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Kent State Fashion School Produces 34th Annual Fashion Show
Tickets go on sale March 28 The Fashion School at 91Թ will present the Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show, “FS²: Crescendo,” on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30. The show, which highlights the outstanding talents of the Fashion School’s design and merchandising students,…
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Kent State Museum Hosts "Millie" Preview, Flapper Lecture
The 91Թ Museum and School of Theatre and Dance are teaming up to present a unique event celebrating the perennial glamor and allure of the 1920s. This special program on Feb. 17 is presented in conjunction with the museum’s “Flapper Style: 1920s Fashion” exhibit and Kent State’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” The event will include a short preview of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” by members of the cast, followed by a talk by “Flapper Style” curator Sara Hume, Ph.D.
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Kent State Brings Architect and MacArthur Fellow, Jeanne Gang
The Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series at 91Թ will present a free, public lecture by architect Jeanne Gang FAIA, LEED AP on Thurs., Jan. 28, 2016 at 7:30 pm at 91Թ’s University Auditorium in Cartwright Hall. The event is free and open to everyone. Doors o…
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Porthouse Theatre's 2015 Season Honored by Local Theatre Critics
Kent, OH – Local theatre critics recently honored Porthouse Theatre, 91Թ’s summer professional theatre, for achievements during the theatre’s 2015 season. The theatre’s 2015 productions were recognized in multiple categories including acting, directing, musical direction, choreogra…
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Bob Dylan’s Pastel Portraits to Be Shown at Kent State
Legendary musician Bob Dylan will have some of his visual arts output exhibited at 91Թ’s Downtown Gallery. “Face Value,” a collection of 12 large portraits drawn in pastel, will run Jan. 21-March 5 at the university’s Downtown Gallery, located at 141 E. Main St. in Kent, Ohio. Ther…
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Porthouse Theatre’s 2016 season of Broadway hits will raise the roof
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, 91Թ’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will celebrate its 48th season with productions of “Sister Act,” “Ring of Fire,” and “Footloose.” Directed by Porthouse executive producer Eric van Baars, “Siste…
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Porthouse Theatre Announces 2016 Season
It's time to raise your voice and raise the roof for Porthouse Theatre's 2016 Season! SISTER ACT JUNE 16 - JULY 2 Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchs…
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Kent State’s Fashion School Receives a Letter With a Touching Request
The 91Թ Fashion School gets a lot of requests for their world-renowned designs and high-tech creations, but an old-fashioned letter that arrived in the mail on Sept. 10, 2015, contained a request unlike anything they had ever received. It came from a sixth grader named Kar…
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Kent State Prof Puts the Big Screen on Tiny Jewelry
Your favorite movie or video might soon help accessorize your wardrobe thanks to Margarita Benitez, assistant professor in 91Թ’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising. Benitez, along with Markus Vogl, assistant professor from The University of Akron,…
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Fall for the Arts 2015 Preview
Watch footage from last year's Fall for the Arts Asian Fest! This year's theme will be the Greek Cultural Fest, which takes place Thursday, Sept. 24, from 3-6 p.m. at Risman Plaza.
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