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"City Lights" explores the creative fabric of Atlanta - our expressive, diverse, influential city. WABE host Lois Reitzes covers pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, food and more.

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"City Lights" explores the creative fabric of Atlanta - our expressive, diverse, influential city. WABE host Lois Reitzes covers pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, food and more.

    “May the 4th be with You” / “The Palmetto Portrait Project” / H Johnson

    “May the 4th be with You” / “The Palmetto Portrait Project” / H Johnson

    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.”

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    Choo Choo Hu / Terminus Modern Ballet Theater / Comedian Maireg Chernet

    Choo Choo Hu / Terminus Modern Ballet Theater / Comedian Maireg Chernet

    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."

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    Artist Kei Ito / Savory Stories: Coffee

    Artist Kei Ito / Savory Stories: Coffee

    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.

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    “Psycho Beach Party” / Artist Aaron Artrip / “Arts, Beats, and Lyrics”

    “Psycho Beach Party” / Artist Aaron Artrip / “Arts, Beats, and Lyrics”

    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 their new documentary, currently streaming on Hulu. 

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    • 52 min
    Amor Towles / Wiley from Atlanta / “Celebrating the Maestro”/ Decatur Children’s Book Festival

    Amor Towles / Wiley from Atlanta / “Celebrating the Maestro”/ Decatur Children’s Book Festival

    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 about the inaugural Decatur Children’s Book Festival.

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    • 51 min
    “Die Walkürie” / Carolyn Cook

    “Die Walkürie” / Carolyn Cook

    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.

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    • 52 min

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