Arts on TV: Chris Botti; Ann Hobson Pilot; Idina Menzel
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“Exploring the Arts With Gloria Greer†6:30 p.m. Thursday, KVCR: Jackie Autry’s Private Collection: The veteran journalist chats with art experts in Palm Springs.
“Chris Botti in Boston, Part II†7 and 11 p.m. Thursday, KOCE: A continuation of the trumpeter’s performance with the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart includes guests Sting, Steven Tyler, Josh Groban and Yo-Yo Ma.
“Open Call†9 p.m. Thursday, KCET: Live at the Ford-Angel City Jazz Festival.
“L.A. Tonight with Roy Firestone†10 p.m. Thursday, KCET: Chris Botti.
“Celtic Woman -- Believe†9:30 p.m. Friday, KVCR: Classic Irish songs, pop anthems and inspirational songs; from the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
“L.A. Tonight with Roy Firestone†10 p.m. Friday, KCET: Steve Tyrell.
“Inside†6 p.m. Saturday, KSCI: The Emperor’s Treasure: Taiwan’s National Palace Museum houses an art collection of more than 600,000 objects that gives a new perspective on China’s cultural history.
“Smart Travels: Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa†6:30 p.m. Saturday, KLCS: Chinatown and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco; Alcatraz Island; Napa Valley wine country; vegetarian food; wine tasting.
“The Artist Toolbox†8:30 p.m. Saturday, KLCS: Chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud discusses the art of French cooking and running his business.
“Clannad Live at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin†9 a.m. Sunday, KVCR: The five original founding members of the family group Clannad mark the band’s 40th anniversary with a performance in Dublin. With Anúna and Brian Kennedy.
“Great Performances†6 p.m. Sunday, KOCE; 7 p.m. KVCR: Tony Bennett sings his greatest hits with contemporary artists. Performers include Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Norah Jones, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and Willie Nelson.
Movie: “Rembrandt†(1936) 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, TCM: Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester. Alexander Korda’s fact-based account of the later years in the life of the great 17th-century Dutch artist.
“The Wendy Williams Show†11 a.m. Tuesday, Fox; midnight, Tue./Wed. BET: Audra McDonald.
Movie: “Lust for Life†(1956) 1 p.m. Tuesday, TCM: Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn. Tormented Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh meets French painter Paul Gauguin.
“The Wendy Williams Show†2 p.m. Tuesday, Fox: Nick Jonas; Ruben Studdard performs.
“L.A. Tonight With Roy Firestone†10 p.m. Tuesday, KCET: Debbie Allen.
“A Harpist’s Legacy: Ann Hobson Pilot and the Sound of Change†10:30 p.m. Tuesday, KCET: The life and career of Ann Hobson Pilot, former principal harpist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
“L.A. Tonight with Roy Firestone†10 p.m. Wednesday, KCET: David Foster.
“Idina Menzel Live -- Barefoot at the Symphony†Midnight Wednesday, KVCR: Menzel performs Broadway classics, her own selections and contemporary songs with Taye Diggs and composer Marvin Hamlisch.
-- Compiled by Ed Stockly
