Synopsis:

On this month’s MainStreet, we visit a group of Louisville artisans who created a new flock out of old scrap. Travel with us to Bardstown to see an old tavern get a new life. See how an Edmonson County couple uses an ancient technique to group crops year round and finally, a bright yellow reminder of days gone by. The old and renewed, on MainStreet.

Segment 1: Bandana Yardbirds Length: 6:08
	Americans have been recycling for years, but Rich Kolb and his crew at Bandana Yardbirds have taken recycling one step further. Affordable art that brings a smile to your face and a new look to old metal. Let’s take a look at where junk ends and imagination begins.

Segment 2: Hydroponics
Length: 5:34

As Kentucky farmers search for alternatives to growing tobacco, an Edmonson County couple may have the answer. After much trial and error, Janet and David Dennison are rediscovering an ancient way to grow crops…hydroponically.

Segment 3: Talbott Tavern
Length: 6:33

Talbott Tavern is the oldest continuously operating Inn west of the Alleghenies. It very nearly lost that distinction after a devastating fire almost destroyed this 200-year-old historical treasure. We visited the Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, KY, and found out how the progress of rebuilding is going.

Segment 4: Cave Flowers
Length: 3:20

Every spring at Mammoth Cave National Park, visitors can see a visual reminder of the sacrifices families made to establish this public park for the nation.

Segment 5: Diners
Length: 3:00

On this edition, colorful baskets, cooperative outlet, a caring actor and a clayful artist. We will travel to Owensboro to meet a woman whose passion for design and color make her baskets unique. See how a group of Hart Countains co-op their artistic efforts, meet the man who is bringing his passion into the next generation and finally meet the youngest member of the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program – People’s Passion coming up on MainStreet.

Segment I:

What began as a gift for her mother in law has turned into a life’s work for Jan Treesh
Her beautifully colored, uniquely designed baskets have won her praise nation wide, and people keep coming back to her Owensboro shop. In the meantime, Jan likes to come up with new designs and colors and teach others about what she is so passionate about – making baskets.

Reed Ribbon & Silks
1722A Sweeney Street
Owensboro, KY
270-685-4093
www.basketsbyjan.com

Segment II:

Imagine a passion for art who no outlet – well such was the case for a group of Hart County artisans who came together for the sake of showcasing their art work. As a result was born “Creations from the Heart.”

Creations From the Heart and the Green River Coffee Break are located on the SW corner of the square in Munfordville, KY off Interstate 65 at Exit 65.

Segment III:

Imagine if you will, igniting a passion for reading in a child, what a beautiful gift we leave the next generation. Meet now a man who has championed the cause for literacy through his PBS television series, Reading Rainbow. Now, a conversation with LeVar Burton.

Segment IV:

Most 16 year old girls are worried about their driver’s licenses, boys and the telephone but for one Glasgow teenager, business savvy and her artistic skills have lead her on a different path. Meet now the youngest member of the Kentucky Crafts Marketing Association.

Kentucky Craft Marketing
888-KY-CRAFT
www.kyarts.org

Coming up on MainStreet, we will meet a trio of Kentucky craftsmen Campbellsville’s own Jurassic Clark, filmmaker John Carpenter and blacksmithing done right in Oldham County. Sculpting, storytelling and smithing, a trio of KY craftsman.

Segment I:

A childhood interest has turned into a reality for potter Tommy Clark. As a child Tommy loved to think, play and dream about dinosaurs and today they continue to play a role in his art work apply named “Dinoware”. Our prehistoric journey begins in Campbellsville.

Tommy Ray Clark
PO Box 475
Campbellsville, KY 42710
270/465-2606
trclark@campbellsville.edu

Segment II:

Film maker John Carpenter grew up in Kentucky. He haunted the campus of Western Kentucky University and played in the shadow of the hill. As a child he would direct and make films in his own backyard. He credits his parents with his creative drive and Bowling Green as the source of inspiration for his films; and now a conversation with storyteller John Carpenter.

Segment III:

Blacksmith Dick Wright has brought the ancient tradition of blacksmithing into the machine age. Hand wrought tools are used side by side with the contemporary age and the result – the heirlooms of tomorrow.

Hand Forged Iron
Anchor Forge
5301 18-Mile Creek Rd.
Westport, KY 40077
502-222-0736
anchorhill@aol.com

Coming up on MainStreet see a hawk’s view of glass blowing in Shepherdsville, experience Newport’s oceanic adventure and see just how playful pottery can be in Bowling Green. Gator gazing, glazing and glass a kaleidoscope of KY fun.

Segment I:

Hand-blown glass is an elaborate process. Whether you know it or not it starts out as a combination of chemicals that is transformed into a piece of art. Hawks View Gallery in Bullitt County offers original art work made right in front of your very eyes. Come along now as we watch this magical transformation from start to finish.

Hawks View Gallery
170 Carter Avenue
Louisville, KY
502/955-1010

Segment II:
	Come one come all to a watering adventure on the banks of the Ohio. There the Oceanic adventure of Newport’s aquarium offers land locked Kentuckians an opportunity to explore the oceans and rivers of the globe without having to travel. Come now to Newport KY and witness this water wonderland. Newport Aquarium 606/491-FINS 800/406-FISH www.newportaquarium.com

Segment III:

Paint your own pottery is an art form that is sweeping the country. Playful Potter in Bowling Green offers functional pieces of pottery as well as fun items for all ages.

Playful Potter
1022 31-W By Pass
Bowling Green, KY
270/746-0310
www.playfulpotter.com
playfulpotter@aol.com

Coming up on MainStreet, visit a Mt. Washington School where the students are brave carvers, get some concrete figures on business in Cave City and then go with us to Louisville to meet sculptor Ed Hamilton. On this edition, forms figures and fine art a unique look at sculptor across Kentucky.

Segment I:

Mt. Washington Elementary School in Bullitt County is using a slightly different method of teaching. There Jason Kelty, the art teacher, is involving the students in the creation of a sculpture of the school’s mascot. Let’s take a look and see what it takes to make this rock hard project successful.

Mt. Washington Elementary School
9234 Highway 44 East
Mt. Washington, KY 40229
502/955-7808

Segment II:

Coffey Concrete in Cave City offers fun, ornamental concrete for everyone. Come along with us now on a journey into the creation of the lawn masterpiece.

Coffey’s Concrete
Chris L. Holder, Owner
414 E. Happy Valley St.
Cave City, KY 42127
270-773-4040

Segment III:

Ed Hamilton knew early in life he wanted to be an artist but it wasn’t until he attended the Art Center School in Louisville that he found his calling – sculpting. Today Ed Hamilton is one of America’s premiere sculptor’s, his work chronicles history. To enter his study in Louisville you feel the joy and passion of his work. Let’s take a look.

Coming up on MainStreet, we head to the hills of Pulaski County where we hear the sounds of Christmas present and Christmas past.

On today’s program, we travel to a small cabin in the woods of Pulaski County where Dan Dutton and Tammy Walker bring us the sounds of the season.

On the program today we are going to take a unique look into Mammoth Cave and its history. In addition, we are going to met an area businessman who has revolutionized his business by keeping corals in captivity. But first we are going to take a look at a dying art. It dates back to the dark ages, the art of stain glass making. Let’s meet a trio of artisans who have turned their passion into a thriving business.

Incidentally, glasswork produced at Stickler’s Stain glass can be seen in churches and galleries throughout the southeast and as far away as Europe.

Now we venture into Mammoth Cave yet again, it’s called “earth watch” where we find a group of volunteers taking a unique look at the history of the cave. Meet now Mitch Gibbs and his rotating aquarium.

Oh and by the way, Gibb tells us that in spite of being asked again and again no the fish don’t get dizzy

Rotating Aquarium
270-782-6044