New Membership Drive Kicks Off this Month

It’s time for the June Membership Drive! From Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 8, we’ll be airing special programming on our channels with the opportunity to receive exclusive gifts when you support CET. Donate and select your gift today: https://www.pledgecart.org/home?campaign=937A4910-685D-43C2-8C34-ED86140C5680&source=.

As an incentive for new members, if you donate before June 30, members of our Premier Circle will match your donation, dollar for dollar. We are grateful for the generous friends of CET and Think^TV who participated in this month’s challenge grant, and we thank you for your support.

Learn more about our featured Membership Drive programs and gifts below: gifts below:

Great Performances: Kiss Me, Kate:

Friday, May 30, at 9pm on CET, CET Arts and Think^TV16
Saturday, May 31, at 5pm on CET Arts
Sunday, June 1, at 5pm on CET Arts
Friday, June 6, at 8pm on CET Arts
Sunday, June 8, at 8pm on Think^TV14

Enjoy this 2024 production of Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy, featuring classic songs like “Another Op’nin, Another Show,” and “Too Darn Hot.” Support CET and get a Kiss Me, Kate songs and music CD, Broadway tote bag and Playbill Broadway Trivia Game. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/great-performances-kiss-me-kate/.

The Underground Railroad: The Paths & Places of Refuge

Saturday, May 31, at 6:30 pm on CET
Monday, June 2, at 8pm on Think^TV14
Tuesday, June 3, at 8pm on CET and Think^TV16
Sunday, June 8, at 7pm on Think^TV14

Trace the perilous journey along the 1800s secretive path of escape from slavery to freedom known as the Underground Railroad. Beginning in the Port of Savannah, Georgia, this journey is brought to life through the personal accounts of William and Ella Craft. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/the-underground-railroad-the-paths-places-of-refuge/.

Tommy Emmanuel (CGP): Live at the Sydney Opera House

Saturday, May 31, at 7:30 pm on Think^TV14
Tuesday, June 3, at 9:30 pm on CET Arts
Wednesday, June 4, at 9:30 pm on CET
Sunday, June 8, at 5:30 pm on Think^TV16
Sunday, June 8, at 6:30 pm on CET Arts

Join music icon Tommy Emmanuel for a magical performance at the Sydney Opera House. The guitar virtuoso hits the stage in an explosion of country, rock, blues and bluegrass, with songs like  “Tall Fiddler” and “Country Wide.” Support CET and get a CD and tote bag. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/tommy-emmanuel-cgp-live-at-the-sydney-opera-house/.

Aretha! with Sheléa & the Pacific Symphony

Saturday, May 31, at 8pm on Think^TV16
Thursday, June 5, at 8pm on CET

This fun-filled tribute concert features the music of Aretha Franklin performed by vocal powerhouse Sheléa. The Grammy-nominated singer performs classics including “Say A Little Prayer” and “Respect” and “Natural Woman.” Support CET and get an Aretha Franklin CD set and PBS tote bag. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/aretha-with-shelea-the-pacific-symphony/.

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band – No Nukes

Saturday, May 31, at 9pm on CET
Tuesday, June 3, at 9pm on Think^TV14
Friday, June 6, at 9pm on Think^TV16

Witness the iconic band on the cusp of superstardom in the legendary ‘No Nukes’ concerts of 1979. Recovered and restored footage of their epic performance features favorites like “Thunder Road” and “Born to Run.” Support CET and get a CD and DVD set and book. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/bruce-springsteen-the-e-street-band-no-nukes/.

Independent Lens: We Want the Funk!

Sunday, June 1, at 7pm on CET
Wednesday, June 4, at 9pm on Think^TV14
Thursday, June 5, at 9pm on Think^TV16

Voyage through the history of funk music, from early jazz roots to its rise into the public consciousness. The film names Ohio a key “incubator of funk” and profiles scenes, artists and experts in Cincinnati and Dayton. Support CET and get a DVD, tote bag and CD. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/independent-lens-we-want-the-funk/.

More than 70 percent of our support comes from individual donors and viewers like you – thank you! Donations made to CET bring award-winning, local and national programming to more than 2 million viewers, and they also support educational efforts across our region. Learn more about the value of your local PBS station: https://www.cetconnect.org/support/valuepbs/.