City Lights with Lois Reitzes
“Affectionate Anarchy: Muppet Prank Culture” / H Johnson's Jazz Moment / Speaking of Music: The Aint Sisters / Backlight Student Film Festival
Legendary puppet designer Bonnie Erickson, creator of Miss Piggy, and Jill Nash Malool, museum director at the Center for Puppetry Arts, detail the panel discussion, “Affectionate Anarchy: Muppet Prank Culture,” which takes place on April 1st, followed by its accompanying exhibition, April 2nd thro…
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“How to Make a Home” / Music in Media / “Bob Trevino Likes It”
Playwright Amina McIntyre discusses her new play “How to Make a Home,” which is currently showing in living rooms across Atlanta as part of the “Shows in Homes” series from Out of Hand Theater. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for the latest installment of our “Music in Media” series, and actor Fre…
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“Topdog/Underdog” / Speaking of Comedy: Gayle Lewis
Director Eric J. Little discusses “Topdog/Underdog” on stage at Actor’s Express through April 19th. Plus, Gayle Lewis takes to the small stage for our series, “Speaking of Comedy.”
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ASO Concertmaster David Coucheron / Yakou Daniel N'Guessan / Rick Diamond / DakhaBrakha
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David Coucheron reflects on 50 years of ASO broadcasts on WABE. Plus, Yakou Daniel N'Guessan takes the spotlight for our series, "Speaking of Music. " Photographer Rick Diamond looks back on his 50-year career, and we'll hear about DakhaBrakha, the Ukrainian…
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“Immediate Family” / Speaking of Dance: Versaille Jones
Director Thandiwe DeShazor and actor Jason Jamal Ligon discuss “Immediate Family,” which is on stage at Out Front Theatre through March 29th. Plus, Versaille Jones takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Dance.”
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“We Say What Black This Is” / Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week / “Changing Tides Ocean Film Festival”
Artist Amanda Williams details "We Say What Black This Is," the new exhibition at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art through May 24. Plus, Kosmo Vinyl shares the story behind Sandy Posey's 1966 hit, "Born a Woman. "Kim Sonderman, executive director of the Southeast Regional Sea Turtle Network, and …
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“Ms. Gussie’s Place” / Speaking of Music: csndra / Comedian Gilbert Lawand
Atlanta educator Jacqueline Howard discusses “Ms. Gussie’s Place,” her YouTube show for children with disabilities. Plus, csndra takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and comedian Gilbert Lawand details his new Apple
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“Keepin’ the Song” concert at Pasaquan / Speaking of Dance: Proma Ray / “Bookmarked” with Alison Law
This Saturday, March 22, Pasaquan is hosting the "Keepin' the Song" concert to celebrate the intersection of music and visual art. Performers include Subsonics, W8ING4UFOs, Token Hearts, and Pylon Reenactment Society. Charles Fowler, the caretaker of Pasaquan, and Buffi Aguero, Subsonics drummer, a…
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Out on Film Spring Festival / Atlanta Bonsai Society: Spring Bonsai Show / H Johnson / “I Carry Your Heart with Me”
Jim Farmer, director of the Out on Film Festival and Tam O’Shaughnessy, longtime partner of astronaut Sally Ride discuss “Sally” which screens for the Out on Film Spring Festival at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema on March 18. Plus, the annual Bonsai Show returns to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens this w…
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Maestro Robert Spano / Clarinetist Laura Ardan
Maestro Robert Spano celebrates 50 years of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra broadcasts on WABE ahead of his upcoming performances with the ASO on March 20, 22, 27, and 29. Plus, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s former principal clarinetist Laura Ardan reflects on her time working with Robert Spano.
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