Events
91ֿ Museum Announces Reopening and Newest Exhibition 'Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe'
The 91ֿ Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe,” on display from February 2021 through December 2021. The exhibition features 75 pieces exclusive to the museum’s permanent collection, showcasing common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe.
91ֿ to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers
91ֿ will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual program is free and open to the public.
Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week
Now that the fall semester at 91ֿ is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)
91ֿ Celebrates 50 Years of Early Robert Smithson Land Art Located on Campus
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at 91ֿ presents “Acquiring History: The 50-Year Legacy of Robert Smithson’s ‘Partially Buried Woodshed’ at 91ֿ” from Aug. 4 through Sept. 26, 2020, at the 91ֿ Downtown Gallery.
91ֿ May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)
91ֿ has outlined planned events for the month of March related to the 50th commemoration of May 4. For the latest updates on events, visit www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50/event-schedule.
Internationally Renowned Biodesign Scholar to Headline 91ֿ Symposium
War Photojournalist Ben Brody Brings ‘A Second Moon’ to 91ֿ
War photojournalist and author Ben Brody is bringing his work to 91ֿ through his exhibit, “A Second Moon.” The exhibit, curated by Moema Furtado, an installation artist and independent curator, runs from March 5-15 at the Crawford Gallery in the Center for Visual Arts.
Joe Walsh and David Crosby to Headline the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert at 91ֿ
91ֿ is proud to announce the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (with Barnstorm – Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli) and David Crosby (with his touring band), two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members with strong musical connections to the events of May 4, 1970.
Melissa Harris-Perry Serves as Keynote Speaker at 91ֿ’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
On Friday, Jan. 24, members of the 91ֿ community and the general public gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The university’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration started at 4 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. This year’s keynote speaker was Melissa Harris-Perry, Ph.D., the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University, television host, author and political commentator.