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The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta"s arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

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00:51:34

Nathan Deal/Veto the Governor’s Cat/The Curious...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/25

Former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal discusses his new children’s book, “Veto, the Governor’s Cat,” written in honor of his late wife, Sandra. Plus, Lois speaks with Pam Morton, director of the Arts & Authors program at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, and Olivia Aston Bosworth, director of “The Curious Cardinal,” which is showing at the MJCCA on Sept. 29. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:52:45

Alison’s Laws ‘Bookmarked’ series/Khruangbin/Titanic:...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/23

Literary expert Alison Law and Lois Reitzes kick off the “Bookmarked” series by discussing Banned Books Week and Decatur Book Festival. Plus, we hear from psychedelic/soul band Khruangbin ahead of their Atlanta concerts at the Fox Theatre and The Eastern. We also listen back to Lois’ conversation with Executive Producer John Zaller about “Titanic: An Immersive Voyage” at Exhibition Hub Art Center in Doraville. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:51:22

Phoenix City Jazz Club / Computer Museum of America

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/19

Jazz musician Will Scruggs details his plans to open the Phoenix City Jazz Club in Decatur. Plus, we’ll hear about the Computer Museum of America. The museum is in Roswell, Georgia, and executive director Rena Youngblood joined us to discuss their Apollo 11 exhibition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:51:51

Global Village Project/BBQ pt. 2 on Savory...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/18

This year, the students at Global Village Project are celebrating their achievements in music with the release of “Imagine a Circle: The Global Village Project Songbook.” The songs are written by and with GVP students, and selections will be performed at a celebration concert on September 28th at the Oakhurst Center for Community. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke with Global Village Project Director of Music Programs Elise Witt and Hannah Edber, Director of Education at Global Village Project

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00:51:24

“Atlanta to the Atlantic” / "return//de vuelta a los...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/17

Rachel Parish and Sarah Cameron Sunde explain the story behind their upcoming “Atlanta to the Atlantic” Flux Project installation. Terminus Modern Ballet co-founders Rachel Van Buskirk and Tara Lee discuss changes and a forthcoming farewell performance. Plus, artist Greg Mike details the new ABV gallery space in East Atlanta, and we hear about the High Museum’s upcoming “Access for All” day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:51:38

The Atlanta Opera’s “Bohème Project” / “Pianos for...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/16

Tomer Zvulun, Atlanta Opera artistic director, and Dr. Carlos del Rio, infectious disease expert from Emory University School of Medicine, discuss the Atlanta Opera’s “Bohème Project.” Plus, hear about the “Pianos for Peace” project; musician John Michael, also known as Ralph Laurie, takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we learn about the Urban Regatta in Castleberry Hill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:51:50

“Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” / “The...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/12

Jimmy Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, tells us about “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song.” The eclectic concert will be held at the Fox Theatre on September 17. Plus, playwright Topher Payne and actor Amanda Cucher discuss “The Attala County Garden Club” at OnStage Atlanta September 13- 28, and we hear about “Off the Wall,” a film projection coming to the façade of 725 Ponce de Leon Ave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:49:57

Lagers with Lois Live at Monday Night Garage

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/11

Recorded live at Monday Night Garage, Lois speaks with Monday Night Brewing founders Jeff Heck and Joel Iverson. In the last 13 years, their company has evolved from a backyard post-work meet-up into an award-winning national beer company that we see in grocery stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants. Then, we learn about the art and craft of brewing beer with brewmaster Peter Kiley and he walks Lois through some of Monday Night’s signature brews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:51:58

Challenge the Stats Latin Jazz Concert / “The Parlor...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/10

Challenge the Stats founder Angelica Hairston, and musician Jessy Diaz discuss their Latin Jazz Concert on September 14 at East Point City Hall. Comedian, writer, and performer Will Amato details “The Parlor Show,” coming to Dynamic El Durado on September 13. Plus, we hear from executive director Kara Walker about this year’s Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival, and we get ready for Hispanic Heritage Month with an all-Spanish-speaking production of “Ana en el Tropico.”See Privacy Policy

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00:50:56

“A Raisin in the Sun” / “Forward Warrior” Mural...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/09

Theatrical Outfit artistic director Matt Torney and Dominion Entertainment executive producer Robert John Connor discuss their new production of “A Raisin in the Sun,” which opens on September 11. Plus, we hear from artist and founder Peter Ferrari about this Saturday’s upcoming “Forward Warrior” mural festival. Artists Amberly Hui Hood and Helen Choi share details on “Home Away from Home,” their new exhibition on view at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, and we get ready for Hispanic Heritage Month

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00:50:32

BBC Arts Hour on Tour / Scraplanta’s Expansion / The...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/05

Nikki Bedi, host of “The Arts Hour” on BBC World Service, discusses “The Arts Hour on Tour,” which comes to WABE studios this Saturday. Tabernacle Choir president Michael O. Leavitt details their upcoming collaborations with Spelman and Morehouse colleges. Plus, we hear about Scraplanta’s expansion to Adair Park and the Cosplay Medics of Dragon Con.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:51:00

“The Music Man” / Savory Stories / “Two Drink Minimum”

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/04

Tony Award-winning performer Shuler Hensley discusses directing the upcoming production of “The Music Man” for City Springs Theatre Company, which is on stage at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center September 6-22. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” share the culinary history of barbecue, and playwright Bill Balzer and director Lynna Schmidt talk about the “Two Drink Minimum,” which is on stage September 6-22 at the Academy Theatre in

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00:51:54

ATL Up and Away / Muralist Nicole Merizalde /...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/09/03

Travel expert Rick Steves stops by for the latest ATL Up and Away installment. Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta’s artistic director, Will Ransom, shares what’s in store for their new season. Plus, Muralist Nicole Merizalde, writer, poet, and artist Constance Collier-Mercado, and information on the first annual East Lake Music Fest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:51:45

Two Drink Minimum/HYDA/John Cleese/Speaking of the...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/08/29

Playwright Bill Balzer and director Lynna Schmidt talk about the play, “Two Drink Minimum.” A story of a mother entering dementia while her son struggles to keep their relationship grounded. Plus, we hear from Rough Draft Atlanta assistant editor Sammie Purcell and AJC senior editor Mike Jordan about this weekend’s festivals and activities. We also listen back to Lois Reitzes’ 2017 conversation with actor and comedian John Cleese ahead of his appearance at Dragon Con. And we highlight Atlanta actor,

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00:51:45

Write Club/Music in Media/The Grammarians

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/08/28

In this “City Lights” episode, we discuss what you’re not supposed to discuss outside of Write Club. Write Club. One of the co-founders, Nicholas Tecosky talks about this unique literary battle where local writers duel through dynamic reading. We hear from WABE’s music contributor, Dr. Scott Stewart, about the late summer films coming out and their soundtracks. We revisit my 2019 conversation with author Cathleen Schine about her book “The Grammarians.” See Privacy Policy at

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00:52:19

100 Years of James Baldwin

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/08/27

We celebrate 100 years of the activist and writer James Baldwin by revisiting Lois Reitzes’ 2018 conversations on “If Beale Street Could Talk.” She spoke with director Barry Jenkins and actor Colman Domingo, who portrays Joseph Rivers in the film. Also, we listened back to Reitzes’ conversation with author Robert Jones Jr. about his 2021 novel, “The Prophets.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:52:25

Alonzo Bodden / Anne Byrn’s “Baking in the American...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/08/26

Alonzo Bodden details the upcoming “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me” stand-up comedy show at Symphony Hall. Plus, we hear how Anne Byrn brings history and insight to her new book, “Baking in the American South.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:51:49

“The Mountaintop” / Crumb / “The Horizon of Khufu”

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/08/22

Alliance Theatre artistic director Tinashe Kajese-Bolden discusses “The Mountaintop,” which is on stage at the Alliance from August 30 through September 22. Plus, Lila Ramani of the band Crumb joins us ahead of their August 25 show at the Buckhead Theater, and we speak with the CEO and founder of Eclipso Atlanta, Antoine Lieutaud, about their new VR offering, “The Horizon of Khufu.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:51:29

Bronzelens Film Festival / Savory Stories / “Inside...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/08/21

Kathleen Bertrand, executive producer of the Bronzelens Film Festival, discusses the event, which runs from August 21 to 25 and is hosted at various Atlanta venues. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast Savory Stories discuss the culinary history of America’s favorite lunch food, the sandwich, and Atlanta author Parul Kapor details her new book, “Inside the Mirror.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:50:52

Atlanta Theme Bars / “The Art of Signia” / Chef...

The City Lights Collective ·

2024/08/20

Beth McKibben, senior editor and dining editor at Rough Draft Atlanta, discusses the many theme bars in Atlanta. Plus, Sally Faulkner, principal of the design firm Faulkner + Locke, details “The Art of Signia,” and Chef Demetrius Brown shares his vision as the new co-owner of the restaurant Bread and Butterfly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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