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Datebook: December 20 - It's a Wonderful Life Released 66 Years Ago

The American Film Institute calls it one of the best and most inspirational films ever made... It's A Wonderful Life directed by Frank Capra, stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who had given up on living until meeting his guardian angel who shows him how different life would have been had ne never been born. P.S. Thanks for the wings! Love, Clarence

It’s Thursday, December 20

West Kentucky Community and Technical College hosts a photography contest complementing the community read of “Half Broke Horses,” by Jeannette Walls.  Photos should focus on horses or images including horses.  Entries are accepted through February 4.  Learn more at westkentucky.kctcs.edu

Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah presents “Anna Karenina” beginning this weekend.  The adaptation of Tolstoy’s classic novel stars Kiera Knightley and Jude Law.  Set in late-19th-century Russia, Anna enters into a life-changing affair with Count Vronsky.  Find showtimes and ticket information at maidenalleycinema.com.

Community musicians offer a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday.  Doug Van Fleet leads the chorus and orchestra.  The concert begins at 7PM at the Heartland Worship Center in Paducah.  Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.

Hear the Paul Winter Solstice Concert tomorrow night at 7 on 91-3 WKMS.  Thanks for listening.

Kala Dunn is a native of Princeton, Ky. She’s a 2006 graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy with a concentration in flute performance and a 2010 graduate of Murray State University with a B.M. in piano performance. She lives in Hamlin, Ky.
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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