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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:
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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.

James Taylor - Bonnie Raitt in Concert
2019-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Rupp Arena, 432 West Vine Street, LEXINGTON, KY, 40507, United States
James Taylor and His All-Star Band with Special Guest Bonnie Raitt and Her Band

Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor and His All-Star Band return to Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., with special guest Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt and her band on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, at 7:30 pm. James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 40 years. Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, James has sold more than 100 million albums, won multiple Grammy Awards, and has earned 40 gold, platinum, or multi-platinum awards. More than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. The ten-time Grammy winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015.

KET has great seats that were reserved for our donors before they went on sale to the public. For a one-time donation to KET of $200 per person, you can support your favorite KET programs and get a great seat to this truly memorable, one-night only experience.

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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.

Family Fun Club – Louisville Bats July Event
2019-07-14 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St., Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
It’s time for another Family Fun Club Event at Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats. Bring the whole family to meet and take pictures with Super Why before the game, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

KET Family Fun Club members and viewers should purchase tickets in advance at Batsbaseball.com

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music - Preview Screening in Owensboro
2019-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 311 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY, 42301
Join KET in Owensboro 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 screening starts at 7:00 pm Central Time.
This event is free, but reservations are required:
This reservation form is now closed.

Family Fun Club – Louisville Bats June Event
2019-06-16 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St., Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
It’s time for another Family Fun Club Event at Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats. Bring the whole family to meet and take pictures with Buddy from Dinosaur Train before the game, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

KET Family Fun Club members and viewers should purchase tickets in advance at Batsbaseball.com

Josh Groban - The Bridges Tour with special guest Jennifer Nettles
2019-06-12 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | US Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, 100 Broadway St,, Cincinnati, kentucky
US Bank Arena, Cincinnati
KET has floor seats that were reserved for our donors before they went on sale to the public. For a one-time donation to KET of $300 per person, you can support the quality KET programs you rely on and get a great seat to this can’t-miss concert event.

Possessing one of the most outstanding and instantly recognizable voices in music, GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban has entertained fans across the globe with his multi-platinum albums and DVDs (over 30 million sold worldwide), electrifying live performances, and comedic film and television appearances. His discography encompasses eight studio albums, most recently 2018’s “Bridges”.

Superstar entertainer Jennifer Nettles is an admired and animated performer. ASCAP has honored her with five awards, including one for her No. 1 PLATINUM hit “Stay” that also earned GRAMMY®, ACM, and CMA Awards.

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Exclusive preview of the new documentary College Behind Bars
2019-06-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Directed and produced by Peabody-Award winning filmmaker Lynn Novick, produced by Sarah Botstein, and executive produced by Ken Burns, College Behind Bars reveals the transformative power of higher education through the experiences of incarcerated men and women earning degrees in the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI), one of the country’s most rigorous prison education programs.
This preview event, moderated by KET’s Renee Shaw, will feature segments from the documentary followed by discussions about the role of education and preparing inmates for a life outside of prison. We are pleased to have with us the film’s producers, along with panelists that include Secretary John Tilley, Kentucky Justice Cabinet; Secretary Derrick Ramsey, Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet; and others for this important community conversation.
The event is free, but seating is limited. Please RSVP by June 6. Email jschmidt@ket.org or call (502) 589-3538 to register.

2019 Summer Celebration Was Out of This World!
2019-06-07 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Donamire Farm, 4151 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, kentucky, 40510
KET’s 31st annual Summer Celebration on June 7 at Donamire Farm marked 50 years since that first giant leap for mankind and the dedication of KET as a “space-age communication device.”
Over the moon costumes, Lunar rovers, NASA satellites, telescopes and a mobile planetarium created the atmosphere, while 300 discoveries in the Big Bang Bids auction and Space Jams by the Jimmy Church Band highlighted the fun. Many thanks to this year’s sponsors, volunteers and some 1,039 explorers in attendance who helped launch KET’s next half-century of service.
The success of Summer Celebration is a tribute to those who believe in the power of KET to explore new frontiers, fuel imagination, and lift up a world of intelligence. Thanks for enabling those we serve to reach for the stars.
SAVE THE DATE: 32nd annual Summer Celebration – June 5, 2020, Donamire Farm, Lexington, Ky.
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Thanks again to our Host Sponsors:
Alliance Coal, LLC
Alltech
Brotherton Brown Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Brown-Forman
Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc.
Friends of Coal
Hardscuffle, Inc.
Hilliard Lyons, A Baird Company
Kentucky Chamber o f Commerce
LG&E and K U Energy, LLC

Family Fun Club - Louisville Bats Event
2019-05-12 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
It’s time for another Family Fun Club Event at Slugger Field, home of the Louisville Bats. Bring the whole family to meet and take pictures with Sid the Science Kid before the game, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

KET Family Fun Club members and viewers should purchase tickets in advance at Batsbaseball.com

KET Bourbon Distillery Tour
2019-05-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KET, 600 Cooper Dr., Lexington, KY, 40502, United States
Join KET and special guest host Tim Farmer for a tour of Central Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries.
With a $250 one-time donation you can join this special tour only available to KET donors. You’ll visit Four Roses, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace distilleries and get a taste of their best products.
Your experience also includes one KET etched rocks glass and other mementos of your tour.
Includes transportation by Blue Grass Tours, lunch, tour guide, and all gratuities. The tour will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 9am-5pm, leaving from KET’s Network Center in Lexington. There are a limited number of seats available for this special event, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day
2019-04-24 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
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

Brit Floyd: Another Brick in the Wall World Tour 2019
2019-04-19 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | EKU Center for the Arts, Richmond, Ky., 1 Hall Dr., Richmond, 40475, United States
Join KET and Brit Floyd when they return to the Bluegrass at the EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond, on Friday, April 19, 2019, at 7:30 pm.
Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, returns to the stage in 2019 with its most ambitious and best production yet, a very special 40th Anniversary retrospective of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, “The Wall.” In addition to performing a host of musical highlights from The Wall, Brit Floyd will perform classic gems from “The Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Animals,” and “The Division Bell,” plus lots more.
KET has great seats reserved for our donors before the tickets went on sale to the public available for a $150 one-time donation per ticket. With a $250 per ticket donation, you can also attend Brit Floyd’s preshow soundcheck, where they will perform two songs that will not appear in the show, and you’ll get a meet and greet opportunity with the band.

Celtic Woman: Ancient Land Tour
2019-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Louisville Palace, 625 S 4th St., Louisville, 40202, United States
Experience the Grammy® Nominated Celtic Woman on their all-new tour, Ancient Land at the Louisville Palace in Louisville, on Friday, April 19, 2019, at 7:30 pm. Celebrating the centuries-old Irish tradition of telling stories through song: stories of the land, stories of love, and stories of dancing. Ancient Land is sure to capture the hearts of audiences everywhere.
Celtic Woman combines the country’s finest musical talents with epic stage production to present a uniquely inspiring live experience. KET has the best seats in the house, reserved for our donors before they went on sale to the public. For a one-time donation of $250 you can receive two tickets to Celtic Woman, or for a $1200 donation, you will receive two front-row tickets to the show with a preshow meet & greet opportunity with the ladies of Celtic Woman. Join KET and Celtic Woman for an evening of music you’ll treasure.

Antiques Roadshow Louisville Preview Event
2019-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Avenue, Louisville, ky, 40208
Antiques Roadshow Premiere EventJoin us for a cocktail celebration and a sneak peek of the Louisville Antiques Roadshow episodesThursday, April 18, 2019, 6-9 pm at the Kentucky Derby Museum adjacent to Churchill Downs.
Presented by the Greater Louisville Regional Board of the Commonwealth Fund for KET
In May, 2018, the Antiques Roadshow cast and crew rolled into Louisville to film at historical Churchill Downs as part of a limited nationwide tour. Be among the FIRST to view a specially curated selection of highlights from the three Louisville episodes, featuring items that shine the spotlight on Kentucky’s unique heritage. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you.
Proceeds benefit KET programs and services.
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Red Green: This Could Be It! Tour
2019-03-26 19:00 - 2019-07-16 22:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Red Green: This Could Be It! Tour
Red Green returns with a new live stage show that you won’t want to miss at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm. Join the president of the Possum Lodge for an evening of laughs and duct tape that you won’t soon forget.
KET has great seats that were reserved for our donors before the tickets went on sale to the public and include a meet and greet opportunity with Red Green himself before the show. Tickets are limited and are available with a $150 donation to KET. Get your tickets now because, “It might not be his last tour, but why take the chance?”

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.

Film Screening - Wonder: The Lives of Anna & Harlan Hubbard
2019-03-07 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | The Filson Historical Society, 1310 S 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Join KET and The Filson Historical Society for this documentary screening to learn the story of Anna and Harlan Hubbard.
The Hubbards led their lives as few people in modern times have and in doing, found contentment and freedom. Living in a boat house they built, sustained by food they raised or caught, supported by no electricity, the Hubbards, found their way without modern conveniences.
Kentucky author Wendell Berry narrates this film.
5 – 6 pm: Reception and guests can see The Filson’s exhibit “Shantyboat Life on the Ohio”
6 – 7 pm: Screening of Wonder: The Lives of Anna & Harlan Hubbard
7 – 7:30 pm: A question and answer session with producer Morgan Atkinson
This event is free, but reservations are required.
This screening is part of AFLOAT: An Ohio River Way of Life. AFLOAT is a year-long focus on the Ohio River, as inspired by the life, art, writing and environmentalism of Harlan Hubbard (1900-1988).

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:
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Program
2018-12-06 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Rupp Arena, 432 West Vine Street, LEXINGTON, KY, 40507, United States
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s annual November-December multi-sensory extravaganza, which sells out venues year after year, has cemented the group’s status as a must-attend, multi-generational, holiday tradition.
For this year’s 20th-anniversary tour, fans will be delighted with the presentation of TSO’s unforgettable “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” which features founder/composer/lyricist Paul O’Neill’s timeless story of a runaway who finds her way into a mysterious, abandoned theater. This tour will also boast a rousing second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits and fan-pleasers.

Martinis and Mistletoe 2018
2018-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Drees Pavilion, Covington, KY, 790 Park Lane, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
The Northern Kentucky Regional Board of the Commonwealth Fund for Kentucky Educational Television held their 11th annual Martinis & Mistletoe evening at the Drees Pavillion in Devou Park Memorial Overlook in Covington. This year’s event honors the contributions of Nick & Nina Clooney to PBS, KET, and the community.
See the 2018 Martinis and Mistletoe gallery

Celtic Woman: The Best of Christmas
2018-12-01 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Norton Center for the Arts, Danville, Ky., 300 W Walnut St,, Danville, Kentucky, 40422
Join the ladies of Celtic Woman for their latest Kentucky appearance at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts in Danville on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at 8 pm. This evening of holiday music will be a delight for all who attend and will be the first Kentucky performance for the newest member of Celtic Woman, Megan Walsh. Appearing with a full symphony orchestra, the ladies of Celtic Woman will warm your heart this holiday season.

Joe Bonamassa at Louisville Palace
2018-11-13 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa returns to the Bluegrass for one night at the beautiful Louisville Palace on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at 8 pm. Starting his professional career by touring with B.B. King at 12 years old, Bonamassa has amassed sixteen #1 Billboard Blues albums and his most recent studio album was a Billboard Top 10 hit. KET has great seats that were reserved for our donors before tickets went on sale to the public for $200 per ticket.
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Daniel O’Donnell at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
2018-02-27 19:00 - 2019-02-27 21:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | The Fabulous Fox Theatre, 527 N Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
One of Ireland’s best loved artists, Daniel O’Donnell returns to tour in the USA with his Back Home Again Tour. Daniel burst into superstardom in the USA back in 2002 with his first ever PBS special – The Daniel O’Donnell Show. That began a special relationship between Daniel and PBS and since then, he has recorded a further twelve specials, including ‘Stand Beside Me’ in 2013. The Irish singer made record-breaking chart history earlier this year by becoming the first recording artist in the history of the UK Artist Album Chart to have charted at least one new album every year since 1988, an unprecedented and unbroken 29 year span, surpassing everyone from Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones, Madonna and Irish strongholds U2. Tickets available with a one-time credit card donation of $125/person.
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