of the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs and Leatrice Ellzy of Hammonds House Museum about this year's ELEVATE Atlanta: Equity Activism and Engagement; and Sherri Scott of "Big Facts, Small Acts" about an arts campaign to promote safety during the pandemicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with food photographer Alan Batt about his book "Toques in Black: 101 Black Chefs in America"; artist Daniel Troppy about the organization YIMBY Georgia and upcoming exhibit of photography "Searching for Home"; and photographer Peter Essick about "Fernbank Forest" his new book of photography focused on Fernbank ForestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews author Amy Timberlake about her book "Skunk and Badger"; Producer Summer Evans talks with hip-hop artist Lecrae about his faith and career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Alan Zweibel about his life and career as well as his memoir "Laugh Lines"; and producer/director Felipe Barral about working with theater companies to create digital packages of live performances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.