December 2016 AETN Magazine
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MAGAZINE December 2016 “Nature: Super Hummingbirds” Fly with super hummingbirds — great athletes, tender moms, brave in combat and up for any challenge! Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. A Magazine for the Supporters of the AETN Foundation From the Director Dear Friend, Ken Burns’s documentary The War. Allen was laying the groundwork for a local companion We are entering piece to Burns’s next project on the Vietnam this holiday season War. with a heavy heart. The passing of We at AETN celebrate Allen Weatherly’s life Allen Weatherly is and mourn his passing. We will do our best a tremendous loss to continue his work as if he were still at the for AETN, public helm. Allen’s commitment to quality, his pas- broadcasting and everyone who knew him. sion for excellence and his desire for AETN to educate, enrich and inspire each and every Allen dedicated his life to public broadcasting. Arkansan will continue to guide and influence He was a huge fan of history, culture, and great AETN for years to come. music, and believed public broadcasting filled a special role as a provider of documentaries, In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memori- concerts, and educational programming. als be made to either First United Methodist Church of Conway or to the AETN Founda- Allen’s leadership was a big reason that AETN tion. We invite you to share your memories won multiple awards for local production, was and condolences for his family at www.aetn. honored by the American Psychological As- org/engage. sociation as one of the five best places to work in the United States, and received the Arkan- Sincerely, sas Governor’s Work-Life Balance Award for three consecutive years. He helped AETN greatly expand our educa- tional services to the state of Arkansas. He led MONA DIXON the charge to record and archive testimony C.O.O. and Development Director from Arkansas World War II veterans after AETN Foundation Allen with volunteers from Conway Chamber of Commerce 3 There’s something for every music lover this month on AETN “Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever” Join André Rieu, “Rock, Rhythm, & Doo Wop” Join Frankie Valli, “The King of the Waltz,” for a magical evening of Little Richard, Little Anthony & The Imperials and enchanting music, song and dance. Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. more for a legendary reunion. Dec. 4 at 9 a.m. and Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. “Eamonn McCrystal: Music of Christmas” Re- “The Carpenters: Close to You”Explore the fasci- corded in London with a gorgeous string orchestra nating history of brother and sister duo Richard and and wonderful “big band” under the direction of Karen Carpenter. Featuring rare performances and renowned music producer Nigel Wright. Dec. 4 at 5 extensive archival material -- from Karen’s haunting- p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ly beautiful and expressive voice to Richard’s diverse talents as arranger, pianist, composer and producer. “Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas” Celebrate Dec. 3 at 9 a.m., Dec. 4 at 9:30 p.m., Dec. 10 at 4 p.m., the holidays with timeless favorites done with a and Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Celtic twist by the ensemble Celtic Woman. Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. “The Carpenters: Christmas Memories”Enjoy holiday music that has become synonymous with “Rocktopia: Live from Budapest” Immerse the yuletide season crafted by the brother-sister duo yourself in this revolutionary performance that fuses Richard and Karen Carpenter. Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m., classical music with classic rock in a concert filmed Dec. 4 at 11 p.m., Dec. 5 at 8:30 p.m., Dec. 10 at 5:30 live at the Hungarian State Opera House in Buda- p.m. and Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. pest. From Mozart to Queen, this concert delivers one-of-a-kind musical arrangements. Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. “Il Volo: Notte Magica” Join the international and Dec. 11 at 1 a.m. superstar trio and special guest Plácido Domingo for a magical night of music beneath the stars in the “Tennessee Ernie Ford: Amazing Grace” A beautiful Santa Croce Square of Florence, Italy. Il beloved household name since the 1950s, gospel Volo pays tribute to the Three Tenors with songs music was one of his greatest career passions. This in true operatic style. Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. and Dec. 4 at special features “Peace in the Valley,” “How Great 6:30 p.m. Thou Art,” “Rock of Ages,” “Precious Memories,” “Blessed Assurance” and many more. Dec. 10 at 8 “He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis” p.m. explores his faith and the prominent role that gospel music played throughout his life as witnessed by “Jesse Cook in Concert” will transport viewers those who knew him well. Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. and Dec. from Spain to Morocco, from France to Colombia, 10 at 1 p.m. and from Africa back home again with more stops in between. Jesse Cook paces this elegant show with “Last of the Breed” Savor a once-in-a-lifetime poignant and lyrical works that highlight the diverse concert event by the legendary Willie Nelson, Merle strengths of a band that has long been dedicated to Haggard and Ray Price. Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. Cook’s artistic vision. Dec. 10 at 11:30 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 11 a.m., 11 at 2 p.m. “The Last Waltz”Watch Bob Dylan, Neil Young “Libera: Angels Christmas in Ireland” Soar with and more perform with The Band in Martin Scors- the angelic voices of the beloved boys choir per- ese’s 1978 acclaimed film. Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. forming hymns and folk classics. Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Primetime 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Primetime AETN-1 PBS NewsHour Champion Trees Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie 21 Days to a Slimmer Younger You With Dr. Kellyann New Orleans Cooking AETN-2 Hugs & Knishes: A Celebration With Kevin Belton: Diet Free with Zonya Foco, RD Whole Heart Solution with Dr. Joel Kahn Forever Painless with Miranda Esmonde - White Create Reveillon Dinner of Our Jewish Food Thursday, Dec. 1 Thursday, WordGirl: Patch Nightly AETN-3 Game/Girls Day Out Beatrix Potter With Patricia Plus Routledge Rick Steves’ Special: European Christmas PBS NewsHour Business Timeless Tractors: The Collectors Throws Chuck Report AETN Presents: On the Front Row With Washington Arkansas PBS NewsHour Andre Rieu: Waltzing Forever 30 Days to a Younger Heart With Dr. Steven Masley Charlie Rose AETN-1 Jack Mitchell and His Week Week Big Band AETN-2 New Orleans Cooking With Kevin Belton: Dr. Fuhrman’s End Dieting Forever! Healing Mind with Dr. Martin Rossman Wheat Belly Total Health with William Davis, MD Create Classic New Orleans Friday, Dec. 2 Friday, WordGirl: What Nightly AETN-3 Would WordGirl Do/ The Carpenters: Close to You (My Music Plus Great Performances: Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy Christmastime In New Orleans PBS NewsHour Business Presents) Granny's Corner" Report Suze Orman’s He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis AETN-1 Financial Last of the Breed Last Waltz Solution for You Presley Katie Brown Quilting Arts: Sara's Weeknight America's Test Simply Ming: AETN-2 Christmas on Kitchen From Cook's 21 Days to a Slimmer You with Dr. Kellyann Fast Metabolism Revolution With Haylie Pomroy Workshop: Gift Holiday Gifts Meals: Holiday Let Them Eat Create the Danube Illustrated: Dinner Giving and Decor Food Gifts In Italy Fish Cakes Saturday, Dec. 3 Saturday, AETN-3 Soundbreaking: The Human America Reframed: Yellow AETN Presents: Rick Steves' Soundbreaking: The Human Plus Great Moments From Soundbreaking Soundbreaking: Going Electric A Holiday Instrument Fever Music Gala Festive Europe Instrument The Carpenters: Eamonn McCrystal: The Music The Carpenters: Close to You (My Music Eamonn AETN-1 Il Volo Notte Magica I Miss Downton Abbey! Christmas Memories McCrystal: The of Christmas Presents) (My Music Presents) Music of Christmas America's Test “Last Waltz” Watch Mike Colameco’s AETN-2 Martha Bakes: Cook's Country: All-American Kitchen From Cook's Bob Dylan, Neil Young Diet Free With Zonya Foco, RD Rick Steves’ Special: European Christmas Illustrated: Italian Real Food: Linton Create Pies Sweet Dough Desserts Street and more perform With Ease with The Band in Sunday, Dec. 4 Sunday, Barnes and ... A Barnes and ... A Serving America: AETN-3 Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise -- Keep Your Head Up/Touch Conversation With Barnes and ... A Martin Scorsese’s Conversation With Conversation With Memories of Nature: Fabulous Frogs Plus -- Out of the Shadows / Move On Up The Sky - 6:15 Start Time Ambassador Andrew Melissa Harris-Perry 1978 acclaimed film. Young Josh Radnor Peace Corps Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 p.m. Primetime 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 11 p.m. 11:30 p.m. The Carpenters: Champion AETN-1 PBS NewsHour Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas Christmas Memories Greeks: The Good Strife Brainfit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain With Daniel Trees (My Music Presents) New Orleans Cooking Simply Ming: Hubert Keller: Secrets Sara's Weeknight Simply Ming: AETN-2 Martha Bakes: Cook's Country: Muffins and Cook's Country: With Kevin Belton Spaghetti East of a Chef -- Gravlax Meals: Breakfast Fast Metabolism Revolution With Haylie Pomroy A Taste of Spaghetti East Create Muffins Doughnuts Get A Makeover "Rice Favorites" Western In Three Easy Steps for Dinner Tennessee Western Monday, Dec.