Arts and Humanities Day: A Celebration of Carpentry and Hands-On Work
The University hosted its 45th annual Arts and Humanities Day event series on October 18, featuring guests such as author Amitav Ghosh, photographer Sally Mann, and writer Roxane Gay, with over 4,000 visitors in attendance.
Students, faculty, and staff were offered free tickets to all of the day’s programming, including the closing program with actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman and fellow carpenter Lee K. Buchanan.
Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan: A Love Letter to Carpentry
Offerman, known for his role as Ron Swanson in the NBC series Parks and Recreation and his Emmy-winning guest appearance on HBO’s The Last of Us, spoke and sang to a sold-out crowd in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.
Joined by Buchanan and professor of Theater and Performance Studies Leslie Buxbaum, the event included a lecture, musical performance, woodworking tips, and interview portions.
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In summary, the event celebrated the importance of hands-on work and carpentry in the digital age.
Author’s summary: Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan discuss carpentry and hands-on work.
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