2012

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Sat, Dec 15, 2012

Discover the work of Allen Say, an illustrator and author who has received high honors in children's literature. Meet author Martin Smith, who has documented the federally-sponsored duck stamp program. Be inspired by America's Got Talent finalist and Sacramento-native David Garibaldi, and meet Farooq Hassan, a painter who is making his mark in the US after fleeing Iraq.

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S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Sat, Dec 15, 2012

Listen in on the work of clarinetist David Krakauer before marveling over the beaded Volkswagen Beetle, Vochol, created by the Huichol people of Mexico. Celebrate the legendary Apollo Theater with the tribute theater production, Soultime at the Apollo, and meet Melinda Watts, the 2008 winner of the American Idol-style show Gospel Dream.

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S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Sat, Dec 22, 2012

Rediscover the story of the doomed French queen through a Lady Gaga-style prism in David Adjmi's play Marie Antoinette. An iconic image in American art, Washington Crossing the Delaware. The creative process behind the architecture of airports. Celebrated Sacramento artist Gregory Kondos. Watch Tom Otterness bring new life to New York City's subway system with sculpture.

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S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Mon, Jan 21, 2013

Revisit the Old World of handcrafted arms and armor replicas with Christopher Poor. Sacramento art gallery Spanglish Arte. Photographer Scott Baxter documents Arizona ranching families. The improvisational style of beat box artist Shodekeh. Step into the Persian Room, New York City's Plaza Hotel nightclub, in an interview with socialite author Patty Farmer.

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S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Mon, Jan 28, 2013

Chat with Richard Sherman about writing the music for Mary Poppins, and discover Terry Gydesen's documentary photography, with subjects ranging from politicians to Prince. Remembering local Sacramento artist Laureen Landua with a tour of her studio, hear Ed Bok Lee's poem Ode to Bruce Lee, and see how Karen Gustafson creates art from food.

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S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Mon, Feb 04, 2013

Meet the man behind Matthew Crawley's character, Dan Stevens, and get a look at the Tony-award winning play, War Horse, and its equine star. The author of the companion book for Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes, is interviewed, and Lady Carnarvon discusses real life in Highclere Castle, the set of the upstairs scenes of Downton Abbey.

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S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Mon, Feb 18, 2013

Examine the influence record executive David Geffen had on bands like the Eagles. Meet Charlie Hoffman and Jol Dantzig, who both handcraft quality guitars. Explore the work of Tapigami artist Danny Scheible, and discover Ukrainian kilims, traditional woven tapestries that go back many generations.

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S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Mon, Feb 25, 2013

Discover how New York native Faith Ringgold is paying tribute to a generation of Harlem artists, and how playwright Matthew Spangler is bringing the bestselling novel The Kite Runner to life onstage. Explore the Van Rensselaer great hall, and see how Sacramento photographer Daniel Rebert found his love for art in the face of hardship.

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S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

Mon, Mar 18, 2013

Singer Don McLean discusses his work and music after the fame of his song, American Pie, and artist El Anatsui talks about using recycled and reused materials. Choreographer Amy Sackett explores the role of Muslim women in hip hop culture and dance, and Sacramento artist Adele James takes Caribbean art to new heights.

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S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

Sun, Mar 24, 2013

Meet Edward Burns, a writer, director, and actor, and Rachel Barton Pine, a world-renowned violinist who shares the spotlight with the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. Costume designer Susan Hilferty discusses creating clothing for shows like Annie: The Musical, and Gregory Euclide's paintings show the crossing of nature and development.

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S1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11

Mon, Apr 01, 2013

Discover painter Michael Birawer's 3D plus-size cityscapes, as well as Gary Kachadourian's skills sketching cut-and-fold artwork. Explore the Yolo County arts and agriculture project, and meet both fashion mogul Diane Von Furstenberg and Ori Gersht, an Israeli artist who determines the very definite bounds of beauty.

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S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12

Mon, Apr 08, 2013

Join dancer and choreographer Jennifer Nugent in a discussion about her life and work, and meet two of Sacramento's most thriving muralists, Sofia Lacin and Hennessy Christophel. Discover a group who creates opera in a surprising setting, and meet fiction writer and filmmaker John Sayles.

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S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13

Mon, Apr 15, 2013

Lose yourself in the compelling work of pianist Jeremy Denk - a soloist and symphony player who has been reviewed by every major metropolitan newspaper. Meet Uzma Mirza, a painter with divine inspiration. Then, take flight with aerial photographer Alexander Heilner, and Discover the poetry of Iraqi-American Dunya Mikhail, who fled Iraq after the Gulf War.

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S1.E14 ∙ Episode #1.14

Mon, Apr 22, 2013

Discover Sacramento's Arts Day of Giving in an interview with Shelly Willis, and animator Tom Schroeder's animated films that tell real-life stories in an improvisational style. Meet Rhea Pappas, a photographer who captures feminine beauty and power in her underwater series, and Richard Birkett, who has made fantasy clocks for decades.

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S1.E15 ∙ Episode #1.15

Mon, Apr 29, 2013

Meet the curator and artists behind an exhibit of war photography. Discover Emily Gray Koehler's woodblock prints of nature scenes. Capture the unique golden sunlight of California's people and landscapes with Ning Hou, and review the work of live action movie-makers and puppet animators, the Quay Brothers.

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S1.E16 ∙ Episode #1.16

Mon, May 06, 2013

Meet the filmmaker and actors behind the film Life of Pi, as well as blind photographer, Pete Eckert. Discover how a rock can be art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Meet poet Dunya Mikhail, an Iraqi-American poet who fled her home country in the 1990s.

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S1.E17 ∙ Episode #1.17

Mon, May 13, 2013

Uncover answers to questions about Shakespeare's classic, Hamlet, with David Tennant. Meet Gloria Reuben, who plays Elizabeth Keckley in the award-winning film, Lincoln. Get a rare look at one of the few pipe organs in existence at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, and hear harmonica virtuoso Joe Powers.

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S1.E18 ∙ Episode #1.18

Mon, May 20, 2013

Examine Andy Warhol's work alongside the artists that reinterpret his groundbreaking art. Meet Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bobby Vee and tour Rockhouse Productions studio with his sons. International cover girl Loriel Andre'a discusses alternative modeling. Discover the story of art philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil.

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S1.E19 ∙ Episode #1.19

Mon, May 27, 2013

Enjoy a conversation with The Who guitarist Pete Townshend. Discover the work of David Knopp, who sculpts wood into layered, organically flowing shapes. Jian Wang draws inspiration for his contemporary art from nature and his surroundings. A.D. Wheeler preserves old, abandoned locations through photography.

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S1.E20 ∙ Episode #1.20

Mon, Jun 10, 2013

Meet actor Ed Asner, whose latest role is in the Broadway show, Grace, and James Reddington, a photographer who captures memorabilia box items. Discover the gifts of Tony Furtado, a world-class performer on the banjo and slide guitar with a hidden talent as a sculptor.

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S1.E21 ∙ Episode #1.21

Mon, Jun 17, 2013

Discover how photographer Abrahán Garza revisits old postcard locations to create images with historic and modern elements. Enjoy a rare interview with Mel Brooks and tour Sacramento Airport's Terminal B. Be inspired by both Jeff LaDow, a quadriplegic who continues to paint, and Michael Bise, whose drawings trace the narrative of his life.

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S1.E22 ∙ Episode #1.22

Mon, Jun 24, 2013

Meet cast members behind Call the Midwife, and world-renowned violinist Elmar Oliveira. Discover a farm that provides room and board to artists willing to work the land. Examine how a Haitian dance company that was nearly destroyed in the 2010 earthquake has gained international attention after relocating to Miami.

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S1.E23 ∙ Episode #1.23

Mon, Jul 01, 2013

Meet Floyd Tunson, whose art challenges viewers to see different sides of life. Get an inside look at the PBS miniseries Mr. Selfridge from the cast, and tour acclaimed Sacramento artist David Lobenberg's studio. See how Missouri photographer Michael Eastman creates urban luminosity using long exposures of buildings.

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S1.E24 ∙ Episode #1.24

Mon, Jul 08, 2013

Examine Van Gogh's slow start at the Denver Art Museum, and meet Christine Ha, a blind chef who won on the popular series MasterChef and has a passion for poetry. Tour the Rocklin studio of Gayle Rappaport, and discover why New York Artist Eric Meek is considered a master of glass art.

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S1.E25 ∙ Episode #1.25

Mon, Jul 15, 2013

Witness the coming-of-age musical, Pippin, return to stage. Discover how the popular Sacramento tradition Second Saturday came to be. Meet a former Las Vegas showgirl-turned artist Terry Ritter, as well as Swedish artist Gunilla Klingberg.

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S1.E26 ∙ Episode #1.26

Mon, Jul 22, 2013

Director Joshua Seftel discusses his new film Annie: It's the Hard Knock Life, From Script to Stage. Discover the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home, Tanglewood, and its place in American music history. Meet a farm girl turned artist, and examine the history of swing dance.

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S1.E27 ∙ Episode #1.27

Mon, Jul 29, 2013

Explore an exhibit centered on the 1980s in Boston, and discover how choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler stages shows like Annie: The Musical. Discover works by photographer Jim McHugh and painter Susan Daily. Get a glimpse of Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Gainsborough paintings rarely seen outside of Britain at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

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S1.E28 ∙ Episode #1.28

Mon, Aug 12, 2013

Get a taste of a Houston restaurant that is both strikingly artistic and delicious. Witness world-champion jump roper Adrienn Banhegyi's transition from competing to performing with Cirque du Soleil. Meet sculptor Judith Shea, and discuss the documentary Knuckleball with co-director Ricki Stern.

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S1.E29 ∙ Episode #1.29

Mon, Aug 19, 2013

Discover Mike Rivamonte, a Miami sculptor whose creations are more than meets the eye, as well as the Sacramento Choral Society, a one-of-a-kind chorus. Meet the great choreographer Bill T. Jones. Learn what happens to Neon signs once businesses and hotels revamp at the Las Vegas Neon Museum.

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S1.E30 ∙ Episode #1.30

Mon, Sep 02, 2013

In this special edition, honor and explore the inspiring story of a woman who has made her mark in the entertainment industry: Jane Fonda.

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S1.E31 ∙ Episode #1.31

Mon, Sep 09, 2013

Discover the story behind the newest Cirque du Soleil show, Zarkana. Explore the history of the Dance Theater of Harlem, which is reopening after an 8-year hiatus. Tour the Asia Society in Houston, a building rich in diversity and beauty. Meet award-winning contemporary Christian singer Sandi Patty.

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S1.E32 ∙ Episode #1.32

Mon, Sep 16, 2013

Explore the vital relationship between fashion and art from the mid-1860s to the mid-1880s. Discover how students at Sheldon High are creating work you'd think came out of Hollywood. See the Hollywood Sign get a much-needed face lift, and go beyond the science of ecology with landscape photographer Michael Berman.

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S1.E33 ∙ Episode #1.33

Mon, Sep 30, 2013

Honor a woman who has made her mark in the media industry: Arianna Huffington, and discover her inspiring personal story in a Paley Center for Media interview.

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S1.E34 ∙ Episode #1.34

Mon, Oct 07, 2013

Discover an international dance company that uses props like bulldozers and skate ramps. Meet an artist who turns his love of golf into works of art, and see how Jo Hamilton brings faces to life with yarn. Get an up-close look at the stars with a homemade telescope.

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S1.E35 ∙ Episode #1.35

Mon, Oct 14, 2013

Meet an artist who paints with wine, as well as local musician Jackie Greene. Witness a photographer's portrayal of the multi-generational effects of Agent Orange used in Vietnam. Discover a theatrical trilogy about the life and death of Shakespeare, and discover the French artist who invented cubism with Picasso.

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S1.E36 ∙ Episode #1.36

Mon, Oct 28, 2013

Honor a woman who has made her mark in the media industry: Soledad O'Brien. Discover her inspiring personal story in a Paley Center for Media interview.

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S1.E37 ∙ Episode #1.37

Mon, Nov 04, 2013

Capture the beauty of forgotten places with photographer Miki Lansdowne. Meet jewelry designer Andrea Li, and painter of African American experiences John Wilson. Meet two people in love with piano restoration, and discover how artist Terry Border brings life to everyday objects.

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S1.E38 ∙ Episode #1.38

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

Discover an event where picnickers become performers. Enjoy an exclusive interview with Emmy winner Bryan Cranston, star of the renowned series Breaking Bad. Meet self-taught welder, sculptor, and seamstress Arabella Tattershall. Explore how a cigar box is transformed into a guitar with artisan Steve Cinnamon.

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S1.E39 ∙ Episode #1.39

Mon, Nov 18, 2013

John Waters guest stars in the world premiere of the concert version of Hairspray. Meet James Reddington, a photographer who documents peoples' secrets through their past. A new exhibit at Houston's Museum of Natural Science showcases the Court Jeweler's magnificent creations. Discover how XL projects have given a leg up to young artists in need of exposure.

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S1.E40 ∙ Episode #1.40

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Discover how fiber artist Donna Tronca creates beautiful works using materials that can be easily discarded. Meet Antsy McClain, the man behind the music and James Turrell, whose work involves architectural explorations in light and space. Tour the American Folk Art Museum exhibition Foiled: Tinsel Painting in America.

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