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Theaster Gates Unplugged About Music And Art

Artist and Musician Theaster Gates believes in public art that crosses cultural, racial and spacial patterns. Theaster uses different materials in his art to convey different messages. Hear what Theaster is working on now with clay.

Aug 20, 2011 in Masters

Rob Garza From Thievery Corporation

For more than 16 years Thievery Corporation has been giving audiences its electronic beats with Indian and Brazilian influenced music. Band member Rob Garza talks about their roots from D.C. and their political message mixed with their global music.

Aug 20, 2011 in Masters

A Happy Art Gallery

A new local art gallery filled with eclectic pieces that simply make the owner happy. Lora Drasner fills her gallery called the Drasner Gallery with works of art that range from Picasso and Matisse to her own photography.

Aug 7, 2011 in Masters

Snow Flower & The Secret Fan

Meet director Wayne Wang and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production of his new film, Snow Flower & The Secret Fan. Learn about what drew him to this project, the challenges of adapting a beloved novel for the big screen and the themes...

Jul 15, 2011 in Masters

Playing In The Mountains

Pro Skier Reggie Crist talks about his long, varied and ever-evolving career as an athlete, as well as his current occupation as a Heli-Ski Guide in Alaska & beyond.

Jul 8, 2011 in Masters

Born To Climb

Professional Mountain Guide Peter Whittaker was born into a mountaineering family. His uncle was the first American to summit Mount Everest. Peter shares his own experiences with Everest & discusses his favorite mountain, Mount Rainer.

Jul 8, 2011 in Masters (1 Comments)

2011 Food & Wine Classic: Richard Blais

Winner of Top Chef All Stars and Iron Chef challenger to Mario Batali, Richard Blais describes his early beginnings in the industry from the age of 14 when he made fish fillets at McDonalds. He describes his cooking style as...

Jun 22, 2011 in Masters

2011 Food & Wine Classic: José Andrés

We caught up with Chef and Restauranteur José Andrés at the Wines of Spain event during the 2011 Food & Wine Classic. He talks about how his Spanish roots have influences his cooking. José currently runs numerous restaurants featuring...

Jun 22, 2011 in Masters

Dr. Geoff Tabin

Geoff Tabin 4th person to climb all seven summits and world famous humanitarian ophthalmologist.

Jun 16, 2011 in Masters

One Foot In Front Of The Other

Chris Davenport shares his experiences climbing the seven summits around the world, including most recently Mount Everest. He says the hardest challenge he faced was keeping his head in the game through the tough conditions his team faced...

Jun 15, 2011 in Masters

Lover Boy

We caught up with musician Brett Dennen pre-performance at his soundcheck. He describes his latest album, Lover Boy, and talks about how he has reinvented himself and his music over the years.

Jun 9, 2011 in Masters (1 Comments)

Saving The Source

We caught up with Sylvia Earle, Explorer in Residence at the National Geographic Society, at the 2011 Aspen Environment Forum. She talks about how we as humans are a part of nature, but not the big boss of the Earth as we commonly conceptualize...

Jun 3, 2011 in Masters

One Step At A Time

Big Mountain Skier Chris Davenport recently climbed to the summit of Everest. He talks about his expectations as well as the challenges and conditions his team faced on their journey up the mountain.

Jun 3, 2011 in Masters

Filmed By You

What were you up to on July 24, 2010? Director Kevin MacDonald asked people around the world to record that day in their lives for his film, Life In A Day. He talks about the process of making the movie and the themes that emerged.

Jun 1, 2011 in Masters

Musician Xavier Rudd

Australian musician Xavier Rudd shares his unique sound and his inspirations. He discusses his music, travels, philosophies and thoughts on mastering the ancient aboriginal instrument, the yidaki. Also known as the digereedoo, Rudd's music has a...

May 23, 2011 in Masters

The Ultimate Communication

We caught up with world famous cinematographer and photographer Max Vadukul at his first show in the United States. He talks about his innate curiosity and why digital mediums are his passion.

May 18, 2011 in Masters

The Trashmasters Golf Classic

Its the trash, the whole trash and nothing but the trash so help you golf. Hear from Founder and Chairman Boone Schweitzer and last year's champion Harrison Crown about the Trashmasters Golf Classic, which involves trash being placed throughout...

May 18, 2011 in Masters

Tom Sims, Snowboard Creator

From the creation of his first snowboard in 1963 to the reaction of ski resorts to its introduction, Tom Sims discusses the beginning days of snowboarding.

Jan 14, 2011 in Masters

Chris Klug, Olympic Snowboarder

Professional snowboarder Chris Klug talks about his liver transplant and career.

Jan 14, 2011 in Masters

New Online Ski Technology

Plum's Oliver Sharpe shares new online ski technology.

Dec 13, 2010 in Masters

 

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