Travel expert Rick Steve joins us for “ATL Up and Away” with advice on planning your big trip to Europe in 2024. Plus, Travis Denton takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and Contrapunto founder and contributing artist Carlos Solis discusses the collective’s new show, currently on view at the Hudgens Center for Art and Learning, in the Fowler Gallery and the Kistner Atrium, through January 20th.

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Matt Paxton, host of the Emmy-nominated PBS series “Legacy List,” stops by to discuss what’s in store for Season 5, which premiers on WABE TV on Tuesday, January 16. Plus, Charity Hamidullah takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Art.”

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Executive producers Ron Holsey and Loris Kramer discuss Season 2 of the animated Apple TV series “Interrupting Chicken.” Plus, comedian and event organizer Joe Petis details the “50 First Jokes” showcase at Wild Heaven Brewery on Saturday, January 6.

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Artist Anaitté Vaccaro discusses her permanent installation sculpture "The Perennial," which is on view at Little Tree Art Studios in Avondale Estates. Plus, we celebrate the life and legacy of jazz legend Les McCann with Atlanta pianist Joe Alterman.

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Award-winning Atlanta poet and playwright Pearl Cleage discusses her newest play, “Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard,” coming to the Alliance Theater this fall. Plus, we learn about the use of music in film and television and highlight Nikki Marshall in our series, “Speaking of ‘The Boom.’”

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Actor, writer, and director Colman Domingo returns to City Lights to talk about his starring roles in the new films, “Rustin,” and “The Color Purple.” Plus, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster, David Coucheron, discusses being both violin soloist and conductor in their upcoming performances of Vivaldi’s masterpiece, “The Four Seasons.“

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Lois pays tribute to journalist, fashion model, and beloved friend Gail O'Neill. Plus, Muralist Jose Ray and SCAD SERVE executive director Dean Ballas discuss the new mural that now decorates the paths of Sara J. Gonzalez Memorial Park, and director Mukhtar Omar Sharif Mukhtar details the latest Cirque du Soleil production, "Echo," currently under the big top at Atlantic Station through January 21.

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Author and biblical scholar Jacob L. Wright discusses his new book, "Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins." Plus, Eilis Crean takes the spotlight in our series, "Speaking of Art," and we hear about a new music studio created for the students of B.E.S.T. Academy.

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Jeff Scardino, founder of Dips Kitchen, discusses his new mobile eatery. Plus, Clay Barr, collector of the yads, or Torah pointers, details the Bremen Museum exhibition, “The Guiding Hand: The Barr Foundation Judaica Collection of Torah Pointers.”

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Spelman College’s Dr. Cheryl Finley joins us for our series, “The Art of Teaching.” Plus, Chris Moten, AKA Trap Jazz, and No Words ATL organizer Ann Wood discuss the instrumental music festival on December 28, and artist Gabi Madrid takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Art.”

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