Women in the Civil Rights era / ASO flutist Christina Smith / Atlanta Opera expansion

Atlanta History Center director of community collaborations, Dr. La’Neice Littleton, and Judge Brenda Cole discuss the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at Atlanta History Center on January 18. They’ll participate in a panel discussion on women in the Civil Rights era. Plus, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s principal flutist Christina Smith joins us to celebrate 50 years of the ASO on WABE, and artistic director Tomer Zvulun details the Atlanta Opera’s plans to transform the historic Bobby Jones Clubhouse into a home for opera and the performing arts.   Did you know that both "City Lights" and "Closer Look" are turning 10 this month? It's true, and we'll be celebrating with a special anniversary show. We'd like to include your voice in the show, so please leave us a message at 678-686-0354 and let us know what "City Lights" means to you. And don't forget to tune in on January 13 for a combined special with Closer Look from Noon-2 pm, on WABE 90.1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.