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AU presenting concert, “An Evening with Cathi Campo,” on Thursday, Oct. 20

ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University will host a benefit concert, “An Evening with Cathi Campo,” on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in the John C. Myers Convocation Center. Campo will take the audience back to the Jazz Age, as she sings selections from the songbook of legendary composers George and Ira Gershwin, accompanied by a jazz trio. Campo is the niece of famed American singer and actress Rosemary Clooney, winner of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Campo…

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Ashland Area Chorus announces plans for 2022 fall season

ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland Area Chorus, a community-based mixed choir of 50 singers, has finalized information for its 2022 fall season, including rehearsals, concerts and membership requirements. Starting Monday, Aug. 29, the AAC will rehearse each Monday from 7-8:30 p.m., at room 242 of Ashland University’s Center for the Arts. Led by Ron Blackley, director of choral activities at AU, the chorus will perform a program at the AU Fall Concert on Sunday, Oct…

Time Will Tell exhibit at Coburn Gallery

“Time Will Tell” exhibition at AU’s Coburn Gallery until July 24

ASHLAND, Ohio – A national juried exhibition, “Time Will Tell: A Show of Artistic Wisdom and Experience,” is on display at the Coburn Gallery at Ashland University now through Sunday, July 24. The exhibition features a collection of 34 artworks that embody the creativity and innovation of artists 50 years and older spanning all levels of artistic endeavor. A closing reception is scheduled July 24 from 2-4 p.m.

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AU’s annual Spring Choral Concert set for Sunday, May 1

ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University will host the annual Spring Choral Concert on Sunday, May 1, at 4 p.m., featuring the AU Choir, the Chamber Singers, the Women’s Chorus and the Ashland Area Chorus. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at Jack and Deb Miller Chapel. Each ensemble will sing 4-to-6 pieces. Rowland Blackley, director of choral activities and professor of music at Ashland, and Abigail Helbling will be conducting, and…

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AU Symphonic Band, Ashland Area Community Band teaming up for April 29 concert

April 22, 2022 ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland University Symphonic Band and the Ashland Area Community Band are joining forces for their annual Spring Band Concert on Friday evening, April 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Hugo Young Theatre. The concert is free and open to the public. One of the program’s highlights will be the AU Symphonic Band, led by director Joseph Lewis Jr., performing four of the five movements of Johan DeMeij’s Symphony No. 1 “The Lord of the Rings…

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Senior Art + Design Exhibition to open March 31 at AU

ASHLAND, Ohio – The annual Senior Art + Design Exhibition at Ashland University will open with a reception on Thursday, March 31, from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Coburn Art Gallery, located in the Center for the Arts. This year’s exhibition, featuring graphic design, illustration, digital art, painting and ceramics by graduating art majors, will run through Tuesday, April 12. “While the 2022 Senior Art and Design Exhibition provides the capstone experience…

Art Saturday - Under the Sea

Coburn Gallery to host “Art Saturdays” for children March 26

ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Coburn Gallery has established “Art Saturdays,” an educational and creative experience for children. The first “Art Saturdays” of the year will be a class, titled “Under the Sea,” on March 26 from 10 a.m.-noon. “Under the Sea” will guide children through a variety of sea-themed art activities. The class is for children ages 6-10 years old with a $10.00 art fee per child. All supplies are included and class sizes are…

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Four ensembles performing at Winter Choral Concert on Sunday

ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s annual Winter Choral Concert will be held this coming Sunday, Feb. 27, featuring four ensembles: the Ashland University Choir, the Women’s Chorus, the Chamber Singers and the Ashland Area Chorus. The performance, taking place at Jack and Deb Miller Chapel, begins at 4 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The University Choir, conducted by Rowland Blackley, director of choral activities and professor of music at AU, and…

Ashland Area Chorus

Ashland Area Chorus announces plans for 2022 spring season

ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland Area Chorus (AAC), a community-based mixed choir, has finalized its spring 2022 season, including rehearsals, concerts and membership requirements. Beginning Monday, Jan. 10, the AAC will rehearse each Monday evening from 7-8:30 p.m., inside room 242 of Ashland University’s Center for the Arts. The group will not meet the night of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but will resume weekly rehearsals on Jan. 24. The AAC will perform two…

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30th annual Festival of Lights returns to AU on Dec. 12

ASHLAND, Ohio – The Festival of Lights makes its return to the Ashland University campus on Sunday evening, Dec. 12. The 30th edition of this celebrated event, a collaboration between the choral music program and the Office of Christian Ministry at AU, will take place at the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel, beginning at 7 p.m. Part worship service with choral selections and part concert with scripture readings and prayers, the Festival of Lights features three…

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