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Encore Presentation: Ellis Wilson—So Much To Paint #105
Follows the career of Kentucky native Ellis Wilson (1899-1977), an African-American artist whose passion for painting took him from his hometown of Mayfield to a successful career in New York. His work captured the daily lives of African Americans and helped open doors for many younger black artists. This update of a 2000 KET documentary includes a look at Ellis Wilson works discovered since the program's premiere.

• KETKY Sunday, November 15 at noon EST
• KETKY Monday, November 16 at midnight EST
• KETKY Monday, November 16 at 7:00 am EST
• KETKY Monday, November 16 at 8:00 pm EST
• KETKY Friday, November 20 at 5:00 am EST
• KETKY Saturday, November 21 at 3:00 pm EST

88 Keys, 300 Years #301
This celebration of the 300th anniversary of the piano features Dr. Diane Earle of Kentucky Wesleyan and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. Earle tells about the history of the instrument and performs piano works by a variety of composers. A 2009 KET production.

• KET2 Sunday, November 15 at 5:30 pm EST
• KET1 Friday, November 27 at midnight EST
• KET1 Sunday, November 29 at 4:30 am EST
• KETKY Sunday, December 20 at noon EST
• KETKY Monday, December 21 at midnight EST
• KETKY Monday, December 21 at 7:00 am EST
• KETKY Monday, December 21 at 8:00 pm EST
• KETKY Friday, December 25 at 5:00 am EST
• KETKY Saturday, December 26 at 3:00 pm EST

Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story #203
The long-awaited return of a 1996 KET production about the remarkable life of folk legend Jean Ritchie, from her childhood in Eastern Kentucky to international recognition.

• KETKY Sunday, November 22 at noon EST
• KETKY Monday, November 23 at midnight EST
• KETKY Monday, November 23 at 7:00 am EST
• KETKY Monday, November 23 at 8:00 pm EST
• KETKY Friday, November 27 at 5:00 am EST
• KETKY Saturday, November 28 at 3:00 pm EST

A Novel Approach #106
Visits the homes of three Kentucky writers for conversations on inspirations and the writing process. Sheila Williams of Newport is the author of Dancing on the Edge of the Roof and On the Right Side of a Dream. Kirby Gann of Louisville is the author of The Barbarian Parade and Our Napoleon in Rags. And Silas House of Eastern Kentucky is the author of Clay's Quilt, A Parchment of Leaves, and The Coal Tattoo.

• KETKY Sunday, November 29 at noon EST
• KETKY Monday, November 30 at midnight EST
• KETKY Monday, November 30 at 7:00 am EST
• KETKY Monday, November 30 at 8:00 pm EST
• KETKY Friday, December 4 at 5:00 am EST
• KETKY Saturday, December 5 at 3:00 pm EST

Mountain Music Gatherin' #102
For more than three decades, players and fans of traditional music have assembled annually at the J.P. Fraley Mountain Music Gatherin' in Olive Hill for performances by master musicians and rising young stars as well as come-one, come-all day and night jam sessions.

• KETKY Sunday, December 13 at noon EST
• KETKY Monday, December 14 at midnight EST
• KETKY Monday, December 14 at 7:00 am EST
• KETKY Monday, December 14 at 8:00 pm EST
• KETKY Friday, December 18 at 5:00 am EST
• KETKY Saturday, December 19 at 3:00 pm EST

Master of Still Life: Mary Ann Currier #101
The still lifes and other paintings of Louisvillian Mary Ann Currier are recognized as remarkable contributions to American realism. And her influence as a teacher has shaped generations of young Kentucky artists.

• KETKY Sunday, December 27 at noon EST
• KETKY Monday, December 28 at midnight EST
• KETKY Monday, December 28 at 7:00 am EST
• KETKY Monday, December 28 at 8:00 pm EST