Lois Reitzes interviews puppeteer David Stephens and Beth Schiavo about the virtual production of "The Pied Picker" at the Center for Puppetry Arts; Birder and host of "Birds of North America" Jason Ward about birding while black and what's next for Fall and Winter birding in Atlanta; and poet and Emory professor Jericho Brown about his latest collection of poems, “The Tradition,” which examines themes of blackness, trauma, violence, queerness, and memory.

Lois Reitzes interviews puppeteer David Stephens and Beth Schiavo about the virtual production of "<a href="https://puppet.org/programs/pied-picker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pied Picker</a>" at the <a href="https://puppet.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Center for Puppetry Arts</a>; Birder and host of "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZVnnAt5_5lbqaQNNg-LEPwdRbj_nf5hU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Birds of North America</a>" Jason Ward&nbsp;about birding while black and what's next for Fall and Winter birding in Atlanta; and poet and Emory professor <a href="https://www.jerichobrown.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jericho Brown</a> about his latest collection of poems, “<a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781556594861" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Tradition</a>,” which examines themes of blackness, trauma, violence, queerness, and memory.

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.