WMHT Specials RSS feed for WMHT programming.http://video.wmht.orgen-ushttp://video.wmht.orgSat, 4 Feb 2012 04:34:02 -0500Sat, 4 Feb 2012 04:34:02 -0500http://video.wmht.org/video/2164040373/Nestled in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Skidmore College is a private liberal arts school known for nurturing students' creative pursuits, including dance. Skidmore Associate Professor of Dance Denise Limoli talks with WMHT President Robert Altman about the dynamic dance department at Skidmore and welcomes the public to view one of their many performances throughout the school year.http://video.wmht.org/video/2164040373/11/03/2011Denise Limoli discusses the extensive dance department at Skidmore College.Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/2164012154/Located in picturesque Cooperstown, N.Y., the Glimmerglass Festival, at home in the Alice Busch Opera Theater, has attracted tens of thousands of opera enthusiasts since the summer of 1975. Glimmerglass Festival Managing Director Linda Jackson sits down with WMHT President Robert Altman to discuss what makes this exciting summer opera festival unique and what performances are upcoming in 2012.http://video.wmht.org/video/2164012154/11/03/2011Linda Jackson discusses the Glimmerglass Festival, a unique summer opera experience.MusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/2163337715/Musician Caroline 'Mother Judge' Isachsen chats about the music scene in New York's Capital Region with WMHT President Robert Altman. Isachsen, who started performing in the 1970s, points out new opportunities open to area musicians in the digital age, including the birth of WMHT's sister-station, Exit 97.7-FM, WEXT. She also hails the local scene's response to recent natural disasters.http://video.wmht.org/video/2163337715/11/01/2011Caroline 'Mother Judge' Isachsen discusses the music scene in New York's Capital Region.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/2168503197/Albany, N.Y. currently reports a high school graduation rate of only 47 percent, and some other communities in the region are also struggling to see many of their students through to graduation. Elaine Houston moderates a discussion with an esteemed panel of education experts from New York's Capital Region to consider what's behind this alarming trend and what can be done to reverse it.http://video.wmht.org/video/2168503197/11/18/2011Elaine Houston moderates a conversation about the dropout crisis in our local communities.News & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationSocial IssuesSocial IssuesEpisodehttp://video.wmht.org/video/2151075823/A recent National Medal of Arts award recipient, Jacob's Pillow is an international dance festival, a professional dance school and a home to artists in residence. Jacob's Pillow executive and artistic director Ella Baff talks with WMHT President Robert Altman about the Beckett, Massachusetts-based organization, including its relationship with lauded director and choreographer Bill T. Jones.http://video.wmht.org/video/2151075823/10/10/2011Ella Baff discusses Jacob's Pillow dance festival, a recent National Medal of Arts winner.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyTravelTravelPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/2151075910/Peter Lesser, executive director of the Egg Center for the Performing Arts, talks about the 'New York Banjo' project, which highlights Bela Fleck and other banjo masters from New York. 'There's always something going on at the Egg,' Lesser tells WMHT President Robert Altman, 'and we like to think we're providing a great service for the community and for the arts of New York State.'http://video.wmht.org/video/2151075910/10/10/2011Peter Lesser of The Egg Center for the Performing Arts discusses this striking venue.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/2151075905/Ellen Sinopoli discusses her company's innovative dance performances. Based at the Egg Center for the Performing Arts, Sinopoli's company is also producing an innovative series of flash mob-style dance performances that bring dance to children on the playground in a creative new way. 'I've found that there are extraordinary artists in this area,' Sinopoli tells WMHT President Robert Altman.http://video.wmht.org/video/2151075905/10/11/2011Ellen Sinopoli discusses her Albany-based dance company's innovative new performances.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/2151075900/Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the Palace Theatre in downtown Albany was the third largest movie theater in America when it opened in 1931. Today, it's thriving with a diverse schedule of performances--from Albany Symphony Orchestra performances to rock and roll concerts to stand-up comedy--Palace Theatre Executive Director Kevin Carlon tells WMHT President Robert Altman.http://video.wmht.org/video/2151075900/10/11/2011The historic Palace Theatre in downtown Albany celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2011.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/2149075869/Proctors Theatre CEO Philip Morris discusses MoHu, the new regional arts festival taking place October 8-16, 2011 throughout Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Saratoga counties. Morris also discusses Proctors' upcoming performances and its integral role in the community with WMHT President Robert Altman.http://video.wmht.org/video/2149075869/10/06/2011Proctors Theatre's Philip Morris discusses the regional arts community with Robert Altman.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/2149428456/The story of Albany's most notorious gangster is recounted by Albany's most notable storyteller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Kennedy. In discussing Jack 'Legs' Diamond, Kennedy paints a portrait of a man who embodied the essence of public sentiment on Prohibition, and who may have provoked Albany's most powerful politician to blur the lines between the criminals and the authorities.http://video.wmht.org/video/2149428456/10/07/2011Pulitzer Prize-winner William Kennedy retells Prohibition era saga of Jack 'Legs' Diamond.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesEpisodehttp://video.wmht.org/video/2123263896/Master storyteller and Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Kennedy recounts the fascinating and violent exploits of gangster-bootlegger Jack 'Legs' Diamond during the prohibition era. After two sensational trials in Troy, New York, Diamond sought to build his empire in Albany, but soon collided with the capital city's already-established illicit liquor trade in the days leading up to his murder.http://video.wmht.org/video/2123263896/09/09/2011Premieres Sunday, October 2 at 11:30 p.m. and Monday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. on WMHT-TV.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1837840171/On March 29, 1911, a terrible inferno raged at the New York State Capitol Building. This documentary draws on interviews, archival materials and reenactments to tell the story of that infamous fire, which took its toll via the destruction of irreplaceable historical documents, and which came to be known as the greatest library fire disaster of modern times.http://video.wmht.org/video/1837840171/03/11/2011Documentary tells the story of the greatest library fire disaster of modern times.HistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthWeather & Natural DisastersWeather & Natural DisastersPromotionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1865770085/On March 29, 1911, days after the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, a terrible inferno raged at the New York State Capitol. Considered the greatest library fire disaster of modern times, it claimed 450,000 books and 270,000 manuscripts, but some priceless relics survived. Though the fire left scars on New York history, it also contributed to profound fire safety changes.http://video.wmht.org/video/1865770085/05/16/2011The 1911 New York Capitol fire was the greatest library fire disaster of modern times.HistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesScience & NatureScience & NatureWeather & Natural DisastersWeather & Natural DisastersEpisodehttp://video.wmht.org/video/1628213894/Actor Richard Dreyfuss is best known for his roles in films such as 'Jaws,' and 'Mr. Holland's Opus,' but recently he founded the Dreyfuss Initiative, a non-profit formed to 'revive, elevate, and enhance the teaching of civics in America.' Receiving the Empire State Archives and History Award, Dreyfuss was interviewed by Harold Holzer, author of many books on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era.http://video.wmht.org/video/1628213894/10/29/2010Actor and advocate Richard Dreyfuss accepts 2010 Empire State Archives and History Award.Biography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public AffairsEducationEducationEpisodehttp://video.wmht.org/video/1377742356/John Robinson was born a congenital amputee, yet through his remarkable tenacity, talent and faith, he has succeeded in business and in building a family in a way that few may have expected from the outset. John's story teaches those of us with and without disabilities that, with the aid of a strong education and a few caring individuals, we can achieve that which may initially seem impossible.http://video.wmht.org/video/1377742356/10/01/2010John's story teaches those with and without disabilities that we can achieve our goals.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.wmht.org/video/1378529963/Eight U.S. presidents had close ties to New York State. This series reveals the facts and folklore that time has buried. New York has given us iconic leaders, including Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt, as well as more obscure figures, such as Chester Arthur and Millard Fillmore. This impressive group is rounded out by Martin Van Buren, Ulysses S. Grant, Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.http://video.wmht.org/video/1378529963/10/01/2010Facts and folklore behind the eight U.S. presidents with close ties to New York State.HistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesEpisodehttp://video.wmht.org/video/1641899356/The image of Uncle Sam, pointing his finger and calling every man and woman to do their part during World War II, is one of the most powerful icons of American patriotism. In Uncle Sam's hometown of Troy, New York, as in hometowns across the U.S., people rallied to answer the call, both by joining the service and by making contributions at home. This is the story of the 'Greatest Generation.'http://video.wmht.org/video/1641899356/11/12/2010Documentary explores World War II era service and sacrifice in Uncle Sam's hometown.HistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesEpisodehttp://video.wmht.org/video/1637162303/From the early Mohawk Indians and the European settler William Johnson to the rise of the carpet mill days, this documentary explores the rich history of Amsterdam, New York. The first part of the series focuses on the city's boom time in the 1920s. By the 1950s, carpet-making technology had changed and the Amsterdam workforce began to become obsolete, dramatically changing the path of the city.http://video.wmht.org/video/1637162303/11/09/2010Documentary explores the rich multicultural history of mill town Amsterdam, New York.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHistoryHistoryUnited StatesUnited StatesEpisodehttp://video.wmht.org/video/1350206524/This documentary explores the many facets of Albany, New York--from its unique blend of hometown appeal to the historic importance evident in the state capital's architecture, politics and people. Part 1 of this program is available for viewing online, and the complete program is available for purchase on DVD at shopwmht.org.http://video.wmht.org/video/1350206524/10/01/2010Documentary explores Albany, New York's historic architecture and political figures.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHistoryHistoryEpisodehttp://video.wmht.org/video/1511290751/This documentary explores the experiences of Capital Region residents who worked in factories and arsenals, and those who served in the military, both abroad and at home, during World War II. Drawing on modern-day interviews with historians and those involved in the war effort as well as archival footage, the film offers a compelling history of the World War II era and of our local communities.http://video.wmht.org/video/1511290751/10/01/2010A close look at WWII through the eyes of Capital Region veterans, residents and workers.Culture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldEpisode