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The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. NBC currently broadcasts it in its entirely along with pre- and post-show features.

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Kentucky Shakespeare, Paul Owen and More Win 2017 Awards in the Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2017

Individual artists and arts organizations inspiring Greater Louisville and the nation through their art will be honored as part of the second annual Awards in the Arts, presented by Delta Dental of Kentucky and Joy Mangano....


Ashley Judd to Narrate Vignettes at 142ND KENTUCKY DERBY on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2016

Kentucky-native and well-known actress Ashley Judd will be the voice of the show open as well as select scene-setting vignettes for the 142ND KENTUCKY DERBY, this today, May 7 at 4 p.m. ET on NBC. Last year, Judd narrated NBC's opening tease for the first time....


Over 9M Viewers Tuned In for PREAKNESS STAKES on NBC Sports
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2016

Exaggerator's muddy run to victory in Saturday's 141st Preakness Stakes on NBC averaged 9.4 million viewers – up 6% from Triple Crown-winner American Pharoah's first-place finish at Pimlico last year (8.9 million viewers)...


ET's Nancy O'Dell Hosts BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR on CBS Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 04, 2016

Nancy O'Dell, co-host of the Emmy Award-winning “Entertainment Tonight,” is set to host the BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, a two-hour entertainment special to be broadcast live from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, tonight, July 4....


Smithsonian Channel Uncovers Artifacts from Greatest Sporting Moments in SPORTS DETECTIVES
by TV News Desk - April 24, 2016

Smithsonian Channel debuts a unique six-hour docu-series, SPORTS DETECTIVES, tonight, April 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, to try to hunt down the truth of what happened and find missing treasures behind some of the most iconic moments in American sports history....


New Season of SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP Premieres on Food Network, 3/12
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2017

The sweetest and most decadent competition of the season is back with even more flavor and fun on the return of SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP, with back-to-back new episodes beginning on Sunday, March 12th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network....


Up to Six Stanley Cup Playoff Games Across NBC & NBCSN This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 05, 2017

NBC Sports will present up to six NHL Stanley Cup Playoff games this weekend, headlined by a Saturday night elimination game on NBC immediately following the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby, when Alex Ovechkin and the (1) Washington Capitals look to stay alive against Evgeni Malkin and the (2) P...


PUPPET UP! - UNCENSORED Announces Puppeteers Lineup for The Venetian
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2016

'Puppet Up! - Uncensored,' which is set to debut in its new home inside The Sands Showroom at The Venetian Las Vegas on July 21, has just unveiled its lineup of expert puppeteers ready to bring their irreverent and unpredictable style of comedy to the Las Vegas Strip....


NFL & Horse Racing Coverage Lead NBC Sports to 7 Sports Emmy Awards
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2016

NBC Sports Group tonight won seven Sports Emmy Awards for excellence in sports television production, including two apiece for NFL and Triple Crown horse racing coverage, individual honors for Bob Costas and Mike “Doc” Emrick, and one award for its NASCAR promotional campaign....


NBC to Air $12 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational, January 2017
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2016

NBC Sports Group has reached an agreement with The Stronach Group for exclusive United States media rights to the inaugural running of the $12 Million USD Pegasus World Cup Invitational....


BWW Feature: 2017 LOUISVILLE AWARDS IN THE ARTS at Churchill Downs
by Keith Waits - May 02, 2017

Louisville Fund for the Arts, Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, present 2nd Annual Awards on opening night of spring meet at Churchill Downs...


Woodford Reserve' Unites with Fashion & Mixology's Top Talent to Create 2016 Kentucky Derby' $1,000 Mint Julep Cup
by Marina Kennedy - April 28, 2016

Woodford Reserve today unveils its $1,000 Mint Julep Cup available at the Kentucky Derby and benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Now in its 11 th year, the 2016 iteration offers an elevated Derby experience curated by Master Distiller Chris Morris, in partnership with acclaimed menswea...


Kean University's Liberty Hall Throws Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2016

Liberty Hall at Kean University invites guests to come eat southern fare and drink mint juleps while wearing their derby best at their exciting spring fundraiser on Saturday, May 7, featuring a Kentucky Derby theme....


Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Seth Meyers & More to Pick Kentucky Derby Winners on NBC
by Tyler Peterson - May 05, 2016

NBC Sports Group presents 15.5 live hours of Kentucky Derby coverage continuing today, Thursday, May 5, with the Kentucky Derby Access show at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN, and culminating with the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby on NBC, this Saturday, May 7 at 4 p.m. ET. Saturday's Derby Day coverage beg...


NBC Sports to Present Live Coverage of Two Prestigious International Horse Racing Events
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2017

NBC Sports Group, the home of horse racing, will add live coverage of two prestigious international events – the Dubai World Cup on Sat., March 25 and the Epsom Derby on Sat., June 3...


THE KENTUCKY DERBY IS DECADENT AND DEPRAVED to Play The Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017

The Town Hall presents 'The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved,' stage Adaptation of Groundbreaking Story by 'Gonzo Journalism' Legends, Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman. ...


Harry Connick, Jr. To Sing National Anthem At The 143rd Kentucky Derby
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2017

Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced that multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will sing our national anthem at the 143rd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 6, 2017....


BWW Review: THE LAST PARTY at Finnigan Productions
by Keith Waits - April 24, 2017

A Key For Living...


NBCUniversal's Coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympics Leads All Programs With 14 Emmy Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - March 30, 2017

NBC Sports Group earned 41 Sports Emmy Award nominations for 2016, highlighted by 14 nominations for its coverage of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio – the most of any single program this year – and 11 nominations for its NFL coverage....


Preakness Winner 'Exaggerrator' Headlines THE BELMONT STAKES on NBC Sports Today
by TV News Desk - June 11, 2016

Preakness Stakes winner Exaggerator headlines the field for the 148th Belmont Stakes this Today, June 11, at 5 p.m. ET on NBC. Coverage from Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., begins Friday, June 10, at 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN. In addition, NBCSN will present a pre-race show Today at 3 p.m. ET....


Johnny Weir & Tara Lipinski to Join NBC OLYMPIC Coverage as Correspondents
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016

Two-time Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir and 1998 Olympic figure skating gold medalist Tara Lipinski will serve as correspondents for NBC's coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, exploring the rich culture, sights, sounds and, of course, fashion, of Rio....


14 Hands Winery Releases Two New Wines for 2016 Kentucky Derby
by Christina Mancuso - April 12, 2016

PROSSER, Wash., April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Bring a taste of the Kentucky Derby home with 14 Hands Winery! One of the top-selling wine producers in Washington state, 14 Hands is proud to release the bold 14 Hands 2013 Limited Release Kentucky Derby Red Blend Columbia Valley and a brand new addition ...


California Chrome Headlines $12 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2017

California Chrome, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 2014 and the winningest North American horse in career prize money, headlines a star-studded field in the debut of the $12 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational, the world's richest horse race, from Gulfstream Park in Hallandal...


BWW Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Pandora Productions
by Keith Waits - May 16, 2017

When Love is Hard...


KC and the Sunshine Band Play the Ridgefield Playhouse July 31st
by Rebecca Russo - July 14, 2016

Put on your "Boogie Shoes" and get ready to "Shake Your Booty" at our Summer '70s Dance Party with KC and the Sunshine Band! Come early and enjoy classic 1970's drinks and FREE hors d'oeuvres in the lobby. Don't forget to come decked out in your BEST 70's outfit for a chance to win a prize. It's al...






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