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Jess Ford takes on many roles in Department of Theatre and Performance Studies
March 23, 2021
Jess Ford (they/them) would have to agree with Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar when he says, “It is not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves.” Ford has certainly not left it up to the stars to determine their fate, but, instead, have taken advantage of the opportunities available as an acting concentration major in Kennesaw State University’s Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS). With a keen interest in both scenic design and acting, Ford was thrilled when KSU allowed them to take classes in both, and then asked them to become scenic charge of the KSU’s Scene Shop. “Going into college, I told myself that I think I want to pursue scenic design, but it was a lie, since my first love was acting,” they said. They quickly realized they could do both with the unique nature of the B.A. program. “I can pursue whatever I want, take the classes that I really enjoy, and that are beneficial to me,” they added.
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Kennesaw State University College of the Arts mourns Dance professor Nathan Hites
March 22, 2021
Kennesaw State University College of the Arts mourns the loss of Department of Dance professor Nathan Hites, who passed away March 17, 2021. Mr. Hites, who taught at both KSU and Emory University, was a dance researcher and historian for Atlanta Ballet.
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The 2021 Steinway Spectacular: An Encore
March 18, 2021
The Steinway Spectacular is an annual extravaganza that highlights the Bailey School of Music’s fleet of Steinway pianos and talented piano faculty. Patrons may also enjoy performances by guest artists David Coucheron, violinist and Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Indra Thomas, soprano and Metropolitan Opera star.
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HERstory Month Celebrated at Kennesaw State's Zuckerman Museum of Art
March 16, 2021
The Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA), a part of the School of Art and Design in the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University, will present “HERstory Month” virtually March 24 and 26. The online Women’s Leadership in the Arts Lecture Series celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture and society and will feature Jennifer Inacio, associate curator at the Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County (PAMM), and Judith K. Brodsky, artist, author, and printmaker.
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HERstory Month Celebrated at Kennesaw State's Zuckerman Museum of Art
March 16, 2021
The Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA), a part of the School of Art and Design in the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University, will present “HERstory Month” virtually March 24 and 26. The online Women’s Leadership in the Arts Lecture Series celebrates women’s contributions to history, culture and society and will feature Jennifer Inacio, associate curator at the Jorge M. Pérez Art Museum of Miami-Dade County (PAMM), and Judith K. Brodsky, artist, author, and printmaker.
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Jesús Castro-Balbi Named Director of Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music
March 08, 2021
Ivan Pulinkala, dean of the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University, has named Jesús Castro-Balbi director of the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music, effective July 1. The appointment comes at an exciting time for the Bailey School of Music, the recent recipient of a multi-million- dollar gift from the Bobbie Bailey Foundation.
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Kennesaw State University to host virtual Spring Arts Festival
March 02, 2021
Kennesaw State University will host a virtual Spring Arts Festival on March 20, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, and one simple reservation will grant you access to all of the activities. Celebrate the Visual Arts An annual community event since 2013, the Festival is made possible with support from KSU’s College of the Arts, School of Art and Design, Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA), and Department of Dance. The Festival offers the chance for art enthusiasts of all ages to partake in visual and performing arts activities with two exhibitions, numerous video workshops and three live-streamed events.
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Kennesaw State University Dance to host dance company from Israel
February 23, 2021
Kennesaw State University’s Department of Dance will virtually host Israel-based Shaden Dance Company in the three-part, dance-on-camera performance of “Trilogy.” The production will be streamed for free on ArtsKSU Virtual, on Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. A simple reservation is all that is required to watch.
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Celebrate Black History Month with ArtsKSU
February 18, 2021
Kennesaw State University College of the Arts is celebrating Black History Month and the public is invited to three virtual events at no charge. Listen to a dynamic music concert, engage in a lively panel discussion, and view exquisite artwork, all from the comfort of home. A simple reservation is all that is required to join in the celebration; click on the links below to register.
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KSU Theatre and Performance Studies to present "Polaroid Stories"
February 16, 2021
Kennesaw State University Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS) will present Polaroid Stories free of charge via ArtsKSU Virtual, Feb. 16-21. Written by Naomi Iizuka and directed by adjunct professor Pam Joyce, Polaroid Stories is the story of young street kids who find camaraderie, refuge and escape on the edge of a city. The mythic characters from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, coupled with kids fighting for survival in their urban jungle, create a visceral mash-up and the opportunity for a poignant, yet magical story.