A Grand Night for Singing

Program Details

In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

About In Performance at the Governor's Mansion

Showcases the dynamic variety of Kentucky artist and arts groups, as well as the state's contributions to American culture. The series is a partnerships among the Governor's Office (Special Projects and the Governor's Mansion); the Secretary's Office, Cabinet for Education, Arts, and Humanities; and KET.

Upcoming

Prestonsburg - S4 E3

Features music from three different perspectives: the Lexington Singers, a community chorus; the River City Drum Corp, a group of young percussionists who perform traditional African rhythms; and the Kentucky Opry, a cast of instrumentalists and singers who take a "down-home" approach to entertainment. A 2000 KET production taped at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg.

• Wednesday October 28, 2020 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 28, 2020 2:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday October 28, 2020 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 28, 2020 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday October 28, 2020 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 28, 2020 7:00 pm CT on KETKY

Spirited Sounds, Tall Tales, and Amazing Grace - S5 E1

Features Jason De La Rosa on Native American flute; the Roadside Theatre storytelling group performing a "Jack tale"; and Raison D'etre, a women's singing trio with a wide-ranging repertoire. Sky Yancey hosts. A 2001 KET production.

• Wednesday November 4, 2020 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday November 4, 2020 2:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday November 4, 2020 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday November 4, 2020 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday November 4, 2020 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday November 4, 2020 7:00 pm CT on KETKY

Madisonville - S5 E3

A concert from the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville spotlights Western Kentucky talent: the Murray State University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dennis Johnson; vocalist Janet Cunningham; a choral group from the Governor's School for the Arts; and nationally known flutist Jim Walker, originally from Muhlenberg County. A 1997 KET production.

• Wednesday November 11, 2020 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday November 11, 2020 2:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday November 11, 2020 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday November 11, 2020 10:30 am CT on KETKY

Ballads and Blues - S6 E2

Tanita Gaines' powerful voice has been compared to Aretha Franklin's. Jonell Mosser has sung backup for artists such as Etta James, B.B. King, and Bonnie Raitt. These two Kentucky artists perform old standards, blues, jazz, country, and rock 'n' roll with their own bands, then share the stage for two encores. A noted member of Gaines' band is Reese Wynans, whose career includes backing up blues great Stevie Ray Vaughan. A 2002 KET production.

• Wednesday November 18, 2020 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday November 18, 2020 2:00 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday November 18, 2020 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday November 18, 2020 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday November 18, 2020 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday November 18, 2020 7:00 pm CT on KETKY

Recent

The Poetry of Jazz/The Jazz of Poetry - S4 E2

• Wednesday October 21, 2020 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 21, 2020 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday October 21, 2020 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 21, 2020 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday October 21, 2020 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 21, 2020 2:00 am CT on KETKY

Bluegrass Royalty - S4 E1

• Wednesday October 14, 2020 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 14, 2020 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday October 14, 2020 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 14, 2020 2:00 am CT on KETKY

Diverse Cultures - S3 E1

• Wednesday October 7, 2020 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 7, 2020 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday October 7, 2020 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 7, 2020 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday October 7, 2020 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday October 7, 2020 2:00 am CT on KETKY

1997 Holiday Program - S1 E4

• Wednesday September 30, 2020 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday September 30, 2020 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday September 30, 2020 11:30 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday September 30, 2020 10:30 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday September 30, 2020 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday September 30, 2020 2:00 am CT on KETKY

From Bluegrass to Blues—Roots of Kentucky Music - S1 E3

• Wednesday September 23, 2020 8:00 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday September 23, 2020 7:00 pm CT on KETKY
• Wednesday September 23, 2020 12:10 pm ET on KETKY
• Wednesday September 23, 2020 11:10 am CT on KETKY
• Wednesday September 23, 2020 3:00 am ET on KETKY
• Wednesday September 23, 2020 2:00 am CT on KETKY