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The New Season
Finding Higher Ground
Music and drama bring people in Harlan County together to talk about the life-and-death community challenge of prescription drug abuse.
armstrong		 Fire and Motion
The vibrant glasswork of Stephen Rolfe Powell and the intricate automata sculpture of Steve Armstrong reveal the distinctive energies of two gifted Kentucky artists.
Encore Presentation: Mountain Born:
The Jean Ritchie Story
In this vintage KET production, folk legend Jean Ritchie shares her life’s amazing journey, from her childhood in Eastern Kentucky to international recognition.
 

2008 Season

Master of Still Life: Mary Ann Currier
This remarkable Louisville artist is recognized as an outstanding American realist painter as well as a great teacher.

Mountain Music Gatherin’
From fiddlers to fans, those who love traditional music come together at the annual J.P. Fraley Mountain Music Gatherin’.

Murder, They Wrote
From rehearsals to performances, Owensboro’s International Mystery Writers’ Festival offered suspense, drama, and a killer good time.

Encore Presentation: Coal Black Voices
The Affrilachian poets celebrate heritage and roots with works about family, land, and community.

Encore Presentation: Ellis Wilson—So Much To Paint
A passion for painting took Mayfield native Ellis Wilson to a successful career in Manhattan. He died in poverty but left an inspiring legacy.

A Novel Approach
There’s more than one way to write a novel! Explore three ways in visits with Kentucky writers Sheila Williams, Kirby Gann, and Silas House.