Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/around-the-nation-54 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Around the Nation Arts May 22, 2012 12:01 PM EDT Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation. PBS’ “OFF BOOK” explores the world of LEGO art: “LEGO blocks are one of the most beloved toys in the world, playing a role in many a person’s childhood. But for some creators, LEGO has evolved from toy to art form. In this episode, we talk to three LEGO artists who have made beautiful mosaics, amazing stop-motion videos, thoughtful sculptures, and have turned these tiny building blocks into a true artistic medium.” Watch OFF BOOK: Lego Art on PBS. See more from Off Book. NYC-ARTS profiles the American Ballet Theatre, which opened its 2012 spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House last week: Watch NYC-ARTS | Profile: American Ballet Theatre on PBS. See more from NYC-ARTS. “The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live” with Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, fiddler Stuart Duncan, bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolinst Chris Thile premieres Friday on PBS. Here’s a preview: Watch The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live: Fiddle Medley on PBS. See more from Goat Rodeo. WTTW talks to Tony Award-winning actor Ian McDiarmid, who is starring in “Timon of Athens” at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Also discussed: his role as Emperor Palpatine in the “Star Wars” saga. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Here are four arts and culture videos from public broadcasting partners around the nation. PBS’ “OFF BOOK” explores the world of LEGO art: “LEGO blocks are one of the most beloved toys in the world, playing a role in many a person’s childhood. But for some creators, LEGO has evolved from toy to art form. In this episode, we talk to three LEGO artists who have made beautiful mosaics, amazing stop-motion videos, thoughtful sculptures, and have turned these tiny building blocks into a true artistic medium.” Watch OFF BOOK: Lego Art on PBS. See more from Off Book. NYC-ARTS profiles the American Ballet Theatre, which opened its 2012 spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House last week: Watch NYC-ARTS | Profile: American Ballet Theatre on PBS. See more from NYC-ARTS. “The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live” with Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, fiddler Stuart Duncan, bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolinst Chris Thile premieres Friday on PBS. Here’s a preview: Watch The Goat Rodeo Sessions Live: Fiddle Medley on PBS. See more from Goat Rodeo. WTTW talks to Tony Award-winning actor Ian McDiarmid, who is starring in “Timon of Athens” at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Also discussed: his role as Emperor Palpatine in the “Star Wars” saga. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now