Events

Fri, Nov 15 2024, 12 - 1pm

Born of Appalachian soil in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, Sarah Kate Morgan sings, plays, and writes like she’s been in these hills since the dawn of time. She’s had plenty of varied influences, beginning with hearing a classical music CD belonging to her family and going on to discover old time music through a dulcimer built by her grandfather. She began playing dulcimer at age 7.

This proved to be a pivotal moment. At 18 years old, Sarah…

John Jacob Niles Gallery
Free
Fri, Nov 15 2024, 7:30 - 10pm
Known for their faith-filled lyrics and honest storytelling, Josiah Queen, Chris Renzema, and special guest, Antoine Bradford are set to deliver an unforgettable experience with the Campus Nights Tour, coming to eight college campuses this fall.

This tour goes beyond the music—it's about creating a space for authenticity, community, and encountering God in fresh, meaningful ways. Featuring Josiah’s breakout single, 'The Prodigal,' and…
Singletary Concert Hall
VIP $72, Early Entry $39, GA $23, Student $18
Sat, Nov 16 2024, All day

The Wildcat Marching Band is excited to host Twirler For A Day. Perform with collegiate twirlers for halftime on Kroger Field!

Beginners, intermediate, and advanced participants will learn separate routines (YouTube videos will be emailed one week before the game). T-shirts, 1 meal, and entrance to the game will be included for each one of the attendees.

Registration Deadline: October 25th

All…
Shively Field
720 Sports Center Dr, Lexington, KY 40506
$55 for participants
Sat, Nov 16 2024, 10am - 4pm
Singletary Center
Free
Sat, Nov 16 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
LAS MIGAS – All Female Latin Grammy winning Flamenco Band from Barcelona Spain Eighteen years ago, four women joined forces and talents to rebirth themselves as Las Migas, a group that would find its way to the top of the international flamenco music scene, with a Latin Grammy nomination in 2017 and later winning an Independent Music Award (MIN) for Best Flamenco Album in 2020 and a Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album in 2022. 
The…
Singletary Recital Hall
GA $34
Tue, Nov 19 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
Singletary Recital Hall
FREE ADMISSION
Fri, Nov 22 2024, 12 - 1pm

The Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble is a performing ensemble of talented bluegrass musicians and singers under the 
direction of Sam Gleaves.

John Jacob Niles Gallery
Free
Fri, Nov 22 2024, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Linda Austern, Northwestern University

Rey M. Longyear Colloquium Series

Sponsored and organized by FOCUS and the UK Musicology and Ethnomusicology Division

John Jacob Niles Gallery
Free
Sat, Nov 23 2024, 7:30pm

Encompassing different musical styles and genres from the African diaspora, Mary D. Watkins describes her Five Movements in Color as an “epochal painting or poem about our journey as a [Black] people in [the United States].” The heart wrenchingly beautiful second movement, Soul of Remembrance, was featured on LexPhil’s 2023/24 season finale concert.

Dolores White’s Give Birth to the Dream incorporates the poignant and hopeful verses of…

Singletary Concert Hall
$28-$78 adults; $11 youth & students
Sun, Nov 24 2024, 3pm
Featuring Col. (ret.) Lowell Graham, ConductorDr. Shayna Stahl, Guest Conductor 

A native of Greeley, Colorado, Lowell E. Graham was named Music Director for the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra (GPO) in 2021. He previously served as Professor of Music holding the Abraham Chavez Professorship in Music at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) from 2002 to 2021.  While at UTEP he served as Chair of the Department of Music from 2002-…

Singletary Concert Hall
$14 Adults / $7 Students (additional fees may apply online)
Sun, Nov 24 2024, 7:30 - 9:30pm
UK Symphony Band 
Dr. Shayna Stahl, ConductorBrian Froedge, Guest ConductorDr. Michael Hudson and Adam Miller, Guest Conductors UK Concert Band 
Adam Miller & Jalen Allred, Conductors  Melanie Kjellsen, featured soloist
Singletary Concert Hall
$14 Adults / $7 Students (additional fees may apply online)
Mon, Nov 25 2024, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Undergrad Opera Workshop Performance

Get on the Train or Step Aside!

Arias and duets from late 20th and early 21st century operas

Schmidt Vocal Arts Center
Free
Mon, Nov 25 2024, 7 - 8pm
Singletary Recital Hall
Free
Tue, Nov 26 2024, 8 - 9pm
Singletary Recital Hall
Free and Open to the Public
Mon, Dec 2 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
Singletary Recital Hall
Free