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All Rights Reserved.Fri, 17 May 2013 14:43:38 EDTFri, 17 May 2013 14:43:38 EDThttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/blog/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_podcast.jpg NoArt, Entertainment, NewsHour, Daily, Painting, Music, Movies, Film, Books, Literature, Architecture, Fashion, Design, Books, Fiction, Poetry, Television, Sculpture, Theater, Dance, Opera, Performing Arts, Visual Art, Authors, PoetsPBS NewsHouronlineda@newshour.orgPBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/poetry_05-13.htmlMon, 13 May 2013 18:43:00 EDTJeffrey Brown talks with longtime literary editor Charles Henry Rowell about his passion for promoting undiscovered and underappreciated African-American poets and artists. His latest effort is a new anthology called "Angles of Ascent."Jeffrey Brown talks with longtime literary editor Charles Henry Rowell about his passion for promoting undiscovered and underappreciated African-American poets and artists. His latest effort is a new anthology called "Angles of Ascent."http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/13/20130513_poetry.mp305:02PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/culture_05-07.htmlTue, 07 May 2013 18:47:00 EDTThese days it may seem like you can find any movie, TV show or song you want online. But a vast amount of America's cultural treasures is in danger of extinction. Jeffrey Brown reports on conservation efforts at the Library of Congress, which holds the largest audio and visual collection in the world.These days it may seem like you can find any movie, TV show or song you want online. But a vast amount of America's cultural treasures is in danger of extinction. Jeffrey Brown reports on conservation efforts at the Library of Congress, which holds the largest audio and visual collection in the world.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/05/07/20130507_culture1.mp307:20PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/remember/jan-june13/jones_04-26.htmlFri, 26 Apr 2013 18:47:00 EDTCountry music legend George Jones had a distinctive voice and the ability to convey heartbreak and sorrow in song. He is best known for chart-topper "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Jones died at age 81 in Nashville, Tenn. Jeffrey Brown talks with Larry Gatlin, a fellow singer-songwriter who knew Jones.Country music legend George Jones had a distinctive voice and the ability to convey heartbreak and sorrow in song. He is best known for chart-topper "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Jones died at age 81 in Nashville, Tenn. Jeffrey Brown talks with Larry Gatlin, a fellow singer-songwriter who knew Jones.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/26/20130426_jones.mp307:19PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/art_04-10.htmlWed, 10 Apr 2013 18:40:00 EDTThe Metropolitan Museum of Art is the recipient of a "transformative" collection of Cubist works by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and others. The donation, worth more than $1 billion, was made by Leonard Lauder, philanthropist and former chairman of Estée Lauder. Margaret Warner talks to the Met's Rebecca Rabinow.The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the recipient of a "transformative" collection of Cubist works by the likes of Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and others. The donation, worth more than $1 billion, was made by Leonard Lauder, philanthropist and former chairman of Estée Lauder. Margaret Warner talks to the Met's Rebecca Rabinow.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/10/20130410_art.mp305:38PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/remember/jan-june13/ebert_04-04.htmlThu, 04 Apr 2013 18:45:00 EDTProlific film critic Roger Ebert famously decided a movie's fate with the turn of his thumb. After a long and physically debilitating battle with cancer, Ebert died at age 70. Hari Sreenivasan talks more about Ebert and his impact on the film industry with David Edelstein, film critic for New York Magazine and NPR's Fresh Air.Prolific film critic Roger Ebert famously decided a movie's fate with the turn of his thumb. After a long and physically debilitating battle with cancer, Ebert died at age 70. Hari Sreenivasan talks more about Ebert and his impact on the film industry with David Edelstein, film critic for New York Magazine and NPR's Fresh Air.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/04/20130404_ebert.mp308:20PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/american-graduate/jan-june13/shakespeare_04-03.htmlWed, 03 Apr 2013 18:46:00 EDTIn Colorado, some schools are tapping an unlikely bullying prevention tool: the plays of William Shakespeare. The Colorado Shakespeare Festival adapts the bard's works as a way to start discussions on bullying, violence and the moment of choosing between right and wrong. Jeffrey Brown reports.In Colorado, some schools are tapping an unlikely bullying prevention tool: the plays of William Shakespeare. The Colorado Shakespeare Festival adapts the bard's works as a way to start discussions on bullying, violence and the moment of choosing between right and wrong. Jeffrey Brown reports.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/03/20130403_shakespeare.mp306:53PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/stern_04-02.htmlTue, 02 Apr 2013 18:48:00 EDTJeffrey Brown talks with Gerald Stern, one of America's most acclaimed poets. At 87, Stern received the Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry from the Library of Congress for his collection, "Early Collected Poems: 1965-1992." Stern reflects on his working class upbringing and 70 years of writing verse.Jeffrey Brown talks with Gerald Stern, one of America's most acclaimed poets. At 87, Stern received the Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry from the Library of Congress for his collection, "Early Collected Poems: 1965-1992." Stern reflects on his working class upbringing and 70 years of writing verse.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/04/02/20130402_stern.mp305:14PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/filthyrich_03-29.htmlFri, 29 Mar 2013 18:32:00 EDTIn Mohsin Hamid's new novel, "How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia," a poor young boy from an impoverished village makes his way to a city to find his fortune. Jeffrey Brown talks with Hamid about why the story is told like a self-help book and why he writes to better understand the current culture and conditions in Pakistan.In Mohsin Hamid's new novel, "How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia," a poor young boy from an impoverished village makes his way to a city to find his fortune. Jeffrey Brown talks with Hamid about why the story is told like a self-help book and why he writes to better understand the current culture and conditions in Pakistan.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/03/29/20130329_filthyrich.mp307:04PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/symphony_03-26.htmlTue, 26 Mar 2013 18:44:00 EDTThe San Francisco Symphony canceled performances and an East Coast tour after musicians went out on strike to demand competitive salaries and benefits. Spencer Michels reports on labor disputes playing out at top orchestras across the country.The San Francisco Symphony canceled performances and an East Coast tour after musicians went out on strike to demand competitive salaries and benefits. Spencer Michels reports on labor disputes playing out at top orchestras across the country.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/03/26/20130326_symphony.mp305:29PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/blog/2013/03/national-recording-registry.htmlMon, 25 Mar 2013 16:24:00 EDTVan Cliburn's triumphant Cold War performance in Moscow, the mambo music of Cuban bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, and Chubby Checker's "The Twist" are among the 25 sound recordings newly inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.Van Cliburn's triumphant Cold War performance in Moscow, the mambo music of Cuban bassist Israel "Cachao" Lopez, and Chubby Checker's "The Twist" are among the 25 sound recordings newly inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.ftp://webftp.pbs.org/newshour/video/2013/03/22/libraryofcongress.wav04:20PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/tsumani_03-08.htmlFri, 08 Mar 2013 18:48:00 EDTPoet and writer Gretel Ehrlich shares her reflections on the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011, where she traveled to document the physical and emotional aftermath. Best known for her nature and travel writing, Ehrlich has authored 13 books, including three of poetry.Poet and writer Gretel Ehrlich shares her reflections on the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011, where she traveled to document the physical and emotional aftermath. Best known for her nature and travel writing, Ehrlich has authored 13 books, including three of poetry.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/03/08/20130308_tsunami.mp305:32PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/bolshoi_03-06.htmlWed, 06 Mar 2013 18:45:00 EDTA Russian dance star confessed to masterminding an attack on the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet. For more on different theories on the motivation for the attack, Gwen Ifill talks with The New York Times' Michael Schwirtz.A Russian dance star confessed to masterminding an attack on the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet. For more on different theories on the motivation for the attack, Gwen Ifill talks with The New York Times' Michael Schwirtz.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/03/06/20130306_bolshoi.mp306:24PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/poet_03-04.htmlMon, 04 Mar 2013 18:48:00 EDTJeffrey Brown profiles David Ferry, a poet concerned with making connections to classical literature. Ferry was recently honored with the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize as well as the National Book Award for poetry. At age 88, he is currently tackling a translation of Virgil's "Aeneid."Jeffrey Brown profiles David Ferry, a poet concerned with making connections to classical literature. Ferry was recently honored with the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize as well as the National Book Award for poetry. At age 88, he is currently tackling a translation of Virgil's "Aeneid."http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/03/04/20130304_poet.mp305:17PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/social_issues/jan-june13/table_03-01.htmlFri, 01 Mar 2013 18:33:00 EDTAlthough the United States is the largest producer of food per capita in the world, that food is not reaching the plates of millions of children in America. Hunger is the subject of the new documentary, "A Place at the Table." Ray Suarez talks with co-director Lori Silverbush about our homegrown problem.Although the United States is the largest producer of food per capita in the world, that food is not reaching the plates of millions of children in America. Hunger is the subject of the new documentary, "A Place at the Table." Ray Suarez talks with co-director Lori Silverbush about our homegrown problem.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/03/01/20130301_tabledoc.mp307:56PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/oscar_02-21.htmlThu, 21 Feb 2013 18:49:00 EDTHollywood's biggest night is just around the corner. This year's Academy Award-nominated films include both mainstream blockbusters and darkly-themed foreign and independent movies. Ray Suarez talks with New York Times film critic A.O. Scott about why this a "good year for mainstream movies that grownups might want to go see."Hollywood's biggest night is just around the corner. This year's Academy Award-nominated films include both mainstream blockbusters and darkly-themed foreign and independent movies. Ray Suarez talks with New York Times film critic A.O. Scott about why this a "good year for mainstream movies that grownups might want to go see."http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/21/20130221_oscars.mp305:35PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/invisiblewar_02-18.htmlMon, 18 Feb 2013 18:42:00 EDTThe soaring rate of sexual assault within the ranks of the U.S. Military has been the subject of studies and a congressional hearing. Academy Award-nominated director Kirby Dick explores the topic in his new documentary, "The Invisible War," nominated for Best Documentary Feature at this year's Academy Awards.The soaring rate of sexual assault within the ranks of the U.S. Military has been the subject of studies and a congressional hearing. Academy Award-nominated director Kirby Dick explores the topic in his new documentary, "The Invisible War," nominated for Best Documentary Feature at this year's Academy Awards.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/18/20130218_invisiblewar.mp308:49PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/assassin_02-11.htmlMon, 11 Feb 2013 18:47:00 EDTWhat's it like to protect the president in the modern age? Novelist Brad Meltzer explores this topic in his new book, "The Fifth Assassin." Meltzer talks with Jeffrey Brown about researching presidential assassins, writing thrillers, the advice he received from a former president and perspective from the Secret Service.What's it like to protect the president in the modern age? Novelist Brad Meltzer explores this topic in his new book, "The Fifth Assassin." Meltzer talks with Jeffrey Brown about researching presidential assassins, writing thrillers, the advice he received from a former president and perspective from the Secret Service.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/11/20130211_assassin.mp306:15PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/insanecity_02-08.htmlFri, 08 Feb 2013 18:46:00 EDTHumorist and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Dave Barry joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss his new novel, "Insane City," where pre-wedding antics meets sober topics like immigration. Barry describes his writing process, his affinity for P.G. Wodehouse and why his home city of Miami is a target-rich environment. Humorist and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Dave Barry joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss his new novel, "Insane City," where pre-wedding antics meets sober topics like immigration. Barry describes his writing process, his affinity for P.G. Wodehouse and why his home city of Miami is a target-rich environment. http://admin.online.pbs.org/newshour/transcript2/transcript/?a=submit&id=18601&start=1&vid=1&start=1&id_mycollection=&id_myslideshow=06:57PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/music_02-05.htmlTue, 05 Feb 2013 18:45:00 EDTSet on the backdrop of mideast conflict, Jeffrey Brown profiles the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, a musical ensemble that brings Israelis, Palestinians and other Arab citizens together for a common goal of creativity and maybe more. He talks to their founder, renowned conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim.Set on the backdrop of mideast conflict, Jeffrey Brown profiles the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, a musical ensemble that brings Israelis, Palestinians and other Arab citizens together for a common goal of creativity and maybe more. He talks to their founder, renowned conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/05/20130205_music.mp307:54PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/saunders_02-04.htmlMon, 04 Feb 2013 18:48:00 EDTGeorge Saunders, a former MacArthur Fellow, talks to Jeffrey Brown about his latest collection of stories, "Tenth of December," and his unique voice and approach to capturing contemporary American culture in a compressed, short form.George Saunders, a former MacArthur Fellow, talks to Jeffrey Brown about his latest collection of stories, "Tenth of December," and his unique voice and approach to capturing contemporary American culture in a compressed, short form.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/04/20130204_saunders.mp306:54PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/inaugpoet_01-18.htmlFri, 18 Jan 2013 18:27:00 EDTJeffrey Brown talks with Richard Blanco, the poet chosen to read at President Obama's second swearing-in, about what it means to be a part of the festivities. Blanco, a Spanish born Cuban-American, is the first Latino, openly gay, as well as the youngest poet to ever at a presidential inauguration.Jeffrey Brown talks with Richard Blanco, the poet chosen to read at President Obama's second swearing-in, about what it means to be a part of the festivities. Blanco, a Spanish born Cuban-American, is the first Latino, openly gay, as well as the youngest poet to ever at a presidential inauguration.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/01/18/20130118_inaugpoet.mp306:44PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june13/zerodarkthirty_01-10.htmlThu, 10 Jan 2013 18:40:00 EDTA new film by director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal is supposedly based on first-person accounts of the hunt for Osama bin Laden, causing questions from lawmakers about classified information and depictions of torture. Jeffrey Brown discusses the film with The New Yorker's Jane Mayer and The Atlantic's Mark Bowden.A new film by director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal is supposedly based on first-person accounts of the hunt for Osama bin Laden, causing questions from lawmakers about classified information and depictions of torture. Jeffrey Brown discusses the film with The New Yorker's Jane Mayer and The Atlantic's Mark Bowden.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/01/10/20130110_zerodarkthirty.mp312:30PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec12/greekpoetry_12-25.htmlTue, 25 Dec 2012 18:45:00 EDTWe examine the Greek economic crisis from a different angle -- from the perspective of poets, and through the prism of history, modern and ancient. Jeffrey Brown talks to poet and classicist A.E. Stallings, a resident of Athens for more than a decade, and poet Titos Patrikios, who has seen other dark times in Greek history.We examine the Greek economic crisis from a different angle -- from the perspective of poets, and through the prism of history, modern and ancient. Jeffrey Brown talks to poet and classicist A.E. Stallings, a resident of Athens for more than a decade, and poet Titos Patrikios, who has seen other dark times in Greek history.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/25/20121225_greekpoetry.mp308:00PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec12/poetry_12-24.htmlMon, 24 Dec 2012 18:45:00 EDT"Print the best poetry written today, in whatever style, genre or approach." Those were the ambitious words written 100 years ago by Harriet Monroe when she founded Poetry, now the oldest monthly journal devoted to verse. Jeffrey Brown speaks with the magazine's editor, poet Christian Wiman, about a new anniversary collection."Print the best poetry written today, in whatever style, genre or approach." Those were the ambitious words written 100 years ago by Harriet Monroe when she founded Poetry, now the oldest monthly journal devoted to verse. Jeffrey Brown speaks with the magazine's editor, poet Christian Wiman, about a new anniversary collection.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/24/20121224_poetry.mp307:56PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/remember/july-dec12/shankar_12-12.htmlWed, 12 Dec 2012 18:50:00 EDTVirtuoso sitar player Ravi Shankar inspired a new fascination with and appreciation for classical Indian music in Western popular culture. Judy Woodruff remembers the man who tutored Beatles guitarist George Harrison, performed at Woodstock and won three Grammy awards. Shankar passed away at the age of 92.Virtuoso sitar player Ravi Shankar inspired a new fascination with and appreciation for classical Indian music in Western popular culture. Judy Woodruff remembers the man who tutored Beatles guitarist George Harrison, performed at Woodstock and won three Grammy awards. Shankar passed away at the age of 92.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/12/20121212_shankar.mp303:01PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec12/weiwei_12-11.htmlTue, 11 Dec 2012 18:33:00 EDTAi Weiwei has spent his career creating art with a direct social and political message. His photos, sculptures and installations highlight issues like Chinese censorship and corruption. Jeffrey Brown reports on Ai's career and "According to What?" -- an exhibition of his work at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.Ai Weiwei has spent his career creating art with a direct social and political message. His photos, sculptures and installations highlight issues like Chinese censorship and corruption. Jeffrey Brown reports on Ai's career and "According to What?" -- an exhibition of his work at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/11/20121211_aiweiwei.mp308:57PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/remember/july-dec12/brubeck_12-05.htmlWed, 05 Dec 2012 18:45:00 EDTJazz pianist Dave Brubeck, who challenged time-signature conventions and brought jazz to a wide audience, has died at the age of 91. His 1959 album "Time Out" was the first jazz record to sell a million copies. Jeffrey Brown talks to George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, about Brubeck's life and musical legacy.Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, who challenged time-signature conventions and brought jazz to a wide audience, has died at the age of 91. His 1959 album "Time Out" was the first jazz record to sell a million copies. Jeffrey Brown talks to George Wein, founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, about Brubeck's life and musical legacy.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/05/20121205_brubeck.mp305:29PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec12/dance_11-29.htmlThu, 29 Nov 2012 18:33:00 EDTRising to prominence in New York's dance scene, dancers Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands left the Big Apple to start their own company in the Twin Cities, where an arts renaissance offered new chances to carve out their own niche. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on how Tu Dance company is making dance accessible to a diverse audience.Rising to prominence in New York's dance scene, dancers Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri Sands left the Big Apple to start their own company in the Twin Cities, where an arts renaissance offered new chances to carve out their own niche. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on how Tu Dance company is making dance accessible to a diverse audience.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/29/20121129_dance.mp307:35PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec12/poem_11-23.htmlFri, 23 Nov 2012 18:50:00 EDTJennifer Fitzgerald's family and friends have been greatly impacted by superstorm Sandy, and though she immediately got involved in relief efforts in her Staten Island community, she felt that her poetry would be another way to reach a much larger audience and explain the physical and emotional impact Sandy had on New York.Jennifer Fitzgerald's family and friends have been greatly impacted by superstorm Sandy, and though she immediately got involved in relief efforts in her Staten Island community, she felt that her poetry would be another way to reach a much larger audience and explain the physical and emotional impact Sandy had on New York.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/23/20121123_fitzgerald.mp304:03PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/july-dec12/egan_11-22.htmlThu, 22 Nov 2012 18:32:00 EDTBacked by Theodore Roosevelt, Edward Curtis set out in 1900 to document the lives of Native Americans. Over the next 30 years, he took more than 40,000 pictures and 10,000 audio recordings. Jeffrey Brown talks to Pulitzer Prize winner Timothy Egan about his new biography about Curtis, "Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher."Backed by Theodore Roosevelt, Edward Curtis set out in 1900 to document the lives of Native Americans. Over the next 30 years, he took more than 40,000 pictures and 10,000 audio recordings. Jeffrey Brown talks to Pulitzer Prize winner Timothy Egan about his new biography about Curtis, "Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher."http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/22/20121122_egan.mp307:23