Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Join Dave Shuffett and Amy Hess for Kentucky Collectibles! Send us a photo of your treasure and you may receive a free ticket to have it appraised at the Kentucky Collectibles appraisal fair on Saturday, June 22 in the KET studios in Lexington. Email your photo to kycollectibles@ket.org or post it on KET’s Facebook page.

You can watch the entire first season of Kentucky Collectibles online to get a sense of what kind of treasures made it onto the show – and which ones were worth the most!

Highlights from last year’s appraisal fair include:

• One man’s father bought him a 1946 Martin guitar in Lexington in the late 1940s. It has its original case and all of its original parts and was appraised for $8,000.

• One individual brought in what was determined by an appraiser to be some of the rarest marbles in the world. The collection appraised for $20,000-$30,000 on the program.

• Another person brought in a well-preserved Harpers Ferry Model 1805 firearm that has been traced back to the War of 1812 in the Battle of the Thames where Tecumseh was killed. The current owner bought it from the Scott County family who originally owned it. It was appraised for $15,000-$20,000.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

During the week of June 4-8, enjoy musical performances during KET’s Bluegrass Week, including the premiere of a new season of Jubilee and Jubilee Live: Festival of the Bluegrass, live coverage of the Lexington event, which is celebrating its 40th year.

New season of Jubilee

First up is the premiere of a new season of Jubilee from the 2012 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Fan Fest in Nashville. A major event in the world of bluegrass music, this is the first time IBMA’s Fan Fest, which yearly features top bluegrass artists, has ever been recorded. The new season, which features more than 40 performances, premieres Tuesday, June 4 at 8/7 pm on KET and Saturday, June 8 at 11/10 pm on KET2.

The season premiere showcases performances from bluegrass legends Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press and The Del McCoury Band.

Jubilee Live: Festival of the Bluegrass live from Lexington

Then, on Thursday, begins Jubilee Live: Festival of the Bluegrass, live musical performances of the 2013 Festival of the Bluegrass from the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. For three nights, KET will air live from the festival, featuring performances from the main stage and interviews with festival organizers, artists, community leaders and more.

Jubilee Live: Festival of the Bluegrass airs Thursday, June 6 beginning at 7:30/6:30 pm on KETKY; Friday, June 7 beginning at 2:30/1:30 pm on KET2; and Saturday, June 8 beginning at 2:30/1:30 pm on KET. It will also stream live online at KET.org/live.

KET presents live coverage of the Festival of the Bluegrass as part of Lexington’s Best of Bluegrass (BOB) event, a first-ever, weeklong celebration of bluegrass music and culture (June 3-8), culminating in the festival. KET will also be recording the BOB concert from the band Appalatin, performing at Natasha’s Bar & Bistro, for a Kentucky Muse program airing in the fall. The six-member band uses acoustic instrumentation to combine Latin music with Appalachian folk music.

Friday, May 10, 2013

KET and the Kentucky Chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA Kentucky) join forces to celebrate and recognize influential Kentucky architecture through two competitions open to the public: “50 of The Best Kentucky Buildings” and “Ten Buildings That Changed Louisville.”

Celebrating the way in which a building can positively impact people and communities in Kentucky, individuals are invited to nominate buildings of all sizes and styles. Nominations will be entered into “50 of The Best Kentucky Buildings” public competition. If the structure is located in Jefferson County, the nomination will also be entered into a professionally juried “Ten Buildings That Changed Louisville” competition.

The launch of the contests are in conjunction with AIA Kentucky’s 50th anniversary and the premiere of the PBS program 10 Buildings That Changed America, which airs Sunday, May 12 at 10/9 p.m. on KET2 and Monday, May 13 at 9/8 p.m. on KET.

RULES

People of all ages may submit one or more nominations at ket.org/topbuildings or through the mail on or prior to June 15, 2013. Call (800) 866-3366 to obtain a print nomination form. Return it postmarked by June 15, 2013 to KET Kentucky Architecture, 560 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40502.

After the June 15 voting deadline, all nominees will be compiled by AIA Kentucky and KET. For the “50 of The Best Kentucky Buildings” competition, a selection committee will identify the 50 finalists. Then, those 50 will be showcased on the AIA Kentucky website, where the public can vote on them to determine their order of popularity. Voting will take place in August and September 2013.

All nominations received that are located in Jefferson County will be automatically forwarded to KET for submission to the “Ten Buildings That Changed Louisville” competition. KET will have all submissions peer reviewed by a professional jury.

The winners of both competitions will be announced in November at a special event to which nominees, owners and architects of the nominated buildings and the general public will be invited.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Watch PBS ROKU on PBS. See more from PBS.

PBS and Roku® announced today that videos from favorite PBS and PBS KIDS programs, as well as favorite programs from KET, are now available to consumers via the Roku streaming platform.

KET viewers can access and personalize their Roku experiences by choosing KET as their local station. This will provide content from KET, along with signature PBS programs. A recent study by Roku found that Lexington, Ky., is the top Roku-streaming city in the United States.

The PBS Channel will include hundreds of videos from PBS stations, including episodes from new primetime programs as well as the PBS archives, with new national and local content updated daily. Programming includes video from American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Masterpiece, Nova and Secrets of the Dead, as well as video from PBS Digital Studios.

The PBS KIDS Channel will include more than 1,000 videos from more than a dozen PBS KIDS television series, including Curious George, The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Dinosaur Train, Super Why!, Wild Kratts and Sesame Street.

KET, PBS and PBS KIDS programs are available immediately for all Roku players in the United States and can be found in the Movies & TV section of the Roku Channel Store.

Tuesday, May 6, 2013

In order to help every child be ready for that first day of school, KET is working with community partners, childcare providers, and families to bring learning to every Kentucky child through broadcast, online, and on-the-ground educational programs and services:

• More than 40 percent of KET’s broadcast hours are dedicated to non-violent, commercial-free, educational children’s programming

• Our PBS Kids service is the number-one educational media destination for children in the nation with programs and online resources consistently earning accolades for quality and effectiveness

• Time magazine named pbskids.org as one of the 50 best websites

• Disney’s Babble.com named PBS Kids video app as one of the 50 Best Apps for Parents in 2012

We support parents and caregivers with research-based early childhood educational programs and resources. And our dedicated staff provides credentialed training and professional development for preschool teachers and daycare professionals.

To find out more about KET’s early childhood education programs and resources, go to ket.org or contact us at (800) 432-0951.

Friday, May 3, 2013

KET’s public affairs team travels to Washington to sit down with members of Kentucky’s congressional delegation for special editions of Kentucky Tonight and One to One with Bill Goodman.

On Monday, May 6 at 8/7 pm on KET and online at ket.org/live, Kentucky Tonight is live from Washington, DC, and welcomes scheduled panelists Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. John Yarmuth. Questions for panelists will be accepted through email (kytonight@ket.org), online web form (ket.org/kytonight), and Twitter (@BillKET).

Then, on special editions of One to One with Bill Goodman, members of Kentucky’s Washington delegation discuss issues topping their priority lists and how they will impact the nation and Kentucky. Each episode airs at 6:30/5:30 pm on KET. The schedule of programs is:

–Monday, May 13: Sen. Mitch McConnell
–Tuesday, May 14: Sen. Rand Paul
–Wednesday, May 15: Rep. Ed Whitfield
–Thursday, May 16: Rep. Brett Guthrie
–Monday, May 20: Rep. John Yarmuth
–Tuesday, May 21: Rep. Thomas Massie
–Wednesday, May 22: Rep. Hal Rogers
–Thursday, May 23: Rep. Andy Barr

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Supporters of KET who make an annual pledge of $1,000 or more to the KET Fund for Excellence are eligible to receive guaranteed, premiere parking at KET’s Network Center, located adjacent to Commonwealth Stadium. This exclusive benefit of your gift extends through the 2013 University of Kentucky home football season.

Make your tax-deductible donation to KET to ensure your parking spot is available for the start of the season. Spots are limited, so don’t delay! Contact Shannon Mundy at (800) 866-0366 or contribute online at ket.org/donate.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Join us for the silver anniversary of KET’s Summer Celebration—a salute to the silver screen—on Friday, June 7 from 7 pm to midnight at Donamire Farm in Lexington.

Purchase your tickets online or call (800) 866-0366.

This year’s blockbuster event takes us back to classic Hollywood and the glitz and glamour of the golden age. Enjoy a big-budget feast, a brassy dance band, and a silent auction with more than 300 reel treasures. Also watch for celebrity guest appearances along the star-studded Walk of Fame, including Josh Hopkins, star of Cougar Town.

Proceeds from Summer Celebration benefit the programs and services you trust and expect on KET. We’ll see YOU in the pictures!

Hosts: Don and Mira Ball

Special Guest Appearances by: Josh Hopkins, star of Cougar Town, and past chairs

Sound Stage: Music by The Jimmy Church Band

Reel Treasures: The silent auction includes University of Kentucky lower arena season tickets, vacations, jewelry, furnishings, fine art, Hollywood memorabilia and more than 300 celebrity-swag favorites

Red Carpet Couture: Summer festive or if you dare, come dressed as your favorite movie/TV character

Box Office: $125 per person or $1,200 for tables of eight with benefits; includes a buffet, open bar, and entertainment

Reservations and Questions: 1-800-866-0366 or ket.org/support

Friday, April 26, 2013

Spring is on the way, and Kentuckians eager to return to their favorite fishing spots can get ready with the Kentucky Afield Spring Fishing Call-In 2013.

The call-in, airing live Saturday, April 27 at 8/7 pm on KET, gives viewers the opportunity to ask questions about fishing locations, baits and lures. A taped version of the program airs Sunday, April 28 at 4/3 pm on KET.

The program features host Tim Farmer and a panel of experts from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, who provide valuable information and advice for every stage of hunting and fishing.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

KET public affairs host and managing editor Bill Goodman is one of five individuals inducted today into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. The Kentucky Tonight host joins 184 other journalists previously inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 1981.

“For a person who makes his living from speaking, I find myself at a loss for the appropriate words to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for my induction into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame,” Bill says. “Without the support and assistance of my family and the many colleagues who encouraged me along the way, I would not be here today. To the KET family and viewers, I say thank you – this honor belongs to you, as well.”

Since 1996, Bill has been the host and managing editor of the Emmy Award-winning public affairs series Kentucky Tonight. Additionally, he serves as host for Education Matters, along with a number of other public affairs specials, including KET’s election night coverage.

Goodman also hosts the compelling conversation series One to One. His guests have included legendary jockey Pat Day; Nikky Finney, poet, professor and recipient of the National Book Award for Poetry; Pulitzer Prize winner George Will; actor Richard Dreyfuss; current and former Kentucky political leaders; and many others. He is also the author of the KET blog “Bill’s Eye” and is active on Twitter at @BillKET.

A native of Glasgow, Ky., Goodman graduated from Western Kentucky University, and he recently earned an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Spalding University. Prior to coming to KET, Goodman worked at TV stations in Nashville and Houston.