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.

"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

Virginia Willis updated cookbook, “Bon Appetit, Y’all” / “Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight”

Curator Rafael Gomes details the SCAD FASH exhibition "Imane Ayissi: From Africa to the World," which is on view through February 23. Plus, "Jimmy Carter: Rivers and Dreams" co-author Jim Barger Jr. discusses President Jimmy Carter's love of fly fishing.
Did you know that both "City Lights" and "Closer Look" are turning 10 in January? It's true, and we'll be celebrating with a special anniversary show on January 13. We'd like to include your voice in the show, so please leave us a message at 678-686-0354 and let us know what "City Lights" means to you. And don't forget to tune in on January 13 for a combined special with Closer Look from Noon-2 pm, right here on WABE 90.1 

Curator Rafael Gomes details the SCAD FASH exhibition "Imane Ayissi: From Africa to the World," which is on view through February 23. Plus, "Jimmy Carter: Rivers and Dreams" co-author Jim Barger Jr. discusses President Jimmy Carter's love of fly fishing. Did you know that both "City Lights" and "Closer Look" are turning 10 in January? It's true, and we'll be celebrating with a special anniversary show on January 13. We'd like to include your voice in the show, so please leave us a message at 678-686-0354 and let us know what "City Lights" means to you. And don't forget to tune in on January 13 for a combined special with Closer Look from Noon-2 pm, right here on WABE 90.1&nbsp;

Imane Ayissi: From Africa to the World” / “Jimmy Carter: Rivers and Dreams

Composer Carlos Simon details his new album with the National Symphony Orchestra, “Four Symphonic Works.” Plus, we talk to lead singer Alicia Bognanno ahead of her upcoming Atlanta show with her band Bully, and H Johnson stops by for the latest edition of H Johnson’s Jazz Moment.

Composer Carlos Simon details his new album with the National Symphony Orchestra, &ldquo;Four Symphonic Works.&rdquo; Plus, we talk to lead singer Alicia Bognanno ahead of her upcoming Atlanta show with her band Bully, and H Johnson stops by for the latest edition of H Johnson&rsquo;s Jazz Moment.

Composer Carlos Simon / Bully / H Johnson

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.

Virginia Willis updated cookbook, “Bon Appetit, Y’all” / “Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight”

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