Gennadi Nedvigin, artistic director of the Atlanta Ballet, discusses the company’s immersive performance of “The Nutcracker” on stage at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre through December 26. Plus, we hear about the HBCU National Bands of The Year Championship, and Arma Benoit takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Comedy.”

Gennadi Nedvigin, artistic director of the Atlanta Ballet, discusses the company’s immersive performance of “The Nutcracker” on stage at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre through December 26. Plus, we hear about the HBCU National Bands of The Year Championship, and Arma Benoit takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Comedy.”

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.