A Starlight Celebration Music major Amy Hoelscher, who sings with the KSU Jazz Ensemble, enjoyed the opening Starlight Series performance by Ann Hampton Callaway on June 11. More than 500 people attended the event. Photo by Amanda Elkins.

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Several vis arts students are currently working with Finno-American artist Eino to install a large sculpture, "Spaceship Earth," in front of the soon-to-be-completed Social Science Building.

Music grad Kharis Belgrave has been appointed the new audience services coordinator for the College of the Arts.

Vis arts student Karlene Durham's photography recently was published in the "Best of College Photography" issue of Photographer's Forum.

Top Stories for June/July 2006

A farewell show: Roberta Griffin's retrospective
Roberta Griffin bids KSU farewell with an exhibition featuring 30 years of art ranging from her early geometric acrylics to her recent Mexico-inspired photographs.

Lively 1950s musical opens new doors for KSU students
KSU College of the Arts collaborates with established Connecticut-based theater company to bring "Forever Plaid," a toe-tapping 1950s musical to Georgia audiences.


Patriotic performance by Cobb Symphony Orchestra
The Cobb Symphony Orchestra promises to rouse the patriotic spirit at the Star Spangled Spectacular Concert on July 2.

KSU appoints new director for galleries     
Established artist, respected teacher and seasoned arts administrator, Will Hipps, is chosen to take Kennesaw State's art galleries to new heights.

Vis Arts.
“Transmutations: The Art of Roberta Griffin.” Exhibition runs through July 26. Sturgis Library Gallery. Free.

Vis Arts.
"Potters for Peace Filter Receptacle Show." Opening reception: 7-9 p.m. June 28. Fine Arts Gallery. Free. Runs through July 27.

Starlight Series.
Star Spangled Spectacular featuring the Cobb Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks finale. 7:30 p.m. July 2. Legacy Gazebo Amphitheater. Free.

Starlight Series.
KSU Faculty & Friends. 7:30 p.m. July 23. Legacy Gazebo Amphitheater. $5

Theatre.
"Forever Plaid." Presented by Connecticut Theater Festival. 8 p.m. July 12-15 and July 20-22 and 2 p.m. July 16. Stillwell Theater. $10-25.

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