City Lights with Lois Reitzes

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City Lights with Lois Reitzes

"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.

  1. 2D AGO

    “Threads of Change: Design and Data” / “Love Letters”

    Textile artist Sandra Sawatsky and MODA curator Laura Flusche discuss “Threads of Change: Design and Data,” which is on view at the Museum of Design Atlanta through May 25th. Plus, restaurateurs, chefs, and actors Jenny Levison and Mitchell Anderson detail their upcoming production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” on stage on April 4th, 5th, and 6th at Synchronicity Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  2. 3D AGO

    “Beethoven Project: Triple Concerto” / DIY Fest / Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week

    Among Beethoven’s concerto compositions, The Triple Concerto is the least often played work. Still, on April 3 and 4, the Atlanta Symphony will feature Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano with Concertmaster David Coucheron, Acting Principal Cellist Daniel Laufer, and pianist Julie Coucheron. The trio of soloists joined Lois to discuss the upcoming concerts. Plus, the annual DIY FEST returns on April 3, spotlighting the Punk Rock Collection at Emory University’s Rose Library, and Kosmo Vinyl stops by to share the story behind Horace Andy’s “Skylarking.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Rick Steves / Nick Turbo Benson / “Notes & Narratives”

    Travel expert and PBS host Rick Steves discusses his new memoir, “On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer.” Plus, Nick Turbo Benson takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and John Snyder shares his experiences with jazz legend Gerry Mulligan for our series, “Notes and Narratives.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  4. 5D AGO

    John Waters / Comedian Roadrunner Raph / “The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th Century Paintings from Ukraine”

    The “Prom of Trash with John Waters” kicks off the “WussyFest” this year, and Waters shares the event details. Plus, Roadrunner Raph takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and curator Asen Kirin discusses “The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th Century Paintings from Ukraine,” on view at the Georgia Museum of Art at UGA through June 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  5. MAR 27

    “Affectionate Anarchy: Muppet Prank Culture” / H Johnson's Jazz Moment / Speaking of Music: The Aint Sisters / Backlight Student Film Festival

    Legendary puppet designer Bonnie Erickson, creator of Miss Piggy, and Jill Nash Malool, museum director at the Center for Puppetry Arts, detail the panel discussion, “Affectionate Anarchy: Muppet Prank Culture,” which takes place on April 1st, followed by its accompanying exhibition, April 2nd through October 26th. Plus, H Johnson talks about Sonny Rollins, the Aint Sisters take the spotlight for “Speaking of Music,” and Cate and Aleesa de Castro discuss the Backlight Student Film Festival at the University of Georgia. The festival takes place March 29th and 30th at UGA’s Tate Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  6. MAR 26

    “How to Make a Home” / Music in Media / “Bob Trevino Likes It”

    Playwright Amina McIntyre discusses her new play “How to Make a Home,” which is currently showing in living rooms across Atlanta as part of the “Shows in Homes” series from Out of Hand Theater. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for the latest installment of our “Music in Media” series, and actor French Stewart talks about his new film, “Bob Trevino Likes It.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  7. MAR 25

    “Topdog/Underdog” / Speaking of Comedy: Gayle Lewis

    Director Eric J. Little discusses “Topdog/Underdog” on stage at Actor’s Express through April 19th. Plus, Gayle Lewis takes to the small stage for our series, “Speaking of Comedy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  8. MAR 24

    ASO Concertmaster David Coucheron / Yakou Daniel N'Guessan / Rick Diamond / DakhaBrakha

    Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David Coucheron reflects on 50 years of ASO broadcasts on WABE. Plus, Yakou Daniel N'Guessan takes the spotlight for our series, "Speaking of Music. " Photographer Rick Diamond looks back on his 50-year career, and we'll hear about DakhaBrakha, the Ukrainian music group performing at City Winery on March 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
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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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