CREATE Now on Cable Channel #94

Mon, March 8, 2010
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KAKM is pleased tonow provide CREATE on Cable Channel #94.

Tune in for all your favorite shows on gardening, cooking, sewing, painting, crafts and home repair.

And remember this the time to show your support for KAKM, now celebrating 35 years of serving Southcentral Alaska.

You can find the schedule for CREATE by clicking on TV Schedule above. Look for the CREATE schedule under KAKM 7.2.

Or you can find the entire month by clicking here. Remember, the times reflected on the monthly schedule, are Eastern Time Zone.

KAKM’ Anniversary Mug Highlights the Mat-Su

Mon, March 8, 2010
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The image of the Pioneer Peak with Colony Barn & Silo was chosen to highlight KAKM’s service to the Mat-Su valleys.

The idea of the “pioneer” is especially important during our 35th Anniversary – as we reflect upon our past, and look toward an exciting future. It was designed by well-known Alaskan artist, Marianne Wieland.

Marianne came to Alaska in 1949 with her father, Buell A. Nesbett, Alaska first supreme court chief justice. She studied art at the University of Alaska, California College of Arts and Crafts, and San Francisco State College, receiving degrees in Fine Arts and Science.

Arctic themes pervade Marianne’s work – visual impressions of the far north, honed to their essential elements. Her style captures a sense of Alaska’s vast landscape and unique inhabitants through archetypal forms.

This mug marks the 20th Anniversary of Marianne Wieland designed KAKM etched coffee mugs.

Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart

Mon, March 8, 2010
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Celtic Woman vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloe Agnew, Lynn Hilary and Alex Sharpe, with violinist Mairead Nesbitt, perform at Ireland’s historic Powerscourt House and Gardens in Enniskerry, County Wicklow.

The musical repertoire ranges from spirited Celtic fiddle and bodhran pieces to lush arrangements of Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions.

In addition to the six-piece band, the Aontas Choir, a film orchestra, the Discovery Gospel Choir, the Extreme Rhythm Drummers and a bagpipe ensemble join Celtic Woman for this event.

Sunday, March 14. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Rounder Records: 40th Anniversary Concert

Sat, March 6, 2010
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Filmed in October 2009 at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, this concert is a celebration of Rounder Records’ 40 years in the music industry and features Grammy® winning Rounder artists:

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bela Fleck and Irma Thomas along with musical host Minnie Driver and special guests Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas and jazz/R&B pianist Henry Butler.

The special also includes select performances from Steve Martin’s show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, from Alison Krauss and Robert Plant’s 2008 CMT “Crossroads” special and from Madeleine Peyroux’s 2009 concert in Los Angeles.

Sunday, March 7. 10:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Friday, March 12. 9:30 – 10:30 p.m.

BLUE MAN GROUP: MEN BEHIND THE DRUMS

Sat, March 6, 2010
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BLUE MAN GROUP…

COMES TO KAKM…March 16…

…9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

You can stay up that late.

Honest.

For more information about these people. You can click here….

Anchorage Edition: March 5, 2010

Fri, March 5, 2010
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Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

The life insurance policy for former Mayor George Sullivan held by the municipality.
A recap of various oil and gas proposals now before the Legislature.
Fairbanks’ challenge to clean up its air.
Sen. Albert Kookesh (D-Angoon) must apologize to Craig for his comments.
The University of Alaska has narrowed to three its choices for a new president.
The dismissive attitude towards open meeting and open records laws by state officials.

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CREATE Now on KAKM 7.2

Fri, March 5, 2010
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If you love to garden or cook…

If you love to sew or knit or build…

If you love to travel…

CREATE is a channel just for you…brought to you by KAKM-TV.

You can find CREATE on 7.2….and in the coming days…Cable 94.

You can find our Schedule for CREATE by on the TV Schedule icon at the top of the page. The schedule for CREATE is 7.2.

And you can find the complete schedule here MARCH SCHEDULE (PDF). But remember – the schedule sent to us by American Public Television reflects Eastern Time.

On CREATE, you can find such great shows as:

Victory Garden.
Garden Smart.
Ask This Old House.
New Yankee Workshop.
Woodsmith Shop
Joy of Painting.
Rick Steves’ Travel.
Burt Wolf.
Jacques Pepin.
Julia and Jacques

and many more.

KAKM Art Showcase Auction – 2010

Wed, March 3, 2010
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Many thanks to our artists who contributed their works and to our volunteers and to our supporters for making this year’s auction a huge success.

One of the Best Rock Movies – Ever.

Wed, March 3, 2010
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Filmed just eight months after the Beatles appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” THE T.A.M.I. SHOW, short for Teen Age Music International, introduced rock ‘n’ soul youth culture to America in the first concert movie of the rock era. One of the rarest and most sought-after performance films from its time, the 1964 concert event featured future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Supremes and many other American and British Invasion hit-makers in their prime.

“In the top three of all rock movies.” -Quentin Tarantino

Saturday, March 6. 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 10. 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Young@Heart Dazzles

Tue, March 2, 2010
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Prepare to be surprised, delighted and entertained by the inspiring members of the Young@Heart Chorus, a New England senior citizens chorus that has delighted audiences worldwide with their renditions of songs by everyone from The Clash to Coldplay.

As Stephen Walker’s critically acclaimed documentary begins, the retirees, led by their demanding musical director, are rehearsing their new show, struggling with Sonic Youth’s dissonant rock anthem “Schizophrenia” and giving new meaning to James Brown’s “I Feel Good.” What ultimately emerges is a funny and unexpectedly moving testament to friendship, creative inspiration and expectations defied.

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