Stop by the Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program table to learn more about the APP Graduate Certificate and other opportunities.

About the UK Graduate Programs Fair: Sponsored by the University of Kentucky Stuckert Career Center as well as College and Student Organizational partners, the UK Graduate Programs Fair offers prospective graduate students who are already at UK an opportunity to learn more about graduate programs, connect with program representatives and explore opportunities for advanced study.

Join us for a special lunch event with Academy Award winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 documentary film "Harlan County, USA." Registration is required and space is limited. RSVP here: Barbara Kopple - Lunch at the Appalachian Center – Fill out form 

If you are interested in attending a screening of "Harlan County, USA," there are two opportunities as part of the Sept. 25-26, 2026 Twelve Lions Film Festival:

Sep. 25 7 p.m. HARLAN COUNTY, USA 50th Anniversary Screening
Kentucky Theatre, Lexington, KY
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple will appear for this special screening, where she will receive the Fred Mills Award for Outstanding Contributions to Film in Kentucky.
Additional information: https://history.ky.gov/events/harlan-county-usa-film-screening-with-special-guest-barbara-kopple-kentucky-theatre

Sep. 26 6:30 p.m. HARLAN COUNTY, USA 50th Anniversary Screening
Harlan Center, Harlan, KY
Following the screening, join us for a panel Q&A featuring Barbara Kopple, moderated by Dr. Jessie Wilkerson from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, reflecting on the film's legacy and its enduring place in Kentucky and American history.
Additional information: https://history.ky.gov/events/harlan-county-usa-film-screening-with-special-guest-barbara-kopple-harlan-center

Join us for a special lunch event with Academy Award winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 documentary film "Harlan County, USA." Registration is required and space is limited. RSVP here: Barbara Kopple - Lunch at the Appalachian Center – Fill out form 

If you are interested in attending a screening of "Harlan County, USA," there are two opportunities as part of the Sept. 25-26, 2026 Twelve Lions Film Festival:

Sep. 25 7 p.m. HARLAN COUNTY, USA 50th Anniversary Screening
Kentucky Theatre, Lexington, KY
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple will appear for this special screening, where she will receive the Fred Mills Award for Outstanding Contributions to Film in Kentucky.
Additional information: https://history.ky.gov/events/harlan-county-usa-film-screening-with-special-guest-barbara-kopple-kentucky-theatre

Sep. 26 6:30 p.m. HARLAN COUNTY, USA 50th Anniversary Screening
Harlan Center, Harlan, KY
Following the screening, join us for a panel Q&A featuring Barbara Kopple, moderated by Dr. Jessie Wilkerson from the University of Tennessee Knoxville, reflecting on the film's legacy and its enduring place in Kentucky and American history.
Additional information: https://history.ky.gov/events/harlan-county-usa-film-screening-with-special-guest-barbara-kopple-harlan-center

The Appalachia in the Bluegrass concert series is supported by the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music, the Appalachian Studies Program and the Appalachian Center of the University of Kentucky.

All concerts are in the Niles Gallery of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts and Design Library just off Rose Street at the University of Kentucky. Concerts are on Fridays at noon and last for an hour. Admission is free and open to the public.

Nov, 20 concert: Berea Bluegrass - https://www.facebook.com/p/BEREA-College-Bluegrass-Ensemble-100037624573924/

The full schedule of events at the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music may be found at https://finearts.uky.edu/music/appalachia-bluegrass. Contact Revell.Carr@uky.edu for more information.

The Appalachia in the Bluegrass concert series is supported by the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music, the Appalachian Studies Program and the Appalachian Center of the University of Kentucky.

All concerts are in the Niles Gallery of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts and Design Library just off Rose Street at the University of Kentucky. Concerts are on Fridays at noon and last for an hour. Admission is free and open to the public.

Nov. 13 concert: Jeff Warner- http://www.jeffwarner.com

The full schedule of events at the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music may be found at https://finearts.uky.edu/music/appalachia-bluegrass. Contact Revell.Carr@uky.edu for more information.

The Appalachia in the Bluegrass concert series is supported by the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music, the Appalachian Studies Program and the Appalachian Center of the University of Kentucky.

All concerts are in the Niles Gallery of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts and Design Library just off Rose Street at the University of Kentucky. Concerts are on Fridays at noon and last for an hour. Admission is free and open to the public.

Nov. 6 concert: Jewelweed - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575362145277

The full schedule of events at the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music may be found at https://finearts.uky.edu/music/appalachia-bluegrass. Contact Revell.Carr@uky.edu for more information.

The Appalachia in the Bluegrass concert series is supported by the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music, the Appalachian Studies Program and the Appalachian Center of the University of Kentucky.

All concerts are in the Niles Gallery of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts and Design Library just off Rose Street at the University of Kentucky. Concerts are on Fridays at noon and last for one hour. Admission is free and open to the public.

Oct. 23 concert: Zoe Speaks - https://www.zoespeaksmusic.com

The full schedule of events at the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music may be found at https://finearts.uky.edu/music/appalachia-bluegrass. Contact Revell.Carr@uky.edu for more information.

The Appalachia in the Bluegrass concert series is supported by the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music, the Appalachian Studies Program and the Appalachian Center of the University of Kentucky.

All concerts are in the Niles Gallery of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts and Design Library just off Rose Street at the University of Kentucky. Concerts are on Fridays at noon and last for one hour. Admission is free and open to the public.

Oct. 16 concert: Daniel Graham - https://jdgraham.net/about-me/

The full schedule of events at the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music may be found at https://finearts.uky.edu/music/appalachia-bluegrass. Contact Revell.Carr@uky.edu for more information.

The Appalachia in the Bluegrass concert series is supported by the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music, the Appalachian Studies Program  and the Appalachian Center of the University of Kentucky.

All concerts are in the Niles Gallery of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts and Design Library just off Rose Street at the University of Kentucky. Concerts are on Fridays at noon and last for one hour. Admission is free and open to the public.

Oct. 9 concert: Maizie Barrett 

The full schedule of events at the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music may be found at https://finearts.uky.edu/music/appalachia-bluegrass. Contact Revell.Carr@uky.edu for more information.

The Appalachia in the Bluegrass concert series is supported by the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music, the Appalachian Studies Program and the Appalachian Center of the University of Kentucky.

All concerts are in the Niles Gallery of the Lucille C. Little Fine Arts and Design Library just off Rose Street at the University of Kentucky. Concerts are on Fridays at noon and last for one hour. Admission is free and open to the public.

Oct, 2 concert: Craig Edwards - https://www.fiddlecraig.com

The full schedule of events at the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music may be found at https://finearts.uky.edu/music/appalachia-bluegrass. Contact Revell.Carr@uky.edu for more information.