Akron Life January 2023

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Through 1/14 “Now and Then: Seven Decades of Kent State Ceramics” View work by current and former full-time faculty, notable alumni and more. KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. kent.edu/galleries

In-Person Events

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photos provided by Massillon Museum

Celebrate Black singers with Our Song, Our Story Join Tuesday Musical for Our Song, Our Story on Thursday, Feb. 2, at E.J. Thomas Hall to celebrate those who paved the way for Black singers — including trailblazers Marian Anderson, Jessye Norman and Harry T. Burleigh. Two of today’s most exciting voices — soprano Jacqueline Echols and baritone Justin Austin — perform beloved operatic arias, art songs and spirituals by Handel, Puccini, Gershwin and more. A string quartet and Our Song, Our Story creator Damien Sneed on piano join them. Tickets start at $19. Tuesday Musical also provides free tickets for all students plus bus funding for student groups. Student tickets are available on concert night at the E.J. ticket office.

Through 1/4 “Into Light Project Ohio: Continuing the Conversation” This exhibit uses portraits by Heather Bullach and Theresa Clower to humanize people and remove the stigma associated with the disease of addiction. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 2-5 p.m. massillonmuseum.org Through 1/8 “Carry On: A Century of Swing” Learn about the history of swing-style marching band. Massillon Museum, Paul Brown Museum Gallery, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 2-5 p.m. massillonmuseum.org

Through 1/15 “Stark County Artists Exhibition” Take in two- and three dimensional pieces at this annual juried exhibit. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 2-5 p.m. massillonmuseum.org

Tuesday Musical 330-761-3460 tuesdaymusical.org

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