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Moments of Grace: Wendy Whelan

Kentucky Muse meets Wendy Whelan as she comes home to participate in the Louisville Ballet’s 60th Anniversary Celebration. Her family and friends share home movies, photos, and special memories of Whelan’s path to becoming one of ballet’s greatest dancers.
Season 5 Episode 2 Length 58:24 Premiere: 01/11/13

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Wendy Whelan, 2016 Governor’s Awards in the Arts Recipient

Wendy Whelan’s love of dance was born in her hometown of Louisville when she attended a performance of Louisville Ballet’s “Nutcracker,” a work in which she would later perform as a young dancer. She left Louisville as a teenager to study at the School of American Ballet and in 1984 she was named an apprentice with the New York City Ballet, joining the corps de ballet a year later. In 1989, she was promoted to soloist and then to principal in 1991. Whelan retired from dancing in 2014 after a 30-year career with the New York City Ballet.

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Frank X Walker: I Dedicate This Ride
S5 E3 Length 27:30 Premiere Date 01/21/13

Moments of Grace: Wendy Whelan
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A behind-the-scenes look at the drama, suspense, and fun of the first International Mystery Writers' Festival, held at Owensboro's RiverPark Center in June 2007. This KET production follows several plays, including an award-winning entry by a Kentucky native, from rehearsals to final presentation. A 2008 KET Production.

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Coal Black Voices - S1 E4

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The Affrilachian Poets, an ensemble of African American and minority writers from Appalachia and the South, challenge the notions of an all-white region and culture and celebrate their African heritage and rural roots. Their work gives voice to the pleasures and power of family, land, good food, artistic community, music, and transformation. A 2008 KET Production.

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A Novel Approach - S1 E6

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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." A 2008 KET Production.

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Fire and Motion - S2 E1

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The vibrant glasswork of Stephen Rolfe Powell and the intricate, automata sculpture of Steve Armstrong reveal the distinctive energies of two gifted Kentucky artists. A 2008 KET Production.

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Finding Higher Ground - S2 E2

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Music and drama bring people in Harlan County together to talk about the life-and-death community challenge of prescription drug abuse. A 2009 KET Production.

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Kentucky by Design: Kentucky Muse - S8 E1

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Frank X Walker: I Dedicate This Ride - S5 E3

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