Presented by University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities Join us on Oct. 17 for a moderated conversation with Gaines Center Director 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.
Are you curious, bold and ready to go? Join us for Transylvania's Preview Day! Discover our innovative academic programs, meet our expert faculty and explore our beautiful campus. At Transy, you'll broaden your knowledge, discover your passions and develop the skills employers and grad programs seek. Register today and join us Oct. 19 in Lexington.
Directed by Tosha Fowler Oct. 23-27 A delicious dark comedy full of dangerous queer desire. On the wind-blown, desolate moors, two sisters and their mastiff scheme to wrest their destinies from the systems and the savage land around them. A governess is summoned and a moor-hen drops in, forcing all to ask what price they might pay for autonomy and for love. This savage comedy
Directed by Tosha Fowler Oct. 23-27 A delicious dark comedy full of dangerous queer desire. On the wind-blown, desolate moors, two sisters and their mastiff scheme to wrest their destinies from the systems and the savage land around them. A governess is summoned and a moor-hen drops in, forcing all to ask what price they might pay for autonomy and for love. This savage comedy
This year's PumpkinMania Festival presented by UK Federal Credit Union is Oct. 25-27. Events include Joseph Tran's Comedy Magic show Friday, Oct. 25, a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Concert on Oct. 26, a community jack-o'-lantern carving Oct. 27 and much more! Get tickets to the magic show and pumpkin carving at transy.edu/tickets.
Part 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
Directed by Tosha Fowler Oct. 23-27 A delicious dark comedy full of dangerous queer desire. On the wind-blown, desolate moors, two sisters and their mastiff scheme to wrest their destinies from the systems and the savage land around them. A governess is summoned and a moor-hen drops in, forcing all to ask what price they might pay for autonomy and for love. This savage comedy
The strains of spine-tingling music will set the mood for Transylvania’s PumpkinMania Festival presented by UK Federal Credit Union. Transylvania’s choirs, band and orchestra join the Scott County and Great Crossing high school choirs for a free SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Concert. Get more info on the 14th annual PumpkinMania Festival, which also includes a family-friendly jack-o’-lantern carving, magic show, food trucks and more. Tickets for the Oct. 27
Directed by Tosha Fowler Oct. 23-27 A delicious dark comedy full of dangerous queer desire. On the wind-blown, desolate moors, two sisters and their mastiff scheme to wrest their destinies from the systems and the savage land around them. A governess is summoned and a moor-hen drops in, forcing all to ask what price they might pay for autonomy and for love. This savage comedy
Directed by Tosha Fowler Oct. 23-27 A delicious dark comedy full of dangerous queer desire. On the wind-blown, desolate moors, two sisters and their mastiff scheme to wrest their destinies from the systems and the savage land around them. A governess is summoned and a moor-hen drops in, forcing all to ask what price they might pay for autonomy and for love. This savage comedy
Poet Fady Joudah will be next year's Delcamp Visiting Writer and will give a reading open to the campus and Lexington communities. The reading will be followed by book signing.
Get to know Transy during the spooky season — plus tomb tours, trick or treating and a costume contest.
American Bar Association President Bill Bay is presenting Transylvania University’s third annual Pre-Law Society Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The public talk is at 4 p.m. in the Campus Center Pioneer Rooms. RSVPs are requested.
Step 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.
From Princeton University Website: “Economic inequality is one of the most daunting challenges of our time, with public debate often turning to questions of whether it is an inevitable outcome of economic systems and what, if anything, can be done about it. But why, exactly, should inequality worry us? The Greatest of All Plagues demonstrates that this underlying question has been a central preoccupation of
Join 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
Students, faculty and staff are invited to set up a booth during the market to sell their wares at the annual event. Spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Contract rquery@transy.edu for more info. Want to set up a booth? We are accepting applications through Nov. 22.
The Central Kentucky Concert Band is performing at Transylvania University Dec. 8 and March 2 as part of its 2024-25 season.
Presented 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
Transylvania's Creative Intelligence series featuring film director Tim Kirkman with a viewing and Q&A.
The Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's Timeless Tale of Tragic Love and Enchanted Elegance.
Join us for this year's 2025 Kenan Lecture with Maria Hinojosa, anchor and executive producer of the Peabody Award-winning show “Latino USA”, distributed by NPR, as well as co-host of “In The Thick,” Futuro Media’s new political podcast. Over the decades, Transylvania’s Kenan series has drawn such notables as Beverly Sills, Kurt Vonnegut, Salman Rushdie, Elie Wiesel and, most recently, former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy
A 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
A 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 Central Kentucky Concert Band is performing at Transylvania University Dec. 8 and March 2 as part of its 2024-25 season.
A 250Lex Event The American Spiritual Ensemble brings the music of Broadway and the West End to Transylvania’s stage. Enjoy selections of Broadway pieces that highlight the African-American experience as well as celebrate human perseverance through faith, as well as jazz music that was composed, arranged or written by African-American artists. ASE is a critically-acclaimed ensemble that is dedicated to performing provocative, dynamic concerts around
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Ross Gay is an essayist and poet. He will give an evening talk open to the campus and Lexington communities, followed by book signing.
