Take a look at the new programs we have airing this month. You can check and now PRINT the schedule each week by going to www.OvationTV.com/schedules.




Battle of The Nutcrackers - Grudge Match!Ovation TV and host Mark Morris present 6 takes on the classic story from the fun and unconventional to the timeless and traditional. Vote now! The winning production is presented on Christmas Eve with a marathon of all 6 on Christmas Day.



The Art of Francis BaconThis program explores many of his key canvases, complemented solely with Bacon's own words, recorded by Derek Jacobi.



Grayson PerrySince winning the Turner Prize in 2003, Grayson Perry has become the nation's favorite transvestite potter. In this program, he speaks engagingly about why he is an artist that uses ceramics and not a potter, and about the defining themes that run through his work.



Yo-Yo Ma and Friends: Songs of Joy and PeaceThe 60-minute special features Yo-Yo Ma recording his collaborative holiday album Songs of Joy & Peace with such musical super talents as James Taylor, Allison Krauss, Diana Krall, Dave Brubeck, Renae Fleming, Chris Botti, Joshua Redman and more.



All That JazzPart tragic, part comic, this outrageous look at life in the fast lane in the Academy Award-winning musical about Bob Fosse's excessive life in show business.



Montreux Jazz Festival 2005Performances by Isaac Hayes, The Roots, B.B. King, Booker T. & the MG's, Solomon Burke and Billy Preston.


 
Impact: Band-Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” A look at the cultural impact of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” organized by Live Aid founder Bob Geldof.



Also note, the Unreal Worlds animation event will air again starting December 26th including the previously chosen My Art animations in between featured programs.| Views: 5 Votes: 1 Rating: 5.0

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