City Lights with Lois Reitzes

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 at Synchronicity Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the upcoming concerts. Plus, the annual DIY FEST returns on April 3, spotlighting the Punk Rock Collection at Emory University’s Rose Library, and Kosmo Vinyl stops by to share the story behind Horace Andy’s “Skylarking.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Rollins, the Aint Sisters take the spotlight for “Speaking of Music,” and Cate and Aleesa de Castro discuss the Backlight Student Film Festival at the University of Georgia. The festival takes place March 29th and 30th at UGA’s Tate Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Likes It.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 Tides Ocean Film Festival," coming to Georgia State's Cinefest Film Theatre on March 22. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 folk art paradise created by artist Eddie Owens Martin is the perfect match for a day of music. Plus, Promo Ray takes the spotlight for our series, "Speaking of Dance," and literary contributor Alison Law joins us for the latest installment of "Bookmarked." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 installment of “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment,” and director Lisa Adler and lead actor Carolyn Cook detail the new play “I Carry Your Heart with Me,” which opens at Horizon Theatre tomorrow and runs through April 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 relaunch of “Cailini,” an Atlanta-based Celtic Woman Tribute Band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, director of exhibits and education at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, details “XOXO: An Exhibit about Love and Forgiveness,” on view through May 4. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Production” at the Rialto Center for the Arts on March 8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.