Arts and Humanities Day: A Celebration of Carpentry and Hands-On Work
The University's 45th annual Arts and Humanities Day event series, held on October 18, featured Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan in a closing program that highlighted the importance of carpentry, family, and hands-on work in the digital age.
The event drew in over 4,000 visitors, with students, faculty, and staff offered free tickets to all programming, including appearances by author Amitav Ghosh, photographer Sally Mann, and writer Roxane Gay.
Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan's Multimodal Presentation
Nick Offerman, known for his role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation and his Emmy-winning guest appearance on The Last of Us, spoke and sang to a sold-out crowd in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, joined by Lee K. Buchanan and professor Leslie Buxbaum.
The presentation included a lecture, musical performance, woodworking tips, and interview portions, showcasing the duo's passion for hands-on work and carpentry.
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Author's summary: Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan celebrate hands-on work.