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City Lights with Lois Reitzes (archive)
Playlist by The City Lights CollectiveFor more than 10 years, longtime WABE host Lois Reitzes explored the creative fabric of Atlanta on City Lights, a daily program highlighting pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, food and m…Follow the podcast:
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Lois Bids a Fond Farewell to "City Lights"
After more than 45 years at WABE, Lois Reitzes hosts her final episode of City Lights ahead of her retirement. In this grand finale, Lois is joined by her producers and very special guests, as they share heartfelt memories and celebrate her legacy as Atlanta's foremost champion of Arts and Culture.…
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Lois Reitzes Leader of the Arts Award: Chris Escobar / City Lights Cinema: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”/ Susan Booth
Lois presents the inaugural “Lois Reitzes Leader of the Arts Award.” Plus, Lois’s conversation with film scholar Eddy Von Mueller, recorded live at the Tara Theater this past Sunday, and Susan Booth, Artistic Director of the Goodman Theater in Chicago and former Alliance Theater Artistic Director, …
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The Indigo Girls live at WABE
The saying 'never meet your heroes' does not apply to the Indigo Girls. Amy Ray and Emily Sailers will not disappoint, for they are as kind as they are talented. Last week, they left for a significant, multi-city tour that will run through the fall, yet they took the time to come to the WABE studio…
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Danielle Deadwyler / Dr. Scott Stewart
Atlanta-born actor Danielle Deadwyler joins me to discuss her many projects, past, present, and future. Additionally, Dr. Scott Stewart and Lois reflect on his many years as a contributor and collaborator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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King of Pops turns 15 / “The Dark Lady”
The King of Pops is turning 15, and CEO and co-founder Steve Carse discusses his new book, “Work Is Fun: Seven Ways a Successful Ice Pop Company Makes Work Meaningful and How You Can Too.” Plus, playwright Jessica B. Hill and director Alexis Kulani Woodard detail “The Dark Lady,” which is on stage …
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Sir Donald Runnicles- ASO 50 / Colin Mochrie + Kevin Gillese
Sir Donald Runnicles, former principal guest conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, helps us celebrate 50 years of ASO broadcasts on WABE. Plus, comedian and improv artist Colin Mochrie, along with Kevin Gillese, Atlanta-based comic and producer, discuss Mochrie’s new live show – coming to Va…
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Richard Kind / “Steele Roots” / Atlanta Contemporary’s “Art Party”
Actor Richard Kind stops by ahead of his upcoming July 19 performance at Symphony Hall, “How Not to Be Famous: A Conversation with Richard Kind.” Plus, librettist Selda Sahin, and the Atlanta Opera director of community engagement and education, Jessica Kiger discuss “Steele Roots” which makes its …
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“Works in Progress: An Honest Look at Fatherhood” / Lisa Ann Walter
Artist EuGene V. Byrd III discusses his Beltline West End Trail mural, “Works in Progress: An Honest Look at Fatherhood.” Plus, comedian, writer, and actor Lisa Ann Walter joins us ahead of her standup show at Helium Comedy Club on June 21. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ali Siddiq / Kosmo Vinyl / Farewell Favorite
Comedian Ali Siddiq joins us ahead of his Atlanta performance at the Fox Theatre on June 13. Plus, Kosmo Vinyl shares the story of Gill-Scott Heron’s version of “Me and the Devil,” and we listen back to Lois’s 2023 conversation with Metropolitan Museum of Art president Daniel H. Weiss about his boo…
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra acting principal cellist Daniel Laufer / Rick Steves
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra acting principal cellist Daniel Laufer joins Lois to celebrate 50 years of ASO broadcasts on WABE. Plus, travel expert Rick Steves stops by with tips on visiting lesser-traveled European countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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