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Travis Pickin'

Several renowned guitarists display the unique finger-picking technique popularized by Muhlenberg County native Merle Travis. Performers include: Thom Bresh, Eddie Pennington, Marty Stuart, and Ben Hall.
Season 7 Episode 4 Length 56:26 Premiere: 02/08/16

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Travis Pickin'
S7 E4 Length 56:26 Premiere Date 02/08/16

Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame

S7 E3 Length 58:14 Premiere Date 03/21/16

Merle Travis: Guitar Man
S7 E2 Length 57:06 Premiere Date 02/01/16

Kentucky Chautauqua
S7 E1 Length 58:07 Premiere Date 11/16/15

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Master of Still Life: Mary Ann Currier - S1 E1

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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. A 2008 KET Production.

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Mountain Music Gatherin' - S1 E2

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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. A 2008 KET Production.

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Murder, They Wrote - S1 E3

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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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Kentucky by Design: Kentucky Muse - S8 E1

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The program explores Kentucky's contributions to The Index of American Design, a Federal Art Project work relief program established in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to document what was uniquely American about utilitarian art in this country. A 2017 KET Production.

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A Novel Approach - S1 E6

Premiered On: 02/24/2008

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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Master of Still Life: Mary Ann Currier - S1 E1

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Dale Daniel Leys: Drawing Life - S6 E3

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Harry Pickens: In the Garden of Music - S3 E2

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Eighty-Eight Keys, Three Hundred Years - S3 E1

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