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 V…

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 au…

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.c…

Atlanta drag queen Tyra Rex discusses "Shamilton!" The parody musical is on stage at City Winery on August 22, 24, 25, and 28. Plus, celebrated outdoor photographer Peter Essick explores the unnatural world of construction sites for his new book, "Work in Progress," and we hear about MOCA GA's Working Artist Project. See Privacy Policy at https://a…

Atlanta Quilt Festival co-founder O.V. Brantley and Dr. Arshley Emile, who directed the new documentary “Stitch,” discuss the film and the festival which is running through September 8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Actor Colman Domingo discusses his starring role in the new film, “Sing Sing.” Plus, Erin Drakeford takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and Dr. Scott Stewart talks about the scores of Westerns for “Music in Media.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

Atlanta jazz trumpeter Joe Gransden shares how he tracked down his prized Trans Am 30 years after selling it. Plus, Artist Treyvian Dowell takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Music producer John Snyder joins us for our new series, “Notes and Narratives.” This month, Snyder shares stories about his time working with jazz alto saxophonist and composer Paul Desmond. Plus, “Cabaret” is on stage at Actor’s Express, and artistic director Freddie Ashley explains why the musical continues to be relevant. See Privacy Policy at h…

Essential Theatre artistic director Peter Hardy and managing director Jennifer Kimball discuss Essential Theatre Play Festival’s 25th anniversary, from Aug 9-Sept 1. Plus, H Johnson stops by for our series, “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment and we hear about the upcoming Mighty Shorts Film Slam. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

Najee Dorsey, founder and CEO of Black Art in America, discusses the second annual Atlanta Fine Art Print Fair, running from August 9 to 11. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell, from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories,” shares the history of the Georgia Peach, and we hear about The Try Guy’s “Eat the Menu” tour, which comes to the Buckhead Theater o…

Travel guru Rick Steves stops by for our monthly series, “ATL Up and Away.” This month he gives advice on how to ensure that happy travels are healthy travels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Playwright Aaron Levy and director Megan Cramer discuss Destination Theater’s “The Student Body,” which opens at Galloway School’s Chaddick Theater on August 9. Plus, Jeff Fallis takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…

Playwright Pearl discusses “Something Moving: A Mediation on Maynard,” which opens August 2 at the Alliance Theater. Plus, today is National Pinball Day, and we learn the story behind the celebration and why the game was once illegal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…

Petite Violette co-owners Anthony and Michael Gropp discuss the restaurant’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for the latest installment of “Music in Media.” This week he discusses the scores of some of the hottest video games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…

The documentary series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," directed by Ken Burns, chronicles the creation of National Parks and follows the stories of those who worked and continue to work to make them a reality. We revisit Lois's 2020 conversation with writer and producer Dayton Duncan. Plus, artist Hyland Mather joins us to discuss his new…

Claire Haley, VP of Special Projects at the Atlanta History Center, discusses their exhibition "Telling Stories: 'Gone with the Wind' and American Memory." We also listen to Lois's conversation with author ReShonda Tate about her book, "THE QUEEN OF SUGAR HILL, A Novel of Hattie McDaniel." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

Artist Gyun Hur discusses her new public art installation “Our mothers, our water, our peace.” Plus, H Johnson stops by for the latest episode of “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer, editor, and unapologetic author ally Alison Law discusses some of her favorite picks from this year’s “Bitter Southerner’s Summer Reading Roundup.” Plus, Brandon Nicole takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

Playwright Bekah Brunstetter and Horizon Theatre co-artistic director Lisa Adler discuss “The Game” onstage at Horizon Theatre through July 28. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” detail some of the iconic franchises that got their start in the ATL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

John Zaller, executive producer of Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center in Doraville, details their new exhibition, “Titanic: An Immersive Voyage.” Plus, multi-hyphenate artist Shonali Bhowmik discusses her latest album, “One Machine at a Time,” ahead of her upcoming Atlanta performances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California …

Atlantan Raymond Carr, puppet captain on the new Netflix series “Eric,” discusses his time working on the psycho-drama thriller. Plus, watercolor artist Shannon Kelly takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Curator Gonzalo Parodi and exhibition director Rafael Gomes detail “Entering Modernity: 1920s Fashion from the Parodi Collection,” which is on view through August 25 at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion and Film. Plus, Brijean Murphy and Doug Stewart stop by before their July 23 show at Center Stage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

ArtsATL’s new editor-in-chief, Cinqué Hicks, stops by and shares his vision for the media outlet. Plus, She Pharaoh takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and playwright Nikki Toombs discusses the children’s play “The Next King,” which is on stage at The National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Saturday, July 20. See Privacy…

Curator Mary Agrusa discusses “Movie Cars,” the new exhibition, which is on view at the Savoy Automobile Museum through August 4. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for the latest installment of our “Music in Media” series. Today, he continues his highlights of scores to this summer’s blockbusters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

Conductor Lina González-Granados discusses “To See the Sky” ahead of WABE’s Sunday, July 21 broadcast of her performance with the ASO. Plus, artist, designer, and curator Adam Crawford takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…

Author Pete Candler discusses his new travel memoir, “A Deeper South: The Beauty, Mystery, and Sorrow of the Southern Road.” Plus, we’ll hear about the “Open Mic Shootout,” coming to Eddie’s Attic this Friday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Monica Obniski, the High Museum’s decorative arts and design curator, discusses “Panorama,” their new outdoor piazza installation. Plus, WABE’s H Johnson joins us with music from jazz organist Shirley Scott, and we listen back to Atlanta actor and artist Danielle Deadwyler detailing her time filming the HBO series “Station 11.” See Privacy Policy a…

Visual and performance artist Tim Youd discusses his solo exhibition “Georgia ReTyped,” which is on view at Atlanta Contemporary through October 6. Plus, we listen back to Lois’s 2016 conversation with author Dawn Tripp. Her novel, “Georgia,” explores the life and love of artist Georgia O’Keefe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…

Atlanta artist Donald Billinkoff discusses his new exhibition, “Art Alchemy,” which is on view at Gallery 72 through July 26. Plus, we listen back to Lois’s conversation with author Julia Franks. Her book, “The Say So,” examines society’s treatment of women with unplanned pregnancies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

Karen Kelly, director of exhibits and education at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, discusses their new interactive exhibition, “Animationland,” open through September 8. Plus, The Breathers are spotlighted for our series, “Speaking of Music.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

Director Shane DeLancey discusses the new production of “Jersey Boys,” which is on stage at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center from July 12 through August 11. Plus, sculptor and artist Huelani Mei and Bobbi Hohman, VP of Programming and Collections at the Fernbank Museum, detail the outdoor sculpture exhibit “Forest Forms” at Fernbank through…

Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for the newest installment of our series, “Music in Media.” This installment highlights the scores of some of this summer’s biggest blockbuster films. Plus, we listen back to Alexandra Petri discussing her book, “Alexandra Petri’s US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up),” and we hear Atlanta-based food cultur…

Travel guru and PBS host Rick Steves joins City Lights for our monthly series, “ATL Up and Away,” with advice on booking fall travel. Plus, City Lights producer Summer Evans shares ideas for family staycation fun, and comedian Paul Ollinger takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Comedy.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

Louise Shaw, curator at the CDC Museum, and contributing artist Richard Nielsen discuss “Stand and Witness: Art in the Time of COVID-19.” The collection of topical works in painting, poetry, prose, performance, and video is on view at the David J. Sencer CDC Museum through October 25. Plus, Candle House Collective founder Evan Neiden details “Lenox…

Hammonds House artistic chair and curator Halima Taha details the new exhibition, “Rhythm of Resilience: The Artistry of Sam Middleton,” which is on view through August 18. Plus, Georgia author Stephen Hundley discusses his new novel, “Bomb Island,” and curator Tony Casadonte shares the history behind “Visions of Society: The Photographic Insight o…

Atlanta-based 2024 Guggenheim fellow Jessica Blinkhorn discusses her future artistic plans. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” discuss the culinary history of Chinese food in Atlanta, and we listen back to Lois’s conversation with legendary Atlanta broadcaster Monica Pearson. See Privacy …

Mellow Mushroom co-founder Marc “Banks” Weinstein discusses the 50-year history of Atlanta’s hometown pizza chain. Plus, singer and multi-instrumentalist Benjamin J. Davidow takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Music,” and Munir Meghjani and David Perdue detail the next installment of Comedy and Conversations, which takes place at the Ma…

Ray Kim, cellist and former member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, and former musical director Jere Flint discuss the 50th anniversary of the ASYO. Plus, we hear about this week’s Southern Fried Queer Pride Festival, taking place at various locations around Little Five Points. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California …

Chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard discuss their new cookbook, “KOREAWORLD,” and their upcoming celebratory dinner at Chai Pani on June 25th. Plus, we listen back to Lois’s 2021 conversation with author and cultural historian Caseen Gaines about the 1921 history-making musical, “Shuffle Along.” Gaine’s book is “Footnotes: The Black Artists…

Mo Rocca, the beloved “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” panelist and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, recently joined City Lights host Lois Reitzes on stage at First Baptist Church of Decatur for a conversation about his latest book, “Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs.” The event was recorded in front of a live audience and pre…

Artists Reginald C. Adams and Fabian Williams detail the “Absolute Equality” Juneteenth Mural Project. Plus, children’s book author Allison Hill discusses “Lolly the Left-Out Lobster,” and Quasi drummer Janet Weiss and multi-instrumentalist Sam Coomes stop by ahead of their upcoming show at the EARL on June 22. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…

Fahamu Pecou, founder of the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta, discusses their new exhibition, "A Shield Against the Darkness: The Art and Scholarship of Pellom McDaniels III," which is on view through June 28. Plus, Atlanta-based fashion designer Christian Allana details her involvement in the new incubator program from the fast-fashion comp…

Music producer John Snyder discusses his role as project coordinator for the New Orleans Jazz Museum expansion. Plus, WABE’s H. Johnson stops by for the newest edition of our series, “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment,” and Sally Westmoreland details the upcoming Elizabeth B. Stephens International Organ Competition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Kabir Sehgal discusses his new album, “Guitar Spring: Music for a New Season,” as well as his many collaborations, including his meditation album with Lil Jon. Plus casting director Clifton Guterman takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of the Boom,” we hear about the upcoming “No Tables, No Chairs” event,…

Director Ty Autry and featured playwright and performer Chayton Pabich Danyla discuss the first inaugural Lavender Fest at Out Front Theatre from June 19th through 23rd. Plus, we hear about Cooper Music School’s DIY musical instruments; Michelle C. takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and “A Room of Her Own: Women Studio Artists…

Former news anchor, actor, and author Mark Pettit discusses his new memoir, “ANKRBOY.” Plus, guitarist Mdou Moctar and bassist/producer Mikey Coltun join “City Lights” ahead of their June 13 show at Terminal West, and Laura Flusche, executive director of Museum of Design Atlanta, details their new exhibition, “Al Dente: The Design of Pasta.” See Pr…

Monica Campana, executive director of Living Walls, and Drew Borders, curator of the new Living Walls public mural project “I Am Mine / We Are Ours,” detail the artwork on the underpass at Arizona Avenue and Dekalb Avenue. Plus, composer Marcus Norris and librettist Adamma Ebo discuss the world premiere of their new opera, “Forsyth County is Floodi…

Tugboat the Queen and Ginger Minj discuss “The Golden Gals LIVE” on stage at Out Front Theatre through June 16. Plus, Michael Myerz takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” author Lisa Frank details her new book, “MYCO-TOWN: A Magical Mushroom Fantasy Novel,” and we learn about a new audiobook project that aims to raise money for Uk…

Erika Miranda, the founder of Cafecito Productions, and Brooke Sonenreich, founder and organizer of ATLFilmParty discuss their event “A Night of Latine Filmmakers” at the downtown Switchyards. “City Lights” producer Summer Evans speaks with retired Airforce Staff Sergeant Stacy Pearsall about her PBS series “After Action.” Plus, we listen back to L…

Two new exhibitions are now on view at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center in Madison, Georgia; that of Atlanta’s congressman John Lewis, and the prolific painter and multimedia artist Benny Andrews. Andrews produced a series of portraits called the John Lewis Series, currently on loan from the National Center for Human and Civil Rights. The works a…