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SUMMARY:The Farmer\, The Foodie\, and You!
DESCRIPTION:Join Maggie Keith and Lindsey McClave in the kitchen for an up-close-and-personal\, interactive cooking demonstration. \nThe hosts will prepare their favorite winter recipes featuring locally-sourced ingredients\, and you’ll be supporting KET as you share food\, drink and merriment! Tickets include dinner\, appetizers and beverages – the perfect gift for the food and wine lover in your life! \nTickets are no longer available for this event.
URL:https://ket.org/event/farmer-and-the-foodie-pledge-event/
LOCATION:Dare to Care Community Kitchen Classroom\, 1200 South 28th Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fund,Fundraisers,Kentucky,Living
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230218T190000
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Masquerade
DESCRIPTION:Thank you!\n\n\n\nThank you for joining us to revel in KET’s Moonlight Masquerade! True to this year’s Mardi Gras theme\, beaux-dacious masks\, beads and feathers filled The Olmsted to capacity and The Crashers kept the dance floor hopping! \n\n\n\nOn behalf of Honorary Krewe Captains Alice and Wade Houston\, and KET’s Greater Louisville Fund Board\, we thank you for making Moonlight Masquerade the most successful Louisville fundraiser yet! You and a sold-out crowd contributed an all-time high $110\,000 to strengthen KET’s programs and services in area homes\, schools and neighborhoods. \n\n\n\nPlan to join us next February for not only a fun party but to help KET open a world of opportunity\, education and inspiration for those we serve. When you support KET\, you can watch—literally every day—the impact of your generosity. Thanks for believing in KET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Fabulous February Fanfare\n\n\n\nOur 24th annual February Fanfare gala was presented by the Louisville Regional Board of the Commonwealth Fund for KET! \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme\, Moonlight Masquerade\, celebrated Bourbon Street to our bourbon capital\, and the fleur de lis reigned King of Mardi Gras at this Big Easy bash. Guests reveled in bedazzled masks\, fell in line with a brassy band and celebrated the melting pot of cultures and traditions of the season. Proceeds will support KET’s programs and services. \n\n\n\nHonorary Krewe Captains: Alice and Wade Houston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto albums\n\n\n\n\nFacebook Album\n\n\n\nTops in Lex Photo Album\n\n\n\nInstagram Album\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nFleur de Lis Lovers – $5\,000: \n\n\n\nAfter-Mardi Party – $5\,000: \n\n\n\nSpecialty Bar Sponsor – $5\,000: \n\n\n\nCrescent City – $2\,500:  \n\n\n\nCreole Crew – $1\,800: Baptist Health Louisville | Blue & Co. | Junior and Doris Bridgeman | Central Bank | Dean Dorton Allen Ford\, PLLC | Fifth Third | Green Castle Baptist Church | Rishabh and Lopa Mehrotra | JPMorgan Chase Bank | Kentucky Chamber of Commerce | Kentucky Select Properties | Monty’s Plant & Soil Products | Norton Healthcare |  Republic Bank | Tilford\, Dobbins & Schmidt\, PLLC
URL:https://ket.org/event/moonlight-masquerade/
LOCATION:The Olmsted\, 3701 Frankfort Ave.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Kentucky
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SUMMARY:The Alice and Wade Houston Story: A Louisville Preview
DESCRIPTION:Join KET for a special preview screening of The Alice and Wade Houston Story. The Alice and Wade Houston Story chronicles the lives and careers of one of Louisville’s most prominent couples. From their childhoods in Louisville and Alcoa\, Tennessee\, we follow the Houstons as they move from the segregated worlds of their youth to their multiple successes in the arenas of both business and sports. The story is told by a chorus of voices in addition to Alice and Wade\, including their three children\, Allan\, Lynn and Natalie; relatives; and friends; as well as business partners\, civic leaders and former players whose lives have all been touched by the Houstons’ generosity of spirit. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 21st at the Speed Cinema\nDoors for Early Showing: 4:30 pm\nEarly Showing: 5 pm\nThis event is free\, but registration is required.\n\n\n\nRegister to join the waitlist\nRegister is now closed.  \n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nPlease contact us at: events@ket.org
URL:https://ket.org/event/the-alice-and-wade-houston-story-a-louisville-preview/
LOCATION:Speed Cinema\, 2035 S. 3rd St.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kentucky
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SUMMARY:The Alice and Wade Houston Story: A Lexington Preview
DESCRIPTION:Join KET for a special preview screening of The Alice and Wade Houston Story. The Alice and Wade Houston Story chronicles the lives and careers of one of Louisville’s most prominent couples. From their childhoods in Louisville and Alcoa\, Tennessee\, we follow the Houstons as they move from the segregated worlds of their youth to their multiple successes in the arenas of both business and sports. The story is told by a chorus of voices in addition to Alice and Wade\, including their three children\, Allan\, Lynn and Natalie; relatives; and friends; as well as business partners\, civic leaders and former players whose lives have all been touched by the Houstons’ generosity of spirit. \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 23rd at The Lyric Theater and Cultural Arts Center\nDoors at 5 pm\nScreening at 6 pm\nThis event is free\, but registration is required.\n\n\n\nRegister\n[text-blocks id=”86771″ plain=”1″]
URL:https://ket.org/event/the-alice-and-wade-houston-story-a-lexington-preview/
LOCATION:The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center\, 300 E Third St\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kentucky
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration 2023: Be True to Your School
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our sponsors\, guests\, and auction winners for making KET’s 35th annual Summer Celebration on June 10 a record-breaking success.  A pep rally for pomp\, possibility and school pride\, there was something for everyone at Be True to Your School:  our very own Homecoming royalty and float\, superfans\, caps and gowns\, yearbook photos\, a Straight A’s auction\, and School of Rock dance party. Thank you for waving the flag for KET\, the state’s largest classroom.Honorary Chairs UK President Eli and Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto and Donamire Farm hostess Mira Ball join us in celebrating the 960 coeds in attendance—all sporting their true colors.  Much more than a fun event\, Summer Celebration in one day generates the most in community support to advance KET’s mission. \n\n\n\nThere’s still time to join the party! Support KET by participating in our last chance auction and secure live performances\, jewelry\, wellness packages and more. The auction will remain open until Friday\, June 16. Don’t miss your chance at one of these best-of-class items!  \n\n\n\nBid Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView Photo Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHomecoming King and Queen\n\n\n\n\nPresident Eli and Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors\n\n\n\nSumma Cum Laude Sponsor: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Honors Sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExclusive Auction: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHospitality: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecialty Bar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheme: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMagna Cum Laude:    \n\n\n\nHonor Roll: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDean’s List:  \n\n\n\nAlzheimer’s Association | American Trust | Anthem BCBS | Assured Partners | Becky Jordan State Farm Insurance | Berea College | Blue & Co.\, LLC | Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Cecil’s Heating & Air Conditioning | Chase Tours | CHI St. Joseph Health | City National Bank | Clean Gas Partners | Community Trust Bank | Duo Broadband | Field & Main Bank | Fifth Third Bank | Georgetown College | Gess Mattingly & Atchison\, PLC | Jason Rainey | Keeneland | Kelly Green | KEMI | Kentucky Chamber of Commerce | The Lane Report | McCarthy Strategic Solutions\, LLC | MCM CPA’s & Advisors | Owensboro Health | PNC Bank | Republic Bank | Jeremy and Julie Smith | Transylvania University | Sandra Welch | Southeast Printing | Stephanie Stumbo & Andrew Dorton | Stock Yards Bank | WesBanco Bank | WKYT-TV | WLEX-18 | Wyatt\, Tarrant & Combs\, LLP \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn-Kind Donors: \n\n\n\nBarney Miller’s | Beam Suntory | BORN | Claiborne Farm | Commonwealth Safety Consultants | DaRae & Friends Catering | Donamire Farm | Fayette County Public Schools | Friends of the Lexington Public Library | Harp Enterprises | Lafayette High School | Myers Printing | Pemberton’s Greenhouse | R.E. Cook Electrical | TOPS Marketing | University of Kentucky Bands | Wildcat Moving
URL:https://ket.org/event/summer-celebration-2023-be-true-to-your-school/
LOCATION:Donamire Farm\, 4151 Old Frankfort Pike\, Lexington\, kentucky\, 40510
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SUMMARY:Exile in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a full concert by Exile\, the legendary Kentucky group\, performing all their hits\, plus songs from their brand-new album. Exile band members are JP Pennington\, Marlon Hargis\, Les Taylor\, Sonny LeMaire and Steve Goetzman. \n\n\n\nTickets for this show at the historic Kentucky Theatre were set aside specifically for KET members. Tickets are $200 and include a Soundcheckpass (watch and listen in as the band performs their pre-show soundcheck) along with a Meet & Greet opportunity. We have a limited number of tickets so act fast! \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://ket.org/event/exile/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Kentucky
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SUMMARY:A Special Screening of Secrets of the Dead: The Civil War’s Lost Massacre at Camp Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Reservations for this event are now closed. Please check back for future KET screening events! \n\n\n\nThis new episode of Secrets of the Dead\, which was co-produced by KET\, investigates an incident from Kentucky history known as the “Simpsonville Massacre\,” when 22 Civil War-era soldiers from the 5th US Colored Cavalry on a cattle drive to a Louisville slaughterhouse were ambushed and slain by outlaws. \n\n\n\nCamp Nelson’s Chief of Education\, Steve Phan\, will participate in a Q&A following the screening. \n\n\n\n\nCamp Nelson | 6614 Danville Rd\, Nicholasville\, KY 40356\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 28\, 2024\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:00 pm\, the screening starts at 6:30 pm.\n\n\n\n\nThe event is free but seating is limited and reservations are required using the form below. \n\n\n\nFunding for Secrets of the Dead: The Civil War’s Lost Massacre is made possible in part by the KET Millenium Fund.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReservations\n\n\n\nReservations for this event have now closed.
URL:https://ket.org/event/a-special-screening-of-secrets-of-the-dead-the-civil-wars-lost-massacre/
LOCATION:Camp Nelson\, 6614 Danville Road\, Nicholasville\, Kentucky\, 40356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kentucky
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SUMMARY:Be My Neighbor Day 2025 (Louisville)
DESCRIPTION:Thanks\, Neighbors!\n\n\n\nThank you for joining KET in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions and PNC Grow Up Great at the 9th annual Be My Neighbor Day on Sunday\, September 28th.  \n\n\n\nWithout the support of community partners\, we could not have served the more than 1\,000 neighbors who enjoyed this special day in the neighborhood! Check back for more updates on next year’s event. We look forward to seeing you! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSupport provided by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional support provided by:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Community Partners:\n\n\n\nAnchorage Middletown Fire & EMS | Kentucky Humane Society | Kentucky Science Center | KMAC | Louisville Astronomical Society | Louisville Free Public Library | Louisville Nature Center | Louisville Orchestra | Portland Museum/AHOY Children’s Museum | Pure Tap | Squallis Puppeteers | and many more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 photo album:
URL:https://ket.org/event/be-my-neighbor-day-2025-louisville/
LOCATION:E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park\, 3000 Freys Hill Rd\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40241
CATEGORIES:Fund,Kentucky,Kids
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution — A FREE Screening Event in Frankfort
DESCRIPTION:Join KET at Kentucky History Day for a free special screening and panel discussion!\n\n\n\nCelebrate America’s 250th birthday and Kentucky History Day! Join us at 11:30 am in the Brown-Forman Room for a special screening and panel discussion. Discover how America’s founding turned the world upside-down with a highlight screening of The American Revolution\, a six-part\, twelve-hour documentary from Ken Burns. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion\, won their independence\, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired democratic movements around the globe. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the highlight screening\, enjoy a thoughtful discussion from local historians moderated by the Kentucky Historical Society. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Panelists:• Kent Masterson Brown\, author\, filmmaker\, founder of Witnessing History Education Foundation\, Inc. \n\n\n\nThis FREE event will be held during Kentucky History Day\, hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society\, featuring a full day of events (9 am to 5 pm) held at various KHS venues and hosted by various community partners around Frankfort\, Kentucky. Learn more about the day’s festivities. Event in partnership with the Kentucky Historical Society and the America250KY Commission.This event is free to attend and registration is encouraged at history.ky.gov. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKET’s event at a glance:\n\n\n\n\nWhat: A screening of The American Revolution\, followed by a panel discussion\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 6 | 11:30 am to 1 pm\n\n\n\nWhere: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History | Brown-Forman Room | 100 W. Broadway\, Frankfort\, KY 40601\n\n\n\nDetails: Refreshments available\n\n\n\nParking: Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible\, in part\, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
URL:https://ket.org/event/kentucky-history-day/
LOCATION:Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History\, 100 W. Broadway\, Frankfort\, Kentucky\, 40601
CATEGORIES:History,Kentucky
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution — A FREE Screening Event in Louisville
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a Special Screening and Panel Discussion in Louisville!\n\n\n\nJoin KET and the America250KY Louisville Committee for a free public event at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts as we mark the nation’s approaching 250th anniversary with an evening of history\, reflection and civic connection. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program features a special highlight screening from The American Revolution\, a six-part\, twelve-hour documentary series by Ken Burns. The series explores how thirteen British colonies rose in rebellion\, secured independence\, and established a new form of government that reshaped the continent and inspired democratic movements around the world. \n\n\n\nBefore the screening\, guests are invited to explore engaging exhibits from historic and community partners during a showcase in the Kentucky Center’s main lobby from 5 to 6 pm. \n\n\n\nThe selected documentary excerpts focus on “The Spirit of Service\,” tracing volunteerism\, civic participation and public leadership from the nation’s founding to the present day. Following the screening\, KET’s Renee Shaw will moderate a thoughtful panel discussion connecting the spirit of service and civic education in 1776 with its meaning and impact in 2026. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Panelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Thomas Mackey\, Historian\, University of Louisville (Retired) \n\n\n\nDr. Gary Gregg. Political Scientist and McConnell Center Director\, University of Louisville \n\n\n\nThe Honorable Michael Adams\, Kentucky Secretary of State \n\n\n\nThe Honorable Jerry Abramson \n\n\n\nMaggie Harlow\, Executive Director\, Jack Harlow Foundation \n\n\n\nDaryle W. Unseld Jr.\, President\, Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana \n\n\n\n\nThis special Louisville event is presented in partnership with the America250KY Louisville Committee and made possible with the support of community and historic partners. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and advanced registration is encouraged. Please register below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Event at a Glance:\n\n\n\n\nWhat: The American Revolution highlight screening and panel discussion\, “The Spirit of Service”\n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, June 8\, 2026 | 5-8 pm\n\n\n\nWhere: The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts | Bomhard Theater | 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY 40202\n\n\n\nPre‑Event: Historic and community partner showcase in the main lobby\, 5 to 6 pm\n\n\n\nModerator: Renee Shaw\, Host\, KET\n\n\n\nParking: Information about the parking garage and other parking options\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nThis event is FREE to attend and advanced registration is encouraged. Please register below. \n\n\n\n\n                \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Number of Seats(Required)1234Accessibility NeedsIf you or a member of your party require accessibility needs\, please request them in the box. \n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible\, in part\, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
URL:https://ket.org/event/america-250/
LOCATION:The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40202
CATEGORIES:History,Kentucky
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