Jul 05 Tuesday's Art Notes In today's arts and culture headlines, the opening of the Joffrey Ballet's coming season could be canceled because of a contract dispute between the ballet company. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch From Josh Ritter, a Song That Became a Debut Novel "Bright's Passage," the debut novel by singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, details a young man's return home from World War I. Jeffrey Brown and the musician-turned-novelist discuss his first work of fiction. Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch Fourth of July Celebrations Draw Families, Troops and Presidential Hopefuls Americans at home and abroad celebrated Independence Day with parades, barbeques, and fireworks. Judy Woodruff reports on how Americans celebrated Independence Day here and abroad. Continue watching
Jul 04 Monday on the NewsHour: Josh Ritter By Tom LeGro Josh Ritter reads from his novel, "Bright's Passage," and performs his song, "Girl in the War."… Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch Josh Ritter Sings 'Girl in the War' Josh Ritter sings "Girl in the War."… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch Josh Ritter Reads From His Novel, 'Bright's Passage' Josh Ritter reads from his novel, "Bright's Passage."… Continue watching
Jul 04 A Fireworks Show for the Nation Fireworks will be illuminating the skies in cities across the country on this July 4 holiday. Among the classic destinations for Independence Day displays, the fireworks show on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has… Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch July 4 Fireworks: Behind the Scenes in the Nation's Capital A behind the scenes look at one of the nation's largest fireworks displays. Continue watching
Jul 04 One Can Still 'Rock' Out to 'Fireworks,' 35 Years Later Fireworks have become synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations, from large explosions of colors that light up the night sky over your town to small sparklers that can be enjoyed from your own yard. Songwriter Lynn Ahrens discovered in 1976… Continue reading
Jul 01 Conversation: Eleanor Henderson, Author of 'Ten Thousand Saints' By Tom LeGro Jeffrey Brown talks to Eleanor Henderson, author of "Ten Thousand Saints," a novel that's garnering strong reviews for its treatment of teens, an underground youth culture and troubled family relationships. Continue reading