Podcast Exclusive: Lois Reitzes reflects on her career at WABE
When City Lights host Lois Reitzes announced her retirement from daily hosting earlier this year, she sat down with WABE's All Things Considered host Jim Burress to reflect on her broadcasting career. In this special edition of the City Lights podcast, we hear an extended version of their conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Béla Fleck / The Renaissance Orchestra
Virtuoso banjoist Béla Fleck discusses his upcoming performance with the ASO of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The show takes place at Atlanta Symphony Hall on June 11. Plus, The Renaissance Orchestra takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Reminiscing with Valerie Jackson/Kosmo Vinyl/Farewell Favorite: Emily Saliers
Former First Lady of Atlanta Valerie Jackson reminisces about her time as a WABE host and shares some highlights from Mayor Maynard Jackson’s career. Plus, we hear from music enthusiast Kosmo Vinyl for “Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week.” We also listen to Lois Reitzes’ conversation with Indigo Girls’ Emily Saliers as part of her “Farewell Favorites.” They discuss the Indigo Girls’ documentary “It’s Only Life After All.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Delta Flight Museum reopens/The Beverage Beat: Margaritas/Farewell Favorite: Henry Winkler
The Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta is reopening after recent renovations, unveiling new art, exhibitions and interactive experiences for its big centennial. It includes an interactive mural designed by artist and SCAD MFA student Jennifer Wee. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke with Wee and Nina Thomas, Delta Flight Museum director of exhibits and public programs. Plus, we hear from Rough Draft Atlanta’s editor in chief, Beth McKibben, for this month’s “Beverage Beat” on margaritas. And we kick off “Lois’ Farewell Favorites” with award-winning actor, producer and author Henry Winkler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“Broadway Sideways” / NEA Grant Recalls
Jason Wynn, tenor section leader for the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus, discusses the new Voices of Note concert showcase, “Broadway Sideways.” Plus, we’ll explain why Atlanta art organizations are reeling as the National Endowment for the Arts cancels funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"City Lights" explores the creative fabric of Atlanta - our expressive, diverse, influential city. WABE host Lois Reitzes covers pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, food and more.