City Lights with Lois Reitzes

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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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Bill Medley / Comedian Connor Lyons / “Elephants: Giants of the Desert”

Legendary singer Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers details his first new album in over a decade, “Straight from the Heart.” Plus, Connor Lyons takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and filmmaker Paul Phelan discusses his new IMAX experience, “Elephants: Giants of the Desert,” screening daily at Fernbank Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2 DAYS AGO

“Midas Man” / Kosmo Vinyl / DreTL / “The Specific Stroll: A Celebration of Edward Gorey”

Joe Stephenson, director of the new film “Midas Man,” discusses the biopic, which screens as part of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival on February 23, March 1, and March 3. Kosmo Vinyl talks about Everything but the Girl’s “Hatfield 1980,” DreTL details his time on the Netflix series, “Rhythm and Flow, plus we hear about “The Specific Stroll,” an analog immersive exhibit celebrating Edward Gorey on his 100th birthday,” which opens at Mother Lode ATL on February 22. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
3 DAYS AGO

Avery Sunshine / Soul Food Cypher

Avery Sunshine, winner of this year’s Grammy for “Best Progressive R&B Album,” discusses her upcoming performances at City Winery. Plus, Soul Food Cypher founder Alex “Cost One” Acosta and Cypher member Rio Nkosi discuss the intersection of art and community outreach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
4 DAYS AGO

Alton Brown / Toro y Moi / “Norman Lear: His Life and Times”

Chef, TV host, and author Alton Brown discusses his new book, “Food for Thought,” and his upcoming Atlanta show, “Alton Brown Live: Last Bite,” at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on February 20. Chaz Bear of Toro y Moi details his new album, “Hole Earth,” ahead of his show at the Tabernacle on February 21, and author Tripp Whetsell shares the story of Norman Lear in his new book, “Norman Lear: His Life and Times.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 min
FEB 13

“Flowers & Seeds” / H Johnson / “The Broom List”

Dr. Fahamu Pecou and Esohe Galbreath discuss the upcoming “Flowers and Seeds” event at the African Diaspora Museum of Atlanta, or ADAMA, which celebrates both established and rising artists of color. Plus, H Johnson stops by for the latest edition of “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment,” and we get an early start on Valentine’s Day and talk with Atlanta-based matchmaker Tennesha Wood, founder of “The Broom List,” the first and only matchmaking firm dedicated to pairing successful Black professionals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
FEB 12

“Affrilachia: Testimonies” / Music in Media

Photographer Chris Aluka Berry discusses his book “Affrilachia: Testimonies” and his exhibition of the same name, which is on view at Mason Fine Art Gallery through February 28. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for the latest installment of our series, “Music in Media.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
FEB 11

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre / Jym Davis, AKA “False Face”

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre’s interim artistic director Matthew Rushing and choreographer Hope Boykin discuss Ailey’s upcoming performances at the Fox Theatre. Plus, Atlanta Jym Davis, better known as “False Face,” joins us to discuss his upcoming solo art exhibition, “Final Form,” which opens at Reinhardt University’s Fincher Visual Arts Center on February 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
FEB 10

“BUST” / Dancer Corian Ellisor / John B. White Jr. / Fantastic Negrito

Playwright Zora Howard discusses the world premiere of “BUST,” coming to the Alliance Theatre from February 13 through March 16. Corian Ellisor takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Dance.” John B. White Jr., life director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, celebrates 50 years of ASO broadcasts on WABE. Fantastic Negrito reflects on the 10th anniversary of NPR’s “Tiny Desk Contest” ahead of his upcoming Atlanta show at the Masquerade on February 23. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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New favorite!

04/29/2020

ArtsandHearts

Such a calming breath of fresh air! Lois truly is one of Atlanta’s finest gems! So glad she has a new podcast!
Best Arts Show Ever

04/29/2020

RexielovesAtlanta

Lois is a legend and a goddess!

"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.