Arts and Music

Art Happens Here with John Lithgow

This one-hour special features actor John Lithgow going back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. He immerses himself with teachers and students to explore four arts disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. The program celebrates how arts education nurtures and inspires the hearts and minds of students of all ages.

Art Happens Here with John Lithgow

55m 48s

Join actor John Lithgow as he goes back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. Immersing himself with teachers and students, he explores four arts disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. The program celebrates how arts education nurtures and inspires the hearts and minds of of students of all ages.

Episodes

  • Art Happens Here with John Lithgow: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Art Happens Here with John Lithgow

    S1 E1 - 55m 48s

    Join actor John Lithgow as he goes back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. Immersing himself with teachers and students, he explores four arts disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. The program celebrates how arts education nurtures and inspires the hearts and minds of of students of all ages.

Extras + Features

  • John Lithgow Sings with LACHSA Vocal Jazz Ensemble: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    John Lithgow Sings with LACHSA Vocal Jazz Ensemble

    S1 E1 - 5m 34s

    John Lithgow embarks on his exploration of arts education at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LASCHA), testing his vocal jazz skills with Patt Bass, or Ms. B. A group of disciplined students take him under their wing and show him one of Ms. B's greatest skills — turning students into encouraging teachers.

  • Self-Help Graphics Blends Art and Activism With John Lithgow: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Self-Help Graphics Blends Art and Activism With John Lithgow

    S1 E1 - 5m 58s

    John Lithgow visits Self-Help Graphics in Boyle Heights to learn from printmaking instructor Dewey Tafoya and student Yolitztli Torres. Tafoya shares the organization’s rich history as a community art hub. Assigned to collaborate on a printmaking project, John and Yoli are inspired by the nearby Mariachi Plaza for an artivism project, merging art and activism.

  • La Cañada Students Shape John Lithgow's Intro to Ceramics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    La Cañada Students Shape John Lithgow's Intro to Ceramics

    S1 E1 - 6m 3s

    John Lithgow joins the La Cañada Flintridge Ceramics Program, under the guidance of youth ceramics teacher Azzah Abdus-Shakoor, who guides students through the art of clay-making and the lessons hiding in mistakes. Engaging with classmates, Lithgow discovers their individual ceramic journeys and the invaluable teachings beyond the clay.

  • John Lithgow Dances Dunham with Debbie Allen Dance Academy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    John Lithgow Dances Dunham with Debbie Allen Dance Academy

    S1 E1 - 4m 49s

    John Lithgow attends a lesson at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, guided by instructor Anindo Marshall, to master an iconic movement and dance style created by Katherine Dunham. Exploring modern dance with Caribbean and African style, Marshall shares the Haitian origin and historical significance of the Dunham Walk. Partnering with Estrella, a DADA student, Lithgow learns to shimmy in new ways.

  • Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trailer

    S1 - 30s

    This one-hour special features actor John Lithgow going back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. He immerses himself with teachers and students to explore four arts disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. The program celebrates how arts education nurtures and inspires the hearts and minds of students of all ages.

  • Extended Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Extended Trailer

    S1 - 2m 48s

    This one-hour special features actor John Lithgow going back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. He immerses himself with teachers and students to explore four arts disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. The program celebrates how arts education nurtures and inspires the hearts and minds of students of all ages.

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