Founding Ying Quartet member Phillip Ying and award-winning double bassist Xavier Foley discuss their upcoming April 21st performance at Spivey Hall. Plus, Katie Chaple takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” discuss Michelin stars and what they mean for Atlanta restaurants.

Founding Ying Quartet member Phillip Ying and award-winning double bassist Xavier Foley discuss their upcoming April 21st performance at Spivey Hall. Plus, Katie Chaple takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” discuss Michelin stars and what they mean for Atlanta restaurants.

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.