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Music specials for December, see page 3 for details. magazine December 2020 magazine December 2020 Arkansas PBS Executive Director Dear Friend, Ingalls Wilder, then jazzing up my holiday with "Ella Courtney Pledger Wishes You A Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Magazine Staff Editor-in-Chief Since joining the Arkansas Williams," and then bidding farewell to 2020 with Marge Betley PBS Foundation in "United In Song: Celebrating The Resilience of Creative & Editorial Director Sara Willis September, I’ve been America." What are YOU looking forward to? Editorial Panel learning about all the Julie Thomas Copy Editors accomplishments that have Your financial support has helped make all Tiffany Head, Katie taken place in the nearly of this possible and will help us continue Culpepper, Catherine Mays Arkansas PBS Commission 54 years this innovative to grow and thrive in the year ahead. Chair network has been serving Skip Holland, Fayetteville Vice Chair Arkansans – achievements In this season of giving, if you have the ability to do John Brown, Siloam Springs that have only been Secretary/Treasurer so, I hope you’ll consider an additional gift to support West Doss, Fayetteville possible because of loyal supporters like YOU. the programs you love and depend upon -- and to Commissioners Anne Canada, Subiaco support the programs and services that contribute to Ann Clemmer, Benton Your generosity is the lifeblood of our work. the health and vitality of our state and our children. Woody Freeman, Jonesboro Annette Herrington, Little Rock Dr. Kathryn Jones, Bentonville As we near the end of 2020, it’s a time to look Thank you for watching and investing in Arkansas Arkansas PBS Foundation Chief Executive Officer back, while building hopes and plans for the year PBS. As I get to know you, I hope you'll take a Marge Betley ahead. This has been no ordinary year, and we are moment to let me why YOU support Arkansas Board President Jonathan Rhodes, Cherokee Village especially grateful for your support at a time when PBS and what your favorite programs are. Vice President many folks are facing economic hardships. Philip Kaplan, Little Rock Secretary/Treasurer In the meantime, on behalf of all of us at Arkansas Gayle Corley, Little Rock Because of you, at a time when our state has needed PBS, all our best wishes to you and yours for joyful Board Members Catherine Bays, Little Rock us most, Arkansas PBS was able to step up as never holidays and a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. Annette Herrington, Little Rock before… with hundreds of hours of at-home Dr. Chris Jones, Little Rock Peggy Matson, Little Rock educational programming; more health, public Warmest holiday wishes, Scott Pace, Little Rock safety, and election year programming; forums Courtney Pledger, Little Rock Dr. S. Lynne Rich, Conway for dialogue reflecting the diversity of our state; Larry Ross, Sherwood as well as locally produced shows to entertain and Ronnie Williams, Menifee inspire at a time when we were all in need of that. Mission Marge Betley To enrich and empower all Arkan- sans with compelling and relevant And now, as the holidays are upon us, I hope you’ll Chief Executive Officer multiplatform programming and enjoy the programs we have lined up to bring some Arkansas PBS Foundation statewide services that educate, inform, engage and inspire, sparkle and joy into your lives, especially when we may through innovative and efficient not be able to celebrate together the way we would like. P.S. If you’re searching for the perfect holiday gift, think use of public and private resources. about giving the gift of Membership! It’s a gift that Vision Personally, I’m really looking forward to a new brings riches all year long and lets you share your love We serve as an essential partner for all Arkansans and an indispensable American Masters on the life and work of Laura of Arkansas PBS with the special people in your life. resource for educators and learners. We create and share media and educational services highlight- ing history, science, art, culture and public affairs. We bring to "Call the Midwife Holiday Special" light the local people, stories and It's one of our favorite holiday experiences that make Arkansas a remarkable place to live. traditions! Enjoy encore presen- Questions and comments are tations Thursday, Dec. 17, of the encouraged. Reach Arkansas PBS 2018 special at 7 p.m. and the 2019 at: (800)662-2386, (501)682-2386, [email protected], special at 8:30 p.m. The premiere info@ myarkansaspbs.org – Learn of the 2020 "Call the Midwife more at: myarkansaspbs.org Holiday Special" will be Christmas Programming originates at the R. Lee Reaves Center for Educational night, Friday, Dec. 25, at 8 p.m. Telecommunications at Donaghey Avenue and Sesame Street, Conway, AR December brings new music specials and classic holiday favorites "John Denver: Country Roads – Live in England" Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 9 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 7, at 8:30 p.m. Join one of the best-loved recording artists of the 20th century at a concert filmed in 1986 in the UK, showcasing Denver’s fine voice and easygoing manner on fan favorites including “Sunshine On My Shoulders” Christmas at Belmont 2019 with hosts Michael W. Smith and CeCe and “Rocky Mountain High.” Winans and Belmont University students in Nashville, Tenn. "Johnny Cash: A Night to Remember" "Josh Groban: An Evening of is considered a pioneer in America’s a Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, and Harmony" Sunday, Dec. 6, at 9 p.m. and capella choral tradition, and for more Dec. 5, at 9:30 p.m. Discover a never-be- Thursday, Dec. 10, at 8:30 p.m. Join the than 100 years St. Olaf College, a fore-seen concert from 1973, featuring global superstar for a concert of timeless small Lutheran college in Northfield, "Big River," "A Boy Named Sue," "If I songs and music from his new album Minnesota, has held a Christmas mu- Were a Carpenter” and "Folsom Prison "Harmony." sical festival that is known and loved Blues." June Carter Cash also performs. around the world. "John Sebastian Presents: Folk "Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love Rewind (My Music)" Wednesday, Dec. 9, at "Christmas at Belmont" Tuesday, Dec. You (My Music)" Thursday, Dec. 3, at 8:30 10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, 15, at 8 p.m. "Christmas at Belmont" fea- p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. Join John Sebastian in a tures Belmont University students along Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. Celebrate the beloved special featuring the best singers/song- with Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans singer-songwriter’s career from her early writers of the '50s and '60s folk era. and the Nashville Children’s Choir. days to her success as a crossover pop superstar. Performances include “Coat "Engelbert Humperdinck in Hawaii "Christmas With the Tabernacle of Many Colors,” “Here You Come (My Music)" Sunday, Dec. 13, at 3:30 p.m. Choir Featuring Kelli O'Hara" Friday, Again,” “Islands In The Stream” (with Join the King of Romance as he cele- Dec. 18, at 9 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 24, at Kenny Rogers) and “9 to 5.” brates five decades of hits and classic 8 p.m. The Grammy and Emmy Award love songs. winning Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra and "Stevie Nicks: 24 Karat Gold Tour" Bells at Temple Square join Tony Award- Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. "Christmas With Daniel O'Donnell" winner Kelli O'Hara and actor Richard 12, at 11 p.m. Grab a front-row seat for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. Daniel Thomas to celebrate the holidays with a the Grammy Award-winning artist’s epic O’Donnell transports you to a winter nostalgic program set against a backdrop concert, featuring smash hits from her wonderland, performing yuletide carols, of a country farmhouse and church. Fleetwood Mac and solo careers, with heartwarming hymns and seasonal sing- introspective stories about her personal a-long favorites. "Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh and professional lives. Ringers" Thursday, Dec. 24, at 9 p.m. "Ella Wishes You a Swinging Internationally acclaimed Raleigh "Nathan Carter: Celtic Country" Christmas, With Vanessa Williams" Ringers community handbell choir pres- Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 10:30 p.m. Join the coun- Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 18, at ent "Holiday Handbells." This sequel try and Irish music sensation for a concert 8 p.m.; and Friday, Dec. 25, at 9:30 p.m. Enjoy runs the gamut of song selections from performance recorded live in Dublin. an evening celebrating Ella Fitzgerald's old yuletide favorites to Vince Guaraldi's entire iconic album of holiday classics pre- "A Charlie Brown Christmas" score and "Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar sented by the American Pops Orchestra. other sounds of the season and includes Festival 2019" Friday, Dec. 4, at 11 p.m. director and conductor David Harris Join one of the world's all-time great "The St. Olaf Christmas Festival: A explaining the centuries-old history of guitarists as he presents the legendary New Song of Joy and Hope" Thursday, handbells and the teamwork required to festival in Dallas. Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. The elite St. Olaf Choir perform a piece. 3 Tune in to AR PBS Sports for the 2020 2A-7A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE FINALS broadcast live on Arkansas PBS beginning Dec. 5 Arkansas PBS is proud to partner with the Arkansas Activities Association to broadcast the championship games statewide.