The City Lights Collective

Lois Reitzes talks with Broadway performers Terry Burrell and Courtenay Collins about their upcoming virtual cabaret performances; Stacey Savartsky of the Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia, about their "artist takeovers" on Instagram as well as their 2020/2021 Working Artist Project Fellows; and Jamil Jude, artistic director of Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company about their podcast and upcoming content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Emory University film professors Nsenga Burton and Dehanza Rogers about their recommendations of films to watch in the era of Black Lives Matter; and the new host of 1A, Jenn White.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 Tim Meadows about his SNL character "The Ladies Man."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 author Mark Warren about his book series "Secrets of the Forest."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Atlanta-based chef Kevin Gillespie about his career and returning to Top Chef; Rand Suffolk, executive director of the High Museum, about the museum reopening; and author and food writer Kim Severson about how the hot dog became an essential part of American food culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews author Zoe Fishman about her novel "Invisible As Air"; and Tom Key, retiring artistic director of Theatrical Outfit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls about their new album "Look Long"; Alexis Scott, granddaughter of the founder of the nation's oldest daily African-American newspaper, the Atlanta Daily World; and musician, writer, and activist Billy Bragg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Adam Koplan and Pete Candler about Flying Carpet Theatre Company's new podcast on family history and genealogy; and Claudia Einecke of the High Museum about their exhibition "The Plot Thickens," showcasing the history of printmaking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Atlanta ballroom legend, Kierra Focks and Out on Film director Jim Farmer about the ball subculture and the documentary "Paris Is Burning"; and Philip Rafshoon about the LGBTQ bookstore Outwrite. Producer Summer Evans talks with Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski about his cookbook "In The Kitchen."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews harpist and activist Angelica Hairston about Challenge The Stats and their upcoming virtual event "Music for the Crisis"; Clare Summerskill about her work in comedy and acting; Melissa Fougler and Austin Hughes about DramaTech's virtual performance of "Boom"; and Out Front Theatre's Paul Conroy about "Standing Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Pam Redmon of Emory's Global Health Institute as well as authors Beth Bacon and Kary Lee, winners of the COVID-19 children's book competitionheld by Emory University; Shankar Vedantam, host of NPR's "Hidden Brain"; Charles Stephens and Thandiwe Thomas De Shazor about Out of Hand Theatre's virtual reading of the play "One In Two"; and Director Barry Jenkins and actor Trevante Rhodes about the film "Moonlight."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Musician John McCutcheon about his new album "Cabin Fever"; and Carol Hunter and J. Olu Baiyewu about gardens and urban agriculture. Producer Summer Evans talks with former Air Force captain Mark Gibson about his book "Served in Silence."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Sherri Scott of "Big Facts, Small Acts" about an arts campaign to promote safety during the pandemic; Director Josh Howard, Chris Holland of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and Out on Film's Jim Farmer about the documentary "The Lavender Scare"; and Flying Carpet Theatre Company director Adam Koplan about Composer Jerry Herman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Calinda Lee and Kate Whitman of the Atlanta History Center, about their virtual Juneteenth events; Atlanta Opera singer Morris Robinson about George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess"; and Charmaine Minniefield about her virtual Flux Projects installation "Remembrance as Resistance: Preserving Black Narratives."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Hope Boykin, who just retired as a dancer and choreographer for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre; Beth Schiavo about becoming the new executive director of the Center for Puppetry Arts; as well as Matt Horgan and Jamila Porter of Dad's Garage about "Scandal: League of Supervillains Work From Home."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 author Tanya Valentine about her book "The Little Taco Truck."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with filmmaker Andrew Linker and executive director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Juliet Cohen, about the upcoming "Wild & Scenic Film Festival"; author Anissa Gray about her book "The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls"; as well as Emory University Professors Peter Höyng and Jeff Mellor about their translation of Hugo Bettauer's novel "The Blue Stain."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews director Barry Jenkins about the film "If Beale Street Could Talk"; and actor, director and playwright Colman Domingo about his music "Lights Out: Nat King Cole."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with pianists Julie Coucheron and Will Ransom about a free, online concert featuring Atlanta chamber musicians; Katie Hayes, executive director of Community Farmers Markets; and actor Leslie Jordan about acting and comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews artist Sara Santamaria and executive director of The Creatives Project, Neda Abghari, about the "Drive Thru ATL" art exposition; Out On Film director Jim Farmer and filmmaker Tom Shepard about the Out On Film festival going virtual; and director Kate Novack about her film "The Gospel According to Andre."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with contributor Scott Stewart about the music of Beethoven and it's relevance today; and Atlanta-based artist Fabian Williams about his work and his campaign to paint murals of Colin Kaepernick around Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Atlanta-based artist Fahamu Pecou about his art and how he's incorporating the nationwide protests into his work; Victor Simmons, director of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History and Claudia Strange, public relations and marketing manager of Fulton County Library System about their virtual offerings during the pandemic and how they're responding to nationwide protests; and filmmaker Tracy Heather Strain about her documentary on Lorraine Hansberry, "Sighted Eyes / Feeling Heart."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Julie Shaer about Sketchwork Comedy's "Virtual Sketch Summer Camp"; novelist Catherine Cusset about her book "Life of David Hockney"; and Timothy Greenfield Sanders about his documentary on Toni Morrison, "The Pieces I Am." Producer Kevin Rinker talks with Alix Ashe and Andie Luce about their company "Primed Fine Arts."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with film expert Bob Barr and Emory professor Matthew Bernstein about the films of Billy Wilder; and Freddie Ashley, director of Actors Express about their "Virtual Threshold New Play Festival."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Rand Suffolk of the High Museum about their planned reopening in July; Colin Warner, Lakeith Stanfield and Nnamdi Asomgha about the film "Crown Heights"; and musician Billy Bragg about his books, music and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Nathan Brown and Bridget Leen about the Rialto Theatre's "Homegrown Artists" series; filmmaker Raoul Peck about his documentary on James Baldwin, "I Am Not Your Negro"; author Matthew Cherry and illustrator Vashti Harris about their book and short animated film "Hair Love"; as well as author Tara Coyt about her book "Real Talk About LGBTQIAP."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews author Peter Heller about his novel "Celine"; Atlanta photographers Ren and Helen Davis about their book "Landscape for the People" about George Alexander Grant, the first official photographer for the National Park Service; and Scott Stewart to find out his musical picks for Pride Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Carrie Burns of Atlanta Movie Tours about their virtual "Georgia Film and Chill Tours"; actor David Oyelowo about his role in the film "Don't Let Go"; and comedian Greg Fitzsimmons about his work in comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Art Beats Atlanta co-founders Rachel May and David Smith about their virtual offerings; poet Jessica Care Moore about her new collection "We Want Our Bodies Back" ahead of a virtual event with Hammonds House Museum; and authors Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal about their novel "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks and with director and composer Haddon Kime as well as singer and actress Minka Wiltz about Out of Hand Theatre's upcoming "LAG: A Zoomsical"; Jessica Bodiford, director of Fringe Audio with the Atlanta Fringe Festival along with actress Mimi Rice about the festival; and filmmaker John Waters about his work in photography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Meggan Hood and Mariana Costa about "Explore Georgia's" virtual offerings; Summer Evans talks with Jess Graves about her online publication "Homebody"; and Reitzes talks with authors Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed about their book "Yes No Maybe So."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with contributor Scott Stewart about some of his favorite spring film soundtracks; and author Thomas Mullen about his book "Darktown."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls about their new album "Look Long"; Bass opera singer Morris Robinson about playing Porgy in Atlanta Opera's production of Porgy and Bess; and comedian Neal Brennan about his Netflix special "3 Mics."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Pam Redmon of Emory's Global Health Institute as well as authors Beth Bacon and Kary Lee, winners of the COVID-19 children's book competition held by Emory University; Carol Hunter of Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture and J. Olu Baiyewu of Food Well Alliance about the importance of knowing how food is grown; and filmmaker Joe Talbot along with actor Jimmie Fails about the film "The Last Black Man in San Francisco."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Don Milton of the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus about their event "Couch Cabaret"; musical improviser Matt Hobbs about his Puppy Songs project; and Stephen Kuusisto about his memoir "Have Dog, Will Travel: A Poet's Journey."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with writer and humorist John Kenney about his latest collection of poems "Love Poems for Anxious People"; and Justin Anderson and Candy McLellan about Aurora Theatre's "Cyber Stage."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with contributor Scott Stewart about soothing music to listen to during the pandemic; and playwright Pearl Cleage about the essential role of a theater audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Chef Alton Brown and Elizabeth Ingram about their web-series "Quarantine Quitchen"; Frank Reiss of A Cappella Books about maintaining an independent bookstore during the pandemic; and comedian and actor Dan Soder about his time in comedy and playing Mafee on the TV show "Billions."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Alex Wan about Horizons Summer Camp; Christopher Escobar about the Plaza Theatre showing drive-in movies; and Cicely Garret as well as playwright Amina McIntyre about Equitable Dinners Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with NBA All-Star Joe Barry Carroll about his new book "Coach Lee Rose: On Family and Basketball"; Beth Schiavo about the Center for Puppetry Arts going virtual; and Mitch Bennett about Radio Recliner, a radio station operated entirely by senior citizens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Atlanta-based birder Jason Ward about his web-series "Birds of North America" as well as birding as an activity; Producer Summer Evans talks with Laura Flusche of MODA about offering their educational programs and workshops online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Camille Russell Love about the Atlanta Jazz Festival going virtual; Atlanta-based filmmaker and producer Felipe Barral about his series of short films, “Bella.”; and comedian Paula Poundstone about her podcast, comedy, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes gets book suggestions as Mother's Day gifts from author Alison Law, interviews Emory professor of Film and Media Studies Michele Schreiber about Hollywood classics that take on motherhood, and Rhonda Ross Kendrick talks about discovering her own voice in music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Leatrice Ellzy as well as artists Maurice Evans and Grace Kisa about "Nu Africans," a virtual exhibit coming to the Hammonds House, Chantelle Rytter about this year's Decatur Lantern Parade going "parade-in-place," as well as writer Jim Auchmutey about his book "Smoke Lore: A Short History of Barbeque in America."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews Shuler Hensley and Angela Farr Schiller about the 2020 Shuler Awards going virtual as well as author Cathleen Schine about her book "The Grammarians."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Mara Davis about eating in Atlanta during the pandemic, musicians Alejandro Sifuentes and Jonathan Urizar about their band Mariachi Buhos de Oro, and author Mark Bittman about his cookbook "How To Grill Everything." Producer Summer Evans interviews Atlanta-based yoga instructor Eve Brown about practicing meditation and yoga during the coronavirus pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Scott Stewart about John Williams' score for the Star Wars films, actor Nick Offerman about his woodworking, and Emory professor and poet Jericho Brown about his latest book of poems, "The Tradition."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes interviews BIlly Bragg about his career, Dantes Rameau, founder & chief executive officer of the Atlanta Music Project about their virtual offerings as well as Alliance Theatre playwright in residence Pearl Cleage and director/actor Tinashe Kajese-Bolden about the Alliance Theatre Virtual Play Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Rinker talks with Chris Brennaman, owner of Infinite Realities comic books store, and comic book author Mark Russell about how COVID-19 has impacted the world of comics and conventions. Lois Reitzes talks with Timothy Greenfield Sanders about his documentary "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am," as well as intimacy director Ash Anderson and fight choreographer/intimacy director Kristin Storla about their work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lois Reitzes talks with Tomer Zvulun and Alvaro Mutate of the Atlanta Opera about their singing telegrams as well as Katherine Kennedy of Concrete Jungle and Emily Roberts of the Atlanta History Center about how they're working to provide food to those in need during the pandemic. Producer Summer Evans sits down with Katie Hayes of Community Farmers Markets for a discussion of how Atlanta farmers markets are making changes in response to COVID-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.