Bem Joiner, founder of “Atlanta Influences Everything,” tells us how he lobbied to get our city global cultural recognition. Plus, we hear about “regret-free” tattoos from Ephemeral Tattoo in Poncey-Highlands. Then, Amberly Hui Hood takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Art,” and Julie Odom shares the history of the Star Bar in our series, “Cheers!”

Bem Joiner, founder of “Atlanta Influences Everything,” tells us how he lobbied to get our city global cultural recognition. Plus, we hear about “regret-free” tattoos from Ephemeral Tattoo in Poncey-Highlands. Then, Amberly Hui Hood takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Art,” and Julie Odom shares the history of the Star Bar in our series, “Cheers!”

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.

The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.