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 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Book enthusiast Alison Law stops by for our recurring series, “Bookmarked.” Law knows that giving holiday gifts to bookworms can sometimes be overwhelming, so she’s created categories of literary lovers to help you shop for your favorite reader. Plus, Atlanta artist Dr. Bojana Ginn discusses her recently ended residency with Georgia Tech, which focused on using art to enhance STEM education.

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Doug Widener, President and CEO of the Piedmont Park Conservancy, joins us to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Piedmont Park, and we learn what the future holds for one of our city’s most important green spaces. Plus, we hear about some festive holiday productions coming to Atlanta theaters.

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Toni Tipton Martin and Morgan Bolling discuss their new book, “When Southern Women Cook.” Plus, we hear about local winners of the NPR Student Podcast Challenge, and Thurston Moore is coming to Atlanta on December 10, and we catch up with the Sonic Youth co-founder ahead of his book event and screening at the Tara Theater.

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Michael Stipe, visual artist and former REM lead singer, discusses his new exhibition, “Even the Birds Gave Pause,” which is on view at Jackson Fine Art through January 18. Plus, Lauren Doriahna takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” H Johnson shares stories about jazz pianist Red Garland, and Team City Lights gathers to detail some of the many upcoming Atlanta holiday concerts.

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