The Soulful Sounds of Derbytown Premiering on KET 7/15/2025
Kentucky to the World is proud to serve as the official media partner for The Soulful Sounds of Derbytown—a powerful tribute to Louisville’s legendary African American musicians and entertainers, now airing on KET. This inspiring production features unforgettable performances by icons such as The Jerry Tolson Quartet, Marjorie Marshall, Tanita Gaines, Lamont Butler and the Pearls, Jason Clayborn, and many more, blending live music, dance, and theater into one unforgettable celebration.
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Tom O’Connell - This Is the Way: Stagecraft, Stunts and Fighting on Screen is now on KET
Watch the KTW program with Louisville native Tom O'Connell, a renowned stuntman and actor known for his roles as the Heavy Mandalorian and Darth Vader, on KET! Tom was the special guest at this dual-location event in Louisville, KY, and Bowling Green, KY. Live stunt demonstrations, interactive participation and on-stage discussions were part of the audience experience in KTW's Republic Bank Foundation Speaker Series with support from the Speed Art Museum, the WKU Innovation Campus, and the Gatton Academy for Gifted Studies. Recorded live at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville on Sept. 25, 2024.
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Carol Wyatt: 35 Years of TV Animation and Film is now on KET
To celebrate Women’s History Month, KET is featuring programs celebrating trail-blazing, history-making women. KTW’s program featuring legendary film animator Carol Wyatt, who grew up in Louisville, was chosen as part of that showcase. In the program, Wyatt sits down for a conversation with Brooke Keesling, head of animation talent development at Bento Box.
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A Pathway Forward
In October 2024, Kentucky to the World and R. Harvey Johnston III hosted the Premiere of "A Pathway Forward", a documentary celebrating the highly successful pathway partnership between Central High School's Law and Government Magnet program and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.
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