Virtual Musical Storytime (ProMusica)
2020-12-15 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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.

Local History Panel Discussion
2021-02-04 18:30 - 20:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Join us as we explore our photograph collection, which contains photos from the Call & Post, an African-American newspaper published from 1962-1995.

This virtual program will be streamed to Crowdcast:
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/KingArtsPanel

A partnership with the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Virtual All Arts Day: A Celebration Of Aminah Robinson
2021-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
“Where’s your sketchbook?” – Aminah Robinson

Join The King Arts Complex as they celebrate what would have been the 81st birthday of one of Columbus’ great visual artists, Aminah Robinson. The three components of the program are a visit to the Aminah Robinson House to speak with artist Bryan Christopher Moss, interviews with HeART of Protest and M(art)in Unites visual artists influenced by Aminah and a special presentation of her “Timelessness of Life: Pages in History” from 1982. The program is an opportunity for people of all ages to connect with local artists and be inspired by Aminah’s rich contributions to the Arts. All Arts Day is a free, virtual event.

All Arts Day will be premiered from the King Arts Complex website at:
https://kingartscomplex.com/programs/allartsday/

Alternate Link:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KingArtsComplexColumbus/videos

HOMAGE Apparel partnership:
We Cannot Walk Alone | Men’s Martin Luther King T-Shirt – https://www.homage.com/products/we-cannot-walk-alone

We Cannot Walk Alone Crewneck | Men’s Martin Luther King Sweatshirt –
https://www.homage.com/prod…/we-cannot-walk-alone-crewneck

mARTin Unites | Men’s Martin Luther King Art T-Shirt –
https://www.homage.com/products/martin-unites

HeART Of Protest | King Arts Complex HeART Of Protest T-Shirt –
https://www.homage.com/products/heart-of-protest

The King Arts Complex – Virtual All Arts Day: A Celebration Of Aminah Robinson project support comes from our Presenting Sponsor:
Easton Community Foundation
Additional support provided by:
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER Foundation
City of Columbus
Columbus Museum of Art
Crabbe Brown James, LLP
Greater Columbus Arts Council
HOMAGE
L Brands Foundation
Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee, Inc.
Nationwide Foundation
Ohio Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation

A Crucial COVID Conversation with Brilliant Black Women
2021-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hO3J8WQ3TfeeEzxwgFjFUA?fbclid=IwAR0kH0OhcQFDClfppmxy4YJUnXYVrAfOBJulaL6RKpngw0n1xw2s3w1HmdM
Join COSI as we host an important discussion focused on all things COVID-19 and vaccines. In honor of Black History Month, we will hear from four brilliant Black women from right here in Columbus, including esteemed health expert Dr. Mysheika Roberts, Columbus Public Health Commissioner, and the brilliant and accessible Dr. Karin Wurapa, who specializes in preventative medicine. Moderated by Ms. Tracy Maxwell Heard, Executive Director for MACC, this impactful conversation will answer frequently asked questions centered around the pandemic. Have you wondered things like – what is in the vaccine? What should I expect when I get my vaccination? How do they know what dosage is right for me? What about my blood type? Can they force me to get the vaccine? Join us as we answer these questions, address the health disparities that disproportionately affect African American communities, discuss how we can be the best advocates for our health, and much more!
About our Panelists:
Dr. Mysheika Roberts is the Health Commissioner for Columbus Public Health. Dr. Roberts leads the organization and a team of nearly 500 public health professionals who are focused on neighborhood-based approaches that address the social determinants of health from safe, affordable housing and education to jobs and violent crime in order to decrease the health disparities that exist.
Dr. Karin Wurapa, is a passionate advocate for wellness. Dr. Wurapa is a Family, Lifestyle, and Preventive Medicine Physician who also specializes in Public Health Policy. She recently completed a special assignment as a consultant to the Medical Director and COVID Response Team at the Ohio Department of Health.
Our moderator for the event is Ms. Tracy Maxwell Heard. Ms. Maxwell Heard is the Executive Director of Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC, Inc.). Heard earned an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for efforts in Ohio legislature.

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - March
2021-03-02 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.
Kitchen Table Talks with Keya Crenshaw, Chiquita Mullins-Lee, Tyiesha Radford-Shorts and Patricia Winbush
Women in Mourning
Black women hold the history and carry the hearts of their communities. Theirs is a full legacy of resilience, passion, and emotion. Women in Mourning issues an invitation to explore the lives of four Black women who gained prominence through their gifts, as well as their losses. Experience the stories of Medgar Evers, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through the women who knew them best – their mothers and their wives – women with reason to mourn.
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]
Zoom Manual Sign In:
ID: 813 1341 5645
Passcode: [REDACTED]
No children, men are welcome.
Come sip some tea and be…
This event is free and open to the public.
First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation
Questions? Contact Linda Broadnax at lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - April: “Got Stuff Get Help”
2021-04-06 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.

“Got Stuff Get Help”

Kathy Chiero of Keller Williams Greater Columbus, Author of “Got Stuff Get Help” will speak about getting rid of stuff! She will offer tips and tools to simplify your life and clear your home.

Book written by Kathy Chiero available at The King Arts Complex, Friday, March 26th- 2PM-5PM. Cost $28 cash/check. Savings of $8.00

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]

Zoom Manual Sign In:
ID: 813 1341 5645
Passcode: [REDACTED]

No children, men are welcome.

Come sip some tea and be…

This event is free and open to the public.

First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation

Questions? Contact Linda Broadnax at lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com

Rachel (Podcast) - An Audiodrama Adaptation Directed By David S. Harewood
2021-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Every Wednesday at Noon (5 parts total)
Online event, currently on Spotify, Spreaker, and the KAC YouTube page. The episodes will be on iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts once approved.
Poet and essayist Angela Weld Grimke’s Rachel was written in 1916 in response to a call by the NAACP’s Crisis magazine the previous year. Its premiere in 1917 was the first time a play written by a Black woman would be seen in front of an integrated audience. Described as the “first attempt to use the stage for race propaganda in order to enlighten the American people relative to the lamentable condition of the millions of Colored citizens in this free republic” by its original producers, the questions the play grapples with resonate so loudly that it begged to be adapted into the audio format you’re about to experience.
Free to the Public; virtual tips accepted via CashApp or Venmo @TAPCVoicesCBus
Rachel direct links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37HuhquThCdKIyhSVF368X
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/rachel_6
iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/81703043
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDg5NzYzMS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachel/id1565171413
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FxLJBcfh15NZsTqHgA5dmFyfDuHueTd
Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3323321
Castbox: *Pending

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - May
2021-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tea: A term often used to refer to juicy information
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.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Noon
For a Conversation with Author Jennifer R. Farmer
Jennifer R. Farmer, also known as “The PR Whisperer,” is a writer, trainer and activist communicator. She is the author of the forthcoming book, “First and Only: How Black Women Navigate Work and Life (Broadleaf Books).” Her debut book, “Extraordinary PR, Ordinary Budget: A Strategy Guide,” was published in 2017. She is host of the United Methodist Women’s #UMWFaithTalks podcast, where she interviews women of faith on their commitment to social justice.
Come sip some tea and be…
To join the First Tuesday Tea session, click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81313415645?pwd=[REDACTED]
Zoom Manual Sign In: ID: 813 1341 5645 Passcode: [REDACTED]
This event is free and open to the public
First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation
Questions Contact Linda Broadnax: lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com

33rd Anniversary Dream Awards
2021-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The King Arts Complex and The Women’s Service Board will host the annual Dream Awards Ceremony on May 11th.

As part of the King Arts Complex 33rd Anniversary Celebration, the Women’s Service Board will present the annual Dream Awards Reception. The Dream Award recognizes Greater Columbus area companies and individuals for achievements that have significantly impacted our community and The King Arts Complex. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a supporter of the King Arts Complex.

This event is invite only.

“We know that the community benefits when we support the King Arts Complex,” explained Women’s Service Board President Linda Broadnax.

Past honorees have included: NBC-4 TV, Value City Furniture, Park National Bank, Honda, Nationwide, Smoot Corporation, Robert Lazarus, Aminah Robinson, Les Wexner and other deserving individuals and companies. The Dream Award is the highest honor The King Arts Complex bestows upon its supporters.

Sponsored by The King Arts Complex Women’s Service Board

Free Community Event

Virtual Gala Celebration
2021-05-15 18:30 - 20:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The spring event to attend in Columbus. The fundraiser and party with a purpose to support youth programs and performances. We honor select community figures and provide guests with an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
Our Virtual Gala Celebration is scheduled for May 15, 2021.
The King Arts Complex is delighted to celebrate four remarkable women: Yvette McGee Brown (partner, Jones Day), Gale V. King (Executive Vice-President and Chief Administrative Officer, Nationwide), Cheryl Lee, M.D. (Chair of the Department of Urology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center), and Teresa L. McWain-Scott (Director of Corporate Communications, AEP Foundation, retiree).
Each one is a leader in her profession, as well as a powerful role model whose success has uplifted others!

Virtual First Tuesday Tea - June
2021-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tea: A term often used to refer to juicy information

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.

Tune in for a conversation with Gardener Adrienne Williams from the Growing and Growth Collective

Adrienne will talk about how she became involved into growing, discussing the GGC, Black Farmers history, Connecting Art + Agriculture (Aminah Robinson inspiration)

– Designing of Plant Pot
– Share some container gardening basics
– Plant some seeds for a small herb plant
– Open for questions and share your pots!

Come by the King Arts Complex to pick up your pots, soil, seeds, paint:
Wednesday, May 26, from 10AM-2PM
Thursday, May 27, from 10AM-2PM

Come sip some tea and be…

Zoom information:
https://kingartscomplex.com/programs/first-tuesday-tea/

Zoom Manual Sign In:
ID: 813 1341 5645
Passcode: [REDACTED]

This event is free and open to the public

Supplies for First Tuesday Tea: Friends of Art for Community Enrichment (FACE)

First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation

Questions Contact Linda Broadnax: lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com

Summer Academy
2021-06-14 09:00 - 16:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Summer Arts Camp is an 8-week, all day program. Spring Academy runs throughout the Columbus City Schools summer recess. Specific program information will be added as soon as it’s available.

June 14 to August 6 | 9 AM – 4 PM ($115/week)
Aftercare: 4 PM – 5:30 PM ($25/week)
*$25 Registration fee
Ages 5-13

Pay today at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-academy-tickets-153842841079

Online Registration Form
All participants must submit a registration form on or before the first day of the program:
https://kingartscomplex.com/registration-form-online-2021-summer-academy-2/

Please send your completed form to Hellen Corder at hcorder@kingartscomplex.com.
If you would prefer to print and register by mail, please download, print and send the form above to 835 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203.

Scholarships
If this program is out of your price range, please contact Hellen Corder at hcorder@kingartscomplex.com for scholarship opportunities.

Program Facilitator Registration Form
If you are interested in teaching a specific program (dance, theater, etc…), please fill out the Program Facilitator Form: https://kingartscomplex.com/facilitator-registration-form-online-2021-summer-academy/

Instructor Assistant Registration Form
If you would like to be an assistant to the instructor, please fill out the form here: https://kingartscomplex.com/instructor-assistant-registration-form-online-2021-summer-academy/

Please send all completed forms to Hellen Corder at hcorder@kingartscomplex.com

Juneteenth Celebration - Growing & Growth Collective
2021-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
8 AM – Garden Service Projects

Growing and Growth Collective

Greenway Community Garden
Mayme Moore Community Garden
Hildreth Community Garden

1 PM – Dedication Ceremony
Julialynne Walker Gateway Learning Garden
King Arts Complex (835 Mt. Vernon Ave)

Growing and Growth Collective

The Ohio State University
PACT

3 PM – After the Dedication Ceremony, head down to the Maroon Arts Group MPACC Box Park and support Brozeville Growers Market (925 Mt. Vernon Ave.)

Details: linktr.ee/growingandgrowthcollective

Sponsored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT)

20 & Odd Virtual Showing
2021-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
*Due to severe weather this evening, the Juneteenth Opening Ceremony will be rescheduled to tomorrow, June 19, from 11 AM to 6 PM.
However, you can still tune in to our YouTube channel tonight at 8 PM for a virtual showing of our 20 & Odd program:
8 PM “20 & Odd” – Virtual Program Premiere
– The King Arts Complex – YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/4kwB94ZJxzU
For more information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/157200213058437

2nd Annual Dads Fraternity Breakfast
2021-06-19 07:30 - 10:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
You are invited to join us for the 2nd annual Dads Fraternity breakfast. The purpose of the breakfast is to honor fathers and father figures that play an important part in the lives of their children and their communities and to celebrate fatherhood and male parenting.
This is an outdoor event so bring your lawn chairs.
To register, please go to http://eventbrite.com/…/dads-fraternity-breakfast…
For more info contact Al at: aledmondson@gmail.com or 614.253.1880
We are a 5013C organization. All contributions are welcome:
Cash App $MAD346

World Sickle Cell Diversity Blood Drive Day
2021-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | OH
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day and your blood donations play a critical role in helping people with sickle cell disease, the most common genetic blood disease in the U.S. Sickle cell disease primarily affects people who are African American or of African descent. A single patient with the disease my need up to 100 units of blood each year to treat complications.

It’s essential that patients with sickle cell disease receive a compatible blood match from someone of the same race or similar ethnicity. You can give someone living with sickle cell disease the strength to continue their fight.

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. The shortage of all blood types, including the emergency need for type O blood and platelets.

Without you, volunteer donors, we’re not able to meet patient’s blood needs. Someone needs blood every two-seconds!

Thank you for your continual support, donating blood helping to save lives for those who need blood products daily.

American Red Cross
995 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Classrooms E, D& F
Saturday, June 19, 2021
10 am – 4 pm
Anyone who donates between June 14-30 will receive a $5 Gift Card by email, courtesy of the American Red Cross and Amazon. Our sponsors are thanking donors with $10 Gift Cards along with additional promotional items during the in person blood drive on June 19th! All Blood Types Needed!
Schedule your appointment today!
Download the Blood Donor App @ RedCrossBlood.org
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or OSCHA at 614-228-0187
Sponsor Code: OSCHA

Juneteenth Freedom Day
2021-06-19 11:00 - 18:00 | OH
Come and learn more about college admissions, gardening, health screening, Covid testing/vaccinations, record expungements, affordable housing and more.
Featured Vendors – Central State University, Columbus City Council, CoGo Bikes, Columbus Legal Aid & Housing, Columbus Zoo, Equitas Health, First Merchants Bank and OSU Hospital East
Children’s Activities:
Face painting & Caricature Drawings with Bill Miller – 12 PM – 6 PM
Amazing Giants – 12 PM – 2 PM
Double Dutch Instruction – 3:30 PM
Balooniacs – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Virtual Programs
Ohio History Connection – Black Music the Soundtrack of Humanity featuring Dr. Ted McDaniel and Dr. Mark Lomax – 1 PM – 2:30 PM
https://www.ohiohistory.org/participate/event-calendar/ohio-history-center/soundtrack-of-humanity
Performance Schedule
Amos Lynch Plaza:
11:00 AM Opening Remarks

11:15 AM Harmony

12:30 PM Actor’s Theatre of Columbus

1:15 PM Ms. Stevi

1:30 PM Dance Elite Performance Academy

3:00 PM Christina Myles

3:45 PM K Daniel

4:15 PM Debra James Tucker – Chronology of Black Music

Mayme Moore Park:
11:00 AM Opening Remarks
11:15 AM DJ Jae Esquire
11:30 AM Thiossane West African Dance Institute
12:00 PM I Am Dance & Trigno
1:45 PM Caroline Inspires
2:00 PM Quan Howell Project
3:30 PM BdotJeff
4:00 PM Unknwn811
5:00 PM BeautyofMyLand
6 PM King Arts Complex – Juneteenth Program Ends
Roving: Double Dutch and Hakin Callwood
Free event
– Food
– Art
– Vendors:
Merchant Vendors – King Arts Complex Parking Lot, Urban League Parking Lot & Mayme Moore Park
Information Vendors – King Arts Complex Parking Lot, Urban League Parking Lot & Mayme Moore Park
Food Vendors – King Arts Complex Parking Lot, Urban League Parking Lot
COVID safety measures are strongly encouraged. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at a designated station.

Black Music–The Soundtrack of Humanity
2021-06-19 13:00 - 14:30 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
A Juneteenth Commemoration with Dr. Ted McDaniel and Dr. Mark Lomax
Sat., June 19, 2021 • 1–2:30 p.m.
Online
$20/per registrant
$5/Ohio History Connection member
Free/Ohio History Connection premium member
Join us in commemoration of Juneteeth as we explore Black music with two renowned performers and educators. Dr. Ted McDaniel and Dr. Mark Lomax III will discuss Black music as a continuum and reflect on spirituals and blues as they relate to the foundation of global music. In addition they will talk about music as a symbol of resistance during the late 1800s and beyond. Dr. Lomax will share selections from his collection, 400: An Afrikan Epic that directly relate to Juneteenth.
Co-hosted by National Afro–American Museum & Cultural Center.
Learn more about the history and significance of Juneteeth in a blog post written by Jerolyn Barbee and Derek Pridemore of the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center. See that post here.
Speakers:
Dr. Ted McDaniel, Professor of African American Music at The Ohio State University since 1981 is a specialist in jazz history, jazz performance and African American Music; he retired in 2015. He held faculty appointments in the School of Music and the Department of African American Studies where he served as Department Chair for eight years. His scholarly and creative writings were on aspects of jazz and black music, and he was invited to lecture extensively throughout the United States and to present in Africa, Europe and China.
Dr. Mark Lomax, II holds a Doctor of Music Arts degree in composition from The Ohio State University. He is a critically-acclaimed composer, recording artist, drummer, activist and educator. He has toured extensively with jazz greats such as Clark Terry, Delfeayo and Ellis Marsallis Dr. Lomax lectures on the socio-political and spiritual aspects of African American art, music, race and using the arts to build community. In 2019 he released 400:An Afrikan Epic. It consists of a 12 album cycle that tells the story of the Afrikan Diaspora. This project was completed during a residency at The Wexner Center for the Arts. 400 has been presented across the country at various colleges, universities, art and community organizations. Learn more about the project and go behind the scenes with Dr. Lomax.

23rd Annual Heritage Music Festival
2021-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Columbus’ premiere summer music concert series returns in 2021 with two concerts!

Join The King Arts Complex for the 23rd Annual Heritage Music Festival. Once known as the ”Cradle of Jazz”, the Mount Vernon corridor of the King Lincoln District is the place to be this August. Performances from local, regional, and national musical artists will keep it hot with jazz, classical R&B, inspirational and blues! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and relax in the beautiful, breezy ambiance of Mayme Moore Park. A food court and reserved tables on the patio will be available.

COVID safety measures are strongly encouraged. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at a designated station.

Free Community Event

The lineup is as follows:
Thumpdaddy
August 5, 2021
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Mojoflo
August 12, 2021
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The rain contingency date is August 19, 2021 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sponsors: City of Columbus Recreation and Parks, McDonald’s, NBC 4, and Urban One Columbus (Joy 107.1 & Magic 95.5).

Operating sponsors include: Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohio Arts Council, Columbus Foundation, AEP, Nationwide, & L Brands.

Support has also been provided by Ohio Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the federal CARES Act of 2020.

First Tuesday Tea
2021-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 | online
The next First Tuesday Tea is Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Noon!
Via ZOOM
PROGRAM – Round Table Discussion – First Tuesday Tea – what would you like to see, do and discuss?
Please let Linda Broadnax, at lbroadnax@kingartscomplex.com, know if you’re interested.
To join the First Tuesday Tea session, click the link below:

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We were planning on IN-PERSON! Renovations are underway for the BARBARA NICHOLSON AUDITORIUM and not complete! WE CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE REOPENING OF THE KING ARTS COMPLEX!

October First Tuesday Tea
2021-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
Tea: A term often used to refer to juicy information

The next First Tuesday Tea is Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Noon!

PROGRAM – Good Grief:
This First Tuesday Tea will provide an interactive healing experience and universal remembering ritual.

Facilitated by: Rev. Marla K. Flewellen, M.DIV., BCC., is a manager in the Department of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Via ZOOM:
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Renovations are underway for the BARBARA NICHOLSON AUDITORIUM and not complete! WE CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE REOPENING OF THE KING ARTS COMPLEX!

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.
This event is free and open to the public

First Tuesday Tea is generously funded by the Isabelle Ridgeway Foundation

Legends and Legacies Honoring Ann and Ron Pizzuti
2021-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Lincoln Theater, 769 E Long St, Columbus, 43203
Legends and Legacies pays tribute to local, regional, and national individuals who have shown a commitment to freedom through social justice, human rights, cultural democracy, artistic excellence, and service. Their actions have influenced and impacted their community, city, state, and beyond through philanthropy, commitment to community, policy development, service, leadership, preservation, creativity, and vision.
The 14th annual Legends & Legacies Award Ceremony and Reception, honors Ann and Ron Pizzuti, October 7, 2021, 7pm at the Lincoln Theatre.
The King Arts Complex is proud to celebrate Ann and Ron Pizzuti as 2021 Legends and Legacies honorees. They are ranked by ART News among “The World’s Top 200 Collectors” and they are among the nation’s foremost collectors of black art.
Please join The King Arts Complex for an amazing evening as we celebrate the Pizzutis.
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After School Program
2021-10-11 15:00 - 18:00 | The King Arts Complex, 835 Mount Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43203, United States
The King Arts Complex After School Program is a FREE, 10-week session that targets students between 4th and 8th grade (ages 8-13). This program, thanks to our community of public and private support, is provided at no cost to you.

Online Registration will take place the week of October 4. The first week of the session will begin October 11 and run through December 17. Classes will go from 3 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. The After School Program will follow the schedule of Columbus City Schools’ calendar.

Participants will be engaged in three different classes, including Film, Dance and Spoken Word. There will also be a homework/study hour with a tutor, and a light snack provided. The session will conclude with a project combining all the artistic disciplines.

Register:
Online – https://forms.gle/iR4YW7FyLsV2HQZV6
Paper – https://kingartscomplex.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Registration-Form-2021-Fall-Session-After-School-Program.docx

All participants must submit a registration form on or before the first day of the program. An online and paper registration form have been created for your convenience. Please send or drop off your completed paper forms to Kenneth Eaddy, Education Arts Administrator, at keaddy@kingartscomplex.com or at 835 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OH 43203. Please call (614) 645-0627 with any questions.

Due to COVID-19, masks are required. If you do not have one or forget, one will be provided.

Program support is provided by Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services, Cardinal Health, City of Columbus, United Way of Central Ohio, Mid-Ohio Food Bank and The Arthur and Thelma Clark Scholarship Fund.

For more information, please visit: https://kingartscomplex.com/programs/youth-arts-education/
