Arts Sep 15 What makes Christian McBride the hardest-working man in jazz As a bass extraordinaire, bandleader, composer and educator, Christian McBride has been called one of the hardest-working men in jazz. He’s as comfortable performing with jazz icons as he is with artists like Sting and Billie Eilish. Senior arts correspondent…
Arts Sep 14 Comedian Jenny Yang takes act to stages inside immigrant grocery stores As the challenges facing immigrant communities continue to make headlines, comedian and writer Jenny Yang is taking a different approach in her nationwide stand-up tour to raise awareness of those difficulties. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown caught up with her…
Nation Sep 03 Remembering Gloria Steinem and her trailblazing fight for women's rights Gloria Steinem, the pioneering journalist and activist who became one of the most recognizable voices of the modern women’s movement, has died at the age of 92. For more than half a century, Steinem challenged entrenched ideas about gender and…
Arts Sep 02 Painter Alex Katz reflects on his career and artistry ahead of 100th birthday Artist Alex Katz is an American great who just celebrated his 99th birthday. What better way to celebrate than to have an exhibition in Nice, France, this fall titled "Henri Matisse - Alex Katz." Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown visited…
Arts Aug 24 In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind Richard Russo has penned 10 novels, won the Pulitzer Prize, and collaborated on screen adaptations and TV series based on his work. In his latest book, "Under the Falls," Russo continues to revisit the community of his youth. Senior arts…
Arts Aug 18 Quilt exhibit showcases artwork of inmate turned criminal justice activist His work is now shown in major museums and galleries, but Jesse Krimes created some of his first artwork in prison. Following his release, he’s also become a strong advocate for the formerly incarcerated and for reforming the overall system…
Arts Aug 17 Remembering the life and career of Hayden Panettiere Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36. No official cause of death was given for the versatile actress and Golden Globe nominee. Emergency responders found her in cardiac arrest before she was pronounced dead at a home in…
Arts Jul 31 Local arts groups that shape community culture face financial pressure Larger theater companies, venues and museums typically get more attention. But in cities and rural areas, it’s smaller arts organizations that are closest to and address the needs of their communities. Now, many are struggling as they face economic pressures.
Arts Jul 28 Board packed with Trump allies votes to weaken protections for historic sites An advisory council packed with Trump allies voted to weaken federal oversight of construction projects affecting historic sites. Critics are concerned that this move will open the floodgates to endangering preservation of historic and cultural places across the country. Jeffrey…
Arts Jul 24 Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose designs are…