Mix and Mingle at Events with Your Local PBS Station
We hope you’ve been spending the start of the new year recharging your social battery after the rush of the holidays (hopefully curled up at home watching your favorite PBS shows), because we’re too excited not to share a sneak peek of the events that CET and ThinkTV have planned for the first few months of 2026!
From baking and wine tasting to painting, get ready to mingle with fellow PBS fans, acquire or master new skills and be in the company of PBS personalities like Stephanie from Stephanie’s Recipe Journal and Nic from The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins. Plus, when you purchase tickets, your contributions support the mission of CET/ThinkTV, allowing us to continue bringing award-winning programming to viewers like you, on-air and online.
Check out the upcoming events below, mark your calendars and reserve your spot today. We can’t wait to see you! To make sure you always get the latest updates from CET/ThinkTV, sign up here to receive our weekly eNews as well as event invitations, show information and other special announcements: https://cetconnect.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=91bbb29d4c0f73ce760966445&id=4abe697d0c.
Gin & Baking
Date: Saturday, February 7, at 1pm
Location: Dayton Beer Company (41 Madison Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402)
Join Stephanie Amlung, host of Stephanie’s Recipe Journal, & AJ of Gntellecutals for a perfect pairing: fresh, inspired baking and the bold flavors of locally-distilled Dayton Barrel Works gin. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just getting started in the kitchen this year, there’s something for bakers of all levels to learn from our experts.
All tickets include two pours of Dayton Barrel Works gin, a specialty cocktail, luxury snacks and recipes to take home. You can enhance your experience with VIP tickets, which include a private distillery tour and priority seating. Space is limited, purchase tickets today to reserve your spot: https://www.greenvelope.com/card/.public-150ffb4358fb45bea5b9d0af9d5fd16037393238313835.
Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
Date: Thursday, February 26, at 8pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Get ready to raise a glass and travel the world through a one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience with Rick Steves. Rick and a professional sommelier will guide you through six exquisite red, white, and rosé wines, from a bold Portuguese Tempranillo to a classic French Cabernet Sauvignon and mouthwatering Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
When you purchase your tickets, you’ll receive a link to the virtual event and six mini bottles of wine will be shipped to your door. On the day of the event, you’ll be able to join Rick and our sommelier for an engaging, fun-filled evening from your living room, kitchen or wherever you choose. Attendees must be 21 years or older, certain restrictions may apply. Reserve your spot: https://www.pledgecart.org/home?campaign=79710D0D-8EB8-47E3-B951-7596B41C046F&source=.
Happy Little Trees: An Evening of Art & Joy with Nic Hankins
Date: Thursday, March 5, at 5:30pm
Location: ArtWorks (2429 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206)
In March, CET and ArtWorks, a local nonprofit that creates community-based public art, are hosting a live painting demonstration by Nic Hankins, Bob Ross-certified instructor and host of PBS series The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins. General admission tickets include a drink ticket, charcuterie cone and a raffle entry to take home Nic’s finished piece.
You can also upgrade to VIP tickets, which include special seating, an instructional art book “The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins Book 33” and a meet and greet and book signing with Nic. Proceeds from this event will benefit CET and ArtWorks. Reserve your spot: https://www.greenvelope.com/card/.public-d13a0762c1a74b848c9465db913d6bac37393137343533
For more information, visit the events page on our website: https://www.cetconnect.org/events/.
