J.J. Hudson, co-director of the Georgia State University Opera Theater’s “Our Town” production, discusses the opera ahead of the theater’s upcoming performances at the Rialto Center for the Arts. Plus, Jessica Hanna, the surviving daughter of artist Ellen DeLoach, shares details on her mother’s posthumous exhibition, “Nesting: Loss, Triumph, and Redemption.” And our series “Speaking of Dance” highlights hip-hop dancer David Hector.

J.J. Hudson, co-director of the Georgia State University Opera Theater’s “Our Town” production, discusses the opera ahead of the theater’s upcoming performances at the Rialto Center for the Arts. Plus, Jessica Hanna, the surviving daughter of artist Ellen DeLoach, shares details on her mother’s posthumous exhibition, “Nesting: Loss, Triumph, and Redemption.” And our series “Speaking of Dance” highlights hip-hop dancer David Hector.

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.