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KET Pressroom Releases http://www.ket.org/pressroom Weekly Program Press Releases -- A sampling of the best upcoming programs on Kentucky Educational Television. Dave goes to bat in next edition of Kentucky Life http://www.ket.org/pressroom/2009/45/kkyli_001508.html Kentucky Life host Dave Shuffett goes to bat for the team when he spends the day working at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory on the next edition of the program, airing Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8/7 p.m. CT and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 4:30/3:30 p.m. CT on KET and Sunday Nov. 22 at 7:30/6:30 p.m. CT on KET2. First in a "Dave Does It" segment, Shuffett discover what goes into manufacturing the officially sanctioned bat of Major League Baseball . He creates a personalized bat in memory of his father, Bill Shuffett, who was drafted by the St Louis Cardinals prior to W orld W ar II but was unable to play due to injuries sustained duri ng the war. Dave places the Cardinal s ' logo on the bat, hand dips it - and then tests it out in the batting cage. Next Kentucky Life's "Our Town" segment pays a visit to Greenup, the home of the late Jesse Stuart, beloved Kentucky author and former poet laureate. Then, viewers can learn a little about the history of the piano with Kentucky Wesleyan College music professor Diane Earle and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. In this segment, excerpted from the KET series Kentucky Muse program "Eighty-Eight Keys, Three Hundred Years," Earle takes the viewer through the instrument's history, interweaving it with stories of her own life with the piano. Henrietta Scott has always been an artist, but when she and her husband retired from their careers as high school teachers, they looked for something new -- and the Highland Raku Studio was born. Here, the couple works together to produce unique creations by applying their own methods to an ancient tradition. The program also includes the popular "Paw Pals" segment featuring viewer pet photos. Kentucky Life is a KET production, produced by Brandon Wickey. Segment producers are Shuffett, Tom Bickel and Jessica Gibbs . More information about Kentucky Life is available at<a href="http://www.ket.org/kentuckylife.">www.ket.org/kentuckylife.</a> More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at<a href="http://www.ket.org.">www.ket.org.</a> </body></html> 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT Photographer shares three decades of family pictures on next Louisville Life http://www.ket.org/pressroom/2009/45/kloul_000408.html A simple assignment that evolved into a decades-long preoccupation is presented in the next edition of Louisville Life airing Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30/6:30 p.m. CT on KET2; Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET; and Sunday, Nov. 22 at noon/11 a.m. CT on KET2. First, Louisville Life tells the story of a unique relationship. In 1977, Courier-Journal photographer Pam Spaulding was given a fairly simple assignment: follow the year in the life of first-time parents. That family, the McGarveys, and Spaulding kept up the relationship for more than 30 years. Now Spaulding has published An American Family, Three Decades with the McGarveys featuring the photos of the family that she's had in her sights for so long. Who's behind the new voice of Churchill Downs? The first non-American to hold the position of track announcer, Brit Mark Johnson tells Louisville Life about the interesting way he won his job, how he sees racing on this side of the ocean and his impressions of Louisville during his first Churchill Downs fall season. Louisville Life also meets U of L medical researcher Dr. Manuel Casanova, who thinks he may have uncovered a common link between dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. His research identified cortical cell minicolumns, which differ in autistic people. Casanova hopes the research will lead to a treatment for the disorders that doesn't use medications. The program also presents a behind-the-scenes look at the many incredible costumes at Actors Theatre of Louisville and profiles Wilson Wyatt, a former Louisville mayor and Kentucky lieutenant governor who played major roles in national politics. Louisville Life is a KET production, produced and directed by Gary Pahler. Jayne McClew is producer/writer; associate producer is Kelli Brodersen. More information about Louisville Life , is available at<a href="http://www.ket.org/loulife.">www.ket.org/loulife.</a> More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at<a href="http://www.ket.org.">www.ket.org.</a> </body></html> 20 Nov 2009 00:30:00 GMT Paul Hornung, other Flaget High grads, local recipes, dog scouts on next Kentucky Life http://www.ket.org/pressroom/2009/44/kkyli_001507.html The storied history of the now-closed Flaget High in Louisville -- whose graduates included pro football's Paul Hornung --dog scouts, eating local are featured and more on the next edition of Kentucky Life airing Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 4:30/3:30 p.m. CT on KET and Sunday Nov. 15 at 7:30/6:30 p.m. CT on KET2. The program is hosted by Dave Shuffett. First, viewers discover that dogs earn their merit badges for good citizenship just like the Boy Scouts! Dog Scout Troop 107, which has canine members from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, meets for activities, charitable events and fundraisers. The dogs learn good canine citizenship and even earn badges. Next the program visits Three Springs Farm in Nicholas County for a special meal prepared by Holly Hill Inn chef Ouita Michel. At this dinner, Three Springs provides fresh farm produce and Michel the cooking expertise as friends and business partners gather to celebrate Kentucky food. Although the school is closed, the Flaget High School Alumni Association is still going strong. Its notable graduates include 1956 Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung and former U of L football coach Howard Schnellenberger. Located in Louisville's West End for 32 years, the Catholic all-boys' school provided a structured college-preparatory high school education to students who, for the most part, were sons of blue-collar families. Its storied past as an athletic powerhouse still looms large in the memory of its graduates. Kentucky Life is a KET production, produced by Brandon Wickey. Segment producers are Valerie Trimble, Wickey and John Schroering,. More information about Kentucky Life is available at <a href="http://www.ket.org/kentuckylife."> www.ket.org/kentuckylife.</a> More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at <a href="http://www.ket.org.">www.ket.org.</a> 15 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT Louisville Life goes green with visit to Rainbow Blossom, Foxhollow Farm, profiles Unitas http://www.ket.org/pressroom/2009/44/kloul_000407.html Louisville Life stops by Rainbow Blossom National Food Market's new Highlands store and explores other ways Louisvillians are going green in the next edition, airing Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30/6:30 p.m. CT on KET2; Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET; and Sunday, Nov. 15 at noon/11 a.m. CT on KET2. First, Rob Auerbach, founder of Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market, and his daughter Summer discuss the recent opening of their Highlands store, which was designed to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green certification. For more than 30 years, the store has provided food and other products as well as information on health topics. Next, the program pays a visit to Foxhollow Farm Center, which practices compassionate and earth-friendly farming. The Crestwood farm uses biodynamic agriculture methods, which nourish and sustain the vitality of the soil, the plant life, animals -- and people. Then Louisville Life learns about the life of football giant Johnny Unitas. Nicknamed "the Golden Arm," he is considered by many to be the greatest quarterback of all time. He first hit the field as a Cardinal in 1951 and then went on to NFL fame with the Baltimore Colts. Finally, Louisville Life stops by Over the Rainbow Farm near Mount Washington to meet owner Cindy Feathers and her miniature animals. Louisville Life is a KET production, produced and directed by Gary Pahler. Jayne McClew is producer/writer; associate producer is Kelli Brodersen. More information about Louisville Life , is available at <a href="http://www.ket.org/loulife.">www.ket.org/loulife.</a> More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at<a href="http://www.ket.org."> www.ket.org.</a> 13 Nov 2009 00:30:00 GMT Louisville Life searches for ‘fame’ in next edition http://www.ket.org/pressroom/2009/42/kloul_000406.html With the release of the newly updated musical Fame, Louisville Life takes a look at the local performing arts school on the next edition of the series, airing Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:30/6:30 p.m. CT on KET2, Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET and Sunday, Nov. 8 at noon/11 am CT on KET2. Candyce Clifft hosts. Founded in 1978, the Louisville Youth Performing Arts School is located adjacent to the University of Louisville and is one of only two such schools in Kentucky and 100 in the nation. Louisville Life looks at Louisville’s Fame school and how it educates students while simultaneously preparing them for a professional life in the arts — and shares some memories of YPAS alumni, including Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls. Next, viewers can discover the unique and adventurous dining experience of Bon Vivant Savant, Louisville’s popular dining and networking club. Viewers meet the mastermind behind this fledgling food fraternity and see how it has made dining in Louisville a real adventure. Then the program profiles Paul Rusch, a Louisville native who found his life’s work in the Far East and became a national hero to the Japanese. Next Candyce interviews Joe Reagan of Greater Louisville Inc., who discusses its role in attracting new business, enterprise development and residents to Louisville. And the program pays a visit to the home furnishing store Merridian, which has a mission of being “green” and supporting local communities. Louisville Life is a KET production, produced and directed by Gary Pahler. Jayne McClew is producer/writer; associate producer is Kelli Brodersen. More information about Louisville Life, including streaming video, is available at www.ket.org/loulife. More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at www.ket.org. ### 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Kentucky Muse traces the history of the piano through 300 years http://www.ket.org/pressroom/2009/42/kmuse_000301.html The piano celebrates its 300th birthday this year, and in celebration KET presents the Kentucky Muse special “Eighty-Eight Keys, Three Hundred Years,” airing Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10:30/9:30 p.m. CT on KET and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 10:30/9:30 p.m. CT on KET2. Dr. Diane Earle, professor of music at Kentucky Wesleyan College, created a special concert program tracing the history of this popular instrument. Kentucky Muse introduces this Kentucky performer with a passion for the piano as she performs a grand array of piano pieces, including accompaniment by the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Nicholas Palmer. Beginning with the harpsichord, Earle delves into the history of the instrument, illustrating its place in the musical pantheon with a variety of pieces including works by Galuppi, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Henry Cowell and George Gershwin. Along the way Earle relates the importance the instrument has played in her life, and, in vignettes recorded outside the concert hall, depicts her interaction with her students. Earle, who has performed in seven countries and in 27 states, including performances on two China tours, at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center and the Kaufman Center in New York. She has also been featured on several CDs and DVDs, and as education consultant for the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, she also presents many programs for Owensboro-area schools. Kentucky Muse is a KET production, produced by Teresa Day.  “Eighty-Eight Keys, Three Hundred Years” is produced by Tom Bickel. More information about  Kentucky Muse is available at www.ket.org/muse. More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at www.ket.org. ### 05 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT