{"id":5542,"date":"2011-12-12T14:21:44","date_gmt":"2011-12-12T20:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.wnpt.org\/mediaupdate\/?p=5542"},"modified":"2011-12-13T14:22:46","modified_gmt":"2011-12-13T20:22:46","slug":"media-update-its-the-holiday-season-on-npt-christmas-at-belmont-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.wnpt.org\/mediaupdate\/2011\/12\/12\/media-update-its-the-holiday-season-on-npt-christmas-at-belmont-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"(Media Update) It`s The Holiday Season on NPT: Christmas at Belmont and more"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Christmas at Belmont (2011) Photo: J.Michael Krouskop (Belmont)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s the holiday season, so “whoop dee doo” you say? Not in the spirit yet? We’ve got you covered. Join us on NPT in the next couple of weeks for some great holiday and Christmas specials sure to brighten your spirit and warm your hearts.<\/p>\n

Monday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m.
\nGreat Performances: Andrea Bocelli and David Foster: My Christmas<\/strong><\/em>
\n(Rebroadcast: Tuesday, December 13 at 10:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Everyone’s favorite “Hitman” David Foster joins superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli for a new Christmas concert of seasonal favorites. Showcasing Bocelli’s soaring vocals are lush new arrangements given the distinctive Foster touch. Recorded at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, the program features special guests Natalie Cole, Mary J. Blige, Reba McEntire, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins, the Muppets and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, December 20 at 9:00 p.m.
\nChristmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir featuring David Archuleta and Michael York<\/strong><\/em>
\nRejoice in the holiday season with this spectacular event that combines elegant dancing, masterful musical performances and storytelling.<\/p>\n

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Watch Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir ft. David Archuleta and Michael York – Preview<\/a> on PBS. See more from pbs.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, December 20 at 11:00 p.m.
\nNational Christmas Tree Lighting<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Celebrating its 89th year, the lighting of the National Christmas Tree signals the start of the holiday season across the country. Taped at President’s Park in Washington,D.C. and hosted by Carson Daly, the one-hour concert will feature performances by pop sensation OneRepublic (“Good Life,” “Apologize”), country artist Rodney Atkins (“Take A Back Road”), R&B newcomer Marsha Ambrosius and a special appearance by Kermit The Frog. The evening’s festivities will be capped off with the ceremonial lighting of the National Christmas Tree — by a very special guest! <\/p>\n

Wednesday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m.
\nChristmas in Yellowstone<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

It’s become a NATURE classic. As snow falls and Christmas lights glow in Jackson Hole, a holiday season of a different sort settles in just beyond the town, in the great winter world of Yellowstone. Breathtaking landscapes frame intimate scenes of wolves and coyotes, elk and bison, bears and otters as they make their way through their most challenging season of the year. NATURE journeys in the footsteps of the men who first explored the park, and travels with their modern-day counterpart on his own journey of discovery. From the unique crystals of individual snowflakes to the grand sweep of Yellowstone’s Hayden Valley, this is a Christmas like no other.<\/p>\n

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Watch Short | Inside the Yellowstone Lodge | Christmas in Yellowstone<\/a> on PBS. See more from NATURE.<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, December 22 at 8:00 p.m.
\nChristmas at Belmont (2011)<\/a><\/strong><\/em>
\nRebroadcast, Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 at 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Produced by Nashville Public Television and taped at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, nearly 700 student musicians join host Laura Bell Bundy, the Belmont School of Music faculty and the Nashville Children\u2019s Choir, to present this annual production of traditional carols, classical masterworks, world music and light-hearted seasonal favorites. The program will feature the University Symphony Orchestra, Belmont Chorale, Percussion Ensemble, Musical Theatre, Jazz Ensemble and Bluegrass Ensemble. This seasonal celebration also features a mass choir.<\/p>\n