KET’s Kentucky Muse “Julius Friedman: Picture This” – Free Screening in Louisville
2020-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Filson Historical Society, 1310 S 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
A free screening: Julius Friedman: Picture This, The Veil, and Convergence Redux
The Filson Historical Society
Louisville
Join KET at The Filson Historical Society in Louisville for Julius Friedman: Picture This, The Veil, and Convergence Redux – a free screening of three short documentaries on the life and work of the late artist Julius Friedman. “Julius Friedman: Picture This” is a documentary in KET’s Kentucky Muse, a series that celebrates the world of creative output and spirit found within the Bluegrass state.
Friedman was an internationally renowned artist, producing a massive body of work ranging from innovative corporate designs to beautiful fine art pieces, sometimes blurring the line between the two. KET’s documentary explores Friedman’s body of work and shows him at work on projects.
This event is free, but reservations are required.

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Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns – Free Preview Screening in Somerset
2019-08-29 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Center for Rural Development, 2292 South Hwy. 27, Somerset, ky, 42501
Join KET in Somerset for a free exclusive sneak peek at Ken Burns’ new documentary Country Music. Explore the remarkable stories of the people and places behind a true American art form.
The evening begins at 5:30 pm EST with a reception and entertainment by Sydney Adams and her five-piece band. The reception will be followed by the 45-minute film screening and remarks from special guest Jessica Blankenship Bray, music journalist and editor/founder of kentuckycountrymusic.com, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. In 2018, Bray was named one of Laurel County’s Top 10 Under 40 Award recipients, and throughout her career has interviewed countless country music artists.
The event will also feature a door-prize giveaway and a prize for the best country-music inspired outfit. Must be present to win.
The eight-part Country Music begins Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8/7 pm on KET.
This event is free, but reservations are required:
Registration for this event is now closed.
Funding for Country Music was provided by Bank of America, the Annenberg Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Belmont University, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Rosalind P. Walter and by members of ‘The Better Angels Society,’ including: The Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Schwartz/Reisman Foundation, the Pfeil Foundation, Diane and Hal Brierley, John and Catherine Debs, the Fullerton Family Charitable Fund, the Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation, Jay Alix and Una Jackman, Mercedes T. Bass, Fred and Donna Seigel, Gilchrist and Amy Berg, James R. Berdell Foundation, David Bonderman, Deborah P. and Jonathan T. Dawson, Senator Bill and Tracy Frist, Susan and David Kreisman, Rocco and Debby Landesman, Lillian Lovelace, John and Leslie McQuown, Mindy’s Hope Foundation, the Segal Family Foundation, Michelle Smith. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.

Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns – Free Preview Screening in Bowling Green
2019-08-26 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Capitol Arts Center, 416 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY, 42101
Join KET in Bowling Green for a free exclusive sneak peek at Ken Burns’ new documentary Country Music. Explore the remarkable stories of the people and places behind a true American art form.
The evening begins at 5:30 pm CT with a reception at Capitol Arts Center, followed by the 45-minute film screening. The screening is followed by remarks from Jody Flener, executive director of the Ohio County Tourism Commission and head of the Bill Monroe Homeplace in Rosine, Ky.
The event will also feature a door-prize giveaway and a prize for the best country-music inspired outfit. Must be present to win.
The eight-part Country Music begins Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8/7 pm on KET.
This event is free, but reservations are required:
Registration for this event is now closed.
Funding for Country Music was provided by Bank of America, the Annenberg Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Belmont University, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Rosalind P. Walter and by members of ‘The Better Angels Society,’ including: The Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Schwartz/Reisman Foundation, the Pfeil Foundation, Diane and Hal Brierley, John and Catherine Debs, the Fullerton Family Charitable Fund, the Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation, Jay Alix and Una Jackman, Mercedes T. Bass, Fred and Donna Seigel, Gilchrist and Amy Berg, James R. Berdell Foundation, David Bonderman, Deborah P. and Jonathan T. Dawson, Senator Bill and Tracy Frist, Susan and David Kreisman, Rocco and Debby Landesman, Lillian Lovelace, John and Leslie McQuown, Mindy’s Hope Foundation, the Segal Family Foundation, Michelle Smith. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.

Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns – Free Preview Screening in Ashland
2019-08-20 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Highlands Museum, 620 Winchester Ave, Ashland, KY, 41101, United States
Join KET in Ashland for a free exclusive sneak peek at Ken Burns’ new documentary Country Music. Explore the remarkable stories of the people and places behind a true American art form.

The evening begins at 5:30 pm EST with a reception and entertainment by Rob McNurlin and friends at Highlands Museum & Discovery Center. The reception will be followed by the 45-minute film screening at 7 pm EST at Paramount Arts Center with remarks from Rob McNurlin. Referred to as “My brother on the hillbilly highway” by Marty Stuart, McNurlin has been playing guitar since age nine and has released nine CDs including “Cowboy Boot Heel”, recorded at Johnny Cash’s Cabin Studio, produced by his son John Carter Cash.

The event will also feature a door-prize giveaway and a prize for the best country-music inspired outfit. Must be present to win.

The eight-part Country Music begins Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8/7 pm on KET.

This event is free, but reservations are required:

Registration for this event is now closed.

Funding for Country Music was provided by Bank of America, the Annenberg Foundation, the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, Belmont University, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Rosalind P. Walter and by members of ‘The Better Angels Society,’ including: The Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Schwartz/Reisman Foundation, the Pfeil Foundation, Diane and Hal Brierley, John and Catherine Debs, the Fullerton Family Charitable Fund, the Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation, Jay Alix and Una Jackman, Mercedes T. Bass, Fred and Donna Seigel, Gilchrist and Amy Berg, James R. Berdell Foundation, David Bonderman, Deborah P. and Jonathan T. Dawson, Senator Bill and Tracy Frist, Susan and David Kreisman, Rocco and Debby Landesman, Lillian Lovelace, John and Leslie McQuown, Mindy’s Hope Foundation, the Segal Family Foundation, Michelle Smith. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music - Preview Screening in Prestonsburg
2019-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Dr, Prestonsburg, 41653, United States
Join KET in Prestonsburg for a free exclusive sneak peek at its new documentary Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music. Featuring footage from around the world, interviews with legends and newcomers alike and – of course – incredible music, Big Family will make your toes tap and your heart swell with pride for Kentucky’s native music.
There will be a Q&A with the Big Family producers following the screening.
This is a preview event; don’t forget to tune in to see the national television premiere of the full film on Friday, August 30 at 9/8 pm on KET.
This event is free, but reservations are required:
This reservation form is now closed.

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music - Preview Screening in Louisville
2019-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentucky Country Day Theater, 4100 Springdale Rd, Louisville, KY, 40241, United States
Join KET in Louisville for a free exclusive sneak peek at its new documentary Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music. Featuring footage from around the world, interviews with legends and newcomers alike and – of course – incredible music, Big Family will make your toes tap and your heart swell with pride for Kentucky’s native music.
There will be a Q&A with the Big Family producers following the screening.
This is a preview event; don’t forget to tune in to see the national television premiere of the full film on Friday, August 30 at 9/8 pm on KET.
This event is free, but reservations are required:
This reservation form is now closed.

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music - Preview Screening in Murray
2019-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Murray State University: Curris Center Theater, 300 Curris Center, Murray, KY, 42071, United States
Join KET in Murray for a free exclusive sneak peek at its new documentary Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music. Featuring footage from around the world, interviews with legends and newcomers alike and – of course – incredible music, Big Family will make your toes tap and your heart swell with pride for Kentucky’s native music.
This is a preview event; don’t forget to tune in to see the national television premiere of the full film on Friday, August 30 at 9/8 pm on KET.
This screening starts at 7:00 pm Central Time.
This event is free, but reservations are required:
This reservation form is now closed.

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music - Preview Screening in Morehead
2019-07-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Morehead Conference Center, 111 E First St, Morehead, ky, 40351
Join KET in Morehead for a free exclusive sneak peek at its new documentary Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music. Featuring footage from around the world, interviews with legends and newcomers alike and – of course – incredible music, Big Family will make your toes tap and your heart swell with pride for Kentucky’s native music.
There will be a Q&A with the Big Family producers following the screening.
This is a preview event; don’t forget to tune in to see the national television premiere of the full film on Friday, August 30 at 9/8 pm on KET.
This event is free, but reservations are required:
This reservation form is now closed.

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music - Preview Screening in Lexington
2019-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Kentucky Theatre, 214 E Main Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Join KET in Lexington for a free exclusive full screening of its new documentary Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music. Featuring footage from around the world, interviews with legends and newcomers alike and – of course – incredible music, Big Family will make your toes tap and your heart swell with pride for Kentucky’s native music.
After the screening event, you can tune in to see the national television premiere on Friday, August 30 at 9/8 pm on KET.
This event is free, but reservations are required:
This reservation form is now closed.

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music - Preview Screening in Paducah
2019-07-14 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Maiden Alley Cinema, 112 Maiden Alley, Paducah, 42001
Join KET in Paducah for a free exclusive sneak peek at its new documentary Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music. Featuring footage from around the world, interviews with legends and newcomers alike and – of course – incredible music, Big Family will make your toes tap and your heart swell with pride for Kentucky’s native music.

There will be a Q&A with the Big Family producers following the screening.

This is a preview event; don’t forget to tune in to see the national television premiere of the full film on Friday, August 30 at 9/8 pm on KET.

This screening starts at 3:00 pm Central Time.

This event is free, but reservations are required:

This reservation form is now closed.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day
2019-04-24 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! The hugely popular “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV series, has delighted live audiences on stages across the country. Now, in its third year of touring, your favorite characters are hopping back on board Trolley and coming to your town with DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: KING FOR A DAY!, Daniel and all of his friends invite you for a brand-new adventure in Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and SURPRISE guests along the way! It’s an event filled with tigertastic fun, teaching the valuable lessons of kindness, helping others, and being a friend. Don’t miss Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE: King for a Day… a royally great time!
KET Family Fun Club members can get discounted tickets through January 31st (while supplies last), check your email for a special discount code or call our membership team at 1-800-866-0366 for details or to join the Family Fun Club.
TWO SHOWS! April 24, 2019, at 2 pm & 6:30 pm, Lexington Opera House

Cat in the Hat at Pulaski County Public Library
2019-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pulaski County Public Library, 304 S Main St, Somerset, ky, 42501
Join us at Pulaski County Public Library to meet The Cat in the Hat, get your picture taken with him, and enjoy fun, educational activities with KET Early Childhood and others from the local community. No registration required.

Peg + Cat Live
2019-02-09 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Norton Center for the Arts, Danville, Ky., 300 W Walnut St,, Danville, Kentucky, 40422
Based on the Emmy®-winning PBS Kids show “Peg + Cat,” this totally awesome musical features wild comedy, countless favorite songs from the show, and Peg’s super coolest pal Ramone! When Peg’s mom asks Peg and Cat to mail some really important letters, they come face to face with a really big dog and a really big problem! To solve it, they’ll need math—bar graphs, size comparison, position words, fair sharing, and a whole lot of counting. They’ll also need to count on each other, and the audience too, for their problem to be solved. This performance is recommended for all ages; children 3-6 may gain the most from Peg + Cat’s BIG adventures.
KET Family Fun Club members can get discounted tickets through January 18th, check your email for a special discount code or call our membership team at 1-800-866-0366 for details or to join the Family Fun Club.
February 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm, Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts

Doc Martin Season 8 Premiere Screening - Lexington
2018-12-11 19:00 - 2019-07-16 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentucky Theatre, 214 E Main Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
The wait to see the Doc will soon be over!
Join us in Lexington for a screening of the first episode of Season 8 along with fellow Doc fans before it airs on KET. (Can’t make it to the Lexington event? There’s one in Louisville on December 2, too.)
The new season finds Martin and Louisa facing the challenge of living happily together with their toddler son James, PC Joe Penhale looking forward to married life with Janice, Bert Large struggling to make his whisky business successful, and Martin’s receptionist Morwenna receiving some devastating news.
Doors: 6 pm, Film: 7 pm
This event is free, but reservations are required:
Registration for this event is now closed.
