KET’s New ‘Inside Louisville’ Production to Focus on Louisville Personalities

KET is unveiling a new program that’s all about Louisville!

Inside Louisville, hosted by Kelsey Starks, features conversations with Louisville’s biggest newsmakers and personalities, celebrating the people, places and traditions that make the River City such a vibrant and diverse community. The half-hour weekly program also features stories that explore Kentucky’s largest city, spotlighting its neighborhoods, nightlife and noteworthy attractions.

Guests on initial episodes include Teddy Abrams, music director of the Louisville Orchestra; Darnell ‘SuperChef’ Ferguson of the Food Network; Dr. Marty Pollio, superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools; and chef Ed Lee.

“We’re thrilled to offer viewers across Kentucky a new way to explore Louisville and meet the people who bring the city to life,” said Shae Hopkins, KET’s executive director and CEO. “As Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville plays a pivotal role in the Commonwealth, and we look forward to showcasing everything that makes it special.”

Starks, an Owensboro native, is a KET producer widely known for her work as host of the hit educational online program News Quiz, viewed by tens of thousands of students each week. A graduate of the University of Kentucky and Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, Starks previously served as anchor of Good Morning Kentuckiana on WHAS (ABC) in Louisville.

“Louisville has been my and my family’s home for more than a decade,” Starks said. “I’m delighted to be hosting a new KET production that gives viewers a chance to get to know some of the city’s most interesting people and also highlight what makes Louisville such a great place to live.”

Inside Louisville premieres Sunday, July 9, at noon on KET.

Inside Louisville
KET Sundays, beginning July 9 • 12pm/11 am
KET2 Mondays, beginning July 10 • 7/6pm
Watch on-demand at KET.org and on the PBS app

For behind-the-scenes footage and photographs, be sure to follow Inside Louisville’s Instagram feed at Instagram.com/KETinLou.

KET is Kentucky’s largest classroom, where learning comes to life for more than two million people each week via television, online and mobile. Learn more about Kentucky’s preeminent public media organization at KET.org, on Twitter @KET and at facebook.com/KET.

ACT Louisville Productions and Pandora Productions Announce Cast and Performances for Regional Premier of “The Prom”

ACT Louisville Productions (ALP) producers Beth Craig Hall and Randy Blevins along with Pandora Productions Producing Artistic Director Michael J. Drury have announced performances and the cast of the regional premiere of the musical The Prom. Each performance at The Henry Clay Theatre August 11 – 26 will include a community Prom experience complete with refreshments for sale, photo opportunities, a Prom royalty selection, along with dancing before the show and at intermission. In the spirit of the show, attendees are encouraged to dress in their most authentic Prom attire.  Tickets to all fourteen performances are now on sale at actlouisville.com starting at $29.

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Performance Preview: Broadway in Louisville: To Kill A Mockingbird – June 20-25

The iconic character of Scout Finch from Harper Lee’s beloved masterpiece novel, To Kill A Mockingbird is stepping into the spotlight, brought to life by the dynamic talent of Melanie Moore in the acclaimed theatrical adaptation coming to Louisville June 20 to 25.

 

 A Broadway veteran known for captivating performances in productions like Finding Neverland and Fiddler on the Roof, Melanie takes on the complex role of Scout with unwavering dedication and an innovative approach.

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Audience Interview: Louisville’s Singing Sensation: D’Corey Johnson


Getting on a stage in front of an audience is one of the hardest things imaginable for millions of people who suffer from performance anxiety, better known as stage fright. A psychological setback, it can often be overcome with determination and practice.

When we watched 11-year-old Louisvillian, D’Corey Johnson, walk on stage to perform for the judges and audience of America’s Got Talent recently, we saw a lot of confidence — and certainly no stage fright.

We caught up with D’Corey, his mom, Nakia, and voice coach, Dionte Colbert, to find out more about this Louisville singing sensation.

Listen to the full interview with Audience publisher G. Douglas Dreisbach below.

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