The Call - Virtual Conversation with Artists
2020-08-22 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Calling all African American Artists!! Register and join in The CALL this Saturday…
This is an opportunity for you to participate in and join the HeART Protest movement while we continue the fight for Freedom and Justice.
Join the discussion with artists on art in social protest movements and potential exhibit or performance opportunities in the 46 days of the HeART of Protest.
Join the Zoom:
849 5203 2162

Virtual First Tuesday Tea: Paint and Sip with Nichole Chambers
2020-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues. Sessions include presentations by guest artists and community leaders.
Join us for a Virtual Paint and Sip with mixed media artist, Nichole Chambers. Pick up a brush and paint your cares away.
The King Arts Complex will provide supplies for the first 25 people that pick up materials at the KAC, Garfield entrance on August 27 or 28 between 9am and 3pm.
Otherwise, art supplies can be purchased from the Dollar Tree Stores.
Items needed are… 1 large paint brush, 1 small paint brush, acrylic paint set or acrylic paint colors-red, yellow and blue and an 11×14 canvas.
ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare, join Zoom by going to Zoom.com and downloading the Desktop and/or Mobile Zoom application.
Save the numbers below to join at the time of the event:
Meeting ID: 895 2219 1235
Passcode: [REDACTED]
You could also save the link below as another way to access (optional):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89522191235?pwd=[REDACTED]
No children, men are welcome.
Come sip some tea and be…
First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation.

The Dialogue: Racial Inequity in the Age of COVID-19
2020-09-08 17:00 - 18:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Free virtual event
WOSU Public Media and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs invite you to be part of Dialogue – virtually for the first time. Join us for thought-provoking discussions with civic leaders and crucial voices as we address the challenging issues facing our community and country.
The COVID-19 pandemic has cast a spotlight on systemic racial inequalities in the American health care system. The coronavirus has affected people of color at a disproportionate rate. While we’re coping with a new virus, it’s not a new problem. African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans have long suffered worse health effects than White Americans. Stephanie Hightower, president and CEO of the Columbus Urban League, and Columbus Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts will join us to discuss the reasons behind this systemic inequity and explore ways to close the gap. Ann Fisher, host of All Sides with Ann Fisher on 89.7 NPR News will moderate the discussion.
Register: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/wosu.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8af00cb18ee94c329ae80cc73&id=332886e049&e=9fcee30b25__;!!KGKeukY!kJwzEEwjNzjUcKpmFnQiwPrc-ZKERmDENbpUUFwL6AUn7pTr7bWHB4fntYTpwCrYh6pK$

Columbus Symphony Community Concert
2020-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Join the Columbus Symphony for an outdoor pops concert!
Friday, September 19, 2020 • 2:00PM
1:30PM
Musicians from the Columbus Symphony are bringing the joy of music to your neighborhood! Bring a chair or blanket to relax while you enjoy the 45-minute performance. To ensure the best event experience for all patrons, we ask that you always wear a mask and practice social distancing by staying 6-feet apart from others. Concert attendance is limited to 100 guests. No alcoholic beverages will be permitted onsite.
The Columbus Symphony will be accepting donations as your support ensures our music continues to be shared with all central Ohio. We cannot wait to see you there!

The Amos Lynch Series - Week 3: K. Daniel
2020-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The Amos Lynch Series is simply an opportunity for the community to remain vigilant to the cause of racial discrimination, police brutality and murder, and human rights for people of color.
The Set: The Amos Lynch Plaza. This is an outdoor event and subject to weather. However, the goal is to perform 40 minutes of inspirational songs reminiscent of the 1960’s protest movement.
This event is invite-only and registration is limited. If you have not received an invite and still wish to participate, please tune into our Facebook and YouTube live streams.
Social distancing of six feet is required in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. All attendees must wear face coverings. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided.
K. DANIEL
KENNETH EADDY
Musical Theater, Theater/Performance, R+B, Singer-Songwriter, Soul, Ethnic, Dance
Kenneth Daniel Eaddy, known by his artist moniker K. Daniel, is indeed a tour de force: singer-songwriter, dancer and musical theatre actor. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he began to harness his craft upon moving to Columbus.
K. Daniel’s connection to The Lincoln Theatre is where the magic truly began. He graduated from an artist development intensive in 2015. The following year, he joined Thiossane (pronounced cha-sahn) West African Dance Institute, and has recently come back from a two-week long pilgrimage in Senegal and The Gambia, West Africa. In 2018, K. Daniel was cast in a reprisal of the Broadway play Eubie!, presented by CATCO, during the centennial celebration of the Harlem Renaissance, which earned him a 2019 Theatre Roundtable nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
This past September, K. Daniel showcased his love of arts into an emotionally charged monologue describing his life’s journey to a sold-out crowd on stage for the Backstage at The Lincoln Theatre series called Chrysalis Epoch. In February, K. Daniel was a featured vocalist bringing the house down at the Lincoln Theatre for Say A Little Prayer: An Aretha Franklin Celebration, a collaboration between Counterfeit Madison and The Wexner Center for the Arts.
K. Daniel’s mission is to bring a level of authenticity and originality to any stage he touches, and ensures that he can actively spark dialogue through all of his artistic endeavors by educating, engaging and entertaining his audiences.
https://www.columbusmakesart.com/artist/8916-k-daniel

Virtual Soar On Saturdays: Hip-Hop
2020-09-12 15:00 - 16:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Download registration form:
https://kingartscomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SOAR-Registration-Form-20-21-Hip-Hop.pdf
What is Soar on Saturdays?
Soar on Saturdays is a dance access program that provides young students the opportunity to explore movement over the course of a free six-week dance class. Classes meet once a week. At the end of each six-week session, parents are invited to watch their child participate in class. (To protect the privacy of the other dancers, we ask that parents do not video record the computer screen.) Class size is limited to 15 students. Registration will be based on a lottery system. Everyone who registers by the due date (the Tuesday before the session begins) will be entered into a lottery. Students whose names are drawn will be invited to participate in the session. Students whose names are not drawn but who show interest in future sessions will be automatically entered into those lotteries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in Soar on Saturdays?
Children ages 8-12 who are not already enrolled at BalletMet. No previous dance training is necessary.
Where and when is Soar on Saturdays?
Due to COVID19, we are unable to host in-person sessions. All classes will take place through Zoom. Students who submit the release form will receive a Zoom link to participate on Saturdays from 3-4pm or 4:30-5:30pm.
How do I register my child for Soar on Saturdays?
Please complete the Registration Form and return to BalletMet via mail at 322 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, email at education@balletmet.org or fax at 614-224-3697. Registrations will not be taken over the phone.
• Please make sure that your child is able to attend all six weeks.
• A completed Release & Authorization Form is required to attend. Forms will be provided prior to class.
• Space is limited. Registration will be based on a lottery system.
• Your child may lose their spot if they miss the first class of a session without notice.

Free Voter Registration
2020-09-25 14:00 - 17:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Come out to the King Arts Complex to register to vote!

Your vote counts!!!

The Amos Lynch Series Featuring Christina Myles
2020-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The Amos Lynch Series is simply an opportunity for the community to remain vigilant to the cause of racial discrimination, police brutality and murder, and human rights for people of color.
The Set: The Amos Lynch Plaza. This is an outdoor event and subject to weather. However, the goal is to perform 40 minutes of inspirational songs reminiscent of the 1960’s protest movement.
Registration is limited and sign up is required through the Eventbrite link above. If registration is full and you still wish to participate, please tune into our Facebook and YouTube live streams.
Social distancing of six feet is required in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. All attendees must wear face coverings. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided.

Speak Your Peace (Campaign)
2020-10-02 00:30 - 23:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
We are living in challenging and unprecedented times. The global COVID-19 pandemic and protests against racism have left many feeling anxious, angry and scared. Speak Your Peace, an initiative of Columbus Public Health’s Columbus CARE Coalition, is a community effort to respond to the trauma and violence of these historic times in a peaceful way through poetry, writing, photography, painting, dance and other forms of artistic expression.
Anyone can participate in Speak Your Peace. People of all ages and walks of life are encouraged to share work that shows how you have been working through this moment in a way that encourages artistic or peaceful expression. If your work is selected, you will be notified and it will be shared with Columbus Public Health’s audience through our website and social media pages.
For questions about the Speak Your Peace initiative, please contact Marian Stuckey at MAStuckey@columbus.gov.

Good And Troubled Readings In The Dark: “The Purple Flower” and Other Warnings
2020-10-03 15:00 - 16:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Theatre for All People and the King Arts Complex present Good And Troubled Readings In The Dark: “The Purple Flower” and Other Warnings
Conceived and directed by David S. Harewood (A co-production of Voices from the Sky Theatrics)

Social distancing of six feet is required in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. All attendees must wear face coverings. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 3 PM

PLACE:
The Amos Lynch Plaza
at the King Arts Complex
867 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203

The HeART of Protest at the Conservatory
2020-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The Conservatory is excited to be joining the HeART of the Protest — a King Arts Complex effort to produce 46 cumulative days of artistic protest between June 19 (Juneteenth) and Nov. 3 (or beyond) to honor the 46 years of George Floyd’s life.

From 1-3pm. on Sunday, Oct. 4 the Conservatory will host musical and visual performances by dancer Candice Igeleke and musician K. Daniel. This event is on a Community Day, when general admission is waived for residents of Franklin County and the City of Columbus. Online reservations are still required to help with social distancing. (Scroll to Community Days to reserve your ticket: fpconservatory.org/select-a-ticket.)

The Conservatory is one of several arts and cultural organizations in Columbus participating in the HeART of Protest. Each event presents existing or new work that focuses on telling the story of black America, from slavery to present day.

“The arts have always been at the center, sometimes at the front, of social justice reform. In the true spirit of collaboration, the arts community has joined The King Arts Complex to show support for black lives matter and protest through the arts.” – Demetries J. Neely, Executive Director of the King Arts Complex.

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - October
2020-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues. Sessions include presentations by guest artists and community leaders.
Join us in a lively Zoom dialogue with our guest author, Gloria “Glo” Redding, who will share her book “Generating Learning Opportunities: Family Values with Actions That Lead to Academic Achievements.” Don’t miss “The Glo-Chat – Talk” panel who will address informing and entertaining current hot topics from the GLO book.
This interactive GLO-Chat will propel the First Tuesday Tea participants to reflect upon and confirm their current family values and relationships. This time of COVID-19 and crisis of social injustice demands that family values are coming to the forefront. What does “family values” mean to you? When parents, children, grandchildren, extended family, and community have differing values, it can challenge its members. However, exact family values help understand family history, provide direction for decisions, education, and lay the foundation of hope for the future.
Look for information on how to get your book at the special event a half-price cost of only $10.00 each. (MLK pick up free or $3.00 shipping)
ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare, join Zoom by going to Zoom.com and downloading the Desktop and/or Mobile Zoom application.
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89522191235?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 3499 7133
Passcode: [REDACTED]
No children, men are welcome.
Come sip some tea and be…
First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation.
Gloria “Glo” Redding, MLS Generating Learning Opportunities, LLC
Founder / CEO ● Family & Education Life Consultant ● Author ● Trainer ● Speaker
GLO: Generating Learning Opportunities, LLC
614-578-6773 GLO@glolearning.com www.glolearning.com
Engaging and Empowering Families, Educators and Communities to Action

22nd Heritage Music Festival: Virtual Concert Series
2020-10-08 18:00 - 18:45 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The King Arts Complex invites you to join us for the first of four virtual Heritage Music Festival concerts on Thursday, October 8th. With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, The Conspiracy Band has exploded from a local favorite to the best party band in the region. This talented, energetic, professional group performs throughout Ohio in addition to bookings in New Jersey, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Pittsburgh, and Louisville. The Conspiracy Band plays all genres of music and brings the perfect blend of classic and modern hits. The Conspiracy Band includes talented and seasoned musicians with a long history of playing together. Multiple vocalists, a rhythm section, horns, and rap artists create a perfect blend for a memorable evening of music.

Lineup
The Conspiracy Band
Thursday, October 8, 2020
6 PM

Urban Jazz Coalition
Thursday, October 15, 2020
6 PM

Thumpdaddy Band
Thursday, October 22, 2020
6 PM

Bobby Floyd Trio
Thursday, October 29, 2020
6 PM

Watch HERE (starting at 6PM the day of the concert): https://kingartscomplex.com/prog…/heritage-music-festival/

Dialogue on Election 2020: Making Our Votes Count
2020-10-13 17:00 - 18:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
As the 2020 election nears, American voters are as divided as they have been in decades and a global pandemic is forcing them to cast ballots in different ways. Join WOSU Public Media and Ohio State’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs for a free virtual Dialogue on Election 2020: Making Our Votes Count Tuesday, October 13 at 5pm for a look at what election officials and advocates are doing to make sure our votes count, and the process is secure. Register at wosu.org/dialogue.

One Voice, One Message: Black Lives Matter
2020-10-14 11:00 - 2020-10-20 16:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year old black male was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a police officer who held his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds until he was no longer breathing.
A video recording of this event went viral. And the world reacted. An all too familiar movement resurfaced and the shock, pain, and anger reverberated not just through the U.S. but the world. People took to the streets to protest, to be heard, to enact change.
This photography exhibition by Joshua Edmonds shares just a fragment of that reaction that took place in Columbus, Ohio the following days after George Floyd’s death.
Through marching, through art, through protest, community members came together to let their voices be heard as one. To echo the same message being shared around the world: BLACK LIVES MATTER.
The exhibition and related programming are part of an ongoing collaboration between Ohio State’s Frank W. Hale, Jr. Black Cultural Center, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Urban Arts Space. It is presented in conjunction with The HeART of Protest series convened by The King Arts Complex. More than twenty arts and cultural organizations in Columbus have teamed up for The HeART of Protest, which will include 46 non-sequential days of artistic protest determined by each organization to honor the 46 years of Mr. George Floyd’s life. This effort will be both a catalyst and a documentation of the global social justice movement that is underway.

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Join us for a One Voice, One Message Webinar: Images and Power: Protest Photography and the Challenges of Representation on October 28 at 4:00PM.

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Hybrid Arts Lab is a multi-venue teaching lab that experiments with how art is imagined, made, viewed and understood within physical and digital spaces. Venues include Hopkins Hall Gallery, Stillman Hall Tent, and online @ UAS from Home.

Plays Toward an Antiracist Tomorrow
2020-10-24 15:00 - 19:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
CATCO is Kids in conjunction with CATCO is thrilled to present a series of four short plays for multi-generational audiences, designed to spark conversations about race in America, and to serve as a catalyst for action.

3 pm – premiere of The Water Gun Song, followed by a talkback with the artists
3:30 pm – premiere of ACT FREE, followed by a talkback with the artists
4 pm – premiere of Nothing Rhymes with Juneteenth, followed by a talkback with the artists
4:30 pm – panel discussion: talking to kids about race
5:30 pm – premiere of #Matter, followed by a talkback with the artists
6 pm – opening celebration

These plays will premiere virtually on October 24, 2020. Timing on the day-of will be announced at a later date.
These works are free of charge to our community in collaboration with Idris Goodwin, TYA/USA and the HeART of Protest Initiative, in partnership with the King Arts Complex.

THREE Unveiling Ceremonies: KAC Mural, COGO Bike Share & #ArtUnitesCbus
2020-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Three new exciting installations will be unveiled on Saturday, November 7th from 1 PM to 3 PM. The first the access to the COGO bikes near the KAC for only $5 a year! The second is the unveiling of the HUGE, beautiful mural on the KAC building. We are also showcasing our support for the #ArtUnitesCbus initiative to employ Columbus based visual artists to paint murals on the plywood covering Columbus business’s windows! A live DJ will be on-site to set the vibes and celebrate… join us!

More information on the three unveilings:

HeART of Protest Mural

Powerful images and synergistic energy between the three artists Marcus Billingsley and AdaObinnia Ijomah and Lance Johnson are reflective in their work. The mural is located on the south exterior walls of the King Arts Complex.

CoGO Bike Share – King Arts Complex Location
Zipping along the streets of Columbus has never been easier! CoGo Bike Share began from an initiative by Mayor Michael B. Coleman. After conducting a feasibility study in 2011, the system was launched on July 30, 2013 with only 30 stations and 300 bikes. Now the system boasts 80+ stations and 600+ bikes to help you get from point A to point B whenever you need them — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Simply check out a bike at any automated bike station, and then ride it around from station to station while checking out all Columbus has to offer. When you’ve reached your destination, just dock your bike at the nearest station to complete your session, and you’ll be on your way.
The station network provides twice as many docking points as bicycles, assuring that an available dock to return your bicycle is always nearby. The system includes a fleet of specially designed, heavy-duty, very durable bicycles that are locked into a network of docking stations.
https://www.cogobikeshare.com/
CoGo Bike Share is a project of the City of Columbus.

#ArtUnitesCbus – Murals at Amos Lynch Plaza

#ArtUnitesCbus is an initiative to employ Columbus-based visual artists to paint murals on the plywood installed over the windows throughout Columbus. What started as a project just at the Ohio Theatre and Greater Columbus Arts Council office quickly became a city-wide movement supported by businesses, artists and individuals who wanted to express their support for the protests and hope for the future.
https://www.artunitescbus.com/the-initiative/

Young Filmmakers Project: Presented by Siriah Miller
2020-11-10 17:00 - 18:30 | online
Have you ever wanted to make a film? Once you learn how, then you’ll have the creative control to make one! The Young Filmmakers Project is a hands-on course where students learn the nuts and bolts of film production at one of Columbus’s iconic arts institutions. In the process, our young filmmakers will write, direct and produce a short film.

All teens 13-18 years old who are interested in making movies are welcome — NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Learn professional script writing, directing, filming, and editing! Collaborate with fellow aspiring filmmakers to write a screenplay, direct actors, film, light and record audio on your very own film. The King Arts Complex has partnered with local Independent Filmmaker, Siriah Miller, to produce a professional short film. Participants of the Young Filmmakers Project will have a budget and access to professional film equipment. By the end of the program, every aspiring artist will be have the official title of Filmmaker and a project of their very own to add to their reel.

The Harlem Renaissance: Teach Them to Dream (Momentum Excellence)
2020-11-17 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
As a proud participant in The King Arts Complex’s artistic and cultural event The HeART of Protest, Momentum presents an encore viewing of its show The Harlem Renaissance: Teach Them to Dream.

In May of 2019, more than 1000 central Ohio children from 14 elementary schools danced this historic era back to life at the Davidson Theatre. Through stories shared between a grandfather and his granddaughter, we learn about African-American icons, including the visual artists, writers, musicians, dancers, and activists who sparked this rich period in American history. The show is a reminder of how art can help us unite, heal, and grow.

The performance features a live jazz band including local professional musicians, members of the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra, and the amazing Byron Stripling, Artistic Director of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

To learn more about Momentum, please visit momentum-excellence.org

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8P0sSCVuS8

Songs of Hope and Healing with Crucial Conversations (Jazz Arts Group)
2020-11-19 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
In partnership with HeART of Protest, the Jazz Arts Group and Columbus’ oldest civil rights and economic equity advocate, the Columbus Urban League, present a re-broadcast of the Songs of Hope and Healing with Crucial Conversations virtual program. Join us for a joyous, uplifting hour of inspirational song featuring Columbus’ finest musicians and crucial conversations on social justice and unity.

To learn more about Jazz Arts Group, please visit https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/

To learn more about Columbus Urban League, please visit https://www.cul.org/

Gramercy Book Club LIVE! on Zoom: Jevon Collins leads discussion of Ibram X. Kendi's "How to Be an Antiracist"
2020-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Join the Gramercy Book Club discussion focused on Ibram X. Kendi’s #1 New York Times bestselling and groundbreaking book, How to Be an Antiracist, led by King Arts Complex Performing Arts Director Jevon Collins. Time said Kendi’s book “punctures the myths of a post-racial America, examining what racism really is—and what we should do about it.”
King Arts Complex is the Community Partner for this program.
Registration is on Eventbrite, where attendees will receive login information and full instructions. A general admission ticket to access the event is $5. A ticket that includes a copy of How to Be an Antiracist waives the fee and is $29. Registration closes at 4:00 pm on the day of the program.
Antiracism is a transformative concept that reorients and reenergizes the conversation about racism—and, even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. At its core, racism is a powerful system that creates false hierarchies of human value; its warped logic extends beyond race, from the way we regard people of different ethnicities or skin colors to the way we treat people of different sexes, gender identities, and body types. Racism intersects with class and culture and geography and even changes the way we see and value ourselves. In How to Be an Antiracist, Kendi takes readers through a widening circle of antiracist ideas—from the most basic concepts to visionary possibilities—that will help readers see all forms of racism clearly, understand their poisonous consequences, and work to oppose them in our systems and in ourselves.
Kendi weaves an electrifying combination of ethics, history, law, and science with his own personal story of awakening to antiracism. This is an essential work for anyone who wants to go beyond the awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society. Along with authoring five books, including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, Ibram X. Kendi is a professor of history, and the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. He is a columnist at The Atlantic and a correspondent with CBS News.
Jevon Collins is the Performing Arts Director at The Kings Arts Complex where he develops, organizes and facilitates all performing arts programming. He has served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ohio Arts Council, and the Cuyahoga Arts Council. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Performance Network/Visual Artist Network, on the Board of Governors and Vice President for Ohio State’s Black Alumni Society; and is a member of OSU’s College of Arts & Sciences Town & Gown Committee. Jevon is a founding member of the Next Gen National Arts Network and the Columbus Artists Network.
From Juneteenth until November 3, Gramercy Books is partnering with King Arts Complex in support of The HeART of Protest, an initiative led by KAC, a multidisciplinary artistic organization dedicated to social justice. The effort is designed to bring together over twenty Columbus arts and cultural organizations for 46 days of artistic protest to honor the 46 years of George Floyd’s life. Gramercy Books is donating 100% of the profits from the sales of How to Be an Antiracist, encouraging both the expression of protest, as well as the reading of this transformative book about antiracism. Up through August 31st, Gramercy Books has been able to donate $2,504.16 with the sale of 215 books.

How to Be an Antiracist (Hardcover)

By Ibram X. Kendi
$27.00

Tomashi Jackson: Love Rollercoaster Exhibition (Wexner Center for the Arts)
2020-12-09 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Wexner Arts’ address: 1871 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43210
For Love Rollercoaster, visual artist Tomashi Jackson has created five new paintings centered around themes of voter disenfranchisement and suppression in Ohio’s Black communities.

The paintings examine the state’s troubling history with these issues and its particular challenges in the present political moment. Photographs, local and national campaign ephemera, details from conversations with Ohio citizens, and planes of bright color are the foundational materials Jackson uses in creating these compelling works.

ADMISSION
Free for members, college students (with valid ID), patrons under 18, active military and veterans
$9 general public
$7 senior citizens (65 and older), Ohio State faculty and staff (with BuckID)
All visitors are admitted to the exhibition for free on Thursdays after 4 PM and on the first Sunday of each month. The exhibition is closed on Mondays.
Please note: due to university guidelines on the COVID-19 pandemic, timed ticketing will be used to restrict capacity in our galleries and face coverings will be required in all areas of the center. We strongly recommend you purchase tickets online in advance of your visit and limit the items you bring with you. Tickets are also available by calling (614) 292-3535.
You will be asked to check backpacks, large purses and other large bags, and umbrellas before entering the galleries. Click here for full list of policies, including items prohibited in the galleries; click here for more about the center’s COVID-19 protocols.
Wexner Center members always enjoy free gallery admission.

Virtual Musical Storytime (ProMusica)
2020-12-15 10:00 - 10:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM! Designed for our youngest music lovers, during each Musical Storytime we will sing songs, read cherished children books, and meet and hear ProMusica musicians introduce and play their different instruments. Stay tuned for appearances from special guests from our Columbus community!

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - January
2021-01-05 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues. Sessions include presentations by guest artists and community leaders.

Michelle Allen is a Columbus native. However, for 12 years she lived in Spain and studied unique cuisines. Upon returning to Columbus, she owned and operated MMELO a European style confectionery/café concept that used whole food organic ingredients. At present she runs a thriving catering business.
On January 5, Michelle will lead us through a baking demo of delicious treats.

ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare, join Zoom by going to Zoom.com and downloading the Desktop and/or Mobile Zoom application.

Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81313415645?pwd=[REDACTED]

No children, men are welcome.

Come sip some tea and be…

First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation.

SOAR On Saturdays — African Dance (BalletMet)
2021-01-09 15:00 - 17:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
A virtual class will be held from 3 PM – 4 PM on Zoom and an in-person class will be held from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (subject to change due to COVID-19).
Free. Ages 8-12.
Soar on Saturdays is a dance access program that provides young students the opportunity to explore movement over the course of a free six-week dance class. Classes meet once a week. At the end of each six-week session, parents are invited to watch their child participate in class. (To protect the privacy of the other dancers, we ask that parents do not video record the computer screen.) Class size is very limited, and registration will be based on a lottery system. Everyone who registers by the deadline will be entered into a lottery for that session. Students whose names are drawn will be invited to participate in the session. Students whose names are not drawn but who show interest in future sessions will be automatically entered into those lotteries.

Download registration form here: https://kingartscomplex.com/soar-registration-form-20-21-african-dance/

For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/488395412145491/

Ryan Speedo Green
2021-01-15 19:30 - 21:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
At age 12, Ryan Speedo Green was locked up in Virginia’s juvenile institution of last resort. At age 24, he was onstage at the Metropolitan Opera, competing in the Met’s annual contest to find the most promising young singers in the nation.

The story of Green’s journey will be told in song, in dramatic reading, and in conversation between Green and Daniel Bergner, author of The New York Times bestseller Sing for our Life. It’s a spectacular narrative about the power of art and the possibility of transforming how we think about race in America.

This performance is graciously underwritten by Johanna DeStefano.

Event link will be sent to all ticket holders prior to the performance.

Virtual MLK Day Celebration
2021-01-18 12:00 - 14:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The King Arts Complex presents our annual MLK Day Celebration on the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. Join us as we explore the impact of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This annual community event is an excellent opportunity for children, families and friends to enjoy musical and live theatrical performances. The event is also a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn about the civil rights movement and view the (now virtual) art exhibition.
The M(art)in Unites Exhibition, in partnership with Blick Art Supplies and Wild Goose Creative, will also premiere during the MLK Day Celebration. These events will be premiered to the King Arts Complex website at Noon on January 18, 2021:
https://kingartscomplex.com/programs/mlk-open-house/
The Virtual MLK Day Celebration will also be available on the KAC YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram channels.
Homage has designed M(art)in Unites and “WE CANNOT WALK ALONE” tee shirts… get yours today!
https://homa.ge/2MYhyPi
After the Virtual MLK Day Celebration concedes, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, we will be handing out free activity bags for kids. These will include coloring books and other fun activities. Stop by our Easton Exhibit at 3985 Gramercy Street, Columbus, Ohio 43219 to secure one for your child. First come first serve.
Join us for entertainment and education during the Virtual MLK Day Celebration!
Please subscribe to the KAC YouTube channel! (Link below)
https://www.youtube.com/c/KingArtsComplexColumbus/
For more information on the M(art)in Unites exhibition, please click the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/688997541789647/

The Virtual MLK Day Celebration direct video link will be shared upon availability.
Project support for the MLK Day Celebration comes from Nationwide, Cardinal Health, Honda, Park National Bank, US Bank, the Easton Community Foundation and Homage.

M(art)in Unites (Virtual Exhibition)
2021-01-18 12:00 - 2021-03-12 18:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The annual, juried exhibit, M(art)in Unites is a collaborative project with Blick Art Supplies. And we are excited to include our new partner, Wild Goose Creative. Our goal is to foster and proactively support diversity, love, and equality within our community through visual art.
The exhibition will be premiered to the King Arts Complex website as part of our MLK Day Celebration:
https://kingartscomplex.com/programs/mlk-open-house/
The VIRTUAL ART SHOW will launch on Jan 18 to run through February 28. Our WINNERS will then be awarded an in-person showing at the KAC satellite space at Easton Town Center in Columbus (Address is above).
Homage has designed M(art)in Unites and “WE CANNOT WALK ALONE” tee shirts… get yours today!
https://homa.ge/2MYhyPi
Project support for M(art)in Unites comes from the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the City of Columbus.

Let’s Talk About Race: One Book – One Community
2021-01-24 16:00 - 17:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
We’re encouraging families, friends and co-workers to read STAMPED: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. This program is designed to cultivate conversations around race and social justice based upon the shared reading experience of the greater Columbus community.
Through the reading of a singular book, the community can reflect together upon the institutional and systemic inequalities that have impacted our community and nation for far too long.
The program will conclude with a free virtual author talk featuring Jason Reynolds on Jan. 24, 2021 at 4 p.m. Watch for registration details soon.

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - February
2021-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
First Tuesday Tea is an informal forum that allows seniors ages 55+ to engage in dialogue about art, music, literary interests, as well as social and current issues. Sessions include presentations by guest artists and community leaders.
Celebrating Aminah Robinson’s Birthday Month with Mixed Media Artist Nichole Chambers.
The King Arts Complex will provide supplies for the first 50 people that pick up materials at the KAC’s Garfield entrance on January 29th between 10AM-2PM.
ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare, join Zoom by going to Zoom.com and downloading the Desktop and/or Mobile Zoom application.
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81313415645?pwd=[REDACTED]

Manual:
ID: 813 1341 5645
Passcode: [REDACTED]

No children, men are welcome.
Come sip some tea and be…
First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation.
