STARK COUNTY’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

2014-2015 EVENTS BULLETIN

Cultural

FEATURED SPEAKERS SERIES

Paul DePodestaMoneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

In the Oscar-nominated film Moneyball, Paul DePodesta’s unique skill of evaluating and measuring talent was por-trayed by actor Jonah Hill. His career in baseball began with the Cleveland Indians, where he spent three seasons before joining the Oakland Athletics as the assistant general manager. In his first year with the A’s, he and GM Billy Beane led one of the worst teams in the league to its first winning season in seven years. As a business advisor, DePodesta shares his revo-lutionary strategy to building a winning baseball team – by overhauling stagnant proce-dures, rather than just tweaking them – that has proven to be as successful in the boardroom as it is on the ball field. Tickets available September 15.

Bill RosemannMarvel: Inside the World’s Most Heroic Brand

Marvel Comics Creative Director Bill Rosemann is a 20-year-plus veteran of the industry, translating his English degree into a successful career as a journalist, script writer, blogger, marketing director and editor. His work within the colorful world of superheroes resonates with audiences of all ages, transcending from comic books into blockbuster movies, such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor: The Dark World and Captain America: Winter Soldier. Rosemann invites audi-ences on a enlightening journey inside Marvel’s iconic brand, revealing themes that mirror those in our own society and providing inspiration on how to release the super-human potential in everyday life. Tickets available October 27.

Daymond JohnGet Into the Goal-Setting Mindset

Founder of the urban apparel brand, FUBU, and a member of Shark Tank, ABC’s entre-preneurial business show of investment pitches, Daymond John has become one of the country’s most sought-after marketing experts and motiva-tional speakers. He launched FUBU from his home in 1992. The brand became synony-mous to the Hip-Hop lifestyle when John convinced fellow Queens native LL Cool J to wear his clothing for a promotional campaign. Today, the trendset-ter’s company reports annual sales of $350 million. His two books detail his inspiring jour-ney and provide an invaluable roadmap on how to use his marketing prowess to succeed in business and in life. Tickets available January 12.

Candice DeLongSpecial Agent: My Life on the Front Lines as a Woman in the FBI

Candice DeLong, described as a real-life “Clarice Starling,” has tailed terrorists, gone undercover as a gangster’s moll and posed as a madam for a call-girl ring. Until her retirement from the FBI, she was on the front lines of some of the most riveting and mem-orable cases. The dangers and rewards of her career were portrayed in the Lifetime Origi-nal Movie, Killer Instinct: From the Files of Candice DeLong, and in a book which details the profiling process she used to solve many difficult, high-pro-file cases. Frequently seen on television as an expert on vio-lent crimes and personal safe-ty, she also hosts the Deadly Women series on Discovery’s Investigation Channel. Tickets available March 23.

TUESDAY, OCT. 7 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 TUESDAY, FEB. 3

THE UNIVERSITY CENTER H 7:30 P.M.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

Wood, Fire and AshesSeptember 2 - 27 Wood-fired ceramics from the Kent State University Kirkagama Kiln

TrendFACTORY: STARKOctober 3 - 27 Prints by Leslie Mutchler

Recent InvestigationsNovember 5 - 30Paintings by Cecily Kahn

Entropic MelodiesFebruary 12 - 28Prints by Bridget O’Donnell

If/ThenMarch 10 - April 6 (gallery closed March 23 - 28 for spring break) Video, painting, photography, sculpture & book art by various artists

Unorganized TerritoriesApril 10 - May 4Sculpture by Mark Schatz

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.

61st Scholastic Art Exhibit January 13 - February 5

Campus Center, Fine Arts, Main Hall Gallery

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

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

FREE, TICKETS NOT REQUIRED

ART EXHIBITS

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 11 A.M. - 5 P.M. SATURDAY: 10 A.M. - NOONFREE, TICKETS NOT REQUIRED

MAIN HALL ART GALLERY

One Slight HitchBy Lewis Black

November 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 8 p.m. November 9 & 16 (ASL) at 2:30 p.m.

Set in Ohio, satirical comedian Lewis Black’s production opens the door to the Coleman’s house on the day their

daughter is to marry a stuffy, wealthy emblem of the Reagan era. Hilarious family drama is set in motion with the unannounced arrival of the ex-boyfriend, a beatnik poet who is unaware of her engagement and came to share the enlightenment he experienced on his recent travels. Doors slam, secrets erupt, chaos ensues.

Tickets available October 27

Spring AwakeningBook and lyrics by Steven SaterMusic by Duncan Sheik

February 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 8 p.m. February 22 & March 1 (ASL) at 2:30 p.m.

This Tony Award-winning rock musical tells the story of desire and confusion as teenagers’ hormones col-

lide during the journey from youth to adulthood. Through rebellious trials and tribulations, the sensuality of the charac-ters is often suppressed, leading to tragic consequences. The poignant and reveal-ing messages in Spring Awakening are powerful, passionate and unforgettable. For mature audiences only, due to sexual content and strong (profane) language.

Tickets available February 9

BlurBy Melanie Marnich

April 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 8 p.m. April 19 & 26 (ASL) at 2:30 p.m.

A genetic disease is gradually robbing Dot of her eyesight. Her relationships with her mother and friends are chal-

lenged during her struggle for indepen-dence and self-assertion. With the help of her boyfriend, best friend and a wayward priest, Dot brings the audience on a journey that discovers the kind of vision needed not only to prevail over this dis-ease, but to thrive with spirit, humor and hope. For mature audiences only, due to sexual content and strong language.

Tickets available April 6

Rag BaharSunday, Sept. 14 • 3 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium Ornamental Display of the Ragas» Sugata Chatterjee, tanpura,

harmonium, vocals» Amit Chatterjee, tabla

Faculty Artist Recital: German LiederSaturday, Sept. 27 • 7:30 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium» Melissa Davis, soprano» Chia Wei Lee, baritone» Jerry Wong, piano Guest Artist Recital: Philip Nagashima, pianoThursday, Oct. 23 • 7:30 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium

University/Kent Chorus and Men’s Chorus Concert Saturday, Nov. 22 • 7:30 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium

Kent State Stark Concert BandTuesday, Dec. 2 • 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre *Tickets available November 24

Christmas Music Through the AgesSaturday, Dec. 13 • 7:30 p.m. Main Hall AuditoriumThe Lyric Theatre Ensemble*Tickets available December 2

Guest Artist Recital: Trio NovaMonday, Jan. 26 • 7:30 p.m.Main Hall Auditorium » Sae Shiragami, violin» Linda Atherton, cello» Mayumi Kikuchi, piano Guest Artist Recital: Tatsuya Nagashima, pianoThursday, Feb. 12 • 7:30 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium

Wallace Coleman Band Electric BluesThursday, Feb. 26 • 6 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium

Ka De Dunna Kent African Drum Community ConcertSunday, March 8 • 4 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium

The Oblivion Project: The Nuevo Tango Music of Argentinian composer Astor PiazzollaWednesday, March 11 • 7:30 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium

Faculty Artist Recital: Sebastian Birch, composition Friday, March 20 • 7:30 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium

Faculty Artist Voice RecitalThursday, April 2 • 7:30 p.m.Main Hall Auditorium » Laurel Seeds, soprano» Natalie Mallis, mezzo soprano

Kent State Stark Concert BandTuesday, April 28 • 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre * Tickets available April 20

Kent State Stark Chorale ConcertSunday, May 3 • 3 p.m. Main Hall Auditorium

Operetta in ConcertSaturday, May 9 • 7:30 p.m. Main Hall AuditoriumThe Lyric Theatre Ensemble* Tickets available April 27

MUSIC PERFORMANCES

THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

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

Tickets: $14 adults; $10 students under 17 and senior citizens; KSU students free with current ID

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

» TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT STARK.KENT.EDU/THEATRE OR BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AT 330-244-3348.

FINE ARTS THEATRE

* THESE EVENTS ARE FREE; HOWEVER, TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. CONTACT THE FINE ARTS BOX OFFICE AT 330-244-3348 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

CULTURAL EVENTS2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 C A L E N D A R

SEPTEMBER 2 - 27Wood, Fire and AshesWood-fired ceramics Main Hall Art Gallery

SEPTEMBER 14Rag BaharOrnamental Display of the Ragas

SEPTEMBER 27Faculty Artist Recital: German Lieder

OCTOBER 3 - 27 TrendFACTORY: STARK Prints by Leslie MutchlerMain Hall Art Gallery

OCTOBER 7Featured Speaker Paul DePodesta OCTOBER 23Guest Artist Recital: Philip Nagashima, piano

NOVEMBER 5 - 30Recent InvestigationsPaintings by Cecily KahnMain Hall Art Gallery

NOVEMBER 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16 Theatre presentation:One Slight Hitch By Lewis Black

NOVEMBER 19Featured SpeakerBill Rosemann

NOVEMBER 22University/Kent Chorus and Men's Chorus Concert

DECEMBER 2Kent State Stark Concert Band

DECEMBER 13Christmas Music Through The AgesThe Lyric Theatre Ensemble

JANUARY 13 – FEBRUARY 561st Scholastic Art Exhibit

JANUARY 26Guest Artist Recital:Trio Nova

FEBRUARY 3Featured SpeakerDaymond John

FEBRUARY 12Guest Artist Recital: Tatsuya Nagashima, piano

FEBRUARY 12 - 28Entropic MelodiesPrints by Bridget O’Donnell Main Hall Art Gallery

FEBRUARY 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & MARCH 1Theatre presentation:Spring Awakening Book & lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik

FEBRUARY 26Wallace Coleman Band: Electric Blues

MARCH 8Ka De Dunna Kent African Drum Community Concert

MARCH 10 - APRIL 6 (gallery closed March 23 - 28 for spring break)If/ThenBy various artistsMain Hall Art Gallery

MARCH 11 The Oblivion Project: The Nuevo Tango Music of Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla

MARCH 20Faculty Artist Recital: Sebastian Birch, composition

APRIL 2Faculty Artist Voice Recital

APRIL 10 – MAY 4Unorganized TerritoriesSculpture by Mark SchatzMain Hall Art Gallery

APRIL 14Featured SpeakerCandice DeLong

APRIL 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26Theatre presentation:Blur By Melanie Marnich

APRIL 28 Kent State Stark Concert Band

MAY 3Kent State Stark Chorale Concert

MAY 9Operetta in ConcertThe Lyric Theatre Ensemble

See inside spread for more event details.

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