Multimedia artist Judy Pfaff details her new exhibition, "A Walk in the Park," which is on view at the Johnson Lowe Gallery through June 28. Plus, we hear about the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony's upcoming concert, "Year of the Dragon," and H Johnson stops by for the latest installment of "H Johnson's Jazz Moment." See Privacy Policy at https://art19…

Kerry Lee, co-artistic director of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, discusses her contributions to this year’s National Council on the Arts. Plus, The High Museum’s photography curator, Gregory Harris, details the new exhibition “Truth Told Slant,” which is on view at The High through August 11. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

Claudia Einecke, the High Museum’s Curator of European Art discusses their new exhibition, “Dutch Art in a Global Age,” which is on view through July 14. Plus, Emma Burke takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Dance,” and we learn how art organizations can apply for the new grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. See Priv…

Children’s book author Audrey Galex discusses her new book, “Turtle Rocks,” plus, Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza stops by ahead of their upcoming performance at the Tabernacle on May 18. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Artist and activist Charmaine Minniefield discusses the new Beacon Hill Praise House. Her latest installation and exhibition, part of “The Praise House Project: Standing on Hallowed Ground,” is open in Downtown Decatur and will be displayed through the summer. Plus, Collin Kelley takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and Methane…

Atlanta media personality Mara Davis shares suggestions for celebrating Mom. Plus, author and talent manager Pamela Warner, mother of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, discusses her new book, “A Parent’s Guide to Managing Showbiz Kids,” and Atlanta Queer Arts Alliance founders Jim Farmer and Paul Conroy share details on “AQuAA Splash,” a panel discussion…

Director Dawn M. Simmons and actor Marshall W. Mabry IV discuss the new “Fat Ham” production on stage at the Alliance Theatre through May 19. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atlanta Botanical Garden’s President and CEO Mary Pat Matheson and Senior Horticulturist Jim Smith discuss their new exhibition of living plant sculptures, “Alice’s Wonderland Returns.” Plus, we hear about a block party from the Atlanta Center for Photography this weekend, and filmmaker Will Feagins details his new documentary, “City of Kings: Atla…

Moving in the Spirit’s, co-founder and artistic director Dana Lupton and poet Alice Lovelace discuss their collaborative dance performance “Journey on the A-Train: A Jacob Lawrence Story,” on stage May 8 at the Rialto Center for the Arts. Plus, we’ll hear about the Red Clay Comedy Festival, which begins this Thursday at various venues in East Atlan…

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Laureate Robert Spano returns for a two-week residency this week. The longtime leader of the ASO discusses his upcoming performances with the symphony. Plus, the 14th annual Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade returns this Saturday, and we visit with the event’s creator, Chantelle Rytter. See Privacy Policy at …

Dr. Scott Stewart stops by to help jump-start our “May the 4th be with You” celebration. Plus, we hear about “The Palmetto Portrait Project,” and WABE’s H Johnson discusses Cannonball and Nat Adderley for our series, “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy…

Choo Choo Hu, pianist and founding member of ensemble vim, discusses the "spark" series launch concert and party on Monday, May 6, at MOCA GA. Plus, we hear about a notable change coming to Terminus Modern Ballet, and Maireg Chernet takes the spotlight for our series, "Speaking of Comedy." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

Artist Kei Ito discusses his new solo exhibition, "Staring at the Face of the Sun," at the Georgia Museum of Art at UGA through July 14. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast "Savory Stories" discuss coffee and Atlanta's connection to the history of the beverage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…

Out Front Theatre Company artistic director Paul Conroy, alongside playwright and performer Charles Busch, discuss “Psycho Beach Party” on stage May 2nd through 18th. Plus, artist Aaron Artrip takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and filmmaker Bill Horace joins “Arts, Beats and Lyrics” co-founder Dwayne “Dubelyoo” Wright to detail…

New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles discusses his new collection of short stories, “Table for Two.” Plus, Wiley from Atlanta takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” conductor John Morrison and violinist Adelaide Federici detail the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, “Celebrating the Maestro,” and we hear a…

Tomer Zvulun, the Atlanta Opera's artistic director, discusses their "Die Walkürie" production, which will be presented at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from April 27 through May 5. Plus, Theatre du Reve's outgoing director, Caroyln Cook, stops by to discuss her 30 years with Atlanta's premiere Francophone theater company. See Privacy Poli…

From WABE in Atlanta, this is City Lights. I’m Lois Reitzes – thank you for listening. Among the contributions to the world of music from Athens, Georgia, the band REM is one of the town’s biggest – not only in terms of the fame they would go on to achieve, but in the strength of their Athens roots. A new, comprehensive biography of the band is out…

Conductor and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann details the ASO’s next season. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart joins us to discuss the scores of video games for our series, “Music in Media, and then artists Karl Kroeppler and Vincent Rinehart and poet Dana Gioia discuss their collective exhibition “The Poet and the Painters” on v…

Chris Escobar, owner of the historic Plaza and Tara Theatres, details the 2024 Atlanta Film Festival and Creative Conference. Plus, Carlos Carvajal takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Comedy, and “Challenge the Stats founder and acclaimed harpist Angelica Hairston and spoken word artist Adán Bean discuss “Voices Amplified: An Evening o…

Radio personality and philanthropist Frank Ski details his new ambient concept album, “Climate Change.” Plus, contemporary moment artist Emily Christianson takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Dance,” and Joann Cebulski and Patricia Pichardo from the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable discuss their 50th anniversary ahead of their upcoming …

Kevn Kinney of the band Drivin' n Cryin' discusses hosting the Fox Theater's 4th annual "Revival" benefit concert on April 28. Plus, H Johnson stops by for the latest edition of "H Johnson's Jazz Moment," and cellist Roee Harran details The Temple Chamber Players' upcoming April 21 concert. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

Lois visits art scholar and curator Naomi Beckwith, the recipient of the High Museum’s 2024 David C. Driskell Prize. Plus, we’ll hear about Oakland Cemetery’s light and art celebration, “Illumine,” and Shannon Mulvaney and Jacob Blaisdell of Decatur’s Ella Guru Record Shop discuss Record Store Day and how limited exclusive releases can be problemat…

Founding Ying Quartet member Phillip Ying and award-winning double bassist Xavier Foley discuss their upcoming April 21st performance at Spivey Hall. Plus, Katie Chaple takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” discuss Michelin stars and wh…

Scotty Crowe, VP of audio at WABE, discusses the new all-ages storytelling podcast, “The Podcast Where They Read Stories.” We also hear about the 16th annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards, “The Shulers.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Actor Clelia Murphy, director Simon Gibney, and playwright John Murphy discuss “Goodnight Delia” on stage at Aris Theatre through April 21. Plus, we hear about “Heart Strings,” an original experience promising to forge human connections, coming to Pullman Yards this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

Comedian and former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood, Jr. discusses the National Center for Civil and Human Rights fundraiser, “Power to Inspire.” He’ll be hosting the event at the Eastern on April 17th. Plus, Mike Jordan and Sammie Purcel stop by with suggestions for weekend activities, including the new exhibition, “Al Dente, The Design of Pasta…

Chef Todd Richards discusses his new cookbook “Roots, Heart, Soul: The Story, Celebration and Recipes of Afro Cuisine in America.” Plus, Nicx Alexander takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we hear about the 51st Annual Writers Workshop at Clark Atlanta University. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

Music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart discusses the scores of theme parks for our series, “Music in Media.” Plus, John Wieland details his new 39,000-square-foot gallery, “The Warehouse,” and comedian Matthew English takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Comedy.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

Paul Crater, Vice President of Collections and Research at the Atlanta History Center, discusses the new exhibition, “More than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron.” Plus, artist Steven L. Anderson takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and we hear about a new paid opportunity from MARTA’s “Artbound” program. See Privacy Policy at https:…

Comedian and author Dulcé Sloan discusses her new memoir, “Hello, Friends! Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs.” Plus, actor and stunt performer Jeanna Kanell takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of The Boom.” Then, musicians John Renauld and Awleen share the story behind the new Cadillac Jones spin-off band, Foxy Jones. See Privacy P…

Legendary opera singer Renee Flemming discusses the new book, “Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness.” She’ll converse with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on April 12 at the Woodruff Arts Center’s Rich Theater. Plus, we continue our celebration of National Poetry Month and highlight poet Julie E. Bloemeke for our series, “Speaking of Poetry…

Humorist, comedian, and author David Sedaris stops by before his upcoming Atlanta appearance at the Fox Theater. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid discuss our city’s historic farmers markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Travel expert and PBS host Rick Steves joins us for “ATL Up and Away.” Plus, Jim Gibbs, founder of Gibbs Gardens, details their daffodil display, which is the world’s largest, and we hear about celebrated former Atlanta Maestro Robert Spano’s new job in Washington, D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…

Legendary Atlanta broadcaster and journalist Monica Pearson discusses the new “Monica Pearson Show,” now streaming on AJC.com. Plus, Hawkins HQ gallery owner Alexander Hawkins and artist Sergi Suárez detail the new exhibition “Shrine.” This is Suárez’s first showing at the new micro-gallery, and we kick off National Poetry Month speaking with Poet …

Illustrator and local elementary school principal Shamar Knight-Justice discusses the new picture book “Forever and Always.” Plus, Dr. Linda S. Rayor details Fernbank’s latest exhibition, “Spiders - From Fear to Fascination,” which is on view through May 5. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

Dr. Meredith Evans, Director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, and author and documentarian Candacy Taylor, discuss “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” on view from March 30 through June 23. Plus, multidisciplinary artist Leslie Anne takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and Dr. Scott Stewart joins us for “Music in …

Wolfgang Gallery founder Benjamin Deaton and artist Stephen Thorpe discuss the new exhibition, “Who Looks Outside, Dreams, Who Looks Inside, Awakes.” Plus, blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa details his new collaborative single with Peter Frampton, “Four Day Creep.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…

Curators Gabrielle Dudley and Rosemary Magee detail “At the Crossroads with Benny Andrews, Flannery O’Connor and Alice Walker.” The exhibition is on view at Emory’s Woodruff Library through July 12. Plus, Matthew Pendrick, known musically as “Slow Parade,” takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

Cartoonist Robb Armstrong discusses “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” which is streaming now on Apple TV +. Weber School music director Drew Cohen and sound engineering teacher Michael Levine detail the school’s new state-of-the-art Tzadik Performing Arts Center, and we hear from the Poetry Out Loud state champion, 15-year-old Tiana Jones.…

irector January LaVoy and actor Tonia Jackson discuss Theatrical Outfit's presentation of the Lynn Nottage play "Clyde's" on stage through April 7 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's. Plus, we hear about the new Hulu documentary "Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told," and Ric Blair and Patrick D'Arcy of The Celts detail their upcoming show at Red C…

Today is the first day of spring, which means celebrations are beginning for Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year. Shelbia Jackson, founding director of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, and Isabella Brathwaite, student filmmaker and high school senior at Dekalb School of the Arts, discuss The DeKalb County Student Film Festival. Dance Can…

Benjamin Austin, senior art program manager, and Jess Bernhart, art program manager from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's planning and development division, discuss the installations and exhibitions at the world's busiest airport. Plus, comedian Carlette Jennings takes the spotlight for our series, "Speaking of Comedy," and contem…

Dr. Eric Nelson, Director of Choral Studies at Emory and artistic director of the Atlanta Master Chorale, discusses “Same Light, Different Lanterns: Sacred Music from Around the World” on stage this Friday and Saturday at Emory University’s Schwarz Center for the Performing Arts. Plus, we get a head start on St. Patrick’s Day as Chef Judith McGloug…

City Lights music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart dives into the scores behind this year’s Oscar movies in our new City Lights series, “Media Music Moment.” Plus, Emma Hamilton, Special Projects Coordinator for the Balloon Museum, and Adam Rosenfelt, owner of Pullman Yards, detail the traveling exhibition in Atlanta through April 14th, and Sarah Rude…

Kateryna Kukhar and Oleksandr “Alex” Stoianov of the Ukraine’s Grand Kyiv Ballet discuss their upcoming performance of Adolphe Adam’s “Giselle,” on stage March 15 at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Plus, Danny Trejo, founder of Via Citrus, details his citrus tree delivery service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

American-Israeli classical pianist Inon Barnatan details his latest release, “Rachmaninoff Reflections.” Plus, Brandon Reeves takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and Ariel Fristoe, founder and artistic director of Out of Hand Theater, and playwright Paris Crayton III discuss “Class Dismissed,” part of the “Shows in Homes” series. S…

Professor Ruby Lal discusses her new book, "Vagabond Princess,” and we hear about the Alif Institute’s Ramadan and Easter Bazaar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CORE Dance Artistic Director Sue Schroeder and the REEL Art Film Series featured artists Deanna Sirlin and Nuno Veiga discussing the spring 2024 video installation programming. Plus, we hear about Ballethnic’s “All the Way Live,” and Jason Freeman, Professor and Chair of Georgia Tech’s School of Music, details the “Guthman Musical Instrument Compet…

PBS host and travel expert Rick Steves stops by for the latest edition of "ATL Up and Away: Travel Tips with Rick Steves." Plus, director Kim Goodfriend and actor Molly Drumm discuss "Into the Woods Jr." on stage at Jerry's Habima Theatre at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta from March 7 -17. And we hear from Sage Mae Lima-Jeffries, the…

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta interim CEO Katt Marran and Atlanta History Center Director of Exhibitions Tim Frilingos discuss the new exhibition, “100 Years of Girl Scout History in America,” at the Atlanta History Center through April 30. Plus, Comedian Amber Chandler takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” Emory professor Dr. Greg…