Move in Day
Transylvania UniversityNew students arrive on campus
Cuban Masters: Xiomara Laugart & Axel Tosca
Mitchell Fine Arts CenterPresented in partnership with the GreenRoom Exchange Originally from the Guantanamo province of Cuba and now based in New York, Xiomara Laugart is a Grammy nominated vocalist whose music is a brilliant mix of rhythms steeped in her African and Caribbean roots. Known as “The Voice of Cuba,” she has been representing her country and her people, performing at venues around the globe for over
Transy Preview Day
Transylvania UniversityCampus tours, faculty conversations, class visits, getting to know Transy/special interest info sessions.
Jaya, Asia’s Queen of Soul
Mitchell Fine Arts CenterExperience the electrifying talent of Jaya, Asia's Queen of Soul. Known for her platinum-selling albums and unforgettable performances, Jaya's powerful voice and soulful renditions have captivated audiences for decades, solidifying her status as a musical legend.
Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures
Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts CenterPresented in partnership with the Bluegrass Youth Ballet The Bluegrass Youth Ballet brings back its fantastical production of “Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures.” This one-hour performance is based on the true story of Pedro Linares, a Mexican piñata maker. Bluegrass Youth Ballet performances are educational and incorporate other disciplines such as music, world culture, language arts, social studies or Spanish.
Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures
Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts CenterPresented in partnership with the Bluegrass Youth Ballet The Bluegrass Youth Ballet brings back its fantastical production of “Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures.” This one-hour performance is based on the true story of Pedro Linares, a Mexican piñata maker. Bluegrass Youth Ballet performances are educational and incorporate other disciplines such as music, world culture, language arts, social studies or Spanish.
An Evening with Emily St. John Mandel
Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts CenterPresented by University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities Join us on October 17th for a moderated conversation with Gaines Director, Dr. Michelle Sizemore and award-winning author of Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel. The conversation will focus on the role of Humanities in a world navigating climate change, global pandemics, and fracturing leadership.
Transy Preview Day
Transylvania UniversityCampus tours, faculty conversations, class visits, getting to know Transy/special interest info sessions.
PumpkinMania Festival and Family Weekend
Old Morrison LawnThis year's PumpkinMania Festival and Family Weekend is Oct. 25-27. Events include Joseph Tran's Comedy Magic show Friday, Oct. 25, a community jack-o'-lantern carving Sunday, Oct. 27, and much more! Get tickets to the show at transy.edu/tickets, where you'll also be able to reserve a pumpkin to carve starting in mid September.
Joseph Tran, Comedy Magic
Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts CenterPart of the 2024 PumpkinMania Festival As one of the most sought after Los Angeles magicians who travels internationally, a regularly performing member of the Magic Castle, and magic consultant for TV/film, Joseph Tran “makes boring disappear!” Joseph Tran has lived a pretty colorful life: he’s been a stuntman and an actor who has appeared on film, TV and video games speaking multiple languages and
Halloween Party Open House
Transylvania UniversityGet to know Transy during the spooky season — plus tomb tours, trick or treating and a costume contest.
David Howley
Carrick Theater — Mitchell Fine Arts CenterStep into an exclusive, up-close concert with David Howley, founding member of Billboard No.1 band We Banjo 3. This indie folk artist from Ireland weaves soulful vocals, enchanting melodies and evocative storytelling into a mesmerizing blend of music and history. With influences ranging from traditional roots to modern poetry, Howley's music creates a timeless, transcendent experience. Tickets on sale now.
Greg Partain, Pianist
Carrick Theater — Mitchell Fine Arts CenterJoin Gregory Partain for an evening of inspiring piano music by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. In his nearly four decades on the concert stage, Partain has performed as recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber music collaborator throughout the United States and internationally. The longtime professor and chair of music at Transylvania University is also a recording artist and specialist in 19th-century Romantic repertoire. He was
Winter Festival of Song
Mitchell Fine Arts CenterPresented in partnership with Uniting Voices Lexington. The Transylvania and Lexington communities are invited to celebrate the season on campus at Uniting Voices Lexington’s Winter Festival of Song. Through a geographically and culturally diverse repertoire of songs, as well as a deep emphasis on the historical context of various musical traditions, the structure of Uniting Voices’ programs allow students to discover meaningful connections between their
Swan Lake
Mitchell Fine Arts CenterThe Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's Timeless Tale of Tragic Love and Enchanted Elegance.
The Magic of Bill Blagg, Live!
Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts CenterA 250Lex Event To say that Bill Blagg has led a life filled with grand illusions and breathtaking magic would be an understatement. He received his first professional magic book from his great-grandfather, which eventually led to building magic props with his dad. These early beginnings paved the way for what is now known as The Magic of Bill Blagg. Today, Bill is one of
The Magic of Bill Blagg, Live!
Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts CenterA 250Lex Event To say that Bill Blagg has led a life filled with grand illusions and breathtaking magic would be an understatement. He received his first professional magic book from his great-grandfather, which eventually led to building magic props with his dad. These early beginnings paved the way for what is now known as The Magic of Bill Blagg. Today, Bill is one of