NHPBS Celebration of the Arts
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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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Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
TV Schedule
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how to sew art, part 1
Best of Sewing with Nancy
Monday, 6/5 at 7:00 A.M. on CREATE -
ageless beauty, part 3
Paint This with Jerry Yarnell
Monday, 6/5 at 7:30 A.M. on CREATE -
storm's a comin
Best of the Joy of Painting
Monday, 6/5 at 11:30 A.M. on CREATE -
little richard: the king and queen of rock and roll
American Masters
Monday, 6/5 at 12:00 P.M. on EXPLORE -
the sea turtle
Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer
Tuesday, 6/6 at 7:30 A.M. on CREATE -
mountain seclusion
Best of the Joy of Painting
Tuesday, 6/6 at 11:30 A.M. on CREATE
Piotr Beczała and Tamara Wilson in Lohengrin
Tamara Wilson and Piotr Beczała sing “Das süße Lied verhallt†from "Lohengrin."
Global Groove (1973) | Nam June Paik full video art
"Global Groove" is a smorgasbord of experimental visual expressions.
Great Performances at the Met: Medea Preview
Sondra Radvanovsky portrays the mythic sorceress in this Met premiere.
Richard III
Experience Shakespeare's tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.
The origins of "Tutti Frutti"
Little Richard first originated the famous refrain in "Tutti Frutti" at the Dew Drop Inn.
Little Richard preaches the gospel
Little Richard had a fervid relationship with religion.
Danai Gurira Performs Richard III's Opening Monologue
Danai Gurira performs the opening monologue of Richard III.
Translating Shakespeare into ASL
Monique Holt explains how she translates Shakespeare into ASL.
Creating an Inclusive Richard III
Danai Gurira, Ali Stroker and Monique Holt discuss diversity and inclusion in Richard III.
The king and queen of rock 'n' roll—and Sunset Boulevard
By 1985, Little Richard had abandoned rock 'n' roll and was living in a hotel in L.A.
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
Nam June Paik's communication problem
Nam June Paik describes how everyday is a communication problem for him.
Nam June Paik's early art
In Zen for Head (1962), Nam June Paik used his body as an instrument in the performance.
Sara Bareilles & Jessie Mueller Sing "She Used to Be Mine"
Sara Bareilles and Jessie Mueller perform "She Used to Be Mine" from "Waitress."
Rob McClure's Broadway Medley of Musicals 2003-2023
Rob McClure performs an homage to the last twenty years of Broadway.
Queen Margaret's Curses
Queen Margaret (Sharon Washington) curses the house of York.
The Duchess of York Curses Richard III
The Duchess of York (Monique Holt) curses her son, Richard III (Danai Gurira).
Corbin Bleu performs "That's How You Jazz"
Corbin Bleu performs this exhilarating tap number from "Jelly's Last Jam."
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Enjoy a revue of Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by Sutton Foster.
Sutton Foster Performs "Being Alive"
Sutton Foster performs "Being Alive" from Stephen Sondheim's "Company"
Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
"Dei tuoi figli"
Sondra Radvanovsky performs "Dei tuoi figli" in Medea.
Piotr Beczala Performs "Amor ti vieta" from "Fedora"
Piotr Beczała sings an excerpt from Loris Ipanoff's Act II aria.
Now Hear This "Albéniz: Portraits of Spain"
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo.
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best Preview
Enjoy a revue of Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by Sutton Foster.
Now Hear This "Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound"
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo.
Richard III Preview
Experience Shakespeare's tragedy recorded from Central Park starring Danai Gurira.
Great Performances at the Met: Fedora Preview
Umberto Giordano's drama stars soprano Sonya Yoncheva.
Now Hear This "Albéniz: Portraits of Spain" Preview
Discover the inspirations Spain provided composer Isaac Albéniz with host Scott Yoo.
A (Short) History of Tango in Buenos Aires
Learn about the history of tango in Buenos Aires.
Now Hear This "Schumann: Genius and Madness"
Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo.
Highlights from Richard III
Watch highlights from "Richard III," starring Danai Gurira.
Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV
See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.
Now Hear This "Andy Akiho Found (his) Sound" Preview
Experience the creation of music from this Japanese American composer with host Scott Yoo.
How Spain Shaped Albéniz
Manuel Barrueco and Juan Pérez Floristán discuss how Albéniz was influenced by Spain.
Ballet Flameco de Andalucia Performs Albéniz's "El Puerto"
Watch Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia perform a piece choreographed to Albéniz's "El Puerto."
Ethan Lim: Cambodian Futures
Chef Ethan Lim creates vibrant dishes inspired by the rich, complex history of Cambodia.
Now Hear This "Piazzolla's History with Tango"
Tango to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with host Scott Yoo.
How Other Composers Changed Schumann's Work
Learn how other musicians and composers changed Schumann's works.
Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow
Artist Senghor Reid draws inspiration from current events and his hometown of Detroit.
Andy Akiho and the Steelpan Drum
Andy Akiho and Scott Yoo play his piece for steelpan drum and violin.
Andy Akiho's "Aka" Steel Drum Performance
Andy Akiho performs his trio "Aka" for bass, drums and steelpan drums.
ACL Presents 21st Annual Americana Honors
Austin City Limits presents the 21st annual Americana Awards and Honors.
Walshy Fire: Pull Up
Caribbean-American D.J. Walshy Fire electrifies audiences with dancehall-inspired beats.
Now Hear This "Schumann: Genius and Madness" Preview
Visit Scotland, Germany and France with host Scott Yoo.
Now Hear This "Piazzolla's History with Tango" Preview
Tango to Buenos Aires, Argentina, with host Scott Yoo.
Alejandro Jimenez: The Ground I Stand On
A lyrical exploration of the life and work of Mexican-American poet Alejandro Jimenez.
The nomadic life of an opera singer
J'Nai Bridges talks about the pros and cons of life as an opera singer.
