Join us when the curtain goes up for a show-stopping evening in support of the state’s largest performance stage. KET’s 36^th annual Summer Celebration “Bravo! Broadway” is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, beginning at 7 pm, at Donamire Farm in Lexington with honorary chairs Dr. Everett and Alicia McCorvey and hostess Mira Ball.

“Now in its 36^th year, Summer Celebration’s success is a tribute to our generous partners, committee volunteers, and friends who make it possible to support KET’s programs and services while enjoying a night of fellowship and fun,” said Shae Hopkins, KET’s executive director and CEO. 

Attire is summer festive or costume couture. So take your shot with Hamilton, masquerade as The Phantom of the Opera or let them hear your roar as The Lion King.

The evening includes dancing and live music by The Jimmy Church Band as well as a silent auction.  The mobile auction is open to all (even if you can’t make the event), with bids opening on June 3.  More than 200 items are available in the swag bag, including beach, ski and mountain vacations, as well as Broadway and concert tickets, horse farm and distillery tours, fine jewelry, furnishings, fun for the family, and an assortment of pamper packages.

Tickets are $200 per person or $1,800 for a reserved table for eight with benefits. Information and reservations are available at (800) 866-0366 or online at KET.org/SummerCelebration. 

Special thanks to all our sponsors:

Featured Actors/Premier:  Harp Enterprises/R. Baird Properties LLC.

Playwrights/Hosts: Alliance Coal, Alltech; Baird; Ann Bakhaus; The Brown Biggins Group at Morgan Stanley; Columbia Gas of Kentucky; Hardscuffle, Inc; LG&E and KU; Pikeville Medical Center; University of Kentucky; and the UK Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

Specialty Awards for Best Directions: Big Ass Fans – Guest Comfort; Central Bank & Trust– Entertainment; Four Roses Distillery – Concessions; Lexington Opera House presents Broadway Live – Hospitality; University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts – Marque/Theme; Wellcare – Red Carpet.

Composers/Patrons: American Trust Wealth; Ball Homes; Bank of the Bluegrass; Community Trust Bank; CSX Corporation; Dean Dorton; Dentons; Gray Inc.; Donna Hall; Harrod Concrete & Stone Co; Kentucky Blood Center; KV Oil & Gas, Inc; McBrayer PLLC; Messer Construction; Stites & Harbison PLLC; Toyota Kentucky; UBS Financial Services Inc ; US Bank; Van Meter Family; Sandra Welch

Summer Celebration is the largest single-day source of funds that advances KET’s programs and services.

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