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Filmmaker Crystal Jin Kim discusses her latest short film, “Threadbeat Dad”

“Atlanta Influences Everything” speaks to the fact that what is local in Atlanta is national and even international. This is evident in the work of Korean American filmmaker Crystal Jin Kim. Her latest short film, “Threadbeat Dad,” was shot in Atlanta but is poised to reach the world. Kim joins “City Lights” co-host Jon Goode, from her filmmaking residency in Jeju, South Korea, to discuss the film and her journey as a filmmaker.

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‘Brunchin’ on a Budget’ series kicks off with Decatur’s breakfast spot, Pastries A-Go-Go

Brunching in Atlanta is practically a sport. There are strategies involved — arrive early to beat the rush of a crowd, or maybe you’re a diner that prefers to make reservations. Regardless, you’ll need good stamina to make it through bottomless mimosas and rich portions of pancakes and bacon. But in this economy, who has the money to drop $80 to $100 on breakfast food and drinks every weekend? In our new mini-series, “Brunchin’ on a Budget,” we feature several delicious and affordable brunch spots in Atlanta. On today’s premiere installment, WABE arts reporter Summer Evans heads to Decatur to visit Pastries A-Go-Go.

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The story of Athos Menaboni: Atlanta’s bird-loving, prolific artist and Italian Master

When we think of the European Master of Art, Atlanta might not be the first connection we make, but this story aims to revisit that assumption. Athos Menaboni was an Italian-born artist who moved to Atlanta in the 1920s. While here, he painted ceilings, murals, and even airplane interiors for Coca-Cola executives. But his most profound passion was birds. From cardinals to crows, he painted them not just with scientific accuracy but with reverence. It led him and his wife, Sara, to publish “Menaboni’s Birds,” a book now considered a Southern classic. “City Lights Collective” member Victoria Lemos shares more on this bit of Atlanta history.

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The Illuminarium takes visitors through the history of rock ’n’ roll in new exhibit, “Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience”

Are you a fan of music photography, but craving something more than a casual stroll through an exhibit? How about being surrounded by over 1,200 iconic images of rock legends, projected onto 40-foot-high walls, all synced to a high-octane soundtrack played through a state-of-the-art sound system?  “Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience,” now showing at Atlanta’s Illuminarium, takes visitors on a full-body journey through the history of rock and roll. Created in partnership with Rolling Stone, the show blends legendary soundscapes with cutting-edge visuals to celebrate the artists and moments that defined generations. “City Lights Collective” producer Josh Thane sat down with creative director Brad Siegel to learn more about the making of this immersive experience.

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Atlanta actor Christopher McDonald stars in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’

✦ In our series, “In Their Own Words,” we check in with our artistic community. This is where they tell us who they are, what they do, what they love, and a few things you might not see coming. Today, we hear from Atlanta actor Christopher McDonald, who recently appeared in the new “Superman” film.

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