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2016-2017

CONFERENCE CENTER H 7:30 P.M. F E AT U R E D S P E A K E R S S E R I E S

Max Brooks From WWI to WWZ: Learning from Our Mistakes

Son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft and best-selling author of The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, Max Brooks is credited with helping propel zombie-lore from niche sub-culture fascination to mainstream pop-culture obsession. Using fictional metaphor

and historical events to prompt serious discourse on large-scale problem-solving, Brooks explores new ways to attack old problems and new concerns. His unconventional thinking has inspired the U.S. military to examine how they may respond to potential crises. On stage, as with his writing, Brooks tackles the tougher questions, like what are the threads that hold society together, and what’s really at stake when those threads are stressed, loosed or torn. TICKETS AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26

17OCT.

RJ Mitte Overcoming Adversity: Turning a Disadvantage to an Advantage

RJ Mitte played Walt, Jr., the son of the cancer-stricken science teacher-turned-drug manufacturer, on the Emmy-winning AMC drama Breaking Bad. Like his character on the show, Mitte has cerebral palsy, although his is a milder form of the disability. Beyond his acting, Mitte is involved with several

organizations that raise awareness of equality and diversity. He is the Youth Spokesperson for the National Disability Institute's Real Economic Impact Tour, which works to improve the financial situation of low-income persons with disabilities. Currently, he is working with PACER's National Center for Bullying Prevention on a nationwide campaign designed to educate those who witness bullying, leveraging peer-to-peer support. TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 24

16NOV.

Susannah Cahalan Brain on Fire

Susannah Cahalan is the New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. In the memoir, Cahalan recounts the day she woke up in a strange hospital room, strapped to a bed, unable to move or speak, with no recollection of how she got there. Her medical records—from a month-long hospital

stay of which she has no memory—showed psychosis, violence and dangerous instability. Since sharing her remarkable story, thousands more have been diagnosed with the same autoimmune disease and saved the anguish and cost of misdiagnoses. She continues to fight to remove the stigma attached to mental illness. Cahalan currently works as a news reporter at the New York Post and, in 2009, was the proud recipient of the Silurian Award of Excellence for the article “My Mysterious Lost Month of Madness.” TICKETS AVAILABLE JANUARY 23

15FEB.

John Quinones Words of Wisdom About Doing the Right Thing

Combining a moving life story, an exceptional career, incomparable insights and a powerful presence, John Quinones has emerged as one of the most inspiring keynotes in the speaking world today. At the podium, he focuses on his odds-defying journey, celebrating the life-changing power of education, stand-

ing as a champion for the Latino American Dream and providing thought-provoking insights into human nature and ethical behavior. A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quinones from migrant farm work and poverty to more than 30 years at ABC News and the anchor desk at 20/20 and Primetime. As host and creator of What Would You Do?, the hidden camera ethical dilemma newsmagazine, Quinones has literally become “the face of doing the right thing” to millions of fans both on and off camera. TICKETS AVAILABLE MARCH 27

19APRIL

All Featured Speakers Series programs are free and open to the public; however, tickets are required. Tickets will be available at the Main Hall Information Desk on the specified date listed with each speaker.

FINE ARTS THEATRE

MAIN HALL ART GALLERY H MONDAY - FRIDAY: 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.

SEPTEMBER 6 - 30

Drawing Invitational

OCTOBER 5 - 28

Glade InvadedPaintings by Marianne Van Lent

NOVEMBER 2 - 30

Will I Be MissedDrawings, paintings and site specific installation by Kaveri Raina

FEBRUARY 8 - 28

Nanny VilleDrawings, prints and zines by Elizabeth Dallas

MARCH 1 - APRIL 7

Deliberations Paintings by Alyce Gottesman

APRIL 10 - MAY 5

Pom Pom Nebulae Micro ResidencyBy Dana Lynn Harper

T H E AT R E P RODUC T I ON S

A RT E X H I B I T S

BY THERESA REBECK

What We’re Up AgainstBy Theresa RebeckNOV. 11, 12, 18 & 19 AT 7:30 P.M.NOV. 13 & 20 (ASL) AT 2 P.M.

Eliza, an intelligent and impetuous female associate at a male-dominated architecture firm, challenges boundaries and sexist rules in her dog-eat-dog profession. Watch as she takes a whack at outdated office politics to break through the glass ceiling and rocks the architecture world to its core in this in-your-face dark comedy. For mature audiences only, due to strong language.

TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 31

Tickets: $10 adults; $7 students under 17 and senior citizens; Kent State students free with current ID

Silent SkyBy Lauren GundersonFEB. 24, 25, MARCH 3 & 4 AT 7:30 P.M.FEB. 26 & MARCH 5 (ASL) AT 2 P.M.

Based on the true story of Henrietta Leavitt, Silent Sky takes you on a journey in Leavitt’s shoes as a female astronomer at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900's – a time when the ideas of women did not come to fruition until men accredited the theories for their own gain. Leavitt must learn to accommodate her love of science with her family responsibilities and her place as a woman.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13

Tickets: $10 adults; $7 students under 17 and senior citizens; Kent State students free with current ID

Reasonsto Be

Happy

BY NEIL LABUTE

Reasons to Be HappyBy Neil LaButeAPRIL 14, 15, 21 & 22 AT 7:30 P.M. APRIL 16 & 23 (ASL) AT 2 P.M.

Four characters (Steph, Greg, Kent and Carly) whose personalities barely match up, become entangled in one another’s lives in romantic, humorous and, sometimes, violent ways as they pursue a common denominator – happiness. However, such happiness does not come without tension, sacrifice and a little bit of comedy. For mature audiences only, due to strong language.

TICKETS AVAILABLE APRIL 3

Tickets: $10 adults; $7 students under 17 and senior citizens; Kent State students free with current ID

JANUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 3

63rd Scholastic Art Exhibit Campus Center, Fine Arts Gallery & Lobby, Main Hall Gallery

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 8 A.M. - 8 P.M.

FRIDAY: 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Tickets may be purchased online at WWW.KENT.EDU/STARK/THEATRE or by calling the Box Office at 330-244-3348.

All art exhibits are free, tickets not required

SIL E N T SK YB Y L A U R E N G U N D E R S O N

M U S I C P E R F OR M A NC E S

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Artist in ResidenceCanton native and Los Angeles studio and touring drummer, Russ Miller, performs with the Commercial Music Ensemble. The pre-concert drum clinic at 4:30 P.M. is open to the public.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 - OCT. 2MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM

Kent State Stark Guitar WeekendConcerts, workshops and master classes in classical and popular styles

» Isaac Bustos, classical guitar » John Covach» Ben Monder, jazz guitar» Canton Youth Guitar

Orchestra» The Ritsos Project» Neil Zaza, electric guitaristFOR A SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES, VISIT:WWW.KENT.EDU/STARK/ GUITAR-WEEKEND

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

An Evening of American Music» Melissa Davis, soprano» Laurel Seeds, soprano» Jerry Wong, piano» Sandra Wallace, piano

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Simple Gifts: An Evening of International Folk Music

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Sci-fi and Beyond!University Chorus, Kent Chorus and Kent State Stark Chorale Concert

THURSDAY, OCT. 27MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Guest Artist» Sun-Young Shin, violin» Matthew Gladden, piano

SATURDAY, OCT. 29MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Guest Artist » Laurent Boukobza, piano

THURSDAY, NOV. 3MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 3:30 P.M.

Nova Jazz SingersKent State University Vocal Jazz Ensemble

MONDAY, NOV. 21MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Commercial Music Ensemble Concert No. 1

THURSDAY, DEC. 1MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Commercial Music Ensemble Concert No. 2

FRIDAY, DEC. 2MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Holiday SamplerUniversity Chorus, Kent Chorus and Kent State Stark Chorale Concert

SATURDAY, DEC. 3MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

An Old Fashioned ChristmasThe Lyric Theatre Ensemble

TUESDAY, DEC. 6FINE ARTS THEATRE, 7:30 P.M.

Kent State Stark Concert Band*

MONDAY, FEB. 13MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Cleveland Chamber Collective

MONDAY, FEB. 27MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Duo 220 Classical Guitar» Adam Larison, guitar » Andrew Stroud, guitar

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Faculty Showcase Concert

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Out of AfricaUniversity Chorus, Kent Chorus and Kent State Stark Chorale Concert

MONDAY, APRIL 17MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Faculty Artist» Sebastian Birch,

Composition Recital

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Commercial Music Ensemble Concert No. 1

THURSDAY, APRIL 27MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Commercial Music Ensemble Concert No. 2

FRIDAY, APRIL 28MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

The French ConnectionUniversity Chorus, Kent Chorus and Kent State Stark Chorale Concert

TUESDAY, MAY 2FINE ARTS THEATRE, 7:30 P.M.

Kent State Stark Concert Band*

SATURDAY, MAY 6MAIN HALL AUDITORIUM, 7:30 P.M.

Thanks for the Memories: A Farewell ConcertThe Lyric Theatre Ensemble

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All music performances are free and open to the public. *However, tickets are required for Kent State Stark Concert Band performances. Contact the Fine Arts box office at 330-244-3348 for more information.

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