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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.

    “Dutch Art in a Global Age” / Dancer Emma Burke / Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta grants

    “Dutch Art in a Global Age” / Dancer Emma Burke / Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta grants

    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.

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    • 52 min
    “Turtle Rocks” / Thievery Corporation”

    “Turtle Rocks” / Thievery Corporation”

    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.

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    • 51 min
    Artist and activist Charmaine Minniefield / Poet Collin Kelley / Wig Wag Music and Art Festival

    Artist and activist Charmaine Minniefield / Poet Collin Kelley / Wig Wag Music and Art Festival

    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 Studio co-founder Robert Lee details the upcoming Wig Wag music and art festival, which happens Saturday May 18 in Avondale Estates. 

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    • 52 min
    Mara Davis / “A Parent’s Guide to Managing Showbiz Kids” / “AQuAA Splash”

    Mara Davis / “A Parent’s Guide to Managing Showbiz Kids” / “AQuAA Splash”

    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 happening on May 15 at Out Front Theatre.

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    • 52 min
    “Fat Ham”

    “Fat Ham”

    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. 

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    • 52 min
    “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” / Atlanta Center for Photography Block Party / “City of Kings: Atlanta”

    “Alice’s Wonderland Returns” / Atlanta Center for Photography Block Party / “City of Kings: Atlanta”

    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: Atlanta.”

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    • 50 min

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