For the birds: Illustrator David Allen Sibley
One of the most respected and successful chroniclers of avian life has produced bestselling field guides for birdwatchers, covering more than 800 species
Arts
The art of Kim Novak
The star of such classics as Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" and "Picnic" turned her back on Hollywood in the 1960s, exchanging a movie studio for an artist's studio
Creating a virtual choir with 17,572 singers
"Sing Gently," with Grammy-winning composer Eric Whitacre conducting choristers from 129 countries, features the largest virtual choir ever assembled
Filling potholes with mosaic art
Chicago artist Jim Bachor has earned his street cred patching up broken pavement with art
During a pandemic, the play's still the thing
For regional theatres to reopen will require some big changes – for actors, crew, and the audience – as well as trying out new ideas to maintain the joy of live performance
Recreating the "great outdoors" in miniature
When COVID-19 hit, all of travel photographer Erin Sullivan's far-flung gigs dried up, so she started photographing tiny nature scenes inside her Los Angeles apartment
Passage: Remembering Christo
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the artist whose massive and eye-catching wrapped projects around the world changed the very fabric of what we call art
Keeping Broadway's lights on
The "ghost light" is more than a stage tradition; it's a symbol of how the bright lights of the theater world haven't been entirely dimmed by the coronavirus pandemic
Members of Utah Symphony perform "Abblasen"
With their concerts canceled for the foreseeable future, four members of the Utah Symphony — Travis Peterson, principal trumpet; Jeff Luke, associate principal trumpet; Alex Pride, acting 4th/utility trumpet; and Paul Torrisi, 2nd trumpet – offered a performance of Luke's arrangement of the "Sunday Morning" theme song, the fanfare "Abblasen," recorded while social-distancing. It's a blast!
Artist Kadir Nelson's evocative response to the pandemic
The paint is barely dry on his latest work, "After the Storm," a celebration of the strength of the human spirit
Enjoying armchair tours of museums
Just when we need museums the most as an escape from troubled times, they're closed – except, thank goodness, online
Online arts for kids: Museums, arts organizations bring the experience home
Check out the lessons, interactive games, videos and audios perfect for homebound kids to explore art from museums and arts organizations around the world
Performing arts online: Bringing theater to socially-distancing audiences
In lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic? Broadway and West End theatre, concert performances, opera and improv comedy are as close as your remote.
Virtual museum-going: A guide for socially-distanced art lovers
In lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic? Explore art from among the world's leading collections — even while they're closed.
Meet the "Sunday Morning" Sun Queen
For 20 years associate director Jessica Frank has been handpicking every shining example of sun artwork to appear on our program – about 9,000 and counting
More From Sunday Morning
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies
The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas.
Remembering the treasured films of Rob Reiner
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
The enduring message of "It's a Wonderful Life"
Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.