Grammy-nominated soul singer-songwriter Anthony David is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album, “3 Chords and the Truth.” He shares reflections and discusses the evolution of his artistry. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart joins us for the latest installment of “Music in Media,” and playwright Ryan Landry and director Paul Conroy detail “Murder on the Polar Express,” a drag holiday comic mystery on stage at Out Front Theatre through December 22.

Grammy-nominated soul singer-songwriter Anthony David is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album, &ldquo;3 Chords and the Truth.&rdquo; He shares reflections and discusses the evolution of his artistry. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart joins us for the latest installment of &ldquo;Music in Media,&rdquo; and playwright Ryan Landry and director Paul Conroy detail &ldquo;Murder on the Polar Express,&rdquo; a drag holiday comic mystery on stage at Out Front Theatre through December 22.

"City Lights" explores the creative fabric of Atlanta - our expressive, diverse, influential city. WABE host Lois Reitzes covers pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, food and more.

"City Lights" explores the creative fabric of Atlanta - our expressive, diverse, influential city. WABE host Lois Reitzes covers pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, food and more.

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Anthony David / “Music in Media” / “Murder on the Polar Express”

Dr. Mimi Zieman’s new memoir, “Tap Dancing on Mount Everest,” shares the literal and figurative mountains she has overcome in her life. Plus, Atlanta-based filmmaker Ashli J. Washinton has a new documentary out titled “Relatable.” In it, she examines the ways in which Black women often feel isolated in their own unique experiences. Whether that is due to mental health, relationships, career choices, or parenthood. The story is told by seven Black millennial women from Atlanta, including herself. 

Dr. Mimi Zieman&rsquo;s new memoir, &ldquo;Tap Dancing on Mount Everest,&rdquo; shares the literal and figurative mountains she has overcome in her life. Plus, Atlanta-based filmmaker Ashli J. Washinton has a new documentary out titled &ldquo;Relatable.&rdquo; In it, she examines the ways in which Black women often feel isolated in their own unique experiences. Whether that is due to mental health, relationships, career choices, or parenthood. The story is told by seven Black millennial women from Atlanta, including herself.&nbsp;

Mimi Zieman’s “Tap Dancing on Mount Everest” / Ashli J. Washington’s “Relatable”

Music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart joins us to discuss the impact of musical experiences on child development, sometimes called “The Mozart Effect.” Plus, SCAD professor Paige Gray details the new “Wicked” movie, we pay tribute to recently departed Atlanta actor Chris Kayser, and we talk to Paleo artist Rob Gaston about “Armored Animals,” which is currently on view at Fernbank Museum.

Music contributor Dr. Scott Stewart joins us to discuss the impact of musical experiences on child development, sometimes called &ldquo;The Mozart Effect.&rdquo; Plus, SCAD professor Paige Gray details the new &ldquo;Wicked&rdquo; movie, we pay tribute to recently departed Atlanta actor Chris Kayser, and we talk to Paleo artist Rob Gaston about &ldquo;Armored Animals,&rdquo; which is currently on view at Fernbank Museum.

“The Mozart Effect” / “Wicked” / Chis Kayser Tribute / “Armored Animals”

James Beard award-winning Atlanta chef, cookbook author, and AJC columnist Virginia Willis recently released a revised version of her 2008 cookbook, “Bon Appetit, Y’all!” She shares the special updates in this new edition with “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes.

Plus, a new documentary spotlighting Athens rock band Five Eight will be screened at the Plaza Theatre on December 15. Frontman Mike Mantione and filmmaker Marc Pilvinsky discuss “Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight” with “City Lights” managing producer Kim Drobes.

James Beard award-winning Atlanta chef, cookbook author, and AJC columnist Virginia Willis recently released a revised version of her 2008 cookbook, &ldquo;Bon Appetit, Y&rsquo;all!&rdquo; She shares the special updates in this new edition with &ldquo;City Lights&rdquo; host Lois Reitzes.
Plus, a new documentary spotlighting Athens rock band Five Eight will be screened at the Plaza Theatre on December 15. Frontman Mike Mantione and filmmaker Marc Pilvinsky discuss &ldquo;Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight&rdquo; with &ldquo;City Lights&rdquo; managing producer Kim Drobes.

Anthony David / “Music in Media” / “Murder on the Polar Express”

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