NHPBS Celebration of the Arts
“Art should be something that liberates your soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further.”
New Hampshire PBS is celebrating local artists of all kinds – dancers, musicians, painters, writers and photographers – artists from all disciplines. We welcome you to explore and experience the art and creativity from these Northern New England artisans.
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Intimate Apparel Preview
Experience this powerful opera with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.
TV Schedule
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Best of the Joy of Painting
Friday, 8/12 at 5:30 A.M. on CREATE -
quilt with an embroidery machine in 8 easy lessons, part 1
Best of Sewing with Nancy
Friday, 8/12 at 7:00 A.M. on CREATE -
hide and seek, part 4
Paint This with Jerry Yarnell
Friday, 8/12 at 7:30 A.M. on CREATE -
warm summer day
Best of the Joy of Painting
Friday, 8/12 at 11:30 A.M. on CREATE -
desert botanical garden, part 2
Antiques Roadshow Recut
Saturday, 8/13 at 2:30 A.M. on EXPLORE -
surprising falls
Best of the Joy of Painting
Saturday, 8/13 at 9:30 P.M. on CREATE
Yonghoon Lee Performs "Nessun dorma"
Yonghoon Lee sings "Nessun dorma" in "Turandot."
Jacques Pépin Prepares Blueberries with Lemon and Mint
Another take on blueberries, lemon and mint from Jacques Pépin.
Viennese Spirit Waltz from Vienna Philharmonic
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs Johann Strauss Jr.'s "Viennese Spirit" waltz.
Cellist Gautier Capuçon Plays Concerto for Cello No.1
Cellist Gautier Capuçon plays Camille Saint-Säens' Concerto for Cello No. 1.
Jacques Pépin Makes Lemon Posset for Dessert
This lemon posset is one of Jacques Pépin's simplest recipes.
Great Performances at the Met: Don Carlos Preview
The Met presents "Don Carlos," Verdi's epic opera of doomed love among royalty.
Jacques Pépin Makes Ice Cream French Toast
Jacques Pépin adapted this recipe from his time as a breakfast cook in Paris.
Off the Wall: Los Angeles
Ed Massey's public art creations bring joy and vibrancy to the landscape of Los Angeles.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2022 Preview
Enjoy Vienna Philharmonic's annual summer night concert at Austria's Schönbrunn Palace.
How Harry Belafonte embraced Black culture in music
Harry Belafonte speaks about Paul Robeson and Black culture in music.
Jamie Barton sings "O Don Fatal"
Jamie Barton (Eboli) sings the Act IV aria in "Don Carlos."
Off the Wall: Miami
VantaBlack uses public art as a space for healing and social justice in Miami.
Ariadne auf Naxos Preview
Soprano Lise Davidsen brings one of her signature roles to the Met.
Tracey Ullman on Mel Brooks' intrinsically American comedy
Tracey Ullman discusses the joys of working with Mel Brooks.
Off the Wall: Denver
Denver's endangered murals by Chicano artists reveal a vital and overlooked history.
Off the Wall: Philadelphia
Kensington finds community and hope through poetry and a new public art installation.
Lise Davidsen Sings "Es gibt ein Reich"
Lise Davidson sings "Es gibt ein Reich," from "Ariadne Auf Naxos."
Papp turned a dilapidated building into The Public Theater
Joe Papp saved a historic building from demolition, which evolved into The Public Theater.
The origins of Shakespeare in the Park
Papp built a stage on a 35 foot truck so he could bring Shakespeare to other communities.
When Joe Papp asked Meryl Streep to take over the theater
Meryl Streep was touched, but perplexed when Papp asked her to run the theater.
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Explore the life of the legendary singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys.
Great Performances at the Met: Rigoletto Preview
Baritone Quinn Kelsey portrays the title role of Rigoletto in Verdi's timeless tragedy.
Brian Wilson visits his high school
Brian Wilson makes a stop at his high school alma mater.
When journalist Jason Fine first met Brian Wilson
Jason Fine describes how his friendship with Brian Wilson first started.
Behind the Scenes of Broadway's "Company" with Patti LuPone
Get a behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal room of "Company."
Immersive Art Inspiring Change
Contemporary art installations address social issues through an immersive experience.
Baayork Lee on becoming a Broadway star at age 5
Baayork Lee discusses starring on Broadway at age 5 and working with Richard Rodgers.
Great Performances: Keeping Company with Sondheim
Take an inside look at the reimagined production as it returns to Broadway.
Rare studio footage of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations"
Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys work on "Good Vibrations" in the studio in 1966.
"Cortigiani, vil razza dannata" from "Rigoletto"
Quinn Kelsey sings Rigoletto's Act II aria "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata."
Watch Brian Wilson produce a song
See musical genius Brian Wilson at work producing his song, "Honeycomb."
Merry Wives Receive Falstaff's Letters
Madam Ford and Madam Page receive Falstaff's love letters.
Pot o' Posies
Guest artist Annette Kowalski demonstrates the Bob Ross Floral Painting technique.
Winter Hideaway
Bob Ross places a lonesome cabin in the middle of a wintry setting.
Mountain Splendor
Bob Ross captures the undaunted power and charm of a glorious mountain.
Cabin in Sunset
Bob Ross teaches us the joy of painting with a bright, colorful sky, trees and a cabin!
Quiet Woods
Travel with Bob Ross into the silent misty forest and capture the beauty of nature.
The Old Mill
Hear the rhythm of the water splashing down at the old mill.
Bright Autumn Trees
Bob Ross captures the exciting colors of autumn on canvas in this exhibition of trees.
Secluded Beach
Bob Ross teaches his painting technique to create ocean crashing against rocky coastline.
Barn at Sunset
Bob Ross paints a big old barn half-covered in a snowy setting of frostbitten foliage.
Soft Mountain Glow
Bob Ross' project is a soft landscape setting at the base of a towering mountain.
Towering Glacier
Bob Ross paints a waterfall flowing at the foot of a magnificent mountainous glacier.
Golden Knoll
Just a few colors and brushes are all Bob Ross for this simple monochromatic scene.
Golden Sunset
A golden sky glowing above radiant trees and bushes on a black canvas.
Piotr Beczała Performs "La donna è mobile"
Piotr Beczała sings the Duke's Act III aria in "Rigoletto."
Valley View
This beautiful valley lake will leave you fully rested and at peace with the world!
Double Oval Fantasy
Bob Ross paints two beautiful landscape ovals, harmonized into one masterpiece on canvas.
