BEYOND THE STAGE: THE URBAN NUTCRACKER, COMMUNITY & THE ARTS is a half-hour companion piece to the performance program, Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker. This special features behind-the-scenes footage of the production, and commentary on how accessibility and representation in the arts creates community and empowers youth.
ANTHONY WILLIAMS' URBAN NUTCRACKER, a celebration of multi-cultural communities, puts a modern spin on the 19th-century fairy tale and transports viewers to an enchanted world not unlike their own. Drawing upon classical ballet, urban tap, hip-hop, swing, flamenco, step and jazz, the performance uniquely retells a Christmas classic. As viewers enter the world of the URBAN NUTCRACKER, the smooth sounds of Duke Ellington blend with the gentle glow of neon lights driven by the heartbeat of Tchaikovsky. The program is a fusion of modern, multi-cultural, and classical dance, presenting an organic interpretation brought about by a unifying of cultures.
BEYOND THE STAGE: THE URBAN NUTCRACKER, COMMUNITY & THE ARTS is a half-hour companion piece to the performance program, Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker. This special features behind-the-scenes footage of the production, and commentary on how accessibility and representation in the arts creates community and empowers youth.
Featuring acoustic guitarist/kalimba artist Trevor Gordon Hall, performing much-loved Holiday classics from his album of the same name. This special celebrates a wintry Christmas in New York's Adirondack region.
THIS IS AMERICA is entirely devoted to international content with personal conversations, roundtable discussions, and on-location mini documentaries with world leaders, newsmakers, and extraordinary individuals in the United States and around the world.
Spring has sprung in the crisp mountain air of this alpine meadow. Paint along with Nicholas Hankins as we explore an expansive view of a Bob Ross snow capped mountain.
Just like the early blues legends did, Steve builds a guitar out of a humble cigar box.
Sunshine, Tinseltown, and legendary surfing - what's not to love about the City of Angels? We roll out the red carpet to some of L.A. 's secret destinations for nourishing body, mind and soul. Bianca takes a walk on the glitzy side at a Beverly Hills hotel famous for A-list organic facials, private yoga sessions and spa treatments to the stars. Then, surf's up for spiritual healing at the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine gardens in Pacific Palisades, where meditation, silence and the healing power of nature offer a welcome refuge from the city's hectic pace. Bianca takes a front-row seat at Vegan Fashion Week, while Michael cruises Venice Beach for a vegan fivecourse meal at a Michelin star restaurant where meat eaters bow down for a taste of the good life.
Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda at this beautiful location in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This workout will focus on your back, core and knees helping to relieve any pain or discomfort.
We live in an age of repetitive motion. From texting to typing, from cooking to working in the garden, the hands often get overworked and strained. This can lead to problems such as tension, arthritis, and tendinitis, especially as we get older. Using gentle stretches and simple movements, Lee Holden teaches you to clear tension, tightness, and pain through the lower parts of the arms.
Tai Chi exercises are good for balance training and fall prevention. Mary Ann introduces guest Tai Chi instructor, Tino, who leads viewers in a fun "Tai Chi By The Sea" segment.
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People is a groundbreaking series inviting you to discover rich tradition and compelling modern stories told through a documentary lens. Hosted by Cherokee Nation citizen and award-winning journalist Jennifer Loren, each 30-minute episode profiles fascinating people, and explores history, culture, and language. As the largest federally recognized tribe in the US, Cherokee Nation and American history and culture are uniquely interwoven. Awarded with six Heartland Regional Emmy Awards, season seven includes stories of artistry passed down through generations, athletes with a passion for inspiring others, comedians earning their first laughs, and environmental warriors.
Chef Maria Loi takes us to Tinos, the secret soul of Greece. Just a short boat ride from Mykonos, this island has a cuisine all its own. Maria meets with chefs Antonia Zarpa and Vassilis Plakias to prepare Chickpeas with Local Aromatics and a hearty Artichoke Pie. Back in New York, Maria embraces the flavors of Tinos and creates dishes inspired by her travels.
From Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art. We travel to Spain and Portugal where overseas plunder is transformed into lacy architecture and ethereal paintings by El Greco. In bustling Germany and Belgium, new technologies enable Durer's mass-produced engravings, Van Eyck's meticulous oil paintings, Brueghel's peasants at play, and the futuristic visions of Bosch.
GardenSMART visits a beautiful conservatory with some amazing plants. Many are houseplants that we can grow in our own homes. For some tremendous plant ideas and tips on care, tune in as we GardenSMART.
Dust off your mid-century threads for a trip back in time to the hottest ticket in town: Palm Springs Modernism Week. With a mission of preserving historic design, fashion and culture, this sustainable event attracts mindful travelers each year from around the globe. Learn how to roll in style at a vintage RV show. Take a walking history tour of iconic architecture at swanky pads like the Dinah Shore Estate. Indulge in tasty bites at a mid-century diner with a vegan twist, then make a beeline to Palms Springs' Vintage market, where throwback fashion, furniture and upcycled textiles set the table for a perfect day of mid-mod shopping.
MEDICAL FRONTIERS explores the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare from prevention to cure. From diet and exercise to the latest treatments, news about medical advances can be hard to grasp. MEDICAL FRONTIERS features 16 half-hour episodes that cut through the jargon to simply explain the latest breakthroughs in Japanese medical technology and treatments. The series also offers fun and easy tips on staying fit and healthy, and serves as a valuable resource for medical professionals by presenting complex issues in a way that patients can easily understand.
Christine gets curious about Upper Bavaria, Linderhof Palace, Mittenwald and Munich. She explores the history of 'Mad' King Ludwig and his many castles, the Lohengrin swan knight legend, the legacy of the Wittelsbach Dynasty, the storybook village of Mittenwald, and the Bavarian tradition of luftlmalerei mural art, and how it continues in some very modern and very curious ways.
We cannot understand the present without a clear understanding of the past. Mark Catesby journeyed to the Carolinas in 1722. The descriptions included in his book, the Natural History of Carolina, Georgia and the Bahama Islands seems outlandish considering the natural communities surrounding us today. Imagine a Carolina where bison, elk and wolves roam vast grasslands, where fire, set by humans shape the land and where Native Americans are still the dominant force managing the landscape. Understanding this world and the changes that humans have made during the past 300 years is critical to our preservation of the unique plants and animals that call Carolina home.
Artists have painted its bucolic landscapes stretching from the cities of Rouen and Fecamp (home of the celebrated Benedictine Abbey) to the seaside cliffs of Etretat. Gourmet choices abound as apple orchards beget cider and Calvados, while happy cows give Camembert cheese its complexity. Leslie's sister is a long-time resident and takes her to spots only locals know. Indulging in delicious bites and sips, she encounters characters that embody French joie de vivre!
DW News - a daily newscast from the heart of Europe. As one of the world's largest international broadcasters, Deutsche Welle provides public television viewers the unique opportunity to see our world from another perspective.
The Day provides viewers with the background and analysis they need to understand the top stories of the last 24 hours. Join our Chief News Anchor Brent Goff as he puts the day's events into context and discusses them with experts and correspondents in the field.
Hosted by Christian Fraser, BBC NEWS THE CONTEXT gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world through discussions with expert panelists.
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
We show you three baking recipes ideal for a weekend breakfast. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges make richly flavored Neapolitan Salami-Provolone Buns. Then, Milk Street Cook Matthew Card bakes Banana Hazelnut Bread with a moist and tender crumb. To finish, Milk Street Cook Rose Hattabaugh prepares light and lemony Cinnamon Sugar Yogurt Doughnuts.
TRAILS TO OISHII TOKYO (formerly called Trails to Tsukiji) takes an in-depth look at Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, where every kind of fresh food, from seafood to produce, is gathered from around the country. The program traces unique Japanese foods from the market back to their original source. Past episodes included: "Abalone," called "the treasure of the sea" in Japan; "Oysters," which the Japanese have been eating for 4,000 years; and "Green Tea," the country's popular beverage of choice.
DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home. Chef Tatsuo Saito, a prominent master of Japanese culinary arts, has served as head chef at the Japanese embassies in Paris and Washington and was an instructor in Japanese cuisine at a Swiss hotel school. He has also prepared tastings for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. In Tokyo he operates a cooking school and is a prolific author, often appearing on television, in magazines and on the lecture circuit. In DINING WITH THE CHEF, Chef Saito takes us to the heart of Japanese cuisine by demonstrating culinary techniques, explaining ingredients, and showing how to arrange food to bring out its distinctive characteristics. Host Yu Hayami is an international singer and actress who was born in Japan and raised in Guam and Hawaii. Aside from her career and being a mother of two, she is also involved in charity work. Yu is a lover of good food, as well as a fine wine enthusiast.
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND celebrates the men and women across who grow the country's crops, raise its livestock, tend its nurseries and prepare its food. AMERICA'S HEARTLAND taps into the national fascination with food and curiosity about unfamiliar places and ways of life, while also exploring the American values of family, hard work and the spirit of independence. The series, produced entirely on location, portrays the worlds of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture complete with fascinating stories, compelling characters, innovative ideas and enticing travel destinations.
In October 2020, the National Bank of Cambodia became the first central bank in Asia to launch a digital currency. With the US dollar representing 90% of the cash circulating in the country, the bank decided to promote use of domestic currency through technology. Three years on, digital payments are a common sight in urban areas - a huge change for the once cash-focused economy. Now, the bank has turned its sights to rural Cambodia. What will the changes mean for the lives of rural residents?
Hosted by Sumi Somaskanda, BBC NEWS AMERICA gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington DC.
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND celebrates the men and women across who grow the country's crops, raise its livestock, tend its nurseries and prepare its food. AMERICA'S HEARTLAND taps into the national fascination with food and curiosity about unfamiliar places and ways of life, while also exploring the American values of family, hard work and the spirit of independence. The series, produced entirely on location, portrays the worlds of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture complete with fascinating stories, compelling characters, innovative ideas and enticing travel destinations.
Corn is a sacred food for all indigenous tribes of Arizona, including the Tohono O'odham, Yoemi, Navaho and Hopi. Many of the original varieties of corn were lost since the time of colonization, but a handful of farmers and organizations are carrying on these traditions and creating a variety of memorable ancient and modern foods from blue, yellow and red flour-making maize. Capri's learns how seeds are saved, visits a garden of living history that captures pre and post contact plants of the region and helps make blue corn cakes.
The Western Front. Christmas. 1914. Out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man's Land Singing "Stille Nacht." Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and peace. This award-winning docu-musical theatre production recreates an astounding moment in history when Allied and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate the holiday together by trading carols, sharing food and drink, playing soccer and burying the dead. This remarkable story is told through the words of the great WWI poets, official war documents, diary entries and letters written by more than thirty WWI soldiers. The historic documents are woven together with iconic WWI songs and European Christmas carols to create a profound retelling of this extraordinary moment in history.
Enjoy the architectural beauty of Saint John's Cathedral in Denver as the Cathedral Choir sings beloved Christmas carols. Dean Richard Lawson offers a hopeful message for all people of goodwill.
The Murray State University Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, a cappella group "EQ Blu," and featured faculty soloists, highlights this annual seasonal special.
It's the height of summer with the annual Country Show and Battle Proms, the biggest event of the season, just around corner for Lord and Lady Carnarvon and their small team. To mark the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, Lady Carnarvon is under deadline to write a book about her husband's famous great-grandfather, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, who was involved in the search and excavation. Housekeepers Sheena and Jason tackle the Egyptian museum in the basement, where replicas from the tomb of Tutankhamen requires special cleaning techniques. And with fireworks, music and an aeronautical display team, Battle Proms is a chance for Lord and Lady Carnarvon and their staff to let their hair down. After a difficult 2 years is Highclere finally back in business?
Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road.
ANTHONY WILLIAMS' URBAN NUTCRACKER, a celebration of multi-cultural communities, puts a modern spin on the 19th-century fairy tale and transports viewers to an enchanted world not unlike their own. Drawing upon classical ballet, urban tap, hip-hop, swing, flamenco, step and jazz, the performance uniquely retells a Christmas classic. As viewers enter the world of the URBAN NUTCRACKER, the smooth sounds of Duke Ellington blend with the gentle glow of neon lights driven by the heartbeat of Tchaikovsky. The program is a fusion of modern, multi-cultural, and classical dance, presenting an organic interpretation brought about by a unifying of cultures.
BEYOND THE STAGE: THE URBAN NUTCRACKER, COMMUNITY & THE ARTS is a half-hour companion piece to the performance program, Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker. This special features behind-the-scenes footage of the production, and commentary on how accessibility and representation in the arts creates community and empowers youth.
Jose Alvarez, (D.O.P. A.) is celebrated for his bright paintings featuring natural materials such as porcupine quills and feathers on mica canvases. His work is collected by museums throughout the country. His two-acre tropical garden provides inspiration and material for his art and reflects his deep connection with the natural world. Shoulder and arm pain are reduced with three simple movements.
Marion Brenner, an award-winning photographer of gardens and architecture, believes the best photographs make you feel you're in that space. We get to discover how her photography style informs her enchanting gardens, which are filled with unique plants and create a picture-perfect color feast for the eyes. Her chest tightness is relieved, and posture improved with a warmup and cooldown series.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda at this beautiful location in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This workout will focus on your back, core and knees helping to relieve any pain or discomfort.
Flexibility and strength are perfect partners, so develop them both with today's mix of postures.
The Wild Kratts are hanging out with Emperor penguins at the South Pole and wondering why penguins don't live at the North Pole. All of a sudden, Koki gets a report from Wild Kratt Kid, Nua, that there are penguins stranded in the Arctic. What? They're not supposed to be there! The Wild Kratts spring into action to investigate this mystery and get the "lost" penguins back to their natural home. Science Concept : Geographical distribution of species.
It's Alma's favorite holiday, Noche Buena (or Christmas Eve), and she can't wait to celebrate her family's yearly traditions. But when the traditions go wrong, Alma feels disappointed. Can she still have a fun Noche Buena when things are so different? When Alma finds the Christmas gift she gave Junior is still under the tree, she decides to skip playtime with her brother and make him a do-over gift before the big Three Kings Day parade. But Junior isn't thrilled.
In this one-hour special, it's Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate. But when the Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are suddenly disappearing around the globe, their holiday party quickly turns into a rescue mission. Our heroes must race against time to thwart their greedy archrivals' most miserly scheme yet! Will they be able to travel to the ends of the earth and return their baby animal friends to their homes in time for the holidays? Find out on Wild Kratts: A Creature Christmas.
Daniel's Winter Adventure - Daniel, Dad, Prince Wednesday and Prince Tuesday are all going sledding! But once they get to the hill and see how tall it is, Daniel and Prince Wednesday get scared. Dad assures them that if they try it a little bit at a time, they might surprise themselves and have a great time. Later, Daniel goes ice skating for the first time. When he tries it a little bit at a time, he realizes it is not so hard. Neighborhood Nutcracker - Daniel is going to see a show called The Nutcracker Ballet! Once he arrives at the performance, he finds out that Prince Wednesday is sick and needs Daniel to fill in for him and dance on stage. Daniel is reluctant at first but realizes that if he learns the steps a little bit at a time, he can dance the Nutcracker and the show will go on! Strategy: If something seems hard to do, try it a little bit at a time.
Rosie is thrilled to spend Christmas with Abuela in Mexico City, but in her excitement, she forgets Abuela's present, and now she has to find a new present before their Noche Buena celebration.
It's Friday evening and Charlie's family is preparing for a Shabbat dinner. When they find out there's a water leak in the apartment, they decide to have their dinner in the arbor and share their special meal with their friends. Meredith and Big Bird help set up the table while Charlie and Victor show Alan, Elmo, and Tamir how to make challah bread, a traditional Jewish bread they eat as part of their Shabbat dinner. It's now sundown and the table is set with beef and potato stew, green beans, candles, a kiddish cup, and challah bread. Once everyone gathers at the table, Meredith lights the candles and says a blessing in Hebrew to welcome Shabbat. Victor then says a blessing to the children and together they say a blessing over the grape juice and challah bread. After everyone enjoys the meal, Charlie's friends thank her for including them. Charlie is happy to share her family's special meal with her friends.
When the Circo gets stuck at the South Pole on Christmas eve, Leo, Andy, and Carmen are convinced that Santa will never find them. With the help of their friend Luna, the kids endeavor to save Christmas, learning about holiday traditions from around the world along the way.
Mary Ann kicks off this lively episode with a variety of core strengthening exercises followed by a fast paced circulation segment. A small ball is used to improve grip strength, reaction time and finger dexterity. Weights are utilized to target muscles of the core, arms and lower body while a large ball is used for standing balance work and pelvic mobility. Gretchen leads a stretch segment using a towel and Dr. Emily closes the episode with a balance homework exercise.
This episode looks at Japan's leading shipping innovations, such as the world's first electric tanker and fuel-saving "air lubrication." Also, out-of-body illusions.
Christine gets curious in Lyon, France. She wanders through the secret traboules, used by the French resistance, explores its ancient Roman origins on Fourviere Hill, visits the breathtaking Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere, and finds out why Lyon is the capital of French gastronomy by tasting her way through the Les Halles food market.
Fit expert Peggy Sagers shares her vision for creating a garment that fits perfectly. FIT 2 STITCH concentrates on 3 elements: design, fit, and stitching. Learn the rules of pattern making and how they apply to making a garment ready for successful stitching. FIT 2 STITCH joins its sister show IT'S SEW EASY inspiring viewers to make garments that they will love to wear and that fit perfectly. Join Peggy as she ventures into the world of pattern and style for the perfect fit!
Explore color theory while creating a quilted pillow! Designed by Kari Matthews, this project gives the effect of transparent layers of color with overlapping diamonds. The diamond-shaped angles are created using mirrored foundations, so we'll brush up on our foundation-piecing skills, and as a bonus, we'll show a little feed-dog quilting using a guide bar.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda at this beautiful location in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This workout will focus on your back, core and knees helping to relieve any pain or discomfort.
Weighing 670 pounds, Armando is trapped in a world where he can't experience life firsthand. Over time, he has slowly grown accustomed to watching life pass him by. A former football player and an avid sports fan, he can now only watch the games he loved to play. He knows deep down, if he doesn't make a change, he will soon die. Summoning every ounce of courage and determination, Armando begins an inspiring journey that opens him up to a world of possibilities with hopes of winning his life back.
DW-TV's euromaxx provides an insight into the cultural side of Europe and the people who live there with colorful stories that reflect the rich variety of cultural life in Europe. From architecture and design to pop culture and fashion, euromaxx explores the region's new trends as well as its old traditions. euromaxx is as multi-facetted as Europe itself: an entertaining kaleidoscope of people, places and lifestyle. Each half-hour is packed with features focused on the latest in music, movies, fashion, food and travel. euromaxx always has a fresh take on today's culture - it's what's happening today and this week. It's topical, relevant, and as fresh as this week's Sunday newspaper.
The short dramatic film BALL AND VASE follows an ailing professor and magician named Ed Coleman during the holidays. He is a 92-year-old, widowed World War II veteran who lives alone in a small apartment in Hoboken, N.J. He has been all but forgotten, but Ed has one thing that keeps him going - an upcoming visit by his grandson on Christmas. When a change in those plans finds Ed alone at a local pub he used to visit with his late wife, he discovers one last opportunity to reconnect with the world. BALL AND VASE stars actor, director and playwright Austin Pendleton as Ed Coleman.
Mary Berry spends Christmas in her mother's homeland of Scotland to enjoy a winter break soaking up her Scottish heritage and enjoying traditional festive delights with familiar faces, as well cooking up some of her own indulgent dishes.
In A CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society have been blacklisted by the BBC after ruining Peter Pan, however, they are not taking their ban lying down and force themselves back on the BBC by hijacking the jewel of the Christmas schedule, a 'live' production of A Christmas Carol. With a little help from Sandra's aunt, Dame Diana Rigg (All Creatures Great and Small), the Cornley gang try to make the show work but soon realize they are completely out of their depth, with no idea how to direct a live studio or handle the special effects. Worse still, internal rivalries are revealed during the broadcast while an angry professional cast tries to get back into the studio. Special guest star Sir Derek Jacobi (Last Tango in Halifax) tries to keep up!