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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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51:55

Copy of “Young John Lewis”/ “The Swans of Harlem”/...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/06/05

“Young John Lewis” makes its world premiere at Theatrical Outfit. The hip-hop musical was written by Psalmayene 24 and composed by Eugene H. Russell IV. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes speaks with both of them about this riveting new play. Additionally, we revisit Reitzes’ conversation with the author of “The Swans of Harlem” and a Black ballerina featured in the book. As part of the "City Lights" series of "Farewell Favorites," we listen back to Lois's 2018

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52:27

Atlanta Opera’s “Semele/Speaking of Music’s Shock Tea...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/06/05

Atlanta Opera’s artistic director, Tomer Zvulun, sits down with “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes to discuss the rare gem of Baroque opera, George Frideric Handel’s “Semele,” which will be on stage June 7, 10, 13, and 15. Plus, we spotlight the Atlanta band Shock Tea in our series “Speaking of Music.” And we revisit another “Farewell Favorite” conversation between Lois and former Spelman president, Mary Schmidth Campbell. They discuss her

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51:45

"Accentuate the Positive”/Music in Media: Summer...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/06/04

"Accentuate the Positive: The Music of Arlen and Mercer” is a concert-cabaret show premiering at The Breman this Sunday. Flying Carpet Theatre founder Adam Koplan and executive director of The Breman, Leslie Gordon discuss the timeless classics and melodies Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen wrote throughout their career. Plus, WABE music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart looks at the latest summer blockbuster soundtracks in “Music in Media.” And we listen back to one of Lois’

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51:55

“Young John Lewis”/ “The Swans of Harlem”/ Farewell...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/06/03

“Young John Lewis” makes its world premiere at Theatrical Outfit. The hip-hop musical was written by Psalmayene 24 and composed by Eugene H. Russell IV. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes speaks with both of them about this riveting new play. Additionally, we revisit Reitzes’ conversation with the author of “The Swans of Harlem” and a Black ballerina featured in the book. As part of the "City Lights" series of "Farewell Favorites," we listen back to Lois's 2018

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51:49

Classical Remix Music Festival / Farewell Favorite:...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/06/02

Alice Hong, co-founder of the new Classical Remix Music Festival, joins us. The festival kicks off with three nights of music on June 8 at Leafmore Creek Park Club. On June 22, the festival will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, and the event on June 27 will take place at the Historic Dekalb Courthouse. Plus, in "Wildcat," the 2023 movie about the author Flannery O'Connor, we hear the question, "If imagination impacts reality, isn't faith where those rivers meet?" Co-written and directed by

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15:31

Podcast Exclusive: Lois Reitzes reflects on her...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/30

When City Lights host Lois Reitzes announced her retirement from daily hosting earlier this year, she sat down with WABE's All Things Considered host Jim Burress to reflect on her broadcasting career. In this special edition of the City Lights podcast, we hear an extended version of their conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:02

Béla Fleck / The Renaissance Orchestra

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/29

Virtuoso banjoist Béla Fleck discusses his upcoming performance with the ASO of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The show takes place at Atlanta Symphony Hall on June 11. Plus, The Renaissance Orchestra takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:03

Reminiscing with Valerie Jackson/Kosmo Vinyl/Farewell...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/28

Former First Lady of Atlanta Valerie Jackson reminisces about her time as a WABE host and shares some highlights from Mayor Maynard Jackson’s career. Plus, we hear from music enthusiast Kosmo Vinyl for “Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week.” We also listen to Lois Reitzes’ conversation with Indigo Girls’ Emily Saliers as part of her “Farewell Favorites.” They discuss the Indigo Girls’ documentary “It’s Only Life After All.”See

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50:29

Delta Flight Museum reopens/The Beverage Beat:...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/27

The Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta is reopening after recent renovations, unveiling new art, exhibitions and interactive experiences for its big centennial. It includes an interactive mural designed by artist and SCAD MFA student Jennifer Wee. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke with Wee and Nina Thomas, Delta Flight Museum director of exhibits and public programs. Plus, we hear from Rough Draft Atlanta’s editor in chief, Beth McKibben, for this month’s “Beverage

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52:09

“Broadway Sideways” / NEA Grant Recalls

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/22

Jason Wynn, tenor section leader for the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus, discusses the new Voices of Note concert showcase, “Broadway Sideways.” Plus, we’ll explain why Atlanta art organizations are reeling as the National Endowment for the Arts cancels funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:03

“Doubt, A Parable” / The Lois Reitzes Art Fund

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/21

Freddie Ashley, artistic director at Actor’s Express details the company’s new production of “Doubt, A Parable.” Plus, WABE CEO Jennifer Dorian discusses the Lois Reitzes Art Fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:36

The “American Music Awards” returns after a 2-year...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/20

Atlanta-based journalist and culture critic Christina Lee previews the “American Music Awards,” which airs on CBS on May 26. Plus, this weekend Atlanta hosts one of the fastest-growing “all ages” anime conventions, MomoCon, and we’ll learn why the event attracts tens of thousands of fans to our city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:28

Tiny Doors ATL / Raveena / The Atlanta Fringe Festival

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/19

Tiny Doors ATL is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and founder Karen Anderson Singer details her upcoming celebratory guided tours. Plus, we catch up with Reveena ahead of her forthcoming Atlanta show at Center Stage, and we get a preview of the 2025 Atlanta Fringe Festival from festival director Diana Brown and Melissa Simmons, creator of the new play “Witch Cake” and founder of MerryCat Productions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:29

The 2025 Atlanta Jazz Festival / “Speaking of Music”...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/15

Camille Russell Love, former director of the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Senior Advisor to Mayor Andre Dickens, along with Adriane Jefferson, the new executive director for the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, detail this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival. Plus, Noah Sills of the band Arkose takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:51

“Improv for Couples: Fun Games for You and Your...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/14

Comedians and co-authors Amber Nash and Greg Tavares discuss their new book, "Improv for Couples: Fun Games for You and Your Partner." Plus, we hear about SCAD Fashion's 2025 runway show, and Kosmo Vinyl stops by with the story behind Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Sixteen Tons."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:06

“Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/13

Ricardo Ángeles, son, collaborator, and curator for the artists Jacobo and María Ángeles, details the sculpture exhibition “Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles,” which is on view at Fernbank Museum through August 3. Plus, Jasmine Hentschel and EC Flamming, the creatives behind “Art Calendar ATL,” and “Gulch” magazine, discuss how they keep their fingers on the pulse of

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52:19

“Alice’s Wonderland” and “Enchanted Trees” /...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/12

Atlanta Botanical Garden CEO and president Mary Pat Matheson discusses “Alice’s Wonderland” and “Enchanted Trees,” which are on view through September. Plus, trap violinist Clejan takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:59

Artist Noah James Saunders / No Words ATL

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/08

Wire Sculpture artist Noah James Saunders discusses his new solo exhibition, which is on view at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art through June 8. Plus, No Words ATL founder Ann Wood and music curator Will Hamilton detail their spring instrumental music festival, which takes place at Wild Heaven Westside on May 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:57

“Millions” / “Music in Media”

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/07

Bob Martin and Adam Guettel, the co-writers of the new musical, “Millions,” discuss the upcoming world premiere performances at the Alliance Theatre from May 9 to June 15. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for our series, “Music in Media.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:57

The Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s Asian American and...

The City Lights Collective ·

2025/05/06

Karen Kelly and Keira Quinn from the Children’s Museum of Atlanta discuss the museum’s programming for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Plus, travel expert and PBS host Rick Steves joins us for our series, “ATL Up and Away.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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