✦ Food is a story—its origins, makers, and how recipes travel globally. The series "ChefATL," produced by SCAD, explores the stories behind the foods that inspire Atlanta chefs. In collaboration with WABE, SCAD students spotlight Atlanta restaurateurs each episode. WABE arts reporter Summer Evans spoke with SCAD student Astrid Sims, and Dear and the Dove owner Terry Koval to learn more about the show, which involved over 100 students across nine different SCAD degree programs.

✦ Local music artists across genres are coming together for a festival that organizers say is "by Atlanta and for Atlanta." City Lights Collective Co-host Kim Drobes has more on this weekend's Mainline Music Festival.

✦ Each Friday, the Atlanta Contra Dance community comes together at the Decatur Recreational Center to experience the joy of dancing to live music. City Lights Collective member Gillian Anne Renault has more on this high-energy dance that has a low bar of entry.

✦ City Lights Collective member Shane Harrison spends his days as executive editor of ArtsATL looking for cultural events to share with readers. He joins us weekly to share highlights, and today his mix includes a breakdown of the Atlanta Contemporary Music Collective's season opener, a new exhibition at The Sun ATL, and the Brookhaven Porchfest.

✦ Visual artist and music enthusiast Kosmo Vinyl bought his first LP when he was nine. He spent the next several decades immersed in music and began his professional career at London's pioneering indie label, "Stiff Records." In 1979, Kosmo started working exclusively with "The Clash," who were once billed as "The Only Band That Matters," and remained by their side until the punk icons disbanded in 1986. Over the years, Kosmo's record collection became legendary. In 2014, he began posting about his favorite releases on social media as part of his series, "Kosmo's Vinyl of the Week," and he joins us weekly to share the stories behind the records he treasures. Today, he tells us the story behind Cornershop's "Brimful of Asha."

✦ Artist, illustrator, and educator Faith Ringgold showed us our world through the eyes of young children in every medium you can think of –books, paintings, drawings, sculptures, even quilts. She trained and has been widely honored in the fine art and academic circles of New York City. Ringgold worked as an art teacher in New York City public schools for decades, focusing her work on those exceptional children, who have remained her lifelong muse. Now, the High Museum is presenting the most comprehensive exhibition to date of Faith Ringgold's art, featuring pieces from her children's books, including never-before-seen works. Curator Andrew Westover took a moment to chat with City Lights Collective producer Josh Thane about this extensive collection, which is on view through October 12.

✦ Food is a story&mdash;its origins, makers, and how recipes travel globally. The series "ChefATL," produced by SCAD, explores the stories behind the foods that inspire Atlanta chefs. In collaboration with WABE, SCAD students spotlight Atlanta restaurateurs each episode. WABE arts reporter Summer Evans spoke with SCAD student Astrid Sims, and Dear and the Dove owner Terry Koval to learn more about the show, which involved over 100 students across nine different SCAD degree programs.
✦ Local music artists across genres are coming together for a festival that organizers say is "by Atlanta and for Atlanta." City Lights Collective Co-host Kim Drobes has more on this weekend's Mainline Music Festival.
✦ Each Friday, the Atlanta Contra Dance community comes together at the Decatur Recreational Center to experience the joy of dancing to live music. City Lights Collective member Gillian Anne Renault has more on this high-energy dance that has a low bar of entry.
✦ City Lights Collective member Shane Harrison spends his days as executive editor of ArtsATL looking for cultural events to share with readers. He joins us weekly to share highlights, and today his mix includes a breakdown of the Atlanta Contemporary Music Collective's season opener, a new exhibition at The Sun ATL, and the Brookhaven Porchfest.
✦ Visual artist and music enthusiast Kosmo Vinyl bought his first LP when he was nine. He spent the next several decades immersed in music and began his professional career at London's pioneering indie label, "Stiff Records." In 1979, Kosmo started working exclusively with "The Clash," who were once billed as "The Only Band That Matters," and remained by their side until the punk icons disbanded in 1986. Over the years, Kosmo's record collection became legendary. In 2014, he began posting about his favorite releases on social media as part of his series, "Kosmo's Vinyl of the Week," and he joins us weekly to share the stories behind the records he treasures. Today, he tells us the story behind Cornershop's "Brimful of Asha."
✦ Artist, illustrator, and educator Faith Ringgold showed us our world through the eyes of young children in every medium you can think of &ndash;books, paintings, drawings, sculptures, even quilts. She trained and has been widely honored in the fine art and academic circles of New York City. Ringgold worked as an art teacher in New York City public schools for decades, focusing her work on those exceptional children, who have remained her lifelong muse. Now, the High Museum is presenting the most comprehensive exhibition to date of Faith Ringgold's art, featuring pieces from her children's books, including never-before-seen works. Curator Andrew Westover took a moment to chat with City Lights Collective producer Josh Thane about this extensive collection, which is on view through October 12.

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.