Tomer Zvulun, Atlanta Opera artistic director, and Dr. Carlos del Rio, infectious disease expert from Emory University School of Medicine, discuss the Atlanta Opera’s “Bohème Project.” Plus, hear about the “Pianos for Peace” project; musician John Michael, also known as Ralph Laurie, takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we learn about the Urban Regatta in Castleberry Hill.

Tomer Zvulun, Atlanta Opera artistic director, and Dr. Carlos del Rio, infectious disease expert from Emory University School of Medicine, discuss the Atlanta Opera’s “Bohème Project.” Plus, hear about the “Pianos for Peace” project; musician John Michael, also known as Ralph Laurie, takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we learn about the Urban Regatta in Castleberry Hill.

"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.

City Lights with Lois Reitzes

The Atlanta Opera’s “Bohème Project” / “Pianos for Peace” / Musician John Michael, also known as Ralph Laurie / The Urban Regatta

Dr. Fahamu Peacou details his new solo exhibition, “We Didn’t Realize We Were Seeds: We the Roses,” on view through November 23 at Johnson Lowe Gallery. Plus, Smith-Gilbert Gardens Education and Exhibits manager Vanita Keswani and “Opossum and the Season Stone” lead instructor and playwright Nicole Adkins detail the children’s interactive play, and we hear about the “First Voices Festival,” a month-long celebration of Indigenous cultures in Little Five Points.

Dr. Fahamu Peacou details his new solo exhibition, “We Didn’t Realize We Were Seeds: We the Roses,” on view through November 23 at Johnson Lowe Gallery. Plus, Smith-Gilbert Gardens Education and Exhibits manager Vanita Keswani and “Opossum and the Season Stone” lead instructor and playwright Nicole Adkins detail the children’s interactive play, and we hear about the “First Voices Festival,” a month-long celebration of Indigenous cultures in Little Five Points.

Dr. Fahamu Pecou / “Opossum and the Season Stone” / “First Voices Festival”

Chef Deborah VanTrece discusses her new venture as host of the FYI Network show “Global Soul Kitchen.” Plus, author Neesha Powell-Ingabire shares the history behind her new book, “Come by Here, A Memoir in Essays from Georgia Geechee Coast”

Chef Deborah VanTrece discusses her new venture as host of the FYI Network show “Global Soul Kitchen.” Plus, author Neesha Powell-Ingabire shares the history behind her new book, “Come by Here, A Memoir in Essays from Georgia Geechee Coast”

Chef Deborah VanTrece / Neesha Powell-Ingabire

Cellist Kyril Zlotnikov of the Jerusalem Quartet discusses their upcoming performance at The Temple on November 11. Plus, Internet Islands takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we speak with graffiti–style writer VAYNE ahead of his first solo show, “All Over the Place,” which opens at Cat Eye Creative on November 9.

Cellist Kyril Zlotnikov of the Jerusalem Quartet discusses their upcoming performance at The Temple on November 11. Plus, Internet Islands takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we speak with graffiti–style writer VAYNE ahead of his first solo show, “All Over the Place,” which opens at Cat Eye Creative on November 9.

The Atlanta Opera’s “Bohème Project” / “Pianos for Peace” / Musician John Michael, also known as Ralph Laurie / The Urban Regatta

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