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The Lionheart in Autumn
Art Prof. Edward Smucgyz plays the role of King Henry II’s son, Prince Richard in the play “The Lion in Winter.”
TheatreReview.com, 11/14/09
http://www.theaterreview.com/index.php3?maindata=proddetail&productionurl=3554
Rockdale Native find niche as Storyteller
Theatre major, Phillip Justman, finds his niche with the KSU Tellers.
Rockdalecitizen.com, 11/06/09
http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/eastmetro/headlines/69391602.html
West Side Story
KSU Theatre grads Corey Bradberry (2008) and Marium Khalid (2009) assist the director of West Side Elementary school’s one night production of Alice in Wonderland.
Marietta Daily Journal, 11/06/09
http://mdjonline.com/bookmark/4347625/article-West%20side%20story
ArtsCriticATL Interview with choreographer Lauri Stallings about “Pour” (Part 1)
Dance Prof. Lauri Stallings speaks on her le-Flash Atlanta event “Pour.”
ArtsCriticATL.com, 11/03/09
http://artsatl.typepad.com/artscriticatl/2009/11/an-artscriticatl-interview-with-choreographer-lauri-stallings-about-pour-part-1-.html
Adman Andy Azula answers 11 questions
Alumnus, Andy Azula (1980) is interviewed by KARE11.
Kare11, 11/04/09
http://www.kare11.com/news/local/mornings/sunrise_article.aspx?storyid=827462&catid=187
Painter’s Paradise
Art Alumnus, Shane McDonald (1992) Paints a view of Smith-Gilbert gardens during the Flavors of Fall Festival.
Cherokee Tribune, 10/25/09
[Link unavailable]
Cobb Symphony Orchestra walks a Tricky Path
Music Prof. Jana Young lent her voice to the CSO Chorus.
AccessAtlanta.com, 10/19/09
http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/cobb-symphony-succeeds-on-166165.html
Der Klang der Versöhnung (The Sounds of Reconcilliation)
Music Prof. Laurence Sherr traveled to Egelsbach, Germany, his mother’s hometown, to participate in a memorial evening that included performances of his compositions and Klezmer and Yiddish music that Sherr performed on clarinet.
Op-online.de, 10/14/09
http://www.op-online.de/nachrichten/egelsbach/klang-versoehnung-492641.html
Endangered People Art
Art Major Melinda McPhearson will host her own solo exhibition at KSU on November 17.
Artlanta.com, 11/11/09
http://artlanta.blogspot.com/2009/10/tanner-hill-gallery-opening-friday.html
The Sensuality of the Indian Movement
Dance Prof. Ivan Pulinkala attempts to find an explanation for the divide between the sensuality of Indian roots and the conservative nature of modern Indian culture.
ArtConcern.com, 10/07/09
http://www.artconcerns.com/html/offbeat1_ivan.htm
Le Flash-Atlanta: worlds collide in dance with Lauri Stallings’ “Pour”
Dance Prof. Lauri Stallings and her collaborative performance group gloATL offered a new site-specific work, “pour,” for Le Flash-Atlanta.
ArtscriticATL.com, 10/05/09
Have “The time of Your Life” at Theatre
Kennesaw State University MFA graduate, Matt Lewis, portrays the character Nick in UA theatre department’s production of the play “The Time of Your Life.”
The Crimson White, 09/30/09
http://www.cw.ua.edu/have-the-time-of-your-life-at-theatre-1.1932321
“Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South” a Book and a Performance
As part of “The Spoken Word!” series, this book came to life as performed by Professor E. Patrick Johnson on September 18.
artscriticATL.com, 09/29/09
Noteworthy: Orchestra marks 20th Season
Robert Henry (BA Music Performance 1999), joins the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra in celebration of its 20th Season. He is set to play Grieg’s Piano Concerto.
The Valdosta Daily Times, 09/29/09
http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/local/local_story_272234152.html
“Pouring Tea” at Kennesaw State
Dr. E. Patrick Johnson will perform his one man show that is an adaptation of his oral history project, “Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South, an Oral History.”
Southern Voice, 09/18/09
http://www.sovo.com/2009/9-18/arts/theater/10637.cfm
The Cell Phone Photography Project
Art Prof. Matt Haffner is featured as part of the largest project ever put on for Atlanta Celebrates photography. Utilizing a mere camera phone, Haffner and 46 other artists were given assignments to photograph over the course of 8 weeks. The exhibition will open September 19, 2009.
iPhoneography, 09/16/09
http://www.iphoneography.com/journal/2009/9/16/the-cell-phone-photography-project.html
Kennesaw State opens new Black Box Theatre
KSU will open its 125-seat Black Box Theater next week with a revival production of Katharyn Howd Machan's "Redwing: Voices from 1888," directed by professor of Theatre and Performance Studies, John Gentile.
Atlanta Journal Constitution, 09/15/09
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Hair Captures raw energy and vitality of the 60s, but could use some glossing
Graphic design major, Jason Royal, strongly portrays the supporting character Woof, the overall production could have been better.
Access Atlanta, 09/15/09
http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/hair-captures-raw-energy-138864.html
7 Stages’ Hair Sprouts 60’s Idealism in Little Five Points
Graphic design major, Jason Royal, depicts the character “Woof” in the critically acclaimed musical Hair.
Creative Loafing, 09/14/09
http://atlanta.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/7_stages_hair_sprouts_60s_idealism_in_little_five_points/Content?oid=1050369Take Five with Trey Wright
Artist-in-residence Trey Wright comments about himself and his love of music.
All About Jazz, 09/07/09
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=34063
MyReporter.com answers: How are Local Parks, Historical Sites Marked?
Within the 1898 Memorial park lies a monument, by KSU sculpture professor, Ayokunle Odeleye, honoring the memory of those harmed in the racial violence of November 10, 1898. This park, however, is difficult to find for it has no distinctive sign to mark it.
Star News Online, 09/02/09
A Peachy Partnership
Company members from Atlanta Ballet and students at their Centre for Dance Education will be able to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance at KSU. And participants in the program can receive course credit for professional experience, allowing them to pursue their dance and academic careers simultaneously!
Dance Spirit Magazine, 09/01/09
http://www.dancespirit.com/articles/2259
The Working Artist Project Studio Assistants 2008-2009
Geoffrey Smith, assistant to Art Prof. Matt Haffner, is exhibited in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Georgia for September’s edition of First Thursday.
Artlanta, 08/30/09
http://artlanta.blogspot.com/2009/08/septemberfirst-thursday-moca-ga-bennett.html
To-Do List
Visual art: “From the Fire: Contemporary Korean Ceramics” continues, all day, The Art Gallery at Kennesaw State University’s Sturgis Library, Kennesaw. FREE.
Access Atlanta, 08/26/09
http://blogs.ajc.com/inside-access/2009/08/26/to-do-list-august-26/?cxntfid=blogs_inside_access
The Soft-Sided Punk Rock Chick
Art Prof. Edward Smucygz, comments on one of his prized students, Melinda McPherson, and her accomplishments as a fine arts major.
The Sentinel, 08/25/09
http://ksusentinel.com/arts-living/the-soft-sided-punk-rock-chick/
Three New Exhibits open at KSU to kick off new art season
Featuring art from, among others, Art Profs Carole Mauge-Lewis and Jeanne Sperry.
Marietta Daily Journal, 08/24/09
What’s Happening on Cape, August 21-27
Works by Art Prof. Robert Sherer will be shown through September 2 in the Lyman-Eyer Gallery located on 432 Commercial St., Provincetown. A reception will be held 7 p.m. Friday. For further information, contact 508-487-3937.
Cape Cod Times, 08/21/09
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090821/ENTERTAIN/908219981/-1/NEWSMAP2009 Spotlight: American Craft Council Southeast Exhibition
This juried exhibition of craftspeople from 11 Southeastern states features original works in several different media, including our piece Rocky Road I & II. Andrew Wagner, former founding managing editor of Dwell and current editor-in-chief of American Craft was the juror. . .
Mija, 8/20/09
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/280673/fd57e98df1/1401001769/fa88664582/
The Lovell Sisters come home after taking bluegrass to other countries
The Lovell Sisters came to play at KSU’s Legacy Gazebo. 754 people attended the concert on Aug. 9. The girls had been touring worldwide most of this year and had just come home to Calhoun, Ga. for a two-week break, but not before stopping in Kennesaw to perform. . .
The Sentinel, 8/18/09
Kansas City, Kansas Art Walk and Other Events
Kennesaw State university Alum Tony Quinton (BFA 2006) is featured tonight at the 6th Street Gallery at the YWCA of Greater Kansas City, part of the Kansas City, Kansas Second Friday Art Walk openings.
ReView, 08/14/09
http://review-magazine.org/2009/08/14/second-friday-visual-arts-2/Lovell Sisters find sound all their own
Highlighting Starlight Summer Series performers, The Lovell Sisters.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 8/9/09
Access Atlanta, 8/8/09
http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-music/lovell-sisters-find-sound-111252.html
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival begins Friday, July 24
. . . Atlanta native [Music Prof.] Robert Henry has enjoyed success in nearly every important piano competition in the world, including the Gold Medal in four International Piano Competitions in the 2001-02 season alone. He serves as Artist in Residence at Kennesaw State University and operates an exclusive private studio in Atlanta. As an accompanist, he’s toured with the Grammy-winning Atlanta Boys Choir under the direction of Fletcher Wolfe, and he’s accompanied the master classes of Jerry Hadley, Frederica von Stade and Hakan Haggard. Henry will soon present his London debut in prestigious Wigmore Hall. . .
The Macon County (N.C.) News, 7/23/09
http://www.maconnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5123&Itemid=85
Plateau prepares a weekend of chamber music
. . . “Bach for One” showcases the magnificent solo works by Johann Sebastian Bach. Violist Yinzi Kong will perform “Suite in G Major, BWV 1007. “Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532” will feature pianist [Music Prof.] Robert Henry . . .
Smoky Mountain News, 7/22/09
http://www.smokymountainnews.com/issues/07_09/07_22_09/art_plateau_chamber.html
The Lyman-Eyer Gallery: Exhibition by Robert Sherer and William Cash
[Vis Arts Prof.] Robert Sherer like many American boys grew up in a world of sports, camping, scouting, and war gaming. . .
Out in Provincetown, 7/22/09
http://www.outinprovincetown.com/home/news.asp?articleid=33479
'Yeomen's' song is slightly off-pitch
. . . The orchestra, directed ably by [Music Prof.] Michael Alexander, is lush and full with nearly 30 players. . .
77 Square, 7/18/09
http://77square.com/arts/theater/story_458846
Philly boy Matt Haffner rocks the MOCA
Last we heard from [Vis Arts Prof.] Matt Haffner, he was making wicked mixed-media works inspired by our city’s overlooked neighborhoods, and exhibiting them at Proximity Gallery. . .
Philadelphia City Paper, 7/15/09
http://criticalmass.blogs.citypaper.net/blogs/mu/2009/07/15/philly-boy-matt-haffner-rocks-the-moca/
Art college triples fundraising goal
Despite current financial strains, the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University managed to triple the goal of its fundraising drive to celebrate its 10th anniversary. . .
Marietta Daily Journal, 7/13/09
http://www.mdjonline.com/content/index/showcontentitem/area/1/section/21/item/136464.htmlAd Man Packs Star Power for UPS
Andy Azula (art, 1990) is profiled.
Wall Street Journal, 6/23/09
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124572062981839775.html
Ad Exec Scores at UPS 'Whiteboard Guy'
Andy Azula (art, 1990) is profiled.
The Stoop, 6/23/09
http://joboja.blogspot.com/2009/06/ad-exec-scores-as-ups-whiteboard-guy.html
Summer Music Clinic
Music Prof. Michael Alexander is interviewed.
"Spotlight on Cobb," TV23, 6/22/09
Five to Follow: Our picks for June 22
This list includes Andy Azula [art, 1992]
AdWeek, 6/22/09
http://adweek.blogs.com/tweetfreak/2009/06/five-to-follow-our-picks-for-june-22.html
Rome high grad wins $1,500 scholarship
[Vis Arts major] Lucas Jankovsky, a 2009 graduate of Rome High School and the student leader of its National Creative Society Chapter, was announced as this year’s winner of the National Creative Society’s top scholarship award.
Rome (Ga.) Tribune-News, 6/20/09
Robert Sherer’s ‘Puppy Love’ at Outwrite
[Vis Arts Prof] Robert Sherer, the Atlanta artist well known for his past use of HIV-positive blood in his work, opened a new exhibit on Friday to raise funds for a scholarship he established for gay students. . .
Project Q, 6/20/09
http://www.projectqatlanta.com/news_articles/view/robert_sherers_puppy_love_at_outwrite/
It's 'Puppy Love': Gay Atlanta artist exhibits works to raise GLBT scholarship funds
Atlanta visual artist [Vis Arts Prof.] Robert Sherer, known for his Blood Works among other provocative and powerful paintings and photographs, hosts an art opening, "Puppy Love," at Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse from 7-9 p.m. to raise money for his GLBT scholarship fund.
Southern Voice, 6/19/09
http://www.sovo.com/today/index.cfm?blog_id=25807
Gather Atlanta
Art Prof. Matt Haffner will be a panelist.
Art Relish, 6/6/09
http://www.artrelish.com/2009/06/06/gather-atlanta-is-tonight/
Culture Surfing Blog, Creative Loafing, 6/5/09
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/culturesurfing/2009/06/05/artlantis-gather-atlanta-monet-and-misrach/Matt Haffner: A look at art that’s purposefully displayed outdoors
Art Prof. Matt Haffner / radio interview
“City Café,” PBA, 5/29/09
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wabe/arts.artsmain?action=viewArticle&sid=15&id=1508139&pid=51
Broadway Talent Will Brighten Theatre Aspen Season of Spelling Bee and Chapter Two
. . . The Tony Award- winning musical (Best Book, Best Featured Actor) stars Broadway actors. . . Jody Reynard [theatre, 1999] (Legally Blonde, Taboo, Saturday Night Fever). . .
Playbill, 5/28/09
Theater Aspen Announces Casting For 2009 Summer Season Of Comedy, Music & More
. . . The Tony Award- winning musical (Best Book, Best Featured Actor) stars Broadway actors. . . Jody Reynard [theatre, 1999] (Legally Blonde, Taboo, Saturday Night Fever). . .
Broadway World, 5/27/09
http://broadwayworld.com/article/Theater_Aspen_Announces_Casting_For_2009_Summer_Season_Of_Comedy_Music_More_20090527Kennesaw State University, Atlanta Ballet to team up
Program in Dance / Dance Prof. Ivan Pulinkala quoted / Dance student Alexis Whitehead photographed (misidentified in MDJ)
Marietta Daily Journal, 5/25/09
http://www.mdjonline.com/content/index/showcontentitem/area/3/section/18/item/133440.html
Award lets Atlanta artist branch out
Art Prof. Matt Haffner
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 5/21/09
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/05/21/goreview0521.html
Lunchbreak with Matt Haffner
Art Prof. Matt Haffner’s upcoming appearance on PBA
BurnAway, 5/20/09
http://burnaway.org/2009/05/lunch-break-with-matt-haffner
Kennesaw State seeks nominations for arts awards
2009 Flourish Awards (scroll down)
Women's Caucus for Art of Georgia, 5/13/09
http://wcageorgia.blogspot.com/2009/05/calls-for-art.html
Ballet, KSU form partnership
KSU Program in Dance
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 5/9/09
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/05/09/ballet0509.html
Matt Haffner at Musuem of Contemporary Art of Georgia
Art Prof. Matt Haffner’s solo exhibition, “Dreams of a Sleeping Giant”
ARTlanta, 6/6/09
http://artlanta.blogspot.com/2009/06/last-day-saturday-june-6-for-matt.html
Arts Critic ATL, 5/23/09 (scroll down)
ACP Now!, 5/18/09
http://www.acpinfo.org/blog/2009/05/18/matt-haffner-artist-talk-at-moca-on-wednesday/
ARTlanta, 5/18/09
http://artlanta.blogspot.com/2009/05/matt-haffner-artist-talk-wednesday-may.html
BurnAway, 5/15/09
http://burnaway.org/2009/05/to-do-list-25/
Geoffrey C. Smith Art and Photography, 5/9/09
http://gcsmithphoto.blogspot.com/2009/05/matt-haffner-installation.html
ACP Now!, 5/7/09
http://www.acpinfo.org/blog/2009/05/07/matt-haffner-installation-views-at-moca-ga/
ARTlanta, 5/7/09
http://artlanta.blogspot.com/2009/05/first-thursday-moca-ga-may-7-2009.html
Yahoo! Upcoming, 5/7/09
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1820800/
Cherry Blossom Tribute for Mother’s Day Gala Concert featuring Chihiro Inda
Music alum Leah McRath (music education, 2002) performs
Global Atlanta, 5/1/09
http://www.globalatlanta.com/cal/event/1320/
Young Blood Gallery’s fourth biannual skateboard show
Art Prof. Matt Haffner
BurnAway, May 2009
http://burnaway.org/2009/05/to-do-list-23/
A Report from the Phantom Zone
Video Review of “ATA Türk” Exhibition
Big, Red and Shiny, 4/27/09
Matt Haffner at MOCA GA
Art Prof. Matt Haffner’s solo exhibition, “Dreams of Sleeping Giant”
ACP Now!, 4/20/09
http://www.acpinfo.org/blog/2009/04/20/matt-haffner-at-moca-ga-this-friday/
ARTlanta, 4/20/09
http://artlanta.blogspot.com/2009/04/opening-friday-april-24-matt-haffner.html
KSU Dance nationally recognized
Television interview of dance Prof. Ivan Pulinkala.
"Spotlight on Cobb," TV23, 4/15/09
Not available online.
A Convergence at Kennesaw State
An interview with TPS Prof. Karen Robinson about the KSU production of "Everything that Rises Must Converge."
"Cover to Cover," Georgia Public Broadcasting, originally aired 3/29/09
http://gpbcovertocover.blogspot.com/2009/03/convergence-at-kennesaw-state.html
What is Left to the Right?
Re-posting of the December 2008 AJC article about left-handed pianists, featuring music Prof. Russell Young.
PianoStreet.com, 3/26/09
http://www.pianostreet.com/blog/piano-news/what-is-left-to-the-right-837/
Canadian pianist instructs master class
Highlights the master class by Jeri-Mae Astolfi.
The Sentinel, 3/24/09
http://ksusentinel.com/arts-living/canadian-pianist-instructs-master-class/
First Friday: End the work week with an evening of art
Features the solo exhibitions by art profs Laura Bell and Matt Haffner at Pentimenti Gallery in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Daily News, 3/6/09
Just Do It: Tales from the Lonesome City
Previews Art Prof. Matt Haffner's solo exhibition at Pentimenti Gallery in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Paper, 3/4/09
http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2009/03/05/matt-haffner-pentimenti-gallery
Graffiti: public art worth funding?
Blog article mentions Art Prof. Matt Haffner.
Creative Loafing, 3/3/09
http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/freshloaf/2009/03/03/graffiti-public-art-worth-funding/
Concerto Finale
Covers the School of Music's annual concerto competition.
The Sentinel, 3/3/09
http://ksusentinel.com/arts-living/concerto-finale /
Pentimenti Gallery: Laura Bell and Matt Haffner
Highlights the upcoming solo exhibitions by art profs Laura Bell and Matt Haffner.
Streettalkin.com, 2/27/09
http://streettalkin.com/pentimenti-gallery-laura-bell-and-matt-haffner/
Masterworks on tap: Griffin Choral Arts to perform
Preview of concert featuring Music Prof. Adam Kirkpatrick.
The (Barnesville, Ga.) Herald-Gazette, 2/26/09
http://www.barnesville.com/archives/341-Masterworks-on-tap-Griffin-Choral-Arts-to-perform.html
Around Town: Spaceship Earth
Scroll down for an item about the increasing value of the Eino sculpture on campus.
http://www.mdjonline.com/content/index/showcontentitem/area/1/section/22/item/128490.html
Timeless works of art pioneered by director Joe Remillard
Feature highlights Art Prof. Joe Remillard's portrait class.
Sentinel, 2/19/09
http://ksusentinel.com/arts-living/timeless-works-of-art-pioneered-by-director-joe-remillard/
On-campus art show exhibits talent from previous semester
Article highlights the Annual Art & Staff exhibition.
Sentinel, 2/10/09
http://ksusentinel.com/arts-living/on-campus-art-show-exhibits-talent-from-previous-semester/
Living the dream: Ayokunle Odeleye, master sculptor and professor
Profiles Art Prof. Ayokunle Odeleye.
Sentinel, 2/8/09
http://ksusentinel.com/arts-living/living-the-dream-ayokunle-odeleye-master-sculptor-and-professor/
Slave songs concert
Music Prof. Oral Moses organized and performed on a concert of African-American slave songs which received media attention in several outlets.
Marietta Daily Journal, 2/9/09
http://www.mdjonline.com/content/index/showcontentitem/area/1/section/15/item/127621.html
Marietta Daily Journal, Faith & Values note, 2/7/09
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/02/07/spiritualbat0207.html
Marietta Daily Journal, Faith & Values article, 2/7/09
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/02/07/spiritual0207.html
School choir workshop
Faith Notes column includes an item about a choir workshop and concert presented by Music Prof. Oral Moses.
Marietta Daily Journal, 2/7/09
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/02/07/faithnotes0207.html (scroll down)
EIGHTH BLACKBIRD
Previews the Premiere Series performance.
EarRelevant, 2/4/09
http://earrelevant.blogspot.com/2009/02/weekly-ear-feb-5-feb-11.html
Concerts give audience glance into musical virtuosity
Reviews the Jan. 13 recital by Music Profs Helen Kim and Robert Henry.
The Sentinel, 2/3/09
http://ksusentinel.com/arts-living/-concerts-give-audience-glance-into-musical-virtuosity/
Measures of Success
Dean Meeks wrote this guest column.
KSU Financial Services Newsletter, February 2009.http://www.kennesaw.edu/businessservices/Feb2009News/guest2.html
Man on a mission
Friend of the Arts Russell Clayton and the Athos Menaboni Collection are highlighted in this two-page feature.Let the music play: KSU, now an All-Steinway School
The All-Steinway School designation is highlighted in this two-page feature. Dean Meeks and Bobbie Bailey are pictured.Professor's play with giants and puppets featured on Georgia Shakespeare stage
TPS Prof. Margaret Baldwin is highlighted in this "Campus Brief."Blood work: Robert Sherer, artist who works with blood, speaks to AEN tonight
Art Prof. Robert Sherer is the subject of this article
Southern Voice, 1/15/09
http://www.southernvoice.com/today/index.cfm?blog_id=23462
Mozart Festival commemorate legend with events
Article mentions that Music Prof. Helen Kim is performing on the festival.
(Long Beach, Calif.) Gazettes, 1/14/09
http://www.gazettes.com/articles/2009/01/14/lifestyle/musical_notes/doc496e5e86127cc068512877.txt
Paid in blood: Artist Robert Sherer creates college scholarship, addresses gay business group
Art Prof. Robert Sherer is the subject of this article
Southern Voice, 1/9/09
http://www.southernvoice.com/2009/1-9/arts/feature/9658.cfm
For many pianists, being left-handed is just right
Music Prof. Russell Young is one of the subjects of this story.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 1/4/09
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2009/01/04/lefty.html