From the opening lines of Katori Hall’s “The Mountaintop” — as Martin Luther King Jr. shouts out the door of his motel room asking a fellow civil-rights leader to buy him some Pall Mall cigarettes […]
‘The Mountaintop’: Troupe creatively imagines night before MLK’s death Read More
Short North Stage teams up with the King Arts Complex to bring a new production of The Mountaintop to the Green Room at the Garden Theater directed by Alan Bomar Jones. The production coincides with the 50th
Short North Stage and King Arts Complex Present The Mountaintop Read More
In his youth, Otis Moss worked with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Now, as a self-described “elder,” Moss hopes to inspire emerging leaders in a new generation. The retired minister will speak April 5
Activities commemorate MLK half-century after assassination Read More
Join us for Columbus’ 2017 Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration. Kwanzaa is a week long celebration of family, community, and culture. During the week of December 26, 2017 to January 1, 2018, there will be a multitude
2017 Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration Read More
Black Excellence is an organization that empowers and highlights success stories within our communities. Their vision is to achieve unity within the African Diaspora communities with the goal of promoting philanthropy initiatives. Also, they aim
Black Excellence – Power of Unity: Black Justice Read More
“The Holiday Jazz Celebration” is the concert that is back by popular demand! Tis the season to enjoy the ‘Holiday spirit” with Columbus’ favorites Jeanette Williams, Mary McClendon and Dolly King. These Jazz greats will
Jazz on the Avenue: Holiday Jazz Celebration Read More
Today is our kick-off to the 19th Annual Heritage Music Festival. We are so excited to welcome Anthony David to The King Arts Complex. Due to the inclement weather, we will be holding the concert
7/13/17- Heritage Music Festival Read More
Amos H. Lynch Sr. (1925-2015), the most important supporter of King Arts Complex, touched countless souls in Columbus Black community. –We mourn the loss of “The Godfather” Mr. Amos Lynch. Known throughout Columbus as
We mourn the loss of “The Godfather” Mr. Amos Lynch Read More
The Elijah Pierce Artisan Market is located in the Elijah Pierce Gallery at The King Arts Complex, operating 11 am – 6 pm from Tuesday to Friday, till 7 pm on Thursday. The Artisan Market
Elijah Pierce Artisan Market Read More