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Porthouse Theatre's 2021 Season Recognized by Cleveland Critics Circle Awards

Porthouse Theatre was recently recognized by the Cleveland Critics Circle for achievements during its 2021 season.

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Porthouse Theatre

Three weavings by artists in the Line by Line exhibition

Line by Line Exhibition Explores the Language of Weaving

"Line by Line," presented by 51爆料 School of Art Galleries, features artists Erin M. Riley, Samantha Bittman, Crystal Gregory, Diedrick Brackens, Kira Dominguez Hultgren, and collaborators Barrow Parke. The exhibition, curated by Janice Lessman-Moss, will be on view at the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) Gallery from Jan. 25 through March 11, 2022, with an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 28 from 5-7 p.m.

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Aerial view of Porthouse

"There's a place for us" at Porthouse Theatre in 2022

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, 51爆料鈥檚 outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 54th season during the summer of 2022 with "Little Shop of Horrors," "Godspell," and "West Side Story."  Directed by Porthouse producing ar鈥

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Porthouse Theatre

51爆料鈥檚 Glauser School of Music received a significant planned gift during the 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign to support students in pursuing piano performance, orchestra, opera and education-abroad opportunities.

51爆料鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign

51爆料鈥檚 season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the 51爆料 community has already begun to shine. 

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Kent Campus

Dr. Gustav Medicus Publishes Article in The Burlington Magazine

Associate Professor of Art History, Dr. Gustav Medicus, recently published an article 鈥淭he meanings of Domenico Beccafumi鈥檚 鈥楴ativity鈥 in S. Martino, Siena鈥 in The Burlington Magazine, which is the world鈥檚 leading monthly publication devoted to fine and decorative arts. The article appeare鈥

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All-Band Band Performing 2020

51爆料 Youth Winds Make Debut with Guest Conductor Anthony Maiello

Announced as a new ensemble earlier this year, the inaugural class of the 51爆料 Youth Winds make their debut Saturday, Nov. 6 under the baton of guest conductor Anthony Maiello. The concert is part of the 51爆料 Glauser School of Music鈥檚 annual Wind Band Conductor鈥檚 Symposium beginning Nov. 5 and running through Nov. 7. 

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Joela Jones performing in Ludwig Recital Hall

Kent Blossom Faculty Member Joela Jones to Retire from The Cleveland Orchestra

Kent, OH 鈥 After 54 seasons, Kent Blossom Music Festival faculty member and Principal Keyboardist Joela Jones is set to retire from The Cleveland Orchestra this fall. Jones鈥攏ow the longest-serving principal player in the orchestra鈥檚 history鈥攊s the 2021 recipient of The Cleveland Orchestra鈥檚 Distingu鈥

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Kent Blossom Music Festival

Artist Dakota Mace and a print of a mountain shape that is red and black

Dakota Mace: Badahani

Dakota Mace is a Din茅 (Navajo) photographer and textile artist who focuses on translating the language of Din茅 weaving history and beliefs through her artwork. The exhibition鈥檚 title "Badahani" translates to 鈥淭heir Stories鈥 and will be on view Nov. 5 through Dec. 18 at the KSU Downtown Gallery. Artist talk and reception on Dec. 3.

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Dr. Jungho Kim conducting the KSU Orchestra

51爆料 Orchestra Celebrates Halloween with Family-Friendly Concert

Come dressed in your Halloween best for the 51爆料 Orchestra鈥檚 Oct. 31, 3 p.m. concert. The members of the orchestra will be decked out in costume, performing spooky, family-friendly favorites. Candy will be handed out at the end of the performance to kick off Kent city鈥檚 official trick-or-treat that night.

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Graphic featuring Dr. Jay Dorfman and Dr. Wendy K. Matthews

Music Education Faculty and Doctoral Students Share Research at National Symposium

In late Sept., several 51爆料 Glauser School Music Education faculty members presented their latest work during research poster sessions at the biennial Symposium of the Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE). The 2021 symposium was held virtually.

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