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The City Lights Collective✦ "Ain't No Mo," ✦ "Middle Age Cabaret: Cougar Club" ✦ Savory Stories: Grits ✦ Kosmo's Vinyl of the Week ✦ ArtsATL Weekly Cultural Calendar✦ In good art, there is often beauty, offense, challenge, common ground, and that special little something that stays with you long after you've experienced it. When City Lights Collective co-host Jon Goode went to The Balzer theater to see the True Colors theater's presentation of "Ain't No Mo," by playwright Jordan E Cooper, he didn't know what he was in for but left knowing he'd just seen some good art. ✦ The 8th annual "Middle Age Cabaret: Cougar Club is a sizzling mix of burlesque, comedy, aerialists, and more. WABE arts reporter Summer Evans takes you to the caba...
2025-08-0650 minThe City Lights CollectiveThe History of Ice Cream in Atlanta ✦ Joe Alterman ✦ Arts ATL cultural events highlights ✦ Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week ✦ The Book Bird✦ Summertime is officially upon us, and there’s nothing better to help cool you off on hot Atlanta days than ice cream. City Lights Collective food contributors Akila McConnel and Chef Asata Reid know this well, and they’re taking us back to 1870 to learn the history of ice cream in our city. ✦ Praised by jazz legends Ramsey Lewis and Les McCann, Atlanta jazz pianist Joe Alterman has never been a gatekeeper. He knows that jazz is for everyone, and it’s not rocket science – in the words of Duke Ellington, “If it sounds good, it is good.” Now, Joe...
2025-07-0950 min
Macon Atlanta with BrentNo More Picky Eaters: Chef Asata Reid on Food, Family, and Finding Balance📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: www.maconatlanta.com🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lS-4DvOtijM--⭐ Featured Guest: Asata ReidAsata Reid is a chef, author, and public health advocate dedicated to making nutrition education accessible to all. She is the founder of Life Chef, a culinary education service focused on healthy cooking for all stages of life, and the President of Feed the...
2025-03-131h 00
Savory StoriesBrunch (with special guest Mike Jordan)In this episode of Savory Stories, we’re diving into all things brunch! Hosts Akila McConnell and Chef Asata Reid explore the rich culture of brunch in Atlanta, unpacking its social and culinary significance. Joining the conversation is Mike Jordan, Senior Editor on Black culture at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, James Beard Award-winning journalist, and true Atlanta food aficionado. From classic hotspots like Breakfast at Barneys and Breakfast Boys to hidden gems like Auggies and Delbar, we trace the evolution of brunch in Atlanta—its roots, its reinvention, and its role as a communal ritual. Plus, Mike reflects on t...
2024-12-1929 min
The City Lights Collective“City Lights” Thanksgiving SpecialWABE's "Savory Stories" podcast hosts Akila McConnell and Chef Asata Reid discuss Thanksgiving's complex history and how it became a national holiday. We also listen to several past "City Lights" conversations with chefs, restauranteurs, and cookbook authors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-2652 min
The City Lights CollectiveOboist Elizabeth Tiscione / Comedian Nate Rowland / Savory Stories / Filmmaker William Feagins Jr.Atlanta Symphony Principal Oboist Elizabeth Tiscione discusses her upcoming performances of "The Flower Clock" by Jean Francaix alongside her ASO colleagues. Plus, comedian Nate Rowland is in the spotlight for our series, "Speaking of Comedy. "Food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast "Savory Stories" detail the history of food and politics, and filmmaker William Feagins Jr. talks about his YouTube documentary series "Our Voices, Our Lives." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-10-1651 min
The City Lights CollectiveGlobal Village Project/BBQ pt. 2 on Savory Stories/Gyun HurThis year, the students at Global Village Project are celebrating their achievements in music with the release of “Imagine a Circle: The Global Village Project Songbook.” The songs are written by and with GVP students, and selections will be performed at a celebration concert on September 28th at the Oakhurst Center for Community. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke with Global Village Project Director of Music Programs Elise Witt and Hannah Edber, Director of Education at Global Village Project ahead of the concert. Savory Stories hosts Akila McConnell and Chef Asata Reid continue their conversation on BBQ in Atlanta. Plus, we...
2024-09-1851 min
The Farm to School PodcastSmall Bites Adventure ClubToday our special guests are Chef Asata Reid and Erin Croom of "Small Bites Adventure Club" from Atlanta, GA. Listen to them as they share their journey and passion of how they developed a truly one-of-a-kind, innovative program to educate children about nutrition and where their food comes from.We would love to hear from you! Send us a message.
2024-09-1629 min
The City Lights Collective“The Music Man” / Savory Stories / “Two Drink Minimum”Tony Award-winning performer Shuler Hensley discusses directing the upcoming production of “The Music Man” for City Springs Theatre Company, which is on stage at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center September 6-22. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” share the culinary history of barbecue, and playwright Bill Balzer and director Lynna Schmidt talk about the “Two Drink Minimum,” which is on stage September 6-22 at the Academy Theatre in Hapeville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-09-0451 min
The City Lights CollectiveBronzelens Film Festival / Savory Stories / “Inside the Mirror”Kathleen Bertrand, executive producer of the Bronzelens Film Festival, discusses the event, which runs from August 21 to 25 and is hosted at various Atlanta venues. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast Savory Stories discuss the culinary history of America’s favorite lunch food, the sandwich, and Atlanta author Parul Kapor details her new book, “Inside the Mirror.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-08-2151 min
The City Lights Collective“The Game” / Savory Stories – Atlanta FranchisesPlaywright Bekah Brunstetter and Horizon Theatre co-artistic director Lisa Adler discuss “The Game” onstage at Horizon Theatre through July 28. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” detail some of the iconic franchises that got their start in the ATL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-2451 min
The City Lights Collective2024 Guggenheim Fellow Jessica Blinkhorn / Savory Stories / Monica PearsonAtlanta-based 2024 Guggenheim fellow Jessica Blinkhorn discusses her future artistic plans. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” discuss the culinary history of Chinese food in Atlanta, and we listen back to Lois’s conversation with legendary Atlanta broadcaster Monica Pearson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-06-2651 min
The City Lights CollectiveArtist Kei Ito / Savory Stories: CoffeeArtist Kei Ito discusses his new solo exhibition, "Staring at the Face of the Sun," at the Georgia Museum of Art at UGA through July 14. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast "Savory Stories" discuss coffee and Atlanta's connection to the history of the beverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-0152 min
The City Lights CollectiveXavier Foley and Phillip Ying of The Ying Quartet / Poet Katie ChapleFounding Ying Quartet member Phillip Ying and award-winning double bassist Xavier Foley discuss their upcoming April 21st performance at Spivey Hall. Plus, Katie Chaple takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories” discuss Michelin stars and what they mean for Atlanta restaurants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-1751 min
The City Lights CollectiveDavid Sedaris / Akila McConnell and Asata ReidHumorist, comedian, and author David Sedaris stops by before his upcoming Atlanta appearance at the Fox Theater. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid discuss our city’s historic farmers markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-04-0352 min
The City Lights Collective“Shari and Lambchop” / Savory Stories / Molly Blank Concert SeriesDirector Lisa D’Apolito and puppeteer Mallory Lewis discuss the new documentary, “Shari and Lambchop,” which closes the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival on February 26 at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center at City Springs. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell and chef Asata Reid from the WABE podcast Savory Stories join us with the history of potato chips, and we hear about the Molly Blank Concert Series. This year’s inaugural show is on February 25 and features a program by the Oran Etkin Quartet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-02-2752 min
Savory StoriesPotato ChipsWelcome to the "Savory Stories" podcast, hosted by Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell. This dynamic duo delves into the heart of Atlanta's cultural identity, exploring its rich stories through the lens of cuisine and food history. While one often associates Atlanta with iconic foods like Coca-Cola, Chick-Fil-A, and Waffle House, potato chips might not immediately come to mind. However, Atlanta can proudly claim its title as the city of potato chips, and the podcast discusses the city's unique connection to America's favorite snack food. In this episode, the hosts explore stories that tr...
2024-02-1420 min
Savory StoriesIntroducing Savory StoriesStep into the vibrant tapestry of Atlanta's culinary journey with "The Savory Stories" podcast, a WABE production. Hosted by Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell, this dynamic duo delves deep into the heart of Atlanta's cultural identity, exploring its rich stories through the lens of cuisine and food history.From the roots of the city to the present day, "Savory Stories" unveils the diverse narratives of Atlanta's people, demystifying stereotypes and connecting listeners to the soul of the community. Join Chef Asata and Akila every other Wednesday as they share not just conversation, but also...
2024-02-0701 min
The City Lights CollectiveLittle Amal/Atlanta’s Savory Stories: Pizza/ Urban Regatta Atlanta“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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-09-2851 min
The City Lights CollectiveAtlanta’s Savory Stories / A/V RadioIn this month’s “Atlanta’s Savory Stories,” City Lights food contributors Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell delve into the history of Atlanta’s Jewish communities and their delicious contributions to our eclectic food scene. Plus, we find out what’s inside the bright glowing pink neon box on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail as DJ Ree de la Vega and Dash Studio’s Courtney Hammond discuss A/V Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-0452 min
The City Lights CollectiveStacey Abrams / Atlanta’s Savory Stories / Comedian Angel ContrerasWe kick off Women's History Month with the one and only Stacey Abrams! Plus, our series "Atlanta's Savory Stories." For March, food contributors Asata Reid and Akila McConnell discuss the female entrepreneurs who influenced our city's diverse cuisine. And our series highlighting local comedians, "Speaking of Comedy," features Angel Contreras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-03-0151 min
The City Lights Collective“The Defenders” / Atlanta’s Savory Stories / “Keep Moving”Director Roderick Red details his documentary “The Defenders,” screening at the year’s Morehouse Human Rights Film Festival and airing on WABE -TV as part of the “Atlanta on Film” series this coming Monday. Then, the next installment of our series, “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.” Food contributors Chef Asata Reid and Akila McConnell tell us about the food that fueled the civil rights movement. Plus, City Lights senior producer Kim Drobes brings us the story of a collaborative film between Morehouse College students and MTV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-02-0152 min
The City Lights CollectivePianist Inon Barnatan / “Atlanta’s Savory Stories”Classical pianist Inon Barnatan joins us ahead of his upcoming performances with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Plus, Chef Asata Reid and culinary historian Akila McConnell examine the history of Thanksgiving in the South with our food series, “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-11-1751 min
The City Lights CollectiveAtlanta’s Savory Stories - Caribbean & Mexican cuisine / Atlanta’s Inaugural Art WeekCity Lights food contributors Chef Asata Reid and Akila McConnell are back with the newest edition of “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.” This month, they share the story behind Atlanta’s Caribbean and Mexican cuisine. Plus, we’ll hear about Atlanta’s inaugural Art Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-09-2252 min
The City Lights CollectiveAtlanta’s Savory Stories – ice cream edition / Jazmine Sullivan on Pinterest TVCity Lights’ contributors Chef Asata Reid and food historian Akila McConnell present our food series “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.” Today, they explore everyone’s favorite summertime treat – ice cream. Plus, R&B artist Jazmine Robinson tells us about her Bridgerton-influenced music video for her hit song, “Money and Cars.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-06-2351 min
The City Lights CollectiveAtlanta’s Savory Stories / “The Wake”Today we debut “Atlanta’s Savory Stories.” Our new food series highlights local eats, home recipes and the history behind some of our city’s favorite dishes. Contributors Akila McConnell and Chef Asata Reid launch the reoccurring segment with a discussion of Atlanta’s Chinese American food community. Plus, “The Wake: A New Play with Old Irish Songs” is coming to Shakespeare’s Tavern this Sunday, and we speak to playwright Vynnie Meli, music director Scott DePoy and director Mira Hirsch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-05-0551 min
The City Lights CollectiveSoul Food in DeKalb: A Tasty HistoryThe DeKalb History Center is hosting its 14th Annual Black History Month Celebration with an event called “Soul Food in DeKalb: A Tasty History.” Producer Summer Evans speaks with two of the presenters -- Chef Asata Reid & culinary historian Akila McConnell. And, Lois Reitzes speaks with Robert Battle, Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-02-0952 min
Hodge Podge: A Podcast About All Types of Things!Chef Asata Reid Helps Parents Feed Kids!Chef Asata Reid Helps Parents Feed Kids! We talked about her debut book, How to Feed a Kid, as well as her involvement with Small Bites Adventure Club, the importance of food education and raising healthy eaters.
2021-05-2636 min
Eating at a MeetingHow to Feed a Kid (And Adults)Chef Asata Reid MPH, MS Ed., knows a thing or two about feeding kids. She has several of her own, but she has been teaching kids about food for more than a decade. In her new book. How to Feed a Kid: A Parent's Guide she peels apart the complexities of "picky eating" and provides practical information to troubleshoot specific topics or challenges that are fairly common in each family and every kid. In this conversation, Tracy and Asata also discuss how some of her guidance can be applied to feeding attendees at meetings and for aging parents.
2021-05-2050 minEating at a MeetingHow to Feed a Kid (And Adults)Chef Asata Reid MPH, MS Ed., knows a thing or two about feeding kids. She has several of her own, but she has been teaching kids about food for more than a decade. In her new book. How to Feed a Kid: A Parent's Guide she peels apart the complexities of "picky eating" and provides practical information to troubleshoot specific topics or challenges that are fairly common in each family and every kid. In this conversation, Tracy and Asata also discuss how some of her guidance can be applied to feeding attendees at meetings and for aging parents.
2021-05-2050 min
The Whole Health Cure"How to Feed a Kid" with Asata Reid, MPHAsata Reid MPH, MS Ed., is a professional chef and community health educator, and the founder of Life Chef LLC - a culinary education service focused on healthy cooking and nutrition for all of life’s stages. As a partner of Small Bites Adventure Club, Chef Asata helps to develop recipes and activities for Farm to Home Explorer Kits and the Taste Test Boxes that are sent to classrooms and organizations. These turnkey activities help children discover, love and eat fruits and vegetables. Asata has worked with Kaiser Permanente for over 13 years as a Health Educat...
2021-04-0929 minEating at a MeetingExploring the Journey of Engaging Kids in Eating Fruits & VegetablesNine out of 10 kids don't eat enough vegetables, according to the US Centers for Disease Control. Marketing companies spend $1.8 BILLION marketing junk food to kids as young as 2. A farmer, two farm to school program educators, and a chef have committed themselves to combat this issue by creating meaningful, turn-key resources that are accessible, impactful and fun! Having spent a decade traveling classroom to classroom, school to school, educating kids (and teachers) about how and why to eat fresh fruits and vegetables now run Small Bites Adventure Club, a monthly subscription kits that make it easy for...
2021-03-1839 minEating at a MeetingExploring the Journey of Engaging Kids in Eating Fruits & VegetablesNine out of 10 kids don't eat enough vegetables, according to the US Centers for Disease Control. Marketing companies spend $1.8 BILLION marketing junk food to kids as young as 2. A farmer, two farm to school program educators, and a chef have committed themselves to combat this issue by creating meaningful, turn-key resources that are accessible, impactful and fun! Having spent a decade traveling classroom to classroom, school to school, educating kids (and teachers) about how and why to eat fresh fruits and vegetables now run Small Bites Adventure Club, a monthly subscription kits that make it easy for...
2021-03-1839 min
One Small BiteEp 59: Want to Know How to Convert Your Picky Eater? Here's Small Bites with Chef Asata ReidDo you know someone that won't touch a fruit or a vegetable? Maybe it's your kid, or maybe it's a friend or yours. Or, is that picky eater you? Well in this episode of the One Small Bite Podcast do I have the solution for you! Chef Asata Reid from Small Bites Adventure Club (by the way, I just love their name) is going to tell you how you can convert kids into life-long fruit and veggie lovers - and probably you as well. Listen in as Chef Reid tells you how Small Bites offers a simple b...
2020-11-181h 07