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Portland Center Stage's Chris Coleman

Art Beat cameras follow Portland Center Stage director Chris Coleman throughout the summer as he prepares for a premiere of "Much Ado About Nothing." We begin with the preliminary meetings and continue all the way through to the dress rehearsal.

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Dave Carter Tribute

Art Beat and all folk music lovers lost a friend this summer when Dave Carter died unexpectedly while on tour. Tonight Art Beat pays tribute to Dave and Tracy Grammer, his partner in life and in song. Dave was rapidly gaining recognition around the country for his beautifully subtle songwriting. Joan Baez, who performed at his memorial, sings Dave's song "The Mountain" and talks about his musical contributions.

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Clay Worker and Sculptor James Robinson

This southern Oregon sculptor molds his figures of clay. Jim Robinson digs his own clay from local sources such as Mt. Ashland. There is both science and art to Jim's work. Whether it is functional pottery or sculpture, Jim puts the same amount of thought and energy into his pieces. Watch as Jim readies one of his polar bears for the kiln and listen to his enthusiastic sense of joy as he talks about his art.

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