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SUMMARY:The American Revolution — A FREE Screening Event in Pikeville
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free special screening event in Pikeville!\n\n\n\nDiscover 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. Following the highlight screening\, enjoy a thoughtful discussion from local historians moderated by Dr. Stephanie Lang\, Editor\, The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society. Panelists include:• Dr. Tom Matijasic• Dr. Brittany GoettingIn partnership with the Kentucky Historical Society and the America250KY Commission\, KET is thrilled to invite you to a free screening event at The Appalachian Center for the Arts. This event is FREE and registration is encouraged. Please obtain your free tickets through The Appalachian Center for the Arts. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nThe event at a glance:\n\n\n\n\nWhat: A screening of The American Revolution and a discussion.\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 12 | 6:30-8 pm (Doors open at 6 pm)\n\n\n\nWhere: The Appalachian Center for the Arts (located in the Jenny Wiley Theatre) | 218 2nd St. | Pikeville\, KY 41501\n\n\n\nParking: Information about the parking garage and other parking options\n\n\n\nRegistration: For more help with free tickets\, email info@theapparts.org or call 606-262-4004.\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/the-american-revolution-a-free-screening-event-in-pikeville/
LOCATION:The Appalachian Center for the Arts\, 218 2nd St\, Pikeville\, Kentucky\, 41501
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SUMMARY:Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got the Moves!
DESCRIPTION:Elmo’s Got the Moves!\n\n\n\nMake great memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood! \n\n\n\nThis exciting show will have kids and parents alike out of their seats\, moving and dancing along with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends as they dance\, stretch and play to fan-favorite songs\, including “Sunny Days\,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves\,” and “Letter of the Day.” \n\n\n\nFamilies will discover fun and playful ways to move—from yoga and jumping rope to cartwheeling and silly dance moves—all in a welcoming environment that brings the magic of Sesame Street from the screen to the stage. More than just a show\, Elmo’s Got the Moves is a shared moment of laughter and learning—an experience you and your child will treasure long after the final song. \n\n\n\nClick here and use the code “KETKIDS” for a KET Family Four-Pack Special offer (valid online only\, on select seats\, now through 5/13 or while supplies last).
URL:https://ket.org/event/sesame-street-live-elmos-got-the-moves/
LOCATION:Louisville Palace\, 625 S 4th St\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40202
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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:Summer Celebration 2026: Cheers to 250 Years!
DESCRIPTION:Honorary ChairDr. Ryan Quarles President\, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)\n\n\n\n\n\n38th Annual Summer Celebration: Cheers to 250 Years!\n\n\n\nCommemorating America’s 250th anniversary\, join our red\, white and blue salute uniting We The People—the public in public television. \n\n\n\nThanks for waving the stars and stripes in support of KET and those we serve. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nSponsorship\n\n\n\nDonate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nReservations are $200 per person.\n\n\n\nReserved tables for eight plus benefits are $1\,800.\n\n\n\nReservations include dinner\, open bar\, entertainment (and no speeches!)\n\n\n\n\nProceeds benefit KET’s programs and services. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event at-a-glance\n\n\n\n\nWhen & Where\n\nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026 | 7 pm to 11 pm\n\n\n\nDonamire Farm | 4151 Old Frankfort Pike\, Lexington\, KY 40510\n\n\n\n\n\nHostess\n\nMira Ball\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment\n\nDancing to The Crashers\n\n\n\n\n\nSilent Auction\n\nMobile auction includes: UK basketball lower-arena season tickets\, vacations\, jewelry\, furnishings\, fine art and 200 treasures\n\n\n\n\n\nAttire\n\nSummer festive or costumes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors\n\n\n\nFounders\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeroes\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecialty Sponsors\n\n\n\nTheme\n\n\n\nHospitality\n\n\n\nWelcome Bar\n\n\n\nValet\n\n\n\nEntertainment\n\n\n\nGuest Comfort\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelegates\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\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\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\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\n\n\n\nAmbassadors\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssociation for Teaching Black History in Kentucky\n\n\n\nBabbage CoFounder\n\n\n\nBecky Jordan State Farm Insurance\n\n\n\nBiederman Real Estate \n\n\n\nBill Morgan Tire\n\n\n\nCecil’s Heating & Air Conditioning\n\n\n\nChristian Appalachian Project\n\n\n\nCity National Bank\n\n\n\nCommonwealth Advocate LLC\n\n\n\nCorner Pharmacy\n\n\n\nFirst Financial Bank\n\n\n\nMayor Linda Gorton and Retired Major General Charlie Gorton\n\n\n\nAdele Greenburg\n\n\n\nLora Suttles Hutchison\n\n\n\nKentucky Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI)\n\n\n\nKentucky Event Company\n\n\n\nKentucky REALTORS\n\n\n\nMcCarthy Strategic Solutions\n\n\n\nMercer Advisors/D. Scott Neal\n\n\n\nCyndy & Herb Miller\n\n\n\nMurray State University\n\n\n\nPNC Bank\n\n\n\nR. J. Corman Railroad Group\, LLC\n\n\n\nRankin Family Foundation\n\n\n\nSoutheast Printing & Mailing\n\n\n\nUK Credit Union\n\n\n\nUnited Real Estate Louisville & Bluegrass\n\n\n\nWhitehouse Strategies
URL:https://ket.org/event/summer-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:Donamire Farm\, 4151 Old Frankfort Pike\, Lexington\, KY\, 40510\, United States
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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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SUMMARY:Barry Manilow: The Last Lexington Concert
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss it!\n\n\n\nWith a career spanning more than five decades\, Barry Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines\, he has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide\, released over 40 albums\, and earned 51 Top 40 singles\, including 13 #1s and 28 Top 10 hits. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee\, Manilow has earned GRAMMY®\, TONY®\, and EMMY® Awards and has been honored with the BMI Icon Award. \n\n\n\nHis long-running Las Vegas residency has been hailed as one of the city’s best\, and his record-breaking appearances at Radio City Music Hall cement his place as one of the venue’s all-time greats. In addition to his recording and touring success\, Manilow’s original Broadway musical Harmony was named a 2023 New York Times Critic’s Pick\, further underscoring his enduring creativity. Beyond the stage\, he founded the Manilow Music Project\, which has donated millions of dollars in instruments and resources to schools across the country\, ensuring future generations have access to music education. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://ket.org/event/barry-manilow-the-last-lexington-concert/
LOCATION:Rupp Arena\, 430 W Vine St\, Lexington\, Kentucky\, 40507
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SUMMARY:The Fab Four at the Lexington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:USA Meets the Beatles\n\n\n\nIf you want to experience the best Beatles tribute show\, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four live! \n\n\n\nTheir current tour brings their all-new show celebrating The Beatles’ first visit to the USA. This includes performances from the Ed Sullivan show\, the Meet The Beatles album\, and The Beatles’ greatest hits of every era. \n\n\n\nThese tickets are held specifically for KET members and are a great way to relive some of the greatest music ever made! \n\n\n\nLexington Opera House parking information and more. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://ket.org/event/the-fab-four-at-the-lexington-opera-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Opera House\, 401 W Short St\, Lexington\, Ky\, 40507
CATEGORIES:Arts
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