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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“Bookmarked with Alison Law” / Dr. Boyana Ginn

Book enthusiast Alison Law stops by for our recurring series, “Bookmarked.” Law knows that giving holiday gifts to bookworms can sometimes be overwhelming, so she’s created categories of literary lovers to help you shop for your favorite reader. Plus, Atlanta artist Dr. Bojana Ginn discusses her recently ended residency with Georgia Tech, which focused on using art to enhance STEM education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
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Piedmont Park turns 120 / Atlanta Holiday Productions

Doug Widener, President and CEO of the Piedmont Park Conservancy, joins us to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Piedmont Park, and we learn what the future holds for one of our city’s most important green spaces. Plus, we hear about some festive holiday productions coming to Atlanta theaters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
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“When Southern Women Cook” / NPR Student Podcast Challenge / Thurston Moore

Toni Tipton Martin and Morgan Bolling discuss their new book, “When Southern Women Cook.” Plus, we hear about local winners of the NPR Student Podcast Challenge, and Thurston Moore is coming to Atlanta on December 10, and we catch up with the Sonic Youth co-founder ahead of his book event and screening at the Tara Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
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Michael Stipe / Poet Lauren Doriahna / H Johnson / Atlanta Holiday Concerts

Michael Stipe, visual artist and former REM lead singer, discusses his new exhibition, “Even the Birds Gave Pause,” which is on view at Jackson Fine Art through January 18. Plus, Lauren Doriahna takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” H Johnson shares stories about jazz pianist Red Garland, and Team City Lights gathers to detail some of the many upcoming Atlanta holiday concerts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
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Robert Spano / Edgewood Heavy / “Music in Media”

Conductor Robert Spano joins us to celebrate 50 years of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra broadcasts on WABE. Plus, “Edgewood Heavy” takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and Dr. Scott Stewart discusses the scores of some late Fall blockbusters currently in theaters and streaming on TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rick Steves / Photographer Sheila Pree Bright / Artist Matthew Evans

PBS host and travel expert Rick Steves discusses spending the holiday season in Europe for our series, “ATL Up and Away.” Plus, photographer Sheila Pree Bright discusses her latest exhibition, “Breathe,” and muralist and painter Matthew Evans takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
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“Characters: Type in Action” / Pylon Reenactment Society / Cellist Juliana Soltis

Tré Seals, co-creator of “Characters: Type in Action,” details the new exhibition at the Museum of Design Atlanta. Plus, Pylon Reenactment Society takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and cellist Juliana Soltis shares the inspiration behind her new record, which features classical works by underrecognized American women composers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 min
26 NOV

“City Lights” Thanksgiving Special

WABE's "Savory Stories" podcast hosts Akila McConnell and Chef Asata Reid discuss Thanksgiving's complex history and how it became a national holiday. We also listen to several past "City Lights" conversations with chefs, restauranteurs, and cookbook authors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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New favorite!

29/04/2020

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

29/04/2020

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.