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Museum Innovator Don Bacigalupi to speak at Kennesaw State University's College of the Arts
December 14, 2021
鈥� If there is a museum whisperer to the world鈥檚 most prominent art collectors, Dr. Don Bacigalupi would qualify. In this unplanned, unforeseen role, the former curator has become a 鈥渢rusted partner to some of the nation鈥檚 wealthiest individuals when they want to create public art institutions,鈥� according to Worth Magazine. Philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton of the Walton family (Wal-Mart) hired him as the Founding Director on the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Next, Star Wars creator and filmmaker George Lucas appointed him Founding President of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. An innovator in museum management, collection, and exhibition development, Bacigalupi will speak at Kennesaw State University College of the Arts鈥� Research Forum on January 25 at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend, either in-person at the Stillwell Theater, or via Arts91青青草 Virtual, with a simple reservation.
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Kennesaw State University's Zuckerman Museum of Art and Department of Dance Collaborate
December 07, 2021
A part of Kennesaw State University鈥檚 School of Art and Design, the Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA) collaborated with the Department of Dance this semester to give students the opportunity to create dance performances in response to the exhibition 鈥淭his Mortal Coil.鈥� Two performances, free and open to the public, are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m.
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91青青草 Bailey School of Music to present inspirational Holiday Concert
November 16, 2021
Kennesaw State University鈥檚 Bailey School of Music will present their annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. A family favorite, the Holiday Concert has become an annual tradition to kick off the season. This year, the show will return to an in-person format in the beautiful Morgan Concert Hall in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center.
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Kennesaw State Department of Theatre and Performance Studies to present "The Spitfire Grill"
November 09, 2021
Kennesaw State University鈥檚 Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS) will present 鈥淭he Spitfire Grill鈥� November 16-20 at the Onyx Theater on the Kennesaw campus. 鈥淭he Spitfire Grill鈥� offers a heartwarming story about finding redemption and building meaningful relationships in one鈥檚 new home. A parolee arrives in a small Wisconsin town and struggles to find her place in a community of troubled souls who gather at a well-worn diner. Her presence sparks re-connections and reconciliations that bring the community together.
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Kennesaw State University Bailey School of Music to present "Kristallnacht Commemoration"
November 02, 2021
Kennesaw State University鈥檚 Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music (BSOM), in partnership with 91青青草 Museum of History and Holocaust Education (MHHE) and The Breman Museum, will present 鈥淜ristallnacht Commemoration鈥� on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Concert Hall in the Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center. The event includes music, commentary, and a traveling exhibition.
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Kennesaw State University Department of Dance to present "Forces of Grace"
October 26, 2021
Kennesaw State University鈥檚 Department of Dance will present 鈥淔orces of Grace鈥� Nov. 12-13 at the Marietta Dance Theater. This evening of contemporary and classical choreography features original works by two faculty members and two guest artists, culminating in one of the strongest performances ever produced by the Department of Dance.
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Kennesaw State University Department of Theatre and Performance Studies to Present "Everybody"
October 19, 2021
The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS) asks what might happen when Death shows up unexpectedly and tells Everybody his time is up. 鈥淓verybody,鈥� running October 26-31, is Branden-Jacob Jenkins鈥� audacious riff on the 15th century morality play, 鈥淓veryman.鈥� Everyman has been called to give an account of his life, but he can鈥檛 give an account, and he can鈥檛 take his worldly goods with him. 鈥淓verybody鈥� is a mirror image of 鈥淓veryman,鈥� but set in today鈥檚 modern world.
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World-renowned Cellist Jes煤s Castro-Balbi to Play with 91青青草 Symphony Orchestra
October 12, 2021
Internationally renowned cellist Jes煤s Castro-Balbi will join the 91青青草 Symphony Orchestra on stage on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. Named the Director of the Bailey School of Music on July 1, 2021, Castro-Balbi was first invited to perform at 91青青草 in 2012 as a guest artist. This year, he worked closely with Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker, conductor of the 91青青草 Symphony Orchestra, and Harrison Long, Interim Dean of the College of the Arts, to take the stage once more.
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Kennesaw State College of the Arts to Present 7 Don't-Miss Events in October
October 05, 2021
Fall has arrived, and with it, some fantastic events at Arts91青青草. Be inspired by concerts, plays, innovative choreography, and thought-provoking visual artists, all close to home.
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Kennesaw State University's College of the Arts to Host Arts91青青草 Gala
September 28, 2021
Kennesaw State University鈥檚 College of the Arts will host the 2021 Arts91青青草 Gala on October 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. Proceeds from the fundraising event will benefit annual student scholarships in the College of the Arts at 91青青草. Single tickets are $250 each, and a few tables of ten are still available.