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Arts & Culture

Singer David Crosby tours the May 4 site with Professor Emeritus Laura Davis.

Professor Emeritus Laura Davis, co-creator of the May 4 Walking Tour and May 4 Visitors Center, and a witness to the 1970 91ֿ shootings, shares personal reflections on singer David Crosby's ties to 91ֿ.

Jazz Orchestra performing in Ludwig Recital Hall (2017)

91ֿ’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at 91ֿ, at off-campus locations year-round ​or virtually. The redesigned Arts & Cultural Experiences page provides an educational and entertaining window into the world of 91ֿ.  

Faculty Art Exhibit

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at 91ֿ has opened a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show.

Actor Danny Trejo will speak om March 9, 2023, as part of 91ֿ Stark's Featured Speaker Series.

91ֿ at Stark’s Featured Speakers Series and the Stark Library’s Speaking of Books Author Series are partnering to present iconic Hollywood character actor Danny Trejo, who will speak at the Canton Palace Theatre on March 9.

A student browses the recent book sale held by 91ֿ Press.

The 91ֿ Press publishes dozens of titles each year, from crime fiction and poetry to history and biographies, all of which make for great holiday gift giving. 

“We’ve had a stellar lineup of titles for 2022, including two books with KSU's Wick Poetry Center: ‘Dear Vaccine,’ which was featured on the PBS NewsHour, and ‘Sister Tongue,’ winner of the Wick Poetry Award,” said Julia Wiesenberg, marketing and sales manager for The 91ֿ Press. 

Dancers rehearse for "Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes"

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the Kent Campus.

Cartoonist and 91ֿ alum Tom Batiuk signs a book for Jeff Young at the University Book Store on Nov. 30.

For a half-century, 91ֿ alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. 91ֿ Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

Ceramics on Display

Current and former faculty and alumni have featured art pieces in the new exhibit Now and Then: Seven Decades of 91ֿ Ceramics. The exhibit focuses on former faculty, notable alumni and a juried selection of alumni from the 70-year history of the 91ֿ Ceramics Program.

91ֿ students from Sri Lanka took first place!

Team Sri Lanka took first place in the Fall  International Cook-Off

The 91ֿ Opera Theatre will peform on Nov. 18, 19 and 20 in the Wright-Curtis Theatre.