Thursday, February 26th, 2009
With a bunch of new features: exclusive online video, a blog, places for comments & discussion, and much more. See new site!
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Archive for the ‘arts & culture’ Category
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
This Saturday, Gene Kelly’s 1952 classic Singin’ in the Rain airs on Reel 13. We caught up with Andy Blankenbuehler, who choreographed In the Heights, to talk to him about Gene Kelly’s influence. Watch now.
Click here for more: http://www.thirteen.org/sites/reel13/blog/choreographer-andy-blankenbuehler-discusses-gene-kelly/348/
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Opera star Danielle De Niese, who has recently earned rave reviews for her role in the Met production of Orfeo ed Euridice, is making her New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 27. Read an interview with the young diva in the SundayArts Blog.
Click here for more: http://www.thirteen.org/sundayarts/blog/opera/on-the-road-with-danielle-de-niese
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Pres. Obama gave the second Library of Congress Gershwin Prize to Stevie Wonder at a special concert in the White House. You can watch it online now. Read more…
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Reel 13 Indies on Thirteen is happy to announce that Nina Paley’s animated film, “Sita Sings the Blues” will be aired March 7, and the full film will be viewable online starting February 26. Read more about the film, the copyright issues that the filmmaker ran into, and more, here….
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
This week on Reel 13:
- * Paper or Plastic: a girl in a supermarket has a decision to make
- * Heroes Wanted: heroism is in the eye of the beholder
Watch now. Then vote for your favorite.
Click here for more: http://www.thirteen.org/reel13/films/vote-for-saturdays-short
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine houses one of the few textile conservatories in the country. In this lab, conservators work on priceless tapestries that have great sentimental value. Watch video.
Click here for more: http://www.thirteen.org/sundayarts/the-cathedrals-tapestry-room/239
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
As a web extra to Make ‘Em Laugh, comedians nostalgically pay some tributes… Highlights include George Carlin watching Danny Kaye in the movies as a kid; Rose Marie describing former co-star Mary Tyler Moore’s ambitions; and Jack Klugman explaining The Odd Couple’s appeal. Plus Cheech Marin, and more. Watch the videos.
Click here for more: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/makeemlaugh/category/video/tributes/
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Learn about the multifaceted perspectives on the role of Caliban from director Jacque Trussel and singer/actor Eric Barry of Purchase College’s production of The Tempest. Watch now, part of SundayArts’ Young Opera series. (pictured: Eric Barry as Caliban)
Click here for more: http://www.thirteen.org/sundayarts/the-two-calibans/235
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Merce Cunningham is widely recognized as one of the greatest living choreographers. In this SundayArts profile meet this modern dance legend and learn about his inspirations. Watch now. (courtesy Bloomberg Muse)
Click here for more: http://www.thirteen.org/sundayarts/merce-cunningham/233
