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PBS News Hour - Art Beat PBS NewsHour
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The latest news, analysis and reporting on the art and entertainment world. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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How Raina Telgemeier's graphic novels teach kids it's OK to have 'big feelings'
Graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier has been described as "like the Beatles for teenagers." Her popular books depict feelings and emotions young people may not want to talk about with adults, like adolescent anxiety, loneliness and embarrassment. John Yang sits down with Telgemeier to discuss her work and her legions of fans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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A Father's Day story of one dad's lasting influence on his son
Dr. William Lynn Weaver, a renowned surgeon, helped integrate a Knoxville high school in 1964. Even in those difficult times, he felt safe and supported thanks to his father, Ted Weaver, who worked long hours as a janitor and chauffeur. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, Dr. Weaver remembered his father's influence in this 2007 conversation with his daughter, Kimberly. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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'Sensing Sasquatch' art exhibition offers new way of thinking about the mythical creature
The legend of Bigfoot has captured the public's imagination for decades since news of purported sightings began spreading around the country. But a recently opened art exhibition in Oregon offers a new way of thinking about the mythical creature also known as Sasquatch. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Inside Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen's new immersive art exhibit
In 2022, Steve McQueen, a British-born son of Caribbean immigrants, was knighted for his work as a filmmaker and artist, the two worlds in which he's achieved commercial and critical success. His latest work takes his art in yet a new direction. Jeffrey Brown spoke with McQueen for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Revival of Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along' gains rave reviews and Tony nominations
When Stephen Sondheim died in 2021, he was remembered as one of musical theater's all-time greats, creator of such works as "Sweeney Todd" and "A Little Night Music." But one of his musicals, "Merrily We Roll Along," never achieved that success. Now it has. The show, actors and director, Maria Friedman, are all up for Tony Awards. Jeffrey Brown has more for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Theater adapts 'An Enemy of the People' to address public health after the pandemic
Actors, experts and community members are turning to a classic play to address contemporary trauma and tensions from the pandemic. Jeffrey Brown has a look for our new series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and for our ongoing arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders