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Open Studio: Patriotic Concert at Transy ushers in LexPhil's milestone 65th season

By Tom Musgrave
Published June 26, 2026 at 10:05 AM EDT
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Lexington Philharmonic

When the Lexington Philharmonic takes the stage next Friday for its annual patriotic concert celebrating Independence Day, it will be opening its 65th season here in central Kentucky. Tom Musgrave welcomes newly re-signed music director and conductor, Melisse Brunet, and executive director, Brooke Raby, for a preview of coming attractions.

Show links:

https://lexphil.org/

Transylvania University and Gratz Park 
Friday, July 3, 2026
5 – 9 p.m.

Preshow: Young at Heart | 5 p.m.
Main show: Lexington Philharmonic | 7:30 p.m.

Spend the Fourth of July eve with the Lexington Philharmonic and a thoughtful program celebrating America. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic or enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks.

https://lexphil.org/kickoff

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Tom Musgrave
Tom Musgrave is a senior public relations writer for the University of Kentucky and editor of the daily campuswide electronic newsletter UKNow. Prior to joining the UK staff, Tom spent nine years as the Kentucky Arts Council’s communications director. In 2018 he created the arts council’s monthly podcast, Kentucky ArtsCast, serving as primary host and executive producer. Tom’s first job in state government was working for Virginia Moore at the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
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