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40+Double Dutch Club founder Pamela Robinson and the director of the Atlanta division, Jerri McElroy, discuss how the club helps women over 40 improve their physical and mental health. Plus, we visit with Megan Schaeffer, creator and operator of Decatur’s Little Free Art Gallery.

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Director Jake Guinn discusses the new production of "Dracula: The Failings of Men," on stage at Shakespeare Tavern, October 7 through 31. Plus, WABE's H Johnson joins us for a listen to the Tony Bennett and Bill Evans recording of "We'll Be Together Again."

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The life of an introvert gets a tender, funny and inspiring inside look in a new special from the animated world of “Peanuts.” Released earlier this summer on Apple TV+, the special is called “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” following the adventures of the clever but cautious Marcie. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes speaks with the executive producer Craig Schulz and director Raymond S. Persi. Plus, we listen back to Lois’ conversation with blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa. His album “Blues Deluxe Vol. 2” comes out October 6. Artist and curator Matt Terrell shares the details about his exhibition “Living Room, San Francisco, 1986.” 

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“City Lights” host Lois Reitzes speaks with Atlanta-based author Vanessa Riley about her new book “Queen of Exiles.” Her historical novel is based on the extraordinary life of Marie-Louise Christophe, the only Queen in the history of Haiti. Plus, we spotlight Atlanta comedians Damon Sumner and Zain Sharif ahead of their appearances at the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival Oct. 5-8. 

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In our series “ATL Up and Away,” PBS host and travel guru Rick Steves shares his tips for eating and dining abroad. Plus, “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes speaks with comedian, podcaster, and former Obama White House speech writer Jon Lovett. He’s performing at Center Stage on Oct. 5 as part of his “Lovett or Leave it: The Errors Tour.” 

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“City Lights” host Lois Reitzes speaks with renowned composer Carlos Simon about illustrious career and about his latest album “Brea(d)th”, written to the memory of George Floyd. Plus, we spotlight the Atlanta band Black Cat Rising in our series “Speaking of Music.” And we listen back to Lois’ 2021 conversation with Tanjuria Willis, the founder of “Sustainable Fashion Week ATL.” 

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“City Lights” host Lois Reitzes speaks with photographer Chelsea Mukenya, this year’s Atlanta Celebrates Photography 2023 Emerging Artist honoree. Her solo exhibition “Nyumbani” opens at MINT Gallery Sept. 30. Plus, a conversation with Rep. Malcom Kenyatta and director Tim Harris about their documentary “Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn.” The film is screening at the Out on Film Festival on Sept. 30. And we hear from the hosts of “How You Do Atlanta” about this weekend’s events. 

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“City Lights” host Lois Reitzes speaks with Amir Nizar Zuabi, artistic director of The Walk Productions, the non-profit organizing the world tour of the 12-foot puppet “Little Amal.” She stops in Atlanta on October 8th and 10th. Plus, food contributors Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell discuss the history of Atlanta’s pizza scene and share their favorite restaurants. And we hear the Urban Regatta, one of Atlanta’s newest neighborhood festivals that invite the public to dress their bicycles up as boats for a one-of-a-kind street race. 

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Curator Spalding Nix details THOROUGHFARE, on view at Spalding Nix fine art gallery through September 8. Plus, we’ll hear about the Pan African Festival in Decatur, the Upbeat Benefit at the Star Bar, and we’ll visit with H Johnson for the latest edition of “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment.”

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Jazz musicians Joe Gransden and Louis Heriveaux detail the Rialto's upcoming Johnny Mercer Tribute Show. Plus, Marium Khalid of Sky Creature Productions and Michael Haverty of The Object Group discuss their new adult production of "Pinocchio" on stage at 7 Stages Theater March 3-12. And author De'Shawn Charles Winslow tells us about his new book, "Decent People," available now in hardback.

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Grammy nominated blues legend and guitarist Eric Gales stops by ahead of his Friday performance at the Buckhead Theater. Plus, we hear about "Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Experience," on stage now at the Ferst Center for the Arts. And we find out how Stage Door Theatre’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas” incorporates rapping mice into their new production.

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Chris Escobar, owner of the Plaza Theater, organist Ken Double and Andy Gaines, general manager at Strand Theatre, detail “National Silent Film Day.” Then, director Patdro Harris and actor Hailey Elizabeth share the story behind Theatrical Outfit’s co-world premiere of “Flex.” Plus, DJ Salah Ananse tells us about the Sunset Carnavale, a multimedia experience and dance party which is part of this year’s Elevate Atlanta Art Festival.

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Father-son jazz duo Ben and Leo Sidran join us alongside Neranenah executive director Joe Alterman with details on their music series, “Side by Side.” Plus, fiber artist Sandy Teepen tells us about her current exhibition at the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance, and we check in with H for the next installment in our series, H Johnson’s Jazz Moment. 

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Conductor and longtime ASO music director Robert Spano reflects on his upcoming final performances with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Plus, Attaboy, co-founder of Hi-Fructose magazine and creator of “Game of Shrooms,” shares his inspiration for creating an international art holiday based on the playful game of “Hide and Seek.”

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Author Leesa Cross-Smith shares details from her new book, “Half Blown Rose.” The story centers around Vincent, a woman who remakes her life with a year of travel, art and passion in Paris.

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“Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer” is coming to Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre next week, and we hear from playwright Cheryl West and director Joy Vandervort-Cobb. Plus, the latest installment of our series, “Speaking of the Arts,” features visual artist Paula Brett.

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Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Orly plane crash. The accident killed 122 people, most of whom were members of the Atlanta Arts Association. Two of those aboard the plane were Betsy Bevington and Dell Rickey, the grandmother and great-grandmother of award-winning journalist Rickey Bevington. Rickey joins City Lights to reflect on the Orly tragedy and share how she continues to honor her family’s legacy.

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“City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke with director Martin Damien Wilkins and actor Parris Sarter about Actors Express’s production of “Bootycandy.” Plus, the story behind the hot-button decision Roe vs. Wade now on stage at Horizon Theatre. Director Lisa Adler and actors Jennifer Alice Acker and Rhyn McLemore discuss the play, “Roe.” 

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Photographer Jim Alexander and film producer Adam Davis-McGee discuss the two exhibitions on view concurrently at the Hammonds House Museum-- “No Justice, No Peace: Protest Photography from 1967 through 2022” and the virtual reality film series, “In Protest: Grassroots Stories from the Front Lines.” Plus, we listen back to Lois Reitzes’ 2021 interview with experimental guitarist and composer Kaki King discussing her show “No Data Found.” We also highlight the hardcore band Playy Time in our “Speaking of Music” series. 

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Author Scott Ellsworth discusses his latest book ““The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice.” The book takes a deep dive into the truth of the Tulsa Race Massacre and its subsequent coverup. Plus, summer reading recommendations from writer and A Capella bookseller Matt Nixon. 

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