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CET Express - Chris Pinelo and Kathy Finley CET Express - Chris Pinelo and Kathy Finley

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with Chris Pinelo and Kathy Finley from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops. Click here to learn about the Pops exciting summer season at Riverbend Music Center. For a complete schedule of performances click here.

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents the Classical Roots: Linking Cultures Through Music this fall. The concerts are free and open to the public. For more information call (513)381-3300.

Runtime: 9 minutes Watch CET Express - Chris Pinelo and Kathy Finley
CET Express - Jack and Marilyn Osborn CET Express - Jack and Marilyn Osborn

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with two wonderful Cininnatians, Jack and Marilyn Osborn. Watch this segment to learn about all they have done for the arts in Cincinnati and how they have worked to make Cincinnati a better place to live.

Runtime: 15 minutes Watch CET Express - Jack and Marilyn Osborn
CET Express - Bill Powell and Margaret Gaither CET Express - Bill Powell and Margaret Gaither

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with a recipient of the Voices of Giving Award, Bill Powell and Margaret Gaither, President of the Greater Cincinnati Planned Giving Council.

The Voices of Giving Award recognizes individuals in the Greater Cincinnati area that have made a bequest or planned gift to a charitable organization. Bill Powell, owner of Wilson Art Stores, is being recognized for his generous support of CET.

The GCPGC event honoring these recipients will be held on June 18th at the Taft Museum of Art. The reception begins at 5:30 followed by an award ceremony beginning at 6:30. This event is free but reservations are requested. (513) 554-3071. For a complete list of this year's honorees visit the GCPGC website.

Runtime: 10 minutes Watch CET Express - Bill Powell and Margaret Gaither
CET Express - Kathy Wade CET Express - Kathy Wade

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with Kathy Wade about the Kids, Cultures, Critters & Crafts Festival at the Cincinnati Zoo. Learning Through Art, Inc. will present their summer event, the Kids, Cultures, Critters & Crafts Festival on Friday, June 20, at the Cincinnati Zoo. Zoo admission is free from 12-9 p.m. Guests will enjoy entertainment-filled free bus rides on the Metro's Route 1, The Art Bus.

Kids of all ages can take part in face painting, strolling entertainment by the Amazing Portable Circus, Samba Band Parade, Duke Energy Books Alive! for Kids Celebrity Storytelling and the popular Kids Crafts Corner. The International Stage will feature entertainment for children and families, including ZUMBA!, the McGing Irish Dancers and Sogbety Diomande¹s West African Drum and Dance Company.

For more information, a complete schedule of entertainment or to learn more about the programs and services provided by Learning Through Art Inc., visit the LTA website or call 513-242-6028.

Runtime: 28 minutes Watch CET Express - Kathy Wade
CET Express - Dr. Walter Smitson May 2008 CET Express - Dr. Walter Smitson May 2008

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with Dr. Walter Smitson, President & CEO of Central Clinic at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Smitson talks about the clinics commitment to provide quality Behavioral Health and Forensic services to children, adults and families. Central Clinic also serves as an outpatient training arm for the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

For donation information visit centralclinic.org/donate

Runtime: 12 minutes Watch CET Express - Dr. Walter Smitson May 2008
CET Express - Liz Carter CET Express - Liz Carter

This week on CET Express Barbara Kellar talks with Liz Carter about Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Liz Carter tells us what the organization is all about..."caring people helping their neighbors in need of the most basic necessities - food, shelter, clothing, transportation and emotional comfort." She tells us incredibly moving stories about her experience working with the organization...from dealing with the initial emergency to the refuge their programs bring to the lives of the people in need. Local donations are used and distributed throughout our Greater Cincinnati neighborhoods. For more information, email svdpcincinnati.org or call (513) 562-8841.

Runtime: 25 minutes Watch CET Express - Liz Carter
CET Express - Jim Mason and Woodie Uible CET Express - Jim Mason and Woodie Uible

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with Jim Mason and Woodie Uible from Beech Acres Parenting Center. Jim Mason and Woodie Uible talk about the offerings available to parents for guidance and support that help strengthen their ability to raise children.

More information on the Beech Acres Parenting Center is available on their website.

Runtime: 16 minutes Watch CET Express - Jim Mason and Woodie Uible
CET Express - Marie Michel-Tucker CET Express - Marie Michel-Tucker

Barbara Kellar talks with Marie Michel-Tucker from Lighthouse Youth Services. Marie Michel-Tucker tells about their comittment to give hope to abused and neglected children and to families in crisis. They provide residential care each day for more than 250 children in their foster homes, group homes, residential treatment centers, supervised apartments, and other residential programs. They care for children of all ages...from infants to older youth. For more information, visit the Lighthouse Youth Services website.

Runtime: 12 minutes Watch CET Express - Marie Michel-Tucker
CET Express - Bill Mulvihill CET Express - Bill Mulvihill

Barbara Kellar talks with Bill Mulvihill about The Greater Cincinnati Arthritis Walk. The event will be held at Sawyer Point, Sunday, May 18. Registration begins at 9:00am, walk begins at 10:00am. This annual nationwide event raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability.

Runtime: 12 minutes Watch CET Express - Bill Mulvihill
PROFILES IN COURAGE 2008 PROFILES IN COURAGE 2008

African Americans in Greater Cincinnati who have successfully met and overcome major life challenges are honored at the sixth annual Profiles In Courage recognition program, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, WCPO, the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Herald. Those honored in 2008 are Marian Spencer, Betty Southall, Edwin Rigaud, Dr. Chinwe Tosha Erike, and John H.Leahr and you can watch their profiles on CETconnect.

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CET Express - Cincinnati Ballet CET Express - Cincinnati Ballet

Barbara Kellar talks with Victoria Morgan and Mauricio Wainrot from the Cincinnati Ballet, about their upcoming ballet, Carmina Burana. This ballet embodies the full spectrum of emotion and passion. You can see a performance on May 9-11 at the Aronoff Center featuring Xavier University Chorus. This classical composition is given a modern interpretation through sensual choreography, colorful costumes and minimalist set decoration.

Runtime: 24 minutes Watch CET Express - Cincinnati Ballet
CET Express - Patricia Gaines CET Express - Patricia Gaines

Barbara Kellar talks with Patricia Gaines, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Hospice of Cincinnati. Hospice of Cincinnati will present "Sounds and Songs from South Africa" on May 18th at 6pm. The event will be held at Crossroads Community Church in Oakley. Admission is free and open to the public. A goodwill offering will be accepted with proceeds to benefit the Bophelong Hospice in Mamelodi Township, South Africa.

Runtime: 12 minutes Watch CET Express - Patricia Gaines
CET Express - Lori Klinedinst CET Express - Lori Klinedinst

For two weekends in May everything in Cincinnati revolves around classical music. Barbara Kellar talks with Lori Klinedinst, Chairman of the Friends of the May Festival, about this year’s festival. A gala dinner will be held on May 16th, at the historic Music Hall, to kick off the oldest continual choral music festival in the Western Hemisphere. James Conlon will lead the May Festival Chorus in their opening night performance of Verdi: La Forza del Destino. For more information visit the May Festival website.

Runtime: 9 minutes Watch CET Express - Lori Klinedinst
CET Express - Arn Bortz CET Express - Arn Bortz

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with Arn Bortz, the winner of this year's Apple Award, given by Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati. The Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati gives the Apple Award each year to an individual or entity who exemplifies the foundation's mission. He will receive this prestigious award at a banquet on May 7. The event will be held at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hall of Mirrors at 6:30pm. For additional information visit the Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati website.

Runtime: 23 minutes Watch CET Express - Arn Bortz
CET Express - Dr. Michael Edwards CET Express - Dr. Michael Edwards

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with Dr. Michael Edwards, Professor and Chairman of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Edwards tells about his job, the future of surgery and cancer programs at UC, and his family life.

Runtime: 19 minutes Watch CET Express - Dr. Michael Edwards
CET Express - Gary and DeeDee West CET Express - Gary and DeeDee West

Barbara Kellar talks with Gary and DeeDee West about CET's Gala, Live on CET!, which was held on May 1, 2008.

Runtime: 10 minutes Watch CET Express - Gary and DeeDee West
CET Express - Alice Sparks 2008 CET Express - Alice Sparks 2008

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with Alice Sparks, Chairperson for the 41st Annual CET Action Auction. CET's Action Auction will be held April 9-12.>.

To see a preview of Action Auction items, click here.

Runtime: 15 minutes Watch CET Express - Alice Sparks 2008
CET Express - Kevin Canafax March 2008 CET Express - Kevin Canafax March 2008

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with Kevin Canafax, Site General Manager for Fidelity Investments Midwest, about the 2008 CET Action Auction. Fidelity Investments is the presenting sponsor of the 2008 CET Action Auction.

To see a preview of Action Auction items, click here.

Runtime: 8 minutes Watch CET Express - Kevin Canafax March 2008
Marty Humes honored with the Charles Vaughan Award Marty Humes honored with the Charles Vaughan Award

CET honored Marty Humes for her volunteer work for the organization with the Charles W. Vaughan Award. Marty's history of volunteerism inlcudes many Greater Cincinnati organizations. Also, she has served on the CET Board of Trustees since 2006 and in 2007 Humes took the lead in planning the "Live on CET!" event, one of CET's biggest fundraisers. The annual gala and auction fundraiser was a success for the station thanks to Humes' leadership.

The Vaughan Award was named in honor of Charles W. Vaughan, a past President and General Manager of CET, who was a true force in the Greater Cincinnati community and in the public television industry. The award is given to a person who demonstrates outstanding commitment to CET, longtime volunteer leadership, generosity of time and spirit, and a history of community service.

Runtime: 5 minutes Watch Marty Humes honored with the Charles Vaughan Award
Paula Kerger's speech at the CET Annual Reception Paula Kerger's speech at the CET Annual Reception

On the second anniversary of the launching of CETconnect.org, PBS president Paula Kerger came to Cincinnati to support CET and assist with the announcement of a major grant awarded to the organization from CPB, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. She is introduced by Susan Howarth, president and CEO of CET.

Also on CETconnect, you can watch Susan Howarth's presentation in which she describes and demonstrates CETconnect 2.0.

Runtime: 31 minutes Watch Paula Kerger's speech at the CET Annual Reception
CET Express - Dr. and Mrs. Sammarco CET Express - Dr. and Mrs. Sammarco

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks Dr. Jim and Ruthann Sammarco. The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati will be honoring James and Ruthann Sammarco with the Chapter's 2008 Meritorious Philanthropist Award. The spring Black-Tie benefit, Broadway Bound, will be held Saturday, May 3rd, at The Westin Hotel at Fountain Square. For ticket information call 721-4284 or visit their website.

Runtime: 14 minutes Watch CET Express - Dr. and Mrs. Sammarco
CET Express - Joyce Elkus CET Express - Joyce Elkus

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with Joyce Elkus about Armed Forces Ticket Association Cincinnati(AFTA). AFTA-Cincinnati is a volunteer organization whose mission is to say "Thank You" to their active military men, women and their families by making available free or deeply discounted fine arts and community event tickets by partnering with Cincinnati fine arts and civic community organizations. Visit their website for ticket information.

Runtime: 13 minutes Watch CET Express - Joyce Elkus
CET Express - Harry Wilks CET Express - Harry Wilks

CET Express host Barbara Kellar talks with Harry Wilks, founder of the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum. Located in Southwestern Ohio, overlooking the Great Miami River, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum is a 265 acre sculpture park and outdoor museum combining the lure of nature with the dynamic presence of monumental art. It is a setting where landscape and art come together in natural galleries among vast meadows and woodlands.

Runtime: 36 minutes Watch CET Express - Harry Wilks
CET Express - Eric Lee CET Express - Eric Lee

This week on CET Express, Barbara Kellar talks with the Director and CEO of the the Taft Museum of Art, Eric Lee. The Taft Museum of Art is known as one of the finest small art museums in America. A National Historic Landmark built in about 1820, the Taft is home to an extensive art collection that includes European and American master paintings; Chinese porcelains; and European decorative arts. The Taft offers visitors free onsite parking, a Museum Shop, and a Café for lunch and light refreshments.

Runtime: 22 minutes Watch CET Express - Eric Lee
The 32nd Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame Videos The 32nd Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame Videos

The 32nd Annual Buddy LaRosa High School Sports Hall of Fame honors local high school student athletes and coaches for their achievements on and off the field. CETconnect is proud to present the entire 2007 program, as well as individual videos of the inductees.

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Kathy Finley and Chris Pinelo on upcoming Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra projects

John Edwards, a teen who races high performance cars and who was the youngest person to ever win a formula car


The 33rd Annual Induction Ceremony of Buddy LaRosa's High School Sports Hall of Fame

Click here to see photos from CET's Meet & Greet with PBS president Paula Kerger
 
Click here to see a slideshow of the reception for Paula Kerger, held Monday, March 17, at CET

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