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American Masters | Preview excerpt from LENNONYC

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:19:22 -0700

Watch a clip from the LENNONYC, an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s, premiering November 22 at 9pm (check local listings). See archival performance footage and interviews with musicians who worked with Lennon - Jim Keltner, Jack Douglas, Roy Cicala, Andrew Newmark, Klaus Voorman, and Earl Slick.

Masterpiece | Wallander: The Fifth Woman (preview)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:49:32 -0700

Wallander: The Fifth Woman premieres on Masterpiece Mystery! on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 9pm (check local listings).

Masterpiece | Wallander: The Man Who Smiled (preview)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:43:49 -0700

Wallander: The Man Who Smiled premieres on Masterpiece Mystery! Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 9pm (Check local listings).

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | This is the Army (offensive material)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:00:20 -0700

This is the Army was a traveling, all-soldier musical revue created by Irving Berlin to raise money for WWII. These two clips from the movie version show Irving Berlin performing a classic war song; and also show a production number, "Mandy" that hearkens back, uncomfortably, to the minstrel tradition, with white actors in blackface and, perhaps even more bizarrely, in drag.

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | The Art of Arrangement

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:19:33 -0700

How Michael Feinstein and conductor/arranger/producer Bill Elliott used the art of musical arrangement to create their Grammy-nominated CD The Sinatra Project, by re-imagining the signature orchestrations of Nelson Riddle and Billy May, whose big band arrangements gave Sinatra his swinging '50s sound.

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | Buy Them Today, Play Them Tonight

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:00:28 -0700

Before there were computers, synthesizers, MIDI controllers, sound cards, samplers and drum machines, there were piano rolls. This seemingly simple but devilishly complex device came into being at the end of the 19th century and peaked in popularity around 1923. In this video, Peter Mintun demonstrates to Michael Feinstein a prized roll from 1925, on his immaculately maintained Welte-Mignon grand.

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | Episode 1 - Putting on the Tailfins

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:38:25 -0700

Putting On the Tailfins, focuses on the 1950s and 1960s, when the Great American Songbook was in competition with new forms like rock and roll, and rhythm and blues. Viewers learn how iconic singers like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Rosemary Clooney kept the Songbook alive by reinventing pop standards of the 1930s and 1940s.

POV | Trailer - The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:47:28 -0800

2010 Oscar Nominee - Best Documentary Feature: In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, a leading Vietnam War strategist, concludes that America's role in the war is based on decades of lies. He leaks 7,000 pages of top-secret documents to The New York Times, a daring act of conscience that leads directly to Watergate, President Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War.

Masterpiece | Wallander: Faceless Killers (preview)

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:52:16 -0700

Wallander: Faceless Killers premieres on Masterpiece Mystery! Sunday, October 3, 2010 at 9pm (check local listings).

American Masters | Cachao: Uno Mas - Preview

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:12:36 -0700

The Grammy-winning bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez died on March 2008, almost 90-years old. A maestro of legendary status ultimately considered one of the greatest Afro-Cuban musicians of all time, he had made his home in the United States for the past four decades. American Masters' bilingual film, Cachao: Uno Mas premieres Monday, September 20, 2010 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings.)

American Masters | Memories of Cachao

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:37:27 -0700

Gloria Estefen, Andy Garcia, and John Santos tell their favorite stories and recall memories of Cachao. They describe the ways his music influenced their lives and tell anecdotes from his life, including one of Cachao's favorite jokes about how to kill a cat.

POV | Trailer - In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:55:55 -0700

Her passport said she was Cha Jung Hee. She knew she was not. So began a 40-year deception for a Korean adoptee who came to the United States in 1966. Told to keep her true identity secret from her new American family, the 8-year-old girl quickly forgot she had ever been anyone else. But why had her identity been switched? And who was the real Cha Jung Hee?

SundayArts | Fashion at Lincoln Center 9/8/2010

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:09:44 -0700

Christina Ha previews the festivities at this year's Fashion Week from Lincoln Center

Arizona Illustrated | September 07, 2010

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:51:00 -0700

Interview with Judy Burns, President of TUSD Governing Board.

POV | Off and Running

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:57:50 -0700

Avery is one of three children adopted by a Jewish lesbian couple in Brooklyn. Though it may not look typical, Avery's is like most families - until she writes to her birth mother.

POV | Behind the Lens: Off and Running

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:02:33 -0700

Filmmaker Nicole Opper and producer Sharese Bullock talk about "Off and Running," a coming-of-age tale about Avery Klein-Cloud, a teenage adoptee with who lives in Brooklyn with two Jewish moms and two adopted brothers. The film follows her search for her birth family and her identity.

Picture This | Imagination Squared

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 09:09:28 -0700

Imagination Squared is a creative response experiment to showcase the vitality of Jacksonville's arts community. More than 900 people-- from professional artists to schoolchildren-- created unique pieces of art on 5 x 2 squares. They are now on display in a giant grid in the atrium of MOCA Jacksonville.

New York on the Clock | Jose Manuel - Fashion Designer

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 10:52:17 -0700

Jose Manuel runs a small shop in Astoria where he hand-crafts evening gowns, accessories, and party decorations. He works closely with his customers to ensure their satisfaction while maintaining the integrity of his own aesthetic.

Make No Little Plans | Preview Trailer

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:38:00 -0700

Make No Little Plans is the story of a dreamer who shaped some of America's best known places and spaces. The film explores Burnham's fascinating career and complex legacy as public debate continues today about how and for whom cities are planned.

Great Performances | Macbeth - Preview

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:50:14 -0700

Director Rupert Goold's gripping stage production of Macbeth, set in a nameless 20th-century militaristic society and starring Sir Patrick Stewart in his Tony-nominated performance as the ambitious general, and Kate Fleetwood as his coldly scheming wife, has been rethought in vivid filmic terms. The movie airs for Great Performances Wednesday, October 6, at 9 p.m. (check local listings).

SundayArts | Barbara Cook

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:01:50 -0700

Barbara Cook's silvery soprano, purity of tone, and warm presence have delighted audiences around the world for nearly 60 years. She was considered Broadway's favorite ingenue during the '50s and '60s. Rafael Pi Roman sits down with Ms. Cook to discuss her career

SundayArts | MoMA: The Original Copy

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:13:46 -0700

A look at MoMA's new exhibition, "The Original Copy: Photography of Sculpture, 1839 to Today"

THIRTEEN Previews | SundayArts Fashion at Lincoln Center Preview 9/9/2010

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 06:22:58 -0700

See what's happening this season in Fashion at Lincoln Center

Think | September 3, 2010

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:47:44 -0700

Are environmentally conscious materials and building techniques practical for making the average home more efficient? We'll talk with Gary Cunningham and Don Gatzke; in Art&Seek, artist James Magee.

Dakota Life | Art & Artists

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:00:57 -0700

The diverse world of art in South Dakota, from traditional techniques to the more unique.

Conversations | John Phillip Santos

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 12:45:10 -0700

John Phillip Santos, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and Oxford's 1st Hispanic Rhodes scholar, is also an important, literary voice. His memoir Places Left Unfinished at the Time of Creation garnered him a runner-up slot for the American Book Award. TPR's David Martin Davies sits down with Santos to talk about the author's new novel, his interesting journey thus far and where he'll be taking us next.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | September 2, 2010

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:02:29 -0700

Adirondack Fire Towers, Quebec Ice Wine and Hand Crafted Rustic

Great Performances | Renee Fleming & Dmitri Hvorostovsky Preview

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:44:48 -0700

America's favorite soprano, Renee Fleming, and Russia's greatest living baritone, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, travel to St. Petersburg where they perform opera scenes in the palaces of the Czars in the former capital of Imperial Russia. Renee Fleming & Dmitri Hvorostovsky: A Musical Odyssey in St. Petersburg premieres on Great Performances Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 8 pm (check local listings).

Great Performances | Renee Fleming & Dmitri Hvorostovsky

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:31:47 -0700

America's favorite soprano, Renee Fleming, and Russia's greatest living baritone, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, travel to St. Petersburg--the "Venice of the North"--where they perform great opera scenes in the magnificent palaces of the Czars in the former capital of Imperial Russia. Watch the full episode online.

POV | Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:40:26 -0700

What is it like to be torn from your Chinese foster family, put on a plane with strangers and wake up in a new country, family and culture? "Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy" is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her.

POV | Behind the Lens - Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:24:17 -0700

Filmmaker Stephanie Wang-Breal talks about the making of "Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy." The film tells the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her. Stephanie explains why she acted as a translator between the young girl and the Sadowskys and talks about how quickly Fang Sui Yong turned into Faith Sadowsky.

POV | Trailer - Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:28:36 -0700

What is it like to be torn from your Chinese foster family, put on a plane with strangers and wake up in a new country, family and culture? Stephanie Wang-Breal's Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her.

POV | Adoption Stories Trailer

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:03:45 -0700

POV presents three films about adoption this fall on PBS. The films include Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy by Stephanie Wang-Breal (airing Aug 31); Off and Running by Nicole Opper (airing Sep 7); and In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee by Deann Borshay Liem (airing Sep 14).

POV | StoryCorp Shorts: Germans in the Wood

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:54:11 -0700

Joseph Robertson was an infantryman in the U.S. Army during World War II, and he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. The stark black and white images in this short haunt the viewer -- just as Robertson is haunted still by his memories of that battle. "Germans in the Wood" is an animated short featuring audio from StoryCorps.

Arizona Illustrated | Literacy in Court

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:03:49 -0700

Two thirds of Armerica's nearly one million prisoners, predominantly young male minorities, are less literate thatn the general US adult population. The Pima County justice system is looking at education as an alternative to incarceration.

ART:21 | William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible (2010) [Short Trailer]

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:24:35 -0700

"William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible" (2010) gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of William Kentridge, the South African artist whose acclaimed work has made him one of the most dynamic and exciting contemporary artists working today. "William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible" premieres October 21, 2010 at 10 p.m. ET (check local listings).

THIRTEEN Previews | SundayArts Preview 9/05/2010

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:49:01 -0700

See what's happening on the next episode of SundayArts on THIRTEEN Sundays at noon

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/29/2010

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:03:54 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Brion Gysin: Dream Machine" at the New Museum thru 10/3, "Defining Beauty: Albrecht Durer at the Morgan" and "Mark di Suvero at the Morgan" thru 9/12, "Jazz at First Sight: The Art of David Stone Martin" at Jazz at Lincoln Center thru 12/3, "Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival", "The 39 Steps" at New World Stages, DanceNOW[NYC] at Dance Theater Workshop 9/8-11

Oregon Art Beat | August 26, 2010

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:45:17 -0700

Painter Jennifer Mercede - Jennifer Mercede uses bright color and words in her paintings. Kanaan Kanaan - Kanaan Kanaan creates art with a purpose: to encourage people to open up and talk. Sisters Folk Festival Sneak Peak - The Sisters Folk Festival is a great mix of top national performers and Oregon's best.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | August 25, 2010

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:10:50 -0700

Plattsburgh Students, Beth Wadleigh and Heide Messing

Arizona Illustrated | August 26, 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:50:40 -0700

Bill Buckmaster interviews Science Educator Dr. David Levy.

POV | Seltzer Works

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:38:25 -0700

In the early 1900s, thousands of seltzer deliverymen criss-crossed the nation, schlepping heavy glass bottles full of fizzy water to millions of thirsty customers. Today, there are only a handful of deliverymen left in the country. Third generation seltzer filler Kenny Gomberg is the last bottler in Brooklyn.

Full Focus | Exploration

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:42:40 -0700

Don McCune may be most fondly remembered by local fans as "Captain Puget." McCune was also known for hosting "Exploration Northwest," which was a series of half-hour outdoor adventures filmed throughout the northwest. For 21 years, McCune told stories about fishing, hunting, camping, sports, and more.

Great Performances | Vienna Philharmonic's Summer Night Concert 2010 - Preview

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:32:51 -0700

With conductor Franz Welser-Moest at the helm, the Vienna Philharmonic returns to the magnificent gardens of Austria's Imperial Schoenbrunn Palace for the orchestra's annual summertime celebration in Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2010, premiering on THIRTEEN's Great Performances Wednesday, August 25 at 8pm on PBS (check local listings).

WPBT2 Arts | Huong: Artist Profile

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:35:06 -0700

Vietnamese artist Huong explains her journey to the U.S after the Vietnam War. Her art has been displayed throughout the U.S for many years and has opened the doors for many Vietnamese artists ever since.

WPBT2 Arts | Jose Carrera

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:47:17 -0700

uVu met with tattoo artist Jose Carrera in 2009 as he was the owner of one of Miami's renowned tattoo parlor Ocho Placas in Calle Ocho, Miami. Carrera explained his passion for the art of tattoos, his inspirations and his way of life. Shortly after we received the news that Carrera has passed away. This profile is in memory of Jose Carrera and his passion for his profession as a tattoo artist.

WPBT2 Arts | Artist Serafima Sokolov. BP Oil Spill

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:08:51 -0700

Meet Serafima Sokolov who immigrated to the United States just prior to the fall of the former Soviet Union. She casts an evocative eye towards modern issues such as war, equal rights and theocracy. Her artwork has been shown at the University of North Florida as a guest artist for Peace Awareness Week.

WPBT2 Arts | Plein Air Gallery exhibition, Color Field Sculpture

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:12:54 -0700

Visit the Plein Air Gallery exhibition, Color Field Sculpture by Artist in Residence 2010, Shelley Parriott, on display at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Color Field Sculpture, consists of colorful perforated steel sculptures, which have the appearance of mesh or sheer fabric.

WPBT2 Arts | Pearl and Stanley Goodman Latin American Collection

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:16:33 -0700

Pearl and Stanley Goodman Latin American Collection and Recent Acquisitions from the Museum's Latin American Collection on view at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, brings together some of the most important modern and contemporary Latin American artists over the last 100 years.

WPBT2 Arts | Beyond the Figure

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:20:51 -0700

Beyond the Figure: Abstract Sculpture in the Norton Museum Collection. As the title suggests, the exhibition-drawn from the Norton's American, European and Contemporary collections-will present groupings of abstract sculpture. Over 20 sculptures are organized around such themes as "Lines," "Assemblages" and "Vessels."

WPBT2 Arts | Edward Steichen

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:24:50 -0700

"Edward Steichen produced a body of work of unequalled brilliance. He revolutionized fashion photography, and pioneered a new visual language of glamour, profoundly shaping the look of celebrity and fashion to this day" said Irvin Lippman, Executive Director of the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale.

WPBT2 Arts | Artist Profile: Nancy Martini

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:34:45 -0700

Profile on Eco Artist Nancy Martini She shares her passion for the environment and tips to be eco friendly. She shares her passion for the environment and tips to be eco friendly.

WPBT2 Arts | Elvis 56

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:48:55 -0700

From the current exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, take a tour of the Elvis at 21 photo collection with Senior Curator Wendy M. Blazier. Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Werthheimer was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, Govinda Gallery, and the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery

WPBT2 Arts | Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 12:53:58 -0700

Inspired by archaeology, lost civilizations, and the art of illustration, Gurney's Dinotopia, an extraordinary place where humans and dinosaurs live in harmony, fuses fantasy with realism and scientific accuracy. From the recent exhibit at the Norton Museum of Art

POV | StoryCorps Shorts: Q and A

Thu, 6 May 2010 14:59:58 -0700

This three-minute animated short from the producers of StoryCorps features Joshua Littman, a 12-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome, interviewing his mother, Sarah. Joshua's unique questions and Sarah's loving, unguarded answers reveal a beautiful relationship that reminds us of the best - and most challenging - parts of being a parent.

POV | Trailer - The Edge of Dreaming

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:40:42 -0700

When filmmaker Amy Hardie dreamed one night that her horse was dying, only to wake the next morning and find the horse dead, she dismissed the incident as a coincidence. Then she dreamed she would die at age 48 - only one year away. "The Edge of Dreaming" is an evocative, intimate chronicle of that year and a fascinating investigation into the human subconscious.

POV | The Edge of Dreaming

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:32:23 -0700

When Scottish filmmaker Amy Hardie dreamed one night that her horse was dying, only to wake the next morning and find the horse dead, she dismissed the incident as a coincidence. Then she dreamed she would die at age 48 -- only one year away. When Hardie does get ill, just as the dream predicted, she visits neuroscience experts and eventually a shaman.

Regional Voices | Marsh Davis | August 17, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:58:36 -0700

Marsh Davis discusses historic preservation in the state of Indiana.

Citizen Architect | Mockbee On Sketching

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:35:32 -0700

Sitting outside under the shed he used as a painting studio, Mockbee flips through his sketchbooks, showing off his drawings and pontificating on the power and beauty of the sketch. "The initial sketch is always an emotion and it should flow freely..."

Citizen Architect | Tour Of The Mason's Bend Community Center

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:35:33 -0700

This a video tour of the iconic Mason's Bend Community Center seen from the interior, exterior and multiple angles. The project is also referred to as The Windshield Chapel and was completed in Mason's Bend, Alabama in 2000.

Citizen Architect | Tour of Newbern Volunteer Fire Department

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:35:32 -0700

This is a video tour of the volunteer fire station completed by the Rural Studio in 2004 in the tiny town of Newbern, Alabama. Until the Rural Studio broke ground on this project, no new building had been constructed on Main St. in Newbern for over a century

Citizen Architect | Follow Up With A Rural Studio Alumnus

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:35:32 -0700

In this scene that was deleted form the final version of the film, Rural Studio alumnus Bruce Lanier visits the project he worked on, the Thomaston Community Market. He discusses the work he and his classmates did and what his life is like several years after having gone through the program.

Experience | Philadelphia Sketch Club

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:06:29 -0700

Founded in 1860, this organization is America's oldest continuously operating club for professional artists and their admirers. Its Camac Street headquarters are included in the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Here, we pay a visit to their gallery, and to an artists and model workshop.

Experience | Pig Iron Theatre

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:29:49 -0700

This acting troupe's specialty is crafting theatre pieces from scratch. Founded by a group of Swarthmore College students, Pig Iron Theatre creates experimental, site-specific works.

Experience | Musicopia

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:40:10 -0700

Boasting 40 different musical ensembles, this organization strives to bring music to students throughout the Delaware Valley. Professional musicians and educators team up to offer performance workshops and master classes.

Arizona Illustrated | Video Postcard

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:22:12 -0700

A quick fun look at the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum.

Arizona Illustrated | Environmental Issues Photography

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:22:07 -0700

Jack Dykinga talks about his photography carrier and explains what motivates him to sometimes walk up to 40 miles to take a single picture.

Citizen Architect | Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:40:38 -0700

In 1993 the late architect and MacArthur Genius Samuel Mockbee started the Rural Studio, a design/build education program, in which students create striking architecture for impoverished communities in rural Alabama.

The Arts | LPB A Wailing Wall

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:43:05 -0700

Visit with a Louisiana artist whose creation, "Floodwall,"evokes special memories of families who lost their homes as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

Picture This | Music Video Revival

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:31:45 -0700

Jack Diablo of EU magazine talks about the inspiration behind the Music Video Revival: a music video festival showcasing local bands and filmmakers.

Great Performances | GP at the Met: Armida - Preview

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:20:18 -0700

Rossini's Armida concludes the 2009-2010 season of THIRTEEN's Great Performances at The Met on PBS Soprano Renee Fleming triumphs as the vengeful sorceress in the title role of Gioachino Rossini's Armida. The Great Performances at The Met presentation airs on PBS stations on Sunday, August 22 at 12 noon (check local listings).

Public Media Commons | Mural Mile

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:15:45 -0700

Take a mural tour of Philadelphia

Public Media Commons | Mr. Krauss by Day, SPRAY by Night

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:41:11 -0700

Rob Krauss thinks street art is important and awesome, but he strongly opposes vandalism. Working under the name SPRAY, Krauss may use spray paint for his stencil art on paper, but he has discovered a way to express his creativity and ideas that does not destroy public property: drawing in chalk.

SundayArts | Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:20:01 -0700

The Whitney's exhibition, "Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield," includes over a hundred watercolors, drawings, doodles, journals, and ephemeral works of this American artist

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/22/2010

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:24:27 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other" at the New Museum thru 9/19, "The Glory of Ukraine" at the Museum of Biblical Art thru 9/12, "The Movado Hour" at Baryshhnikov Arts Center 9/9, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Fest thru 9/5, "Christopher Duggan at Jacob's Pillow" at Dance New Amsterdam thru 8/30, "Perspectives 2010" at the ICP through 9/12

SundayArts | Kate Levin, Commissioner, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:32:34 -0700

There are few people who know more about the artistic and cultural life of New York City than Commissioner Kate Levin of the Department of Cultural Affairs.

THIRTEEN Previews | SundayArts Preview 8/29/2010

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:37:57 -0700

See what's happening next week on SundayArts

Experience | Morris Arboretum Sculpture

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:46:43 -0700

Sculpture is an important part of the Morris Arboretum's attractions. The tradition continues with the erection of a three-story structure made entirely of organic materials. Sculptor Patrick Dougherty calls it "The Summer Palace."

Mountain Lake Journal | August 19, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:30:25 -0700

The Last of the Mohicans preformed at Fort William Henry in the outdoor theater, 2 VT mothers help orphans by making dresses for girls in Zimbia, Derek Muirden takes us to an old fashion merry-go-round.

Tavis Smiley | Max Lucado: Thursday, 8/19/10

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:17:21 -0700

Minister and award-winning Christian writer Max Lucado, author of "Outlive Your Life," explains why we really lead a better life when we're living for others.

Arizona Illustrated | August 18, 2010

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:48:49 -0700

Newsmaker interview with Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup.

Full Focus | Sketches of the Wild

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:48:13 -0700

After first spending time with them in their natural setting, wildlife artist Becci Crowe draws using a style known as Pointilism to create portraits of animals. She talks about sketching meerkats and elephants up close in Africa as well as her adventures.

POV | Trash-Out

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:40:36 -0700

What do the things left behind say about a family? What does an empty house say that was once a home? In a mere five minutes, Trash-Out makes a poignant statement on a timely subject.

Tavis Smiley | Ken Follett: Tuesday, 8/17/10

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:15:40 -0700

Wales-born novelist Ken Follett talks about his new book, "Fall of Giants" and the feature film "White Wedding", which he produced.

POV | The Archive

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:21:25 -0700

This is the story of a man and his records. Paul Mawhinney was born and raised in Pittsburgh. Over the years he has amassed what has become the world's largest record collection. Due to health issues and a struggling record industry Paul is being forced to sell his collection.

POV | StoryCorps Shorts: Danny and Annie

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:37:13 -0700

Danny and Annie Perasa reminisce about their 27-year love affair. Though he may not look the part, when Danny talks about his love for Annie, it's obvious that he is one of the world's great romantics. After nearly three decades of marriage, fatal illness dashed Danny and Annie's hopes for a long life together.

POV | SALT

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:38:05 -0700

In his search for "somewhere I could point my camera into pure space," award-winning photographer Murray Fredericks began making annual solo camping trips to remote Lake Eyre and its salt flats in South Australia. These trips have yielded remarkable photos of a boundless, desolate yet beautiful environment where sky, water and land merge.

Arizona Illustrated | Bill Buckmaster talks with Arizona Attorney General Candidate David Lujan

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:44:13 -0700

A talk with Candidate David Lujan about his campaign as he runs for Arizona Attorney General.

Arizona Illustrated | Interview with author Charles Bowden

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:44:07 -0700

Author Charles Bowden talks about his new book Murder City.

Arizona Illustrated | video Postcard: Tucson's Brichta Elementary School

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:44:09 -0700

video Postcard: Tucson's Brichta Elementary School

PBS KIDS Previews | WordGirl

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:51:32 -0700

Captain Huggy Face helps uncover the meaning of the word "disguise."

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/15/2010

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:46:42 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "America by Car" at the Whitney, Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center, Hear France at the Museum of Modern Art, Isamu Noguchi's "California Scenario" 30th Anniversary exhibition

THIRTEEN Previews | SundayArts Programming for 8/22/10

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:53:27 -0700

Tune in to SundayArts next Sunday at noon for a look at the Department of Cultural Affairs, the Whitney Museum's "Heat Waves in a Swamp: Paintings of Charles Burchfield," and the latest SundayArts News. Afterward, catch a presentation of "Live From Lincoln Center: South Pacific"

Think | August 13, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:32:50 -0700

Krys Boyd talks with Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm about the painful process of cutting more than $130 million from the strapped city budget. Find out what it means to public safety and city services. In Art&Seek, Jerome Weeks talks to Katherine Wagner, CEO of Business Council for the Arts, which just calculated the impact the arts have on North Texas' economy.

WETA Around Town | Yves Klein

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:54:35 -0700

Robert Aubry Davis, Janis Goodman, and Bill Dunlap discuss the Yves Klein exhibit at the Hirshorn Museum. What can blue do for you?

First | First for August 13, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:53:44 -0700

A look at roadside memorials, Delaware's primary election, artistic birdhouses, the Dr. Earl Bradley case, and a ride on the Kalmar Nyckel, and more.

The WETA Book Studio | Ruth Kassinger

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:52:59 -0700

Bethanne Patrick talks with Ruth Kassinger about her book, Paradise Under Glass: An Amateur Creates a Conservatory Garden.

The WETA Book Studio | Alan Beattie

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:53:07 -0700

Bethanne Patrick talks with Alan Beattie about his book, False Economy: A Surprising Economic History of the World.

POV | First Person Plural

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:27:20 -0700

In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and sent from Korea to her new home in California. There the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated, until recurring dreams led her to investigate her own past, and she discovered that her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem embarks on a heartfelt journey.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 7

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:25:35 -0700

St.Valentine's Day Massacre: Family lore says their shotgun played a role in the Chicago St. Valentine's Day Massacre. G. Washington Miniature: Why is this miniature of Washington more than a piece of art? Stalag 17 Portrait: A portrait sketched in a WWII prison leads to a meeting 65 years later.

9 to 5 | Cliff Leonard - Sculptor

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:57:07 -0700

This episode features Cliff Leonard, a Vietnam veteran who took up the art of sculpting late in life and sculpts bust of fallen service members from northeast Florida.

SundayArts | Big Bambu

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 06:18:19 -0700

Anne Strauss, Associate Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, guides us through Doug and Mike Starns' labrythine sculpture, "Big Bambu," on display now on the Met's roof garden.

SundayArts | The Frick Collection

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 06:26:56 -0700

Anne L. Poulet, Director of The Frick Collection, sits down with SundayArts' Philippe de Montebello on the occasion of the collection's 75th anniversary.

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/08/2010

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 06:35:57 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield" at the Whitney through 10/17, Peter Jablonski at Mostly Mozart Festival 8/10-11, Four Choreographers Share A Week at The Joyce Theater 8/9-14, Manolo Valdes on Broadway through 01/11, "Berg and His World" at Bard Music Festival 08/13-15, 20-22

Friday Arts | Friday Arts - August 2010

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 07:48:44 -0700

Friday Arts will depart from its standard Art, Art of Life and Art of Food segment chapters to present a special College Edition, showcasing Arts and Culture existing at area colleges and universities. WHYY's Creative Campus multi-media project has produced over 150 long and short segments exploring creative and interesting projects existing at Pennsylvania's higher education institutions.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | August 5, 2010

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:16:08 -0700

The Canadian Tenors, the growing childhood obesity epidemic, movie reviews

First | First for August 6, 2010

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 08:39:08 -0700

Preventing pre-term births, Chris Coons, update on Afghanistan, additional red light cameras, and much more.

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Wall Street

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:01:39 -0700

Animals suffered right along with the humans as victims of Hurricane Katrina. I found this dog named "Wall Street" through the animal rescue volunteers who set up shop a block from my studio. These women went out all over the city. Wall Street's owner had not returned so they spray painted messages on the house such as, "Do not take this dog" and "This dog is being fed by volunteers."

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Mud N' Mold

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:01:38 -0700

This panel shows a test tube of bleach and a kitchen counter top with incredible impressions left by containers and appliances after the water receded. When the water leaves, the mold and mildew start to grow. To rid your home of the mold spore, which penetrates the walls, floors and ceilings, you have to gut the house of drywall and spray down every stud, rafter and floorboard with bleach.

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Angel

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:41:10 -0700

I found this collapsed church near the corner of Peniston and Baronne Streets. It was probably suffering from termite problems, but the storm winds literally blew it down. In the midst of the ruins was a statue of an angel, missing a wing, but upright. I found it inspirational. I felt it was important to the spiritual renewal of the city to have a piece like this in the Storm Cycle series.

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: FEMA Trailer

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:35:29 -0700

Tom & Athene Paquin, 9 mos. pregnant, evacuated their home. Charlotte was born 3 days later. They returned to extensive damage, especially in the baby's room. The salty slurry of mud & sand infiltrated everything. They got a FEMA trailer two months later, and it was so small they needed to use a room of the house, so Tom had to build a porch to connect to the two, creating a home for his family.

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Flood Walls

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:35:29 -0700

This depicts the 17th St. Canal breach & resulting loss of 60,000 homes. Canals were excavated long ago to drain swamps & create more land. The steel sheeting in the walls was not driven down deep enough & the funds the Army Corps of Engineers got to correct this were used by the Bush admin. for Iraq. The failure of these walls is "the largest civil engineering disaster in the history of the U.S."

Craft in America | Storm Cycle: Local Artist

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:35:30 -0700

After Katrina, 350,000 discarded refrigerators ended up on the curbs with magnets still on them! Chris Cressione is a New Orleans artist who collected magnets from the refrigerators and put them all over his car. Occasionally he'd run into the owner and ask permission to take the magnets. He was never denied. They loved what he was doing, which shows the sense of humor of the people in this city.

9 to 5 | Chris Williams & Matt Bort - Messenger Bag Entreprenuers

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:40:01 -0700

This episode features Chris Williams and Matt Bort who talk about the genesis for creating their own messenger bags and how they turned it all into a business.

9 to 5 | Tayloe White - Painter

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:07:06 -0700

This episode features Tayloe White who talks about her passion to create and how she turned this passion into a full-time career as a painter and artist.

9 to 5 | Joey Marchy - Blogger

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:14:26 -0700

This episode features Joey Marchy who started a blog to communicate his thoughts and ideas and promote events all geared towards creating a better community.

New York on the Clock | Larry Hagberg - Blacksmith

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:12:54 -0700

In Central Park around 86th Street burns a forge, and next to it stands Larry Hagberg, blacksmith. Larry performs this ancient craft to meet the NYC Parks department's present-day needs. He heats steel and beats it into the day's necessary form, whether it's a lantern key, a bench divider, or his own personal artwork.

POV | The Way We Get By

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 08:07:22 -0700

On call 24 hours a day for the past five years, a group of senior citizens has made history by greeting nearly 800,000 American troops at a tiny airport in Bangor, Maine. By filmmaker Aron Gaudet, "The Way We Get By" is an intimate look at three of these greeters as they confront the universal losses that come with aging and rediscover their reason for living.

Picture This | Anthony Kilburn Filmmaker

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:50:34 -0700

Anthony Kilburn runs Killacozzy productions, the local independent film company behind "Chairoscuro, baby!" and "Gore-e-ography: The making of Death Harmony."

Speaking in Tongues | Speaking in Tongues

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:32:23 -0700

In a country where most states declare English as the official language, Speaking in Tongues turns the issue on its head and explores how bilingualism can be a national resource. Following four students involved in an educational experiment designed to make them bilingual, the film discusses immigration, assimilation, globalization, and what it means to be American.

Speaking in Tongues | Speaking in Tongues - Chinese subtitles

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:01:53 -0700

Speaking in Tongues | Speaking in Tongues - Spanish subtitles

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:24:42 -0700

SundayArts | SundayArts News 8/01/2010

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:07:16 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Christian Marclay: Festival" at the Whitney Museum through 8/26, "Mission Drift" at Ice Factory Festival (8/4-7), Asphalt Orchestra debut album release and performances at Lincoln Center Out of Doors (8/4-8), Mark Morris Dance Group celebrates 30th anniversary at Mostly Mozart Festival (8/5-7), The opera "Der Ferne Klang" at Bard SummerScape (8/1, 4, 6)

SundayArts | For All the World to See

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 07:19:52 -0700

Most museum exhibitions about the Civil Rights Movement tend to focus on how images, particularly photographs, documented the struggle. This exhibition asks an entirely different question, not how images documented the struggle, but how in fact, they became agents of change in the struggle.

Your Money and Business | July 29, 2010

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 11:18:59 -0700

New help if you're shopping for the best electricity deal, and what the financial overhaul means for businesses & consumers.

Director's Cut | Bob Pondillo - The New, True, Charlie Wu

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:13:24 -0700

Charlie's an accountant, who dreams of becoming something more, something he loves. For anyone who has struggled with, "Do I do what I love or do I do what makes me money even if I hate it?" Charlie Wu will inspire viewers to follow their dreams.

WETA Around Town | Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:05:24 -0700

Around Town features an exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum that explores the connection that renowned filmmakers George Lucas and Steven Spielberg found between Norman Rockwell's images and the movies.

Arizona Illustrated | July 28, 2010

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:09:45 -0700

Two Libertarian Candidates for Congress in District 7: Andrew Ibarra and George Keane.

In Performance at The White House | In Performance at the White House Promo

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 07:27:38 -0700

Tune in on July 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET for Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

MediaShift | 5Across: Beyond Content Farms

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:05:28 -0700

Content farms or mills churn out massive amounts of content based on what people are searching for on Google. But they pay very little and the quality suffers.

POV | Behind the Lens - Presumed Guilty

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:47:43 -0700

Roberto Hernandez and Layda Negrete, who call themselves "accidental filmmakers," explain how they met their subject Tono, what turned them into "lawyers with cameras" and what their hopes are for the Mexican justice system.

WETA Around Town | Richard Pousette-Dart/Richard Ryman at the Phillips Collection

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:41:34 -0700

Robert Aubry Davis, Janis Goodman, and Bill Dunlap discuss Richard Pousette-Dart.

WETA Around Town | German Master Drawings

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:50:43 -0700

Around Town panelists discuss German Master Drawings from the Wolfgang Ratjen Collection.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 6

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:18:47 -0700

Korean War Letter: The daughter of a Korean War Veteran (MIA) looks for the man her father mentioned in a letter. The letter says this man saved her father's life. Diana: Could this be the first true, widely published lesbian autobiography? Lookout Mt. Painting: This painting depicts the Civil War battle of Lookout Mountain. What's the story behind the prisoner who painted the scene?

Arizona Illustrated | July 26, 2010

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:13:28 -0700

Two Republican candidates for State Senate in Legislative District 30: Frank Antenori and Marian McClure.

SundayArts | Andy Warhol: The Last Decade

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:30:38 -0700

Sharon Matt Atkins, acting head of exhibitions and managing curator at the Brooklyn Museum guides us through "Andy Warhol: The Last Decade," an exhibition that takes a look at the last ten years of Andy Warhol's life and career.

SundayArts | SundayArts News 7/25/2010

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:47:37 -0700

This week on SundayArts News: "Hear France" at MoMA 8/5 12 19 26, "Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913-1917" at MoMA thru 10/11, "Out of Doors Fest" at Lincoln Center 7/28-8/15, "Celebrate Brooklyn!" thru 8/8, "REDCAT Int'l Children's Film Fest" at the New Museum thru 7/31, "Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Fest" at Queens Theatre in the Park 7/29-8/8

Masterpiece | Hercule Poirot: Appointment with Death (promo)

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:18:06 -0700

The all-new "Hercule Poirot: Appointment with Death" premieres Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 9pm on MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!

Think | July 23, 2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:00:08 -0700

How can we preserve the endangered historic sites in the urban areas of North Texas? We'll talk with Jerre Tracy, Executive Director of Historic Fort Worth; in Art&Seek, Lake Simons, actress and puppet-maker.

Arizona Public Media | July 22, 2010

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:09:36 -0700

Bill Buckmaster and Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star talk with U-S Senate Candidates Jerry Joslyn (Green Party) and David Nolan (Libertarian).

SundayArts | SundayArts Primetime 7/22/2010

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:46:07 -0700

In this SundayArts Primetime Special, Philippe de Montebello interviews Dr. Mitchell Codding, Executive Director of the Hispanic Society of America; a look at Andy Warhol: The Last Decade at the Brooklyn Museum; and, as always, the latest in SundayArts News

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks | Sebago Water Level/Documentary Sculpture

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:51:54 -0700

The ongoing saga of water levels on Sebago Lake is the main topic on Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks. Boaters, beachgoers, fishermen, water consumers and land owners all want their say. Plus, a sculptor examines the devastation war has wrought on the people of Vietnam.

Previews | SundayArts Preview 7/25/2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:03:04 -0700

See the latest SundayArts News, Profile, and Choice

The Big Picture | Southern Authors 2010

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:07 -0700

The Big Picture sits down with three extraordinary women and authors to discuss their writings and how the South inspires them. Profiles include SC's poet laureate, Marjory Wentworth; "The Secret Lives of Bees" author, Sue Monk Kidd; and we look back at our interview with Dorothea Benton Frank, author of Sullivan's Island, from 2008.

Director's Cut | JJ Kelley & Ben Gottfried: Paddle to Seattle: Journey Through the Inside Passage

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:43:10 -0700

"Paddle to Seattle: Journey through the Inside Passage" is an independent documentary chronicling the progress of two intrepid adventurers paddling handmade wooden Pygmy kayaks from Alaska to Seattle.

WETA All Access | Black Rock for Center for the Arts

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:38:11 -0700

Join Paul Bachmann as he takes a tour of the Black Rock Center for the Arts, located in Germantown, Maryland.

WTTW Presents | Ken Burns's BASEBALL, THE TENTH INNING | Premieres September 28

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:37:22 -0700

A new chapter in Burns's landmark 1994 series, BASEBALL, THE TENTH INNING tells the tumultuous story of the national pastime from the 1990s to the present day.

American Masters | Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:59:24 -0700

American Masters' documentary about the country music legend Merle Haggard, often called "the poet of the common man," features interviews with comrades and fellow musicians including Robert Duvall, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Keith Richards, Tanya Tucker, and Dwight Yoakam. The people with whom he was raised - his juvenile delinquency and incarcerations - still inform his creativity.

American Masters | Deleted Scenes and Extras from "Merle Haggard"

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:06:19 -0700

Watch film extras and footage from the cutting room floor from "Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself," premiering on PBS July 21 at 9pm. The film features archival footage and interviews with Merle Haggard and his family, Robert Duvall, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Keith Richards, Tanya Tucker and more.

American Masters | Interview with the Filmmaker of Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:13:34 -0700

Gandulf Hennig, the director of AMERICAN MASTERS Merle Haggard: Learning to Live With Myself premiering July 21, 2010 at 9pm on PBS(check local listings), explains his film making process and shares anecdotes about what it's like to interview and film a maverick country musician such as Haggard.

American Masters | Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself - Preview

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 12:12:55 -0700

Hailed as "country music's Frank Sinatra" in a recent review of his latest release I AM WHAT I AM (Vanguard Records), American Masters celebrates this "Lonesome Fugitive" in Merle Haggard: Learning to Live with Myself premiering Wednesday, July 21 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings.)

Full Focus | The 303rd

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:10:43 -0700

Ret. Col. Louis "Mel" Schulstad of the 303rd Bomb Group was among the first pilots to lead daytime bombing missions over Western Europe in 1942. He recalls the early days of World War II and the impossible odds that these brave men faced to ensure the safety and freedom of generations to come.

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest | The Ladybug Doesn't Find Her Spots

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:24:33 -0700

Novoa is a young author from Kirkland, Washington.

POV | Mexico: Past and Present - Mark Twain

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:38:49 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Mark Twain, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

POV | Behind the Lens - El General

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:20:07 -0700

Filmmaker Natalia Almada talks about "El General," her poetic meditation on history, memory and family. The film brings to life audio recordings she inherited from her grandmother, daughter of Plutarco Elias Calles, a revolutionary general who became Mexico's president in 1924.

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest | Dr. Shark

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:19:02 -0700

Arang is a young author from Arlington, Washington.

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest | The New Pet

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:19:11 -0700

King is a young author from Issaquah, Washington

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest | The Walk of Danger

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:19:03 -0700

Sarah Rose Smale is a young author from Redmond, Washington.

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest | Frank The Monster

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:19:07 -0700

Gardner is a young author from Everett, Washington

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest | The Rehab Quilt

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:19:21 -0700

Jennings is a young author from Burlington, Washington

POV | Mexico: Past and Present - Plutarco Elias Calles

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:33:44 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Plutarco Elias Calles, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest | Quiana, Quinn, and the Quacking Queen, in Outerspace

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:18:49 -0700

Kira de Morsella is a young author from Bellevue, Washington.

PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest | Meeting an Olympian

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:18:56 -0700

Judish is a young author from Tacoma, Washington

POV | Mexico Past and Present: Hannah Arendt

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:19:04 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Hannah Arendt, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

POV | Mexico Past and Present: Octavio Paz

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 13:23:32 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Octavio Paz, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

The WETA Book Studio | Wendy Webb

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:58:31 -0700

Bethanne Patrick talks to Wendy Webb about Webb's new book, "The Tale of Halcyon Crane."

SundayArts | SundayArts News 7/18/2010

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:21:33 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Summergarden 2010" at MoMA on 7/18, 7/25 and 8/1, "Hear Brazil" at MoMA on 7/22, 7/29, "Premiere Brazil 2010" at MoMA through 7/29, "Manolo Valdes on Broadway" through 1/2011, "The Merchant of Venice" and "The Winter's Tale" at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park through 8/1, "River to River Festival" through August 19

SundayArts | The Mummy Chamber

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:31:12 -0700

Paula Zahn interviews Dr. Edward Bleiberg, curator of Egyptian Art at the Brooklyn Museum, home to a treasure trove of thousands of Egyptian objects, more than 1200 of them coming from over a 4,000 year period

Great Performances | GP at the Met: Hamlet - Preview

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:27:56 -0700

Baritone Simon Keenlyside, whose performance as Hamlet received rave reviews when this production by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser was introduced at the Metropolitan Opera, commands the stage in the opera's premiere on THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met, in primetime on Thursday, July 15 at 8 p.m. on THIRTEEN and on Sunday, July 18 at 12 noon on PBS (check local listings).

Masterpiece | Hercule Poirot: Third Girl (promo)

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:11:39 -0700

The all-new "Hercule Poirot: Third Girl" premieres Sunday, July 18, 2010, on MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! (Check local listings.)

Think | July 16, 2010

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:24:21 -0700

How will public libraries in North Texas redefine themselves in the age of Google and civic budget cuts? We'll talk with Corinne Hill, Interim Director of Libraries at Dallas Public LIbrary, and Cathy Ziegler, Director of LIbraries at Plano Public Library; in Art&Seek, Charles Dee Mitchell, curator of The Second Program.

Tavis Smiley | Venus Williams - Highlight

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:06:44 -0700

Tennis star says her controversial outfits are more about self expression and the challenge of design.

Director's Cut | James Bett Jr. and William Zenobia - Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:57:52 -0700

"Into The Pit" tells the story of Wes Vance and Aaron Frye, two seemingly unremarkable Kentuckians who have lived in the small town of Prestonsburg their entire lives. Looking for a change, they turn their love of horror films into a radio show that soon that soon takes on a life of its own.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks | Vincente Minnelli Book/Food Economy (encore)

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:27:29 -0700

Maine author Mark Griffin is making a big splash with his biography about the elusive film director Vincente Minelli. Plus, a look at a major part of the Maine economy, the foodie industry. Maine has become a major destination for culinary tourists and food writer Meredith Goad and award-winning chef Sam Hayward discuss the phenomenon.

The Local Show | The Local Show: July 15

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:02:39 -0700

This Week's Topics: Kathleen Collins, retiring as president of the Kansas City Art Institute, Bryan Hansel, whose company, Smith Electric, is manufacturing electric powered trucks, Operation Breakthrough, the nation's largest low-income daycare facility.

Picture This | Off the Grid

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:41:45 -0700

Off the Grid is a partnership between artists, property owners, Downtown Vision, Inc. and the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. It facilitates introductions between Jacksonville artists and Downtown property owners in an effort to activate vacant spaces in the urban core with artistic energy and provide artists with much needed work and exhibition space.

POV | Good Fortune

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:57:30 -0700

"Good Fortune" is a provocative exploration of how massive international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa may be undermining the very communities they aim to benefit. The gripping stories of two Kenyans battling to save their homes from large-scale development present a unique opportunity see foreign aid through eyes of the people it is intended to help.

POV | Bye

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:43:44 -0700

Follow Jayden, a two and half year old diagnosed with autism, through his first months of school in the Bronx.

POV | Behind the Lens - Good Fortune

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:03:23 -0700

Filmmakers Landon Van Soest and Jeremy Levine talk about their film, which focuses on two stories of international aid in Kenya where good intentions go wrong. Van Soest and Levine explain how they came to make the film, why the two characters they focused on are emblematic of their respective communities and talk about the paternalism with which the West deals with developing nations.

Flicks | Leonardo DiCaprio on 'Inception'

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:49:38 -0700

Leonardo DiCaprio talks with Patrick Stoner about how his increasing influence in Hollywood changes the kinds of films he does, like "Inception"

POV | Trailer - Good Fortune

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:56:55 -0700

PBS KIDS Previews | The Cat in the Hat

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:03:14 -0700

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! is coming to PBS KIDS this Fall! Check it out!

SundayArts | Guggenheim: Haunted

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:17:19 -0700

The Guggenheim's exhibition, "Haunted," traces the way that photography is incorporated into contemporary art from the 1960s to the present, focusing on work that was created since 9/11.

SundayArts | SundayArts News 7/11/2010

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:31:28 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Julie Mehretu: Grey Area" thru 10/6 at Guggenheim, Summer on the Hudson: "Acoustic Sundays" thru 8/15 and "Children's Performance Series" thru 8/12, SummerStage: "The Dance of Light" 7/17, Lincoln Center Fest: "Teorema" (7/15 16 17 18 19) and "A Disappearing Number" (7/15 16 17 18), "The Glory of Ukraine" at the Museum of Biblical Art thru 9/12

Masterpiece | Hercule Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express (promo)

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:05:54 -0700

The all-new "Hercule Poirot: Murder on the Orient Express" airs Sunday, July 11, 2010, at 9pm on MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!

Think | July 9, 2010

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:12:33 -0700

Has British Petroleum made a good faith effort to protect the coastline and marine environments affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill? We'll talk with Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute at the SMU Cox School of Business, and Al Armendariz, Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency's Region VI; in Art&Seek, sculptor and landscape artist Brad Goldberg.

Here and Now | July 9, 2010 - Dealing with a Gambling Addiction

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:09:32 -0700

UW-Madison professor Sandra Adell speaks with Here and Now about her past gambling addictions and the memoir she wrote about it. Gamblers Anonymous Hotline: (414) 299-0901 Wisconsin's Problem Gambling Hotline: (1-800-GAMBLE-5)

Conversations | The Krayolas | Hector & David Saldana

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:00:13 -0700

Hector and David Saldana formed the Krayolas in the mid-70s.Their garage band sound and youthful energy quickly propelled them to regional popularity. But after a decade or two of working "real" jobs, they are back into the studio, back onstage, and back to writing new songs. Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies sits down with them to find out where they're headed next.

Director's Cut | Peter Rudy and Ivo Knezevic - No Sleep 'til Madison

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:18:01 -0700

30-year-old Owen Fenby loves his girlfriend but he loves high school hockey more, or does he? One by one his friends are deserting his annual pilgrimage to the Wisconsin State High School Hockey Tournament forcing him to confront some harsh truths about his bizarre obsession.

Flicks | Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:16:47 -0700

Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo talk with Patrick Stoner about the difficulty of delivering a long speech on camera as in The Kids Are All Right--a story about a triangle with a lesbian couple and a birth father.

Masterpiece | David Suchet on the Orient Express: A MASTERPIECE Special (promo)

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:26:53 -0700

The all-new documentary "David Suchet on the Orient Express: A MASTERPIECE Special" premieres Wednesday, July 7, 2010 on PBS. Check local listings.

Tavis Smiley | Nicholas Carr - Highlight

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 14:42:18 -0700

Best-selling author discusses society's need to regain the ability to focus on one thing at a time.

POV | Promised Land

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 15:42:58 -0700

Though apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994, economic injustices remain unresolved. Yoruba Richen's film reveals that the most potentially explosive issue is land. The film follows black communities as they attempt to reclaim land from white owners, some of whom who have lived there for generations. "Promised Land" captures multiple perspectives, each struggling to find just solutions.

Tavis Smiley | Nicholas Carr: Tuesday, 7/6/10

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 13:46:22 -0700

Nicholas Carr, best-selling author of The "Big Switch," talks about his latest book, "The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains."

POV | Behind the Lens - Promised Land

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:18:02 -0700

Filmmaker Yoruba Richen talks about the making of "Promised Land," which looks at land reform in South Africa and follows two black communities trying to reclaim land from white owners.

POV | Trailer - Promised Land

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:57:31 -0700

Though apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994, economic injustices between blacks and whites remain unresolved. As revealed in Yoruba Richen's incisive "Promised Land," the most potentially explosive issue is land.

Tavis Smiley | Dr. Ian Smith: Monday, 7/5/10

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:26:10 -0700

Dr. Ian Smith talks about his new book, "Happy," and his efforts to combat rising obesity rates in the U.S.

Tavis Smiley | Stanley Greene: Monday, 7/5/10

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:38:42 -0700

Acclaimed NOOR photographer Stanley Greene describes his traveling exhibit documenting Hurricane Katrina's effects on Gulf Coast residents and what the photographs say about humanity.

Tavis Smiley | Stanley Greene - Highlight

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 14:05:40 -0700

The famed photographer explains how his images of Hurricane Katrina impacted his body of work.

Tavis Smiley | Dr. Ian Smith - Highlight

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 14:22:07 -0700

NBC medical correspondent explains how weight control and happiness are often connected.

SundayArts | SundayArts News 7/4/2010

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 07:20:40 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: The Guggenheim's "Haunted" thru 9/6 and "YouTube Play. A Biennial of Creative Video," The Whitney's "Off the Wall" thru 9/19, Lincoln Center Fest's "The Blind Boys of Alabama" 7/12, 14, 16, and Emir Kusturica 7/14, "The Grand Manner" at Lincoln Center thru 8/1, PTP/NYC's "Lovesong of the Electric Bear" and "A Question of Mercy" at Atlantic Stage 2 thru 8/1

Global Voices | The Beetle

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:56:31 -0700

Israeli director Yishai Orian, the owner of an old Volkswagen Beetle, is about to become a father. His mechanic says the car will not last long, and his wife complains it is unsuitable for a baby. Determined to keep his beloved VW, Orian embarks on a journey, which begins with the Beetle's previous owners, continues to a repair shop in Jordan, and finally ends with the birth of his first child.

Western Reserve Public Media | Detroit Disassembled at the Akron Art Museum

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 06:49:21 -0700

When a city crumbles and nature takes over, the imagery is striking. In the case of Detroit, the effects of decline, time and nature are both tragic and majestic. Western Reserve Public Media goes behind the scenes of the Akron Art Museum's current exhibition, Detroit Disassembled at the Akron Art Museum, to tell the story of Andrew Moore's photography

NH Outlook | Independence Day Encore

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:47:54 -0700

NH Outlook has its own, more modest anniversary. This is our tenth year on the air and we decided to look back on our Independence Day program from 2003. The program features a re-enactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill and a visit to the New Hampshire landmark where the first fighting of the Revolution took place.

Arizona Illustrated | July 1, 2010

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:09:59 -0700

With the start of the fiscal year, Bill Buckmaster gets an economic forecast from economists Marshall Vest of the University of Arizona and Dennis Hoffman of ASU.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | July 1, 2010

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:15:10 -0700

Plattsburgh City School's choir preforms with renowned violinist Andre Rieu at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Plans to build an Adirondack-themed merry-go-round are moving forward. Rick Kisonak reviews a small, independent film, the must-see hit of the summer so far. Derek Muirden discovers a new restaurant in the Adirondacks in the village of Keeseville, NY that features the taste of barbeque.

Mountain Lake Journal | July 1, 2010

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:20:14 -0700

2 local filmmakers showcased at the Lake Placid Film Forum. VT dairy farmer fulfills his dream of becoming a filmmaker.

Conversations | Joci Straus

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 09:12:23 -0700

If you've been to either the Charline McCombs Empire Theater or the Majestic Theater, you've experienced the work of Jocelyn "Joci" Straus. She spearheaded through Las Casas Foundation the efforts it took to raise the tens of millions of dollars to make the aging Majestic live up to its name. Joci also created a scholarship program to help fledgling South Texas performers realize their dreams.

Dialogue | The Role of The Humanities

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:04:54 -0700

Dialogue host Marcia Franklin talks with Jim Leach, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, about civil discourse in our national discussions, and the importance of studying the humanities.

Director's Cut | Scott Smith and John Fromstein - Being Bucky

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:52:06 -0700

When you are being Bucky for the first time, you are disoriented, and wondering why you ever got yourself into this. By the time you're done, you don't ever want to stop. Meet the seven students who play Bucky Badger during the 2007-2008 school year.

POV | Agnes Varda and Susan Sontag: Lions and Cannibals

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 07:31:04 -0700

At the 1969 New York Film Festival, Newsweek film critic Jack Kroll moderated a conversation about aesthetics and creative decisions between Agnes Varda and Susan Sontag. Varda presented Lion's Love, a film shot in Hollywood with Viva, Jerome Ragni and James Rado. Acclaimed literary and film critic Susan Sontag presented her debut film, Duet for Cannibals, which was shot in Sweden.

Tavis Smiley | Bret Easton Ellis - Highlight

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:30:27 -0700

"Less than Zero" author would rather let the story speak for itself.

MediaShift | Rise of Aggregators

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:28:01 -0700

We discuss the rise of film aggregators such as Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic and how they help or hurt traditional reviewers

MediaShift | Who's a Critic

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:28:05 -0700

A discussion about who can be considered a professional critic and how the major associations of critics decide who can be a member.

MediaShift | Intro

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:28:02 -0700

Intro to the show, including an explanation from host Mark Glaser and setting the scene with the main roundtable participants.

MediaShift | Audience Participation

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:28:02 -0700

With comments on stories, emails with critics and social media, the audience is gaining new power in arts criticism

FRONTLINE/World | Troubled Water

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:43:08 -0700

Southern Africa: Troubled Water: What happened to the promise of the PlayPump? Haiti: The Rice Dilemma: The third in a series of FRONTLINE reports on Haiti with correspondent Adam Davidson of NPR's Planet Money. West Papua: The Clever One In the remote highlands of Indonesia, an American artist finds a peculiar bird with a special talent.

Tavis Smiley | Bret Easton Ellis: Tuesday, 6/29/10

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:47:10 -0700

Best-selling novelist Bret Easton Ellis discusses his controversial novel "Less Than Zero" and how he updates it, 25 years later, with his newest, "Imperial Bedrooms."

POV | Behind the Lens - The Beaches of Agnes

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:37:57 -0700

Agnes Varda talks about acting for the first time and her process as a filmmaker. She elaborates on the theme of beaches: the beaches in Belgium and her childhood to the beaches of California and France. Varda's personal charm shines through in this delightful companion piece to "The Beaches of Agnes."

POV | Trailer - The Beaches of Agnes

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:30:24 -0700

In this delightful memoir, award-winning French filmmaker Agnes Varda employs all the magic of cinema to juxtapose the real and the imagined, the past and the present, pain and joy. 81-year-old Varda uses film clips, old photos and gorgeous reenactments to revisit her Belgian youth, association with the French New Wave, marriage to director Jacques Demy and the making of her movies.

Montana Journal | Taking The Stage

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:51:05 -0700

This episode explores five Montana communities and their connection to theater. We'll meet aspiring young actresses in Helena and Billings using community theater as a learning ground. A volunteer in Stevensville keeps the community theater spirit going. We also visit places like Great Falls and Lincoln who have found ways to offer the live theater experience.

POV | Behind the Lens with Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:19:29 -0700

In this new online-only series, we'll be featuring current and past interviews with some of the most influential documentary filmmakers. First up are Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker, the filmmakers behind American Tongues, the film that kicked off POV in 1988. They talk about how nonfiction filmmaking has evolved over the past three decades.

Masterpiece | Miss Marple: The Blue Geranium (promo)

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 12:03:56 -0700

The all-new "Miss Marple: The Blue Geranium" airs Sunday, June 27, 2010, at 9pm on MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! Check your local listings.

SundayArts | Bill T. Jones

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:17:44 -0700

SundayArts speaks to choreographer Bill T. Jones and artistic director Janet Wong about their new multimedia production, "Fondly Do We Hope, Fervently Do We Pray"

SundayArts | SundayArts News 6/27/2010

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:31:36 -0700

This Week on SundayArts News: "Why Design Now?" National Design Triennial at Cooper-Hewitt thru 1/9, Caramoor Int'l Music Fest 6/29-8/8, Remember the Ladies: Women Artists of the Hudson River School thru 10/31, Everyday Rapture at AA Theatre thru 7/11, Savion Glover: "Sole Power" at the Joyce Theater thru 7/10, Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center 6/29-7/17

SundayArts | Dead or Alive

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:34:52 -0700

The Museum of Arts and Design's exhibition called "Dead or Alive" surveys work by international artists who are making new works of art using multiples of things that once were alive

Comment on Kentucky | June 25, 2010

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 06:49:27 -0700

Journalists from around the state discuss news of the day with host Ferrell Wellman. Guests: James R. Carroll, the Louisville Courier-Journal; Ronnie Ellis, CHNI News Service; and Cheryl Truman, Lexington Herald-Leader.

ART:21 | Carrie Mae Weems & David Alan Grier: In Conversation

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:52:54 -0700

Carrie Mae Weems and David Alan Grier have an intimate discussion on a range of topics including childhood idols, the definition of blackness, race and politics during Obama's presidency, and a desire to make work that addresses not only personal identity but also the broader human condition.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks | The Role of Religion in Maine/Dyke Hendrickson

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:59:25 -0700

Why, according to a recent study, is Maine the least religious in the nation. Also, Jennifer sits down with author Dyke Hendrickson who has a new book about Franco-Americans in Maine. Plus, a visit to the Colby Museum of Art Exhibition The Search for Beauty Whistler and His Time.

Arizona Illustrated | Video Postcard

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:56:27 -0700

Bird Ridge at Madera Canyon

Arizona Illustrated | Oro Volunteers

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:21:34 -0700

Tony Paniagua spotlights the community volunteers of Oro Valley

Arizona Illustrated | Ant Research

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:21:39 -0700

Pam White looks into the innovative research that studies the behaviors of social insects like ants and bees.

Arizona Illustrated | Andy Warhol at TMA

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:21:40 -0700

Producer Sooyeon Lee spotlights the Andy Warhol exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art.

Arizona Illustrated | Oro Valley Mayor

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:21:36 -0700

Bill Buckmaster speaks with new Oro Valley mayor, Satish Hiremath D.D.S.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | June 24, 2010

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:22:32 -0700

VT boatbuilder Douglas Brooks & Middlebury College students research tradition of farmers building boats to use to trap muskrats. Muirden introduces us to Leeward Babbie, a retired dairy-farmer from Peru, who has turned his farm into a museum. Plattsburgh HS and MS Students join internationally renowned violinist Andre Rieu for a performance Friday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

SundayArts | SundayArts Primetime 6/24/2010

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:51:36 -0700

This week on SundayArts Primetime, watch a profile of choreographer Bill T. Jones, visit the Frick on it's 75th Anniversary, and get the latest SundayArts News

Director's Cut | Corey Kealiher and Chris Rye - For Liberty: How the Ron Paul Revolution Watered the Withered Tree of Liberty

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:54:21 -0700

This documentary follows the historic Ron Paul campaign from the perspective of grassroots activists and showcases the unique often bizarre, yet, groundbreaking projects they undertook as they brushed aside traditional campaign methodology.

POV | Trailer - William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:07:15 -0700

In this intimate biography, Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler seek to recover the real story of what made their late father one of the most beloved, and hated, lawyers in America. Winner of the L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Vision Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. A co-production of ITVS.

POV | 2010 Season Preview

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:49:29 -0700

Celebrating our 23rd season on PBS in 2010, POV features the work of the best independent documentary filmmakers from America and around the world. Airing Tuesdays at 10 PM, June through September, with primetime specials during the year, POV has brought more than 300 award-winning documentaries to millions nationwide. POV is produced by American Documentary, Inc.

WETA Around Town | National Museum of Women in the Arts

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:17:09 -0700

Join Peter Winant as he introduces viewers to the vibrant sculptures that are some of New York Avenue's newest residents.

Arizona Illustrated | Robert L. Davis

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:17:09 -0700

Bill Buckmaster talks to Robert L. Davis, Senior VP of Grubb & Ellis Company.

Arizona Illustrated | Mary's Lucky Dollar

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:17:10 -0700

Mexican Cuisine has taken on many identities in Tucson, and often the changes are driven by the interplay of cultures along the border. The now popular Sonoran Hotdog is an example of a modern merging of culture. But sometimes it's difficult to change a good thing. At Mary's Lucky Dollar, the food has been the same since it opened in the 80's, it it would be difficult to find reason to modify the traditional recipes of the small kitchen. Mary, the owner and operator of the small restaurant, is also reluctant to change the prices on her menu, and she says that it's important for the community to provide an affordable place to gather and share a good meal.

Arizona Illustrated | Empty Storefronts

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:17:15 -0700

As Arizona becomes the poster child for residential home foreclosures, the picture for commercial real estate begins to look a little brighter, or at least, less dim.

Arizona Illustrated | Biospherian Jayne Poynter

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:17:17 -0700

Biosphere 2, the $150 million dollar glass and steel structure remains the largest closed system ever created. It took four years to build and was completed in 1991. The original venture included humans who were locked inside with thousands of selected plants, animals and insect species. Former biospherian, Jane Poynter, tells us what it was like to be shut inside for two years and twenty minutes.

The WETA Book Studio | Kenneth C. Davis

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:48:02 -0700

Bethanne Patrick talks with Kenneth C. Davis about his book, A Nation Rising: Untold Tales of Flawed Founders, Fallen Heroes, and Forgotten Fighters from America's Hidden History.

One to One | Jeff Biggers

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 06:47:15 -0700

Journalist and activist Jeff Biggers, author of the memoir Reckoning at Eagle Creek, talks about the history of coal mining and its effect on the environment.

Previews | America's Orchestra: CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF THE BOSTON POPS

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:08:31 -0700

Craig Ferguson hosts. This tribute features some of the greatest moments from the Boston Pops' 125-year history, outlining the orchestra's transformation from summertime entertainment for Bostonians to the national icon and beloved institution of today.

Global Voices | Rain in a Dry Land

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:40:23 -0700

Follow two Somali Bantu families, transported by relief agencies from years of civil war and refugee life to Springfield, Massachusetts and Atlanta, Georgia. They confront racism, poverty, and 21st-century culture shock as they try to survive in a new country and create a safe haven for their war-torn families. Their poetry, humor, and amazing resilience show us our own world through new eyes.

Tavis Smiley | Anthony Bourdain: Friday, 6/18/10

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:15:33 -0700

Celebrated chef Anthony Bourdain shares lessons learned in his years in the kitchen and his thoughts on branding; he also talks about his new book, "Medium Raw."

Think | June 18, 2010

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:11:15 -0700

While the annual observance of Juneteenth celebrates the ending of slavery across the nation, what is the holiday's legacy for modern African American communities? We'll talk with local historian Donald Payton and Professor Venus Opal; in Art&Seek, Kate O'Hare, curator of an upcoming exhibition at the Amon Carter Museum.

NH Outlook | Interview with Dana Jennings

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:17:39 -0700

Dana Jennings is a self-professed "small-town boy" who made it in the big city. A reporter and editor at The New York Times he has written about many subjects, but the most memorable has been his ongoing series of columns about his fight against prostate cancer. Written with utter candor, Jennings' blogs have been a regular feature of the Times' Wellness Section.

Mountain Lake Journal | June 17, 2010

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:52:21 -0700

Governor Paterson issues an ultimatum to legislative leaders to pass a new budget by June 28th. NY and VT governors break ground on the new Champlain Bridge. Jack LaDuke examines a new program to help wounded and disabled veterans. A new museum dedicated to farm life and rural living opens in Peru, NY. The Adirondack Tobacco Free Network talks local new federal laws.

Tavis Smiley | Brando Skyhorse: Thursday, 6/17/10

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:19:04 -0700

Brando Skyhorse examines his journey of culture and talks about navigating the publishing world and his debut novel, "The Madonnas of Echo Park."

Dialogue | Web Extra: Good Summer Reading 2010

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:36:01 -0700

In this Dialogue Web Extra, host Marcia Franklin and her guest Anthony Doerr discuss the ebook phenomenon and how it could potentially change the world of writing and publishing. Franklin also shares good summer reading book recommendations submitted by Dialogue viewers.

Dialogue | Good Summer Reading 2010

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:42:05 -0700

Idaho author Anthony Doerr talks with Marcia Franklin about his latest work, Memory Wall, and recommends good summer reading. Viewers write in and call with their picks.

Tavis Smiley | Brando Skyhorse - Highlight

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:00:31 -0700

Former editor turned author explains how he keeps himself grounded.

The WETA Book Studio | Todd Kliman

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:38:16 -0700

Bethanne Patrick talks with Todd Kliman about his book, The Wild Vine: A Forgotten Grape and the Untold Story of American Wine.

Director's Cut | Rob Yeo - UWM Peck School of the Arts Student Films

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:56:57 -0700

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Peck School of the Arts shares films from its 29th-Annual UWM Student Film Festival. Department of Film Chair Rob Yeo discusses the student program, plus several young directors join us to talk about their films.

Arizona Illustrated | June 16, 2010

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:55:38 -0700

Producer Kimberly Craft looks at the changes on A Mountain. Then, Bill Buckmaster sits down with Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup for a wide-ranging interview covering the latest on the city budget woes and plans for a downtown hotel.

Picture This | Crash the Satellites

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:18 -0700

An interview with local indie-rockers Crash the Satellites. Plus a music video!

Great Performances | La Danse: A Meeting of Creative Minds

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:50:12 -0700

In an excerpt from "La Danse: Le Ballet de l'Opera de Paris," witness a meeting between Director of Dance, Brigitte Lefevre, and choreographer Emanuel Gat. Lefevre explains the process of creating new work with the Paris Opera Ballet and offers examples of how they handled casting for a piece by Mats Ek.

Great Performances | La Danse: Rehearsing "Pacquita"

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:10:23 -0700

Watch multiple rehearsals including the male corps de ballet, dancer Mathilde Froustey from corps de ballet, 4 female dancers, and dancers Melanie Hurel and Muriel Zusperreguy all rehearsing "Pacquita" choreographed by Pierre Lacotte (from Joseph Mazilier and Marius Petipa).

City Portraits | Charles Busch at Home

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:34:09 -0700

The drag legend and Broadway playwright on finding his role

Arizona Illustrated | Governor Jan Brewer

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:48:29 -0700

Governor Jan Brewer speaks with Christopher Conover on Arizona Illustrated.

Arizona Illustrated | Buena Arts

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:48:31 -0700

Producer Kim Craft spotlights Buena High School's performing arts program.

Arizona Illustrated | General John A. Wickham Jr.

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:48:33 -0700

General John A. Wickham Jr. speaks with Bill Buckmaster on Arizona Illustrated.

SundayArts | Tan Dun

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:31:54 -0700

To call Chinese composer and conductor Tan Dun "creative" or "unique" would be an understatement. By experimenting with non-traditional elements such as paper and water, Tan has stretched the boundaries of composing and has changed the way people perceive music. Melissa Chiu sat down with the eclectic composer to discuss his background and his approach to music making.

SundayArts | SundayArts News for 6/13/2010

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:43:57 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Bardo: Tibetan Art of the Afterlife," "Tradition, Transformed," and "Gateway to Himalayan Art" opening July 23 at the Rubin Museum of Art, Elastic City's conceptual art walks, Make Music New York June 21, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater through June 20, Project Mah Jongg at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, "Doesn't Everybody Do It in Paris?" at IRT through June 26.

Connections | Soreyda Benedit Begley

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 07:39:30 -0700

Soreyda Benedit Begley, a Lexington fashion designer from Honduras, talks about her career. Known for using unconventional materials, she has shown her creations across the country.

Director's Cut | Jarrod Crooks - Thieves Like Us

Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:55:39 -0700

"Thieves Like Us" is an action-packed comedy about Toby who intends to give up his life of thieving and marry his longtime girlfriend. But a kidnapping blackmail plot and one more big heist puts a snag in his plans. Can he pull it off and win back Lindsey?

Thirteen Forum | Where Does Life Begin?

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:20:01 -0700

Together artist and astrobiologist construct an organism and a conversation using ZOOB, a building toy designed by Michael Joaquin Grey and inspired by biological and social networks.

Oregon Art Beat | June 10, 2010

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:44:59 -0700

Ceramicist Sue Orlaske - A love of nature led Sue Orlaske to use natural materials in her ceramic art. Rose City Conductors Workshop - Meet some of the students at the Rose City International Conductor's Workshop. Blastolene Brothers - Randy Grubb and Michael Leeds are two glass artists who decided to build a hot rod.

Tavis Smiley | Michael Hiltzik: Tuesday, 6/8/10

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:36:48 -0700

Pulitzer Prize-winning L.A. Times columnist Michael Hiltzik, author of "Colossus," discusses why people should care about the Hoover Dam.

Arizona Illustrated | June 7, 2010

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:22:13 -0700

Bill Buckmaster hosts the Monthly Face-Off featuring commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom discussing the upcoming Arizona Primary Election.

The WETA Book Studio | Barbara Bradley Hagerty

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 10:11:43 -0700

Bethanne Patrick talks to Barbara Bradley Hagerty about her new book The Fingerprints of God.

WETA Around Town | American Modernism: The Shein Collection

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:59:45 -0700

Robert Audry Davis, Peter Winant, and Janis Goodman discuss the Shein Collection, which will be on display at the National Gallery of Art until January 2, 2011.

SundayArts | Materials for the Arts

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:22:13 -0700

Founded in 1978, Materials for the Arts is a reuse program that supports the cultural community in New York City. The largest provider of arts supplies to the public school system, they recycle millions of dollars worth of materials each year to all kinds of programs from art therapy at Bellevue to hundreds of theater companies and dance companies.

SundayArts | SundayArts News for 6/6/10

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 10:01:01 -0700

This week in SundayArts News: "Remember That You Will Die" at the Rubin Museum of Art, Martha Graham Dance Company at the Joyce Theater June 8-13, "Henri-Cartier Bresson: "The Modern Century" at MoMA through June 28, BAMcinemaFEST at BAM June 9-20, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Teen Exhibition at Arts World Financial Center, Henson Alternative's "Stuffed and Unstrung" at Union Square Theatre.

Global Voices | The Caviar Connection

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:23:00 -0700

The Rat brothers are on a quest to find the big fish - the one that will bring easy money and allow them to leave their small village in Serbia for the bright lights of Vegas. In this dramatic and often humorous tale, The Caviar Connection follows the brothers as they unsuccessfully gamble with the rules of nature and economics, and in the process become deeper without even noticing it.

Connections | Hattie Hill

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:37:04 -0700

Hattie Hill has over 20 years experience as a businesswoman, professional speaker, and international management consultant. Her expertise in global leadership, customer service, and diversity has been shared with major organizations throughout the United States, Europe, South Africa, Australia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Hill's most recent book is Smart Choices That Will Change Your Life.

Think | June 4, 2010

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:58:20 -0700

How will the airline industry confront challenges of the current economic turbulence? We'll talk to airline bloggers Andrea Ahles and Terry Maxon; in Art&Seek, Janis Burkland, executive director of the Dallas Film Commission.

WETA Around Town | Remembering Louise Bourgeois

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:22:32 -0700

Around Town remembers Louise Bourgeois, the influential and groundbreaking artist, who died on May 31, 2010. Her sculptures reached a variety of mediums and expressed various images of the body in its many forms. She laid the ground-work for female artists with her sexuality focused artwork, both nationally and internationally. Peter Winant and Janis Goodman discuss an exhibit of her work.

Mountain Lake Journal EXTRA | June 3, 2010

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 14:27:19 -0700

The Lake Placid Film Forum hosts Hal Holbrook, Parker Posey, authors William Kennedy and Jay Parini. Also 2 locally produced films, The Summers of Walter Hacks and Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy. Skatopia: Filmmaker Laurie House and Brewce Martin discuss the outrageous skateboard park in rural Appalachia. Rick Kisonak reviews two blockbusters: Robin Hood and Macgruber

Dialogue | End the Silence

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:11:44 -0700

After the Japanese invaded the Dutch East Indies, Ilse Evelijn Veere Smit, her mother & siblings were sent to a concentration camp. Ilse survived the war only to see her family to become targets of Indonesian revolutionaries determined to wipe out Dutch colonialists. Author Dorothy Read documents Ilse's story in the book, "End the Silence" and they share their story with Host Joan Cartan-Hansen.

Arizona Illustrated | June 3, 2010

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:42:46 -0700

Downtown Tucson development projects are having a positive economic impact.

NHPTV Specials | Josephine's Big Mess

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:46:31 -0700

Clean, clean, clean - a mermaid's work is never done.

NHPTV Specials | By the Sea

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:48:04 -0700

Everything is fine on an island in Maine until Dad gets a letter.

Oregon Art Beat | June 3, 2010

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:24:18 -0700

Mask Maker Debra Fisher - Debra Fisher can't get enough of making masks for galleries and even theatre productions. Sculptor Samuel Hinds - Samuel Hinds makes provocative wood sculptures that seem to move. Chamber Music NW Young Artists - Chamber Music NW's Young Artists Fellowships provide amazing mentorship opportunities.

Dakota Life | SD Go Getters

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 12:20:58 -0700

In this episode of Dakota Life we'll meet some real go getters. Former professional baseball player, Agnes Allen, Blackhills Kayaking legend Kelly Lane and rural life blogger, Matthew Trask, of Hubba's House.

NHPTV Specials | Betsy's Blue Feet

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 06:03:49 -0700

Life isn't always easy when you are a blue-footed booby!

NHPTV Specials | The Two Friends

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 06:05:32 -0700

How can a butterfly and moth remain friends once they sprout wings?

Nebraska Stories | Episode 108

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:44:34 -0700

This half-hour "magazine-style" series presents new, short-form video segments, highlighting people, ideas and events that inform Nebraskans' sense of place and their unique perspective on American life as it is lived on the Great Plains. This episode includes: The Liberators, The First Walk-On, Fantasia in Clay, Calving Season, and A Day in Fontenelle Forest.

Arizona Illustrated | June 1, 2010

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:16:58 -0700

A report on TUSD's ethnic studies program and a conversation about Arizona SB1070.

SundayArts | American High Style

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 10:05:24 -0700

Paula Zahn interviews Jan Glier Reeder, curator of American High Style: Fashioning a National Collection now at the Brooklyn Museum. Zahn and Glier Reeder talk about the story arc of trends told through the show, the mission of the Brooklyn Museum, and the stunning works on display, such as the floor length gowns by Charles James.

SundayArts | Chuck Close

Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:55:53 -0700

Melissa Chiu sits down with the artist Chuck Close. Born in Monroe, Washington in 1940, Close started his career at the age of 5. He embarked on a diverse creative path, making a major breakthrough on the New York art scene of the 1960s. Close developed his own distinctive photorealist style, embodied in the massive-scale portraits that have become his hallmark.

SundayArts | SundayArts News 5/30/2010

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:26:42 -0700

SundayArts New for 5/20/2010: Big Bambu at the Met, Christian Boltanski: "No Man's Land" at Park Avenue Armory thru 6/13, Armitage Gone! Dance in Three Theories at the Theater at Cedar Lake 6/3-6, August Wilson's "Fences" at Cort Theatre thru 6/11, "American Idiot" at St. James Theatre, Museum Mile Festival on Tuesday 6/8

Tavis Smiley | Chuck Palahniuk - Highlight

Thu, 27 May 2010 20:57:35 -0700

Award-winning novelist discusses his new book, Tell-All.

Tavis Smiley | Sebastian Junger: Friday, 5/28/10

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 23:26:45 -0700

Investigative journalist Sebastian Junger talks about his new book, "War," detailing the months he spent embedded with an Army troop in Afghanistan.

Tavis Smiley | Chuck Palahniuk: Friday, 5/28/10

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 23:43:44 -0700

Author Chuck Palahniuk discusses the impact of his novel "Fight Club" and explains the process of "cleaning up the incompletes."

SundayArts | SundayArts Primetime 5/27/2010

Fri, 28 May 2010 08:53:56 -0700

Paula Zahn visits the Brooklyn Museum, Melissa Chiu interviews Chuck Close, and get the latest SundayArts News

Texas Monthly Talks | Actress, Author & Playwright Anna Deavere Smith - Q & A Session

Thu, 27 May 2010 13:01:11 -0700

Anna Deavere Smith's work as an actress includes roles in theater, film and television. But she's equally well known as the author of both plays and books. Her diverse body of work has won wide respect as well as a number of awards. Smith's most recent play, "Let Me Down Easy," focuses on medicine and health care.

Oregon Art Beat | Teaching Creativity: Is Art the Answer?

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:40:23 -0700

How important are activities like painting, band, choir or dance in Oregon's cash-strapped schools? This half-hour ART BEAT special visits schools in Milwaukie, Prineville and Portland, and arrives at some surprising conclusions.

Texas Monthly Talks | Actress, Author & Playwright Anna Deavere Smith

Thu, 27 May 2010 11:13:17 -0700

Tavis Smiley | Wes Moore: Thursday, 5/27/10

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:45:02 -0700

Wes Moore, author of "The Other Wes Moore," explores why he and his namesake went in such different directions.

Wisconsin War Stories | Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories - Part 3: Draw Down

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:19:13 -0700

Though the war began to wane, dangerous missions continued against the North Vietnamese Army. Veterans recall scenes during the last major battles, where many lives were lost in the jungle terrain. Secret missions in Laos helped combat enemy threats against the Hmong population. As the U.S. began to pull back troops, thousands of refugees were evacuated and POWs were finally released back home.

WPT Documentaries | Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories - Part 3: Draw Down

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:08:23 -0700

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Hamburger Hill

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:39:26 -0700

May, 1969 The Battle of Hamburger Hill, fought in the thick jungle of the mountainous A Shau Valley in South Vietnam, was an attempt to seize a heavily fortified enemy base camp. Ultimately the hill was seized, but the battle waged on many days, with many wounded and killed. Veterans recall the haunting memories of the fight. (Part 2/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Broken Bodies

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:44:32 -0700

Forever Wounded veterans and Army hospital staff describe chaotic field hospital scenes in Vietnam, where the numbers of injured and dead continued to rise as the war carried on. Two Wisconsin veterans who lost limbs in battle share their challenges of adjusting to life back at home. (Part 1/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Escalation - The End

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:20:25 -0700

War and Country Wisconsin veterans recall scenes of the end of the Vietnam War, from the release of POWs to the evacuation of thousands of refugees. (Part 7/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Rescue

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:21:44 -0700

The Secret War As the war came to a close and the United States began to pull back troops, secret missions were carried out in Laos to combat North Vietnamese threats against the Hmong population. Both American and Hmong veterans describe the last few years of battle. (Part 6/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Firebases 1970

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:27:01 -0700

Henderson & Ripcord The Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord in July of 1970 marked the last major confrontation of U.S. military ground forces against the North Vietnamese Army. Veterans recount the fight, which lasted 23 days, as a destructive, deadly event that cost the Army more American causalities. (Part 5/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Rear Echelon

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:30:45 -0700

The Easy Life Veterans assigned to support jobs in the military describe life on and off duty and how their experiences in Vietnam affected their outlook on the world. (Part 4/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Firepower

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:36:30 -0700

Air Superiority Air Force veterans recount dangerous missions in the fight against the North Vietnamese Army in the rugged jungles of Vietnam, where it was difficult to distinguish between enemy and friendly troops in the thick terrain. (Part 3/7)

Tavis Smiley | Robert Kuttner: Wednesday, 5/26/10

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:48:54 -0700

Robert Kuttner, author of "A Presidency in Peril," explains why the Tea Party has captured the political narrative.

Wisconsin War Stories | Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories - Part 2: Turning Point

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:35:00 -0700

As the war waged on, scenes of deadly attacks are juxtaposed with the American public's increasing animosity toward the war. The Tet Offensive shocked both soldiers and the world due to previous beliefs that the enemy was incapable of such an effort of massive military force. Veterans reflect on the staggering causalities in Vietnam, and describe their own modes of coping with the reality of war.

WPT Documentaries | Hue City

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:17:33 -0700

February 1968 The battle at Hue City highlighted the dire state of the Vietnam War. Scenes of lethal sniper fire and civilian deaths described by veterans are juxtaposed with the American publicï¿½??s increasing animosity toward the war.

WPT Documentaries | Khe Sanh

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:17:26 -0700

January, 1968 One of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War took place at Khe Sanh, beginning in January of 1968. Both a Navy and a Marine veteran describe the relentless ground, artillery, mortar and rocket attacks that shook the base for over two months.