Chantelle Rytter, creator of the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade and founder of the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons discusses the 15th annual Beltline Lantern Parade which is on May 3 on the Beltline’s Southwest Trail. Plus, we unveil the future of City Lights on WABE, “The City Lights Collective.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

Atlanta-based co-directors John Dierre and Ryan Dutter discuss their original psycho-thriller drama “Meta Take One,” which screens at the Plaza Theatre for the Atlanta Film Festival on April 25. Plus, H Johnson stops by with story behind Lenny Welch’s “Since I Fell For You,” and we hear about this year’s FREE Amplify Decatur Music Festival. See omn…

Tenor Stefan Vinke and Atlanta Opera artistic director Tomer Zvulun discuss Richard Wagner’s “Siegfried,” which is on stage at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from April 26 through May 4. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for our series, “Music in Media,” and we hear about “Braiding Time, Memory and Water,” the site-specific interactive dance per…

George Hirthler and Bob Judson, producers of the new documentary “The Games in Black & White,” discuss the film ahead of its Atlanta premiere at the Rialto Center for the Arts on April 26. Plus, musician John Driskell Hopkins joins us to discuss his latest music with the Zac Brown Band and his awareness campaigns for ALS. See omnystudio.com/listene…

Chris Escobar, director of the Atlanta Film Festival, discusses the 49th annual event, which begins April 24 and continues through May 4 with screenings and events at the Tara and Plaza Theatres. Plus, Rough Draft Atlanta’s Editor-in-Chief and Senior Dining Editor Beth McKibben stops by to discuss the history of women in bartending. Sharon Van Ette…

Christie Herring, co-director of “Singing for Justice,” discusses the new documentary about Faith Petric’s life, which screens at the Tara Theatre on April 19. Plus, Trevor Powers, AKA “Youth Lagoon,” details his upcoming performance at the Masquerade on April 19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Author Gene Kansas discusses his new book “Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, a Journey through Atlanta’s National Treasure,” plus Kosmo Vinyl stops by with the story behind John Barry’s theme for “Midnight Cowboy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

Former Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpanist Mark Yancich celebrates 50 years of ASO broadcasts on WABE. Plus, Lauren Amos, co-founder of two of Atlanta’s most successful brick-and-mortar fashion stores, Wish ATL and ANT/DOTE, discusses the history of her stores and her time at Paris Fashion Week. Join Lois Reitzes at the Plaza this Saturd…

Film historian and filmmaker Eddy Von Mueller and University of North Georgia professor of film studies Gabe Wardell detail their series, "The Next Picture Show: Revisiting Western Frontiers," at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema April 15-June 3. Oakland Cemetery Director of Adult Programs and Volunteers and director of "Illumine," Sandy White, and Cat E…

Michael Rooks, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, details "Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan," which opens at the High Museum of Art on April 11. Plus, "How Do You Atlanta's" Mike Jordan gets you ready for record store day and we hear about Atlanta's many listening rooms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Artistic director Justin Ball and associate director Xandy Poole discuss Stage Door Theater’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which opens April 10 at Agnes Scott College and runs through April 20. Plus, Denzel Curry stops by ahead of his April 10 show at the Eastern, and Matt Booth, owner of Videodrome, is bringing filmm…

Retirement is not without its challenges... What are the key financial risks and how can you safeguard your future? In this episode, hosts April Schoen and John Curry unravel the top five financial risks in retirement, and share insights on how to effectively manage and reduce them for a secure future. You’ll discover: The surprising impact longevi…

Emory University Professor James Abbington discusses the new course at Emory’s Candler School of Theology: “Songs of Protest: Canticles, Spirituals, and Soundtracks of the Movements.” Plus, Jessical Locklar takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Art.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Textile artist Sandra Sawatsky and MODA curator Laura Flusche discuss “Threads of Change: Design and Data,” which is on view at the Museum of Design Atlanta through May 25th. Plus, restaurateurs, chefs, and actors Jenny Levison and Mitchell Anderson detail their upcoming production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” on stage on April 4th, 5th, and 6th…

Among Beethoven’s concerto compositions, The Triple Concerto is the least often played work. Still, on April 3 and 4, the Atlanta Symphony will feature Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano with Concertmaster David Coucheron, Acting Principal Cellist Daniel Laufer, and pianist Julie Coucheron. The trio of soloists joined Lois to discuss…

Travel expert and PBS host Rick Steves discusses his new memoir, “On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer.” Plus, Nick Turbo Benson takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and John Snyder shares his experiences with jazz legend Gerry Mulligan for our series, “Notes and Narratives.” See omnystudio.…

The “Prom of Trash with John Waters” kicks off the “WussyFest” this year, and Waters shares the event details. Plus, Roadrunner Raph takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and curator Asen Kirin discusses “The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th Century Paintings from Ukraine,” on view at the Georgia Museum of Art at UGA through June 1.…

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 through October 26th. Plus, H Johnson talks about Sonny…

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 French Stewart talks about his new film, “Bob Trevino …

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.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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 music group performing at City Winery on March 25.…

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.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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 film director Eleanor Church discuss the "Changing …

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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, and co-founding member, discuss why the seven-acre f…

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 weekend, H Johnson stops by for the latest installme…

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Matt Hobbs and Travis Sharp, co-writers of “Hot Jambalaya,” discuss the new comedy-mystery-musical, which is on stage at Dad’s Garage through March 21. Plus, Anna Richardson, artistic director at Théâtre du Rêve, details their upcoming production of “Émelie: The Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight,” which is on stage March 12 through 23. …

Actor and comedian Ben Schwartz stops by before his upcoming improv comedy show at Cobb Energy Centre on March 15. Plus, filmmaker Jarrett Ray discusses his new documentary, “Displaced but Not Erased,” which screens at the DeKalb History Center on March 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Elisabeth Remy Johnson celebrates 50 years of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra broadcasts on WABE. The ASO Principal Harpist performs the GRAMMY Award-winning Harp Concerto by Atlanta School composer Jennifer Higdon on March 20th and 22nd. Plus, we learn about the three new solo exhibitions on view at Echo Contemporary and hear about Aris Theatre’s relau…

Meisa Salaita, Atlanta Science Festival co-founder and co-executive director, discusses the connections between art and science at this year’s festival, which runs from March 8-22 at various venues. Plus, Kosmo Vinyl tells us about Nina Simone’s “My Baby Just Cares for Me” for the latest installment of “Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week,” and Karen Kelly, …

Travel expert and PBS host Rick Steves stops by for the latest “ATL Up and Away installment.” This month, Steves discusses European efforts to curb climate change. Plus, Lauren K Watel takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and vocalist Milton Suggs details his upcoming performance, “New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center…

Trailblazer ballet dancer and Ballethnic dance coach Lydia Abarca Mitchell and author Karen Valby discuss Valby’s new book “The Swans of Harlem: Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History.” Plus, Associate Professor Jeff Albert, the interim chair of the School of Music at Georgia Tech, details this year’s Guthman M…

Atlanta Film Society executive director and theater owner Chris Escobar, along with Laura Hennighausen, facilitator of Arts Capital Atlanta and director of strategic philanthropy at Purpose Possible, discuss the coalition advocating for investment in Atlanta’s arts. Plus, we hear about Atlanta’s many Listening Rooms, where music isn’t just played; …

Filmmaker and director Oren Rudavsky discusses “Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire,” which screens this week as part of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. We hear how Atlanta Smart Academy is celebrating Black History Month with a student concert, Dr. Scott Stewart joins us for our series, “Music in Media,” and we learn about “Science Jazz Hands,” a semi-reg…

Retirement is a time for relaxation and enjoyment, but what happens when life's unexpected events disrupt your plans? In this episode, April Schoen guides you through crucial strategies to financially prepare for unexpected retirement events. In this episode, you’ll discover: The real-life impact of health-related surprises and how to plan for them…

Rabbi Micah Lapidus of the Temple of Atlanta and Ebenezer Baptist Church member and vocalist Melvin Myles discuss their new music and upcoming performance at Eddie’s Attic on March 15. Curator Tony Casadonte, gallery director at Lumiere, and co-curator Judith Thompson, wife of the late photographer and director of the Harold Feinstein Photography T…

Curator Michael Rooks details “Thinking Eye, Seeing Mind: The Medford and Loraine Johnston Collection,” which is on view at the High Museum of Art through May 25. Plus, Donnita Hathaway, daughter of legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway and Robert King, Jr., writer and actor in the new musical revue "The Voices of Donny Hathaway," discuss the show, …

Legendary singer Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers details his first new album in over a decade, “Straight from the Heart.” Plus, Connor Lyons takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and filmmaker Paul Phelan discusses his new IMAX experience, “Elephants: Giants of the Desert,” screening daily at Fernbank Museum. See omnystudi…

Joe Stephenson, director of the new film “Midas Man,” discusses the biopic, which screens as part of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival on February 23, March 1, and March 3. Kosmo Vinyl talks about Everything but the Girl’s “Hatfield 1980,” DreTL details his time on the Netflix series, “Rhythm and Flow, plus we hear about “The Specific Stroll,” an an…

Avery Sunshine, winner of this year’s Grammy for “Best Progressive R&B Album,” discusses her upcoming performances at City Winery. Plus, Soul Food Cypher founder Alex “Cost One” Acosta and Cypher member Rio Nkosi discuss the intersection of art and community outreach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Chef, TV host, and author Alton Brown discusses his new book, “Food for Thought,” and his upcoming Atlanta show, “Alton Brown Live: Last Bite,” at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on February 20. Chaz Bear of Toro y Moi details his new album, “Hole Earth,” ahead of his show at the Tabernacle on February 21, and author Tripp Whetsell shares th…

Dr. Fahamu Pecou and Esohe Galbreath discuss the upcoming “Flowers and Seeds” event at the African Diaspora Museum of Atlanta, or ADAMA, which celebrates both established and rising artists of color. Plus, H Johnson stops by for the latest edition of “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment,” and we get an early start on Valentine’s Day and talk with Atlanta-based…

Photographer Chris Aluka Berry discusses his book “Affrilachia: Testimonies” and his exhibition of the same name, which is on view at Mason Fine Art Gallery through February 28. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for the latest installment of our series, “Music in Media.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre’s interim artistic director Matthew Rushing and choreographer Hope Boykin discuss Ailey’s upcoming performances at the Fox Theatre. Plus, Atlanta Jym Davis, better known as “False Face,” joins us to discuss his upcoming solo art exhibition, “Final Form,” which opens at Reinhardt University’s Fincher Visual Arts Ce…

Playwright Zora Howard discusses the world premiere of “BUST,” coming to the Alliance Theatre from February 13 through March 16. Corian Ellisor takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Dance.” John B. White Jr., life director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, celebrates 50 years of ASO broadcasts on WABE. Fantastic Negrito reflects on the 1…

Raymond Carr, puppeteer and founder of Ninja Puppets, and Jason Hines, artistic director of the Center for Puppetry Arts join Lois for a conversation about “The Muppet Movie,” recorded live at the Plaza Theater for “City Lights Cinema.” Plus, Author Zaria Ware discusses her book, “"BLK Art: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Wester…

Director Matt Torney and actor Andrew Benator discuss the Atlanta premiere production of “The Lehman Trilogy,” presented by Theatrical Outfit and the Bremen. The show opens today at the Balzer Theatre at Herren’s and runs through March 2. Jon Ludwig, former artistic director of the Center for Puppetry Arts, talks about the new Disney plus documenta…

True Colors artistic director Jamil Judea and director Ibi Owolabi detail their new production of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” coming to Southwest Arts. Plus, PBS travel expert Rick Steves joins us for “ATL Up and Away,” and conductor Jonathan McPhee discusses the music behind the Atlanta Ballet’s upcoming production of “The Rite of Spring.” See…

Author Victoria Christopher Murray discusses her new book, “Harlem Rhapsody.” Plus, we talk to Grammy-nominated R&B artist Ruben Studdard ahead of his performance at the Roswell Roots Festival, and we learn about the budget cut to Fulton County’s arts and culture funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…