KET - New Celtic Woman holiday special headlines WinterPledge Tickets offered to Celtic Woman, Johnny Mathis, Blue Man Group concerts

New Celtic Woman holiday special headlines WinterPledge

Tickets offered to Celtic Woman, Johnny Mathis, Blue Man Group concerts

For Release: 2007-11-13 11:34:00

Music fans won’t want to miss this season’s hit, Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration — just one of the many concerts featured during WinterPledge 2007, an opportunity for KET supporters to share the blessings of the season by making a pledge in support of quality programming and services for citizens of the Commonwealth.

The new special, recorded in Dublin’s prestigious Helix Centre, where the Celtic Woman phenomenon began, features seasonal favorites and original pieces. The special airs Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8/7 p.m. CT and Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9:30/8:30 p.m. CT on KET1 and Thursday, Dec. 6 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET2.

“In today’s multimedia environment, where hundreds of channels compete for your attention, there’s just one TV media outlet that exists to serve citizens — not profit from them,” notes Michele Ripley, president of KET’s fund-raising arm, the Commonwealth Fund for KET. “That is what makes public media so important. Individuals can make a difference, by joining our commitment to the people of Kentucky and making a tax-deductible contribution.”

During WinterPledge, viewers can receive tickets to see three great artists during their concerts in the Commonwealth when they donate to KET. As a thank-you gift, KET is offering seats to the Celtic Woman concert April 1 at the Louisville Palace, Blue Man Group’s concerts April 25 at Freedom Hall in Louisville and April 27 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, and Johnny Mathis’ May 11 appearance at the Louisville Palace.

Here is a sampling of the programming offered during WinterPledge 2007:

In Johnny Mathis—Wonderful, Wonderful!, the popular recording star celebrates his 50th anniversary in show business with a hit-filled concert recorded in Atlantic City. It airs Sunday, Dec. 2 at 8/7 p.m. CT and Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET1 and Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 10/9 p.m. CT on KET2.

American Soundtrack: Doo Wop’s Best on PBS, airing Monday, Dec. 3 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET1, features memorable full-length performances and great moments from classic reunions while My Music: The British Beat, which airs Monday, Dec. 3 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET2, presents a mix of rare archival full-length performance films and new live performances recorded throughout the UK at legendary clubs and hot spots.

Johnny Cash: A Man and His Vision, airing Monday, Dec. 3 at 10/9 p.m. CT on KET1 and Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 10/9 p.m. CT on KET2, is a musical and narrative overview of an important and innovative television variety show. Great Performances “Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing” airing Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET2, features the “Killer” knocking out his greatest hits. Bob Dylan: Live in Newport 1963-1965 — filmed by Academy Award-winning director Murray Lerner at the Newport Folk Festival — captures full performances of some of Dylan’s greatest songs. It airs Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6/5 p.m. CT on KET2 and Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 10:30/9:30 p.m. CT on KET1. And the founders of the Blue Man Group introduce segments from performances by the unique musical/theatrical troupe and provide an intimate look at the group’s creative process and history in Blue Man Group: Inside the Tube, airing Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 9:30/8:30 p.m. CT on KET1 and Thursday, Dec. 6 at 9:30/8:30 p.m. on KET2

Between concerts, WinterPledge visits faraway lands with Rick Steves’ European Christmas, airing Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10/9 a.m. CT on KET1, and stops by landmarks closer to home in A Kentucky Life Special: Dr. Clark’s Kentucky Treasures airing Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2:30/1:30 p.m. CT on KET1.

Suze Orman provides money management advice on Suze Orman: Women and Money, airing Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET2. Wayne Dyer motivates viewers with Dr. Wayne Dyer: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life, airing Saturday, Dec. 1 at 1:30/12:30 p.m. on KET1. And as always, KET provides ways to enrich young minds with quality children’s programs such as Curious George and Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Viewers who want to become members or renew their membership may do so at (800) 866-0366; online at www.ket.org/support; or by sending a check to KET, 600 Cooper Drive, Lexington, Ky. 40502. More information about KET programming and education services can be found at www.ket.org.

Contact: Ellen Soileau

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