Feel the warmth this holiday season with special musical programs and new Idaho productions during our on-air fundraising event, DecemberFest (Friday-Sunday, Dec. 6-8). Here are some of the arts, entertainment and behind-the-scenes specials you’ll see exclusively on air. Find the complete schedule online at idahoptv.org/decemberfest.
Joe Bonamassa & Orchestra: Live at the Hollywood Bowl - Friday, Dec. 6, at 8:30 PM
Join guitar legend Joe Bonamassa for his highly anticipated live debut at the iconic venue in 2023. Accompanied by a stellar 40-piece orchestra, performances include One Door Overture,” “Curtain Call,” “Ball Peen Hammer,” “No Good Place For The Lonely,” “Last Matador,” “Prisoner,” “24-Hour Blues,” “Self-Inflicted Wounds,” and more. During the broadcast, watch for your opportunity to donate to Idaho Public Television as receive tickets to see Bonamassa live in Pocatello!
The Four Phantoms in Concert - Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 PM
Singers Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio and Ciarán Sheehan have cumulatively performed the iconic Phantom of the Opera title role more than 6,000 times. This concert special features the four of them in solo and group numbers celebrating the music of Broadway, including “All I Ask of You,” “Music of the Night,” “Old Friends” and “Bring Him Home.”
Fleetwood Mac: The Dance - Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 PM
This 1997 concert marks the return of Fleetwood Mac’s most successful lineup of Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie and John McVie, who had not released an album together since 1987’s Tango in the Night. The group performs “Go Your Own Way,” “The Chain,” “Landslide,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Gypsy” and other hits.
Country's Legendary Duets - Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9:30 PM
Hosted by Tre Twitty (Conway Twitty’s grandson) and Tayla Lynn (Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter), this special looks back at some of the great country music duet performers of all time, including George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, and Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. Performances include “If Teardrops Were Pennies,” “We’re Not the Jet Set” and more.
createid Collection, Season 2 - Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 PM
Marcia Franklin hosts a compilation of stories about Idaho artists from various cultural backgrounds whose experiences inform their art on an intimate level. Tales of Japanese ancestry and Mexican traditions headline the program. Also included are a few shorter examples from the createid social media platforms about artists whose work honors cultural intersections—whether they occur within the community, the family or the individual. You can find even more createid videos on the series’ YouTube channel and social media pages. Just search for @createidahoptv.
Idaho's Powerhouse Senators on 'Idaho Experience' - Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5:30 PM
In the year 1924, two men were born in Idaho who would rise to the heights of power in the U.S. Senate. Frank Church was a powerful orator who would one day run for president. Jim McClure was a prosecutor from Payette, and preferred to work behind the scenes. A century after their births, Idaho Experience examines the lives of these two Senate powerhouses.
Return of the Giants on 'Outdoor Idaho' - Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7 PM
The western white pine is the state tree of Idaho, and for good reason. Sitting at the crux of conservation and capitalism, the giant tree represents a culture, a history, a livelihood and a lifestyle. It’s symbolic of the past and the future of Idaho—and it’s the reason people from across belief systems are coming together to return the ancient trees to our state’s landscape. Outdoor Idaho takes a deep dive into the impact a singular species can have on society. From scientists sitting astride branches in the top of our tallest tree to traditional indigenous craft—and from scientific discoveries to tree felling in the timber industry—this documentary educates and fascinates viewers from all walks of life.
All Creatures Great and Small: Tricki & Friends - Sunday, Dec. 8, at 8:30 PM
Our DecemberFest finale celebrates the animals we love by revisiting moments from the series where animals always come first, All Creatures Great and Small. Meet Mrs. Pumphrey’s beloved pekingese, Tricki—the series’ biggest scene stealer and smallest cast member—and the many other creatures that illustrate the bond between humans and animals. Enjoy a Season 4 replay of All Creatures Great and Small beginning Sunday, Dec. 15, at 9 & 10 PM. Season 5 of the series begins in January.
