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SPRING COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THE ARTS

APRIL 10-26, 2015

FOR THE ARTS

Spring for the Arts April 10-26, 2015A 10-day celebration of arts events presented by the College of the Arts • Art• Fashion Design and Merchandising• Music• Theatre and Dance• the Kent State University Museum

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Letter From the DeanSpring into the Arts with us by celebrating the eighth

annual “Spring for the Arts” celebration! “Spring for the Arts” immerses you in fantastic works of visual,

performing and design art from our Schools of Art, Fashion, Music, Theatre and Dance and the Kent State University Museum.

From April 10-26, we will celebrate the arts with events such as the second annual “Stratosphere” juried art

exhibition at the Downtown Gallery, featuring work submitted from majors all across the Kent Campus. Lots of

music concerts are happening, including performances by the Men’s and Women’s choruses, the Vanguard New Music Guest Artist Series and our wonderful Kent State University

Orchestra. The dark comedy "The House of Blue Leaves" combines humor and tragedy. Plan a visit to our nationally

accredited museum to enjoy fashions by Geoffrey Beene. Hurry to view the American Jewelry Design Council exhibit before it

closes on April 26! Finally, join us at the Fashion School’s popular annual fashion show, named

FS2. I am certain you will be impressed with what the students, faculty and staff of the

College of the Arts offer – and how we are transforming lives through the arts!

Come see why Kent State is the destination of choice for life in the arts!

Sincerely,

John R. Crawford, Ed.D. Dean, College of the Arts

�eme: TIMEJuried Art Competition

January 29, 2015 to August 30, 2015 | Broadbent Gallery

G E O F F R E Y B E E N Ea m e r i c a n i n g e n u i t y

April 7 - 30STRATOSPHERE ART COMPETITION The exhibit features the top 25 works submitted by a wide cross-section of Kent State students for the college’s annual art competition. Winners announced on Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Downtown Gallery

April 10 – 12 STUDENT THEATRE FESTIVALA collection of student-directed and performed works. Free. Erdmann-Zucchero Theatre

April 10 MEN’S CHORUS/WOMEN’S CHORUS CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Bryon Black II and Jonathan Saeger, both groups are comprised of students from all academic areas and perform a wide repertoire of compositions. $$University Auditorium, Cartwright Hall

April 16 STRATOSPHERE ART COMPETITION 5 – 7 p.m. Reception 6 p.m. Awards Ceremony Join us at the Downtown Gallery when Dean John Crawford announces the winners of this year’s competition. Best in Show, First and Second Runner-Up, and People’s Choice awards will be given! Downtown Gallery

April 17 – 26 "THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES"John Guare’s black comedy, directed by Fabio Polanco, “combines hilarity, poignancy and tragedy” New York Daily News $$Wright-Curtis Theatre

COLLEGE OF THE ARTS 330-672-2760 or visit www.kent.edu/artscollege email: collegeofthearts@kent.edu 204 Taylor Hall

SCHOOL OF ART GALLERY 330-672-7853 www.kent.edu/art Located in the Art Building 325 Terrace Drive Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DOWNTOWN GALLERY 330-676-1549 141 East Main St. Kent, Ohio Open seven days a week. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

HUGH A. GLAUSER SCHOOL OF MUSIC Office: 330-672-2172 Concert Line: 330-672-3609 www.kent.edu/music Located in the Center for the Performing Arts 1325 Theatre Drive

April 18 EVENING WITH THE ORCHESTRACelebrating its 40th anniversary, this annual event raises scholarship funds for music students studying at Kent State. For tickets, call Larry Andrews at 330-673-4535 or landrews@kent.edu. $$Kent Student Center Ballroom

April 19KENT KEYBOARD SERIES “MASTERFUL MINIATURES” 5 p.m. The last concert of the season features Rachel Franklin, who has been acknowledged for her “flawless, crystalline technique and warm electric playing.” Baltimore Sun $$Ludwig Recital Hall

ALL THAT JAZZTwo free concerts featuring a great mix of jazz styles including Dixieland, swing and be-bop, as well as big band, salsa and fusion. Stop by one or both concerts, which feature undergrads and graduate students under the direction of faculty member and jazz recording artist Bobby Selvaggio. Free and open to everyone.

April 20 JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT 8 p.m. Ludwig Recital Hall

April 21 JAZZ COMBO CONCERT 8 p.m. Ludwig Recital Hall

April 14 – 24 B.F.A. GALAA diverse collection of works created by the B.F.A. students of the School of Art, who span the disciplines of painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, glass, metalwork, textiles and ceramics. School of Art Gallery

April 24 and 25 FS2, THE FASHION SCHOOL’S ANNUAL FASHION SHOW7 p.m. The highly anticipated event is back and better than ever! This year, it's under the tent on the Esplanade. For tickets call the Performing Arts Box Office. Space is limited. Lefton Esplanade

April 25 VANGUARD NEW MUSIC GUEST ARTIST SERIES FEATURING CHAMBER CARTEL 7:30 p.m.

This “new edge” chamber music group will perform some of your favorite new music compositions. Ludwig Recital Hall

POEMS FROM THE TREE 3 p.m. A poetry reading. For more information visit www.standingrock.net. Free and open to all.Poetry Park, Lefton Esplanade

April 26 ORCHESTRA CONCERT 7:30 p.m. The orchestra and chorus come together to perform a wide range of major works for chorus and orchestra. $$University Auditorium, Cartwright Hall

FASHION SCHOOL 330-672-3010 www.fashionschool.kent.edu Rockwell Hall, 515 Hilltop Drive

SCHOOL OF THEATRE AND DANCE Office: 330-672-2082 www.kent.edu/theatredance Located in the Center for the Performing Arts 1325 Theatre Drive

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 330-672-3450 www.kent.edu/museum Rockwell Hall Corner of Main and Lincoln streets (Near Starbucks)• General Admission: $5

Senior Citizens: $4 Students and Children (7-18 years old): $3 Children younger than 7 years old: Free Students, Staff and Faculty with Kent State ID: Free Sundays: Free

• Monday and Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sunday: noon - 4:45 p.m.

PERFORMING ARTS BOX OFFICEHours: Noon - 5 p.m. Weekdays Visa, MasterCard, Discover 330-672-ARTS (2787)

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM“Geoffrey Beene: American Ingenuity”“Inside and Out: Revealing Clothing’s Hidden Secrets”American Jewelry Design Council: Variations on a ThemeThe Great War: Women and Fashion in a World at War Glass Fashion Timeline