Baldwin Wallace University
----- SF 20) 06.19.19 -----
Major League Baseball, the Cleveland Indians and Baldwin Wallace University celebrate the opening of the All-Star Student Veterans Center at BW. The community enrichment project is tied to MLB's Midsummer Classic hosted by the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on Tue 7/9. A celebration and unveiling at BW will take place on Fri 7/5.
Britnee Davis, president of BW's Student Veteran Organization, which represents 90-plus military veterans currently enrolled, said the project addresses the distinctive needs of veterans working to earn degrees and transition into new civilian career paths. "We're looking forward to having a place on campus we can call home." Info.
----- SF 19) 06.12.19 -----
As Broadway's production of "Kinky Boots" closed this spring, BW's renowned Music Theatre program ramped up auditions as the first university in the nation granted rights to present the Tony Award-winning musical. With seven BW music theatre grads in the Broadway and national touring productions of "Kinky Boots," BW will close its November 2019 run with an "extravaganza" featuring as many of those alumni as possible.
Kinky Boots, book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, original Broadway production directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, is based on the Miramax motion picture, Kinky Boots written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth. Info (Look for tickets this fall at BW.edu/tickets.)
---- I 20) 06.12.19 ----
SPONSORED: Thinking about transferring to Baldwin Wallace University? Attend BW's "Transfer Cookout and Conversation" on Fri 6/21 at BW's Durst Welcome Center for food, fun and valuable information about BW's academics, activities, and campus life, as well as the transfer admission process and financial aid. Arrive early for a campus tour. Learn more/RSVP here.
---- I 19) 06.05.19 ----
SPONSORED: You and your favorite rising high school senior can enjoy a laid-back college visit to Baldwin Wallace University at a summer cookout on Thu 7/11 or Thu 8/1. In addition to food and fun, you'll gain valuable information about BW's academics, activities and campus life, along with the admission process and financial aid. Info/RSVP here.
---- I 18) 05.29.19 ----
SPONSORED: Thinking about transferring to Baldwin Wallace University? Attend BW's "Transfer Cookout and Conversation" onFri 6/21 at BW's Durst Welcome Center for food, fun and valuable information about BW's academics, activities, and campus life, as well as the transfer admission process and financial aid. Arrive early for a campus tour. Learn more/RSVP here.
---- I 17) 05.22.19 ----
SPONSORED: You and your favorite rising high school senior can enjoy a laid-back college visit to Baldwin Wallace University at a summer cookout (June 21, July 11 or August 1). In addition to food and fun, you’ll gain valuable information about BW’s academics, activities and campus life, along with the admission process and financial aid. Info/RSVP here.
---- I 16) 05.15.19 ----
SPONSORED: Make a career pivot to nursing in 15-months! If you hold a bachelor's degree, Baldwin Wallace University's fully accredited, accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will prepare you for a new career in nursing. Upon completion, you'll be prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam. Attend an info session on Wed 5/22 to learn more!
---- I 15) 05.15.19 ----
SPONSORED: Boost your health care career potential with Baldwin Wallace University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program, a part-time graduate program offered in partnership with The MetroHealth System. BW's MPH features a curriculum rich in applied experiences, research and advanced public health theory. Attend an information session on Thu 5/16 at 5:30PM RSVP here.
---- I 14) 04.03.19 ----
SPONSORED: An apocalyptic vision of a play, Marisol tells the story of angels enlisting the aid of homeless people in New York to save the universe from a God who has lost his mind. Presented at Baldwin Wallace University April 10-14. Mature themes. Parental discretion is advised. Directed by Anjanette Hall. Info here.
----- SF 18) 03.27.19 -----
Peter Wehner, conservative New York Times columnist, national television commentator and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, presents Baldwin Wallace University's Spahr Chair Annual Lecture on Ethics Mon 4/1. Wehner, who served in the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, is completing a book for HarperCollins titled The Death of Politics: How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump with a June release.
Wehner's BW talk, In Praise of Democratic Virtue, will lay out a set of common virtues and ethical principles accessible to all of us in politics, business and beyond. His appearance is free and open to the public. Info here.
----- SF 17) 03.20.19 -----
Adventure University… the place for outdoor adventurers to meet, share and learn about the outdoor pursuits they love like biking and cycling, boating, sailing and paddlesports, hiking and walking, fishing and ice fishing and more. Baldwin Wallace University, in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks, hosts Adventure University on Sat 3/23 from 10AM to 4PM at BW's Lou Higgins Center in Berea.
The event includes educational workshops, try-it demos and exhibitors, plus a gear swap and consignment area. Adventure University is a collaboration of Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation; the BW School of Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences; and BW Recreational Sports and Services. Info here.
---- ED) 02.13.19 ----
SPONSORED: Are "serialized dramas" replacing journalism? With inspiration from Dr. Brian Monahan book, The Shock of the News, Media Coverage and the Making of 9/11, Baldwin Wallace University's annual "fyoo zh en" concert "fuses" dance and research into a choreographic exploration of the way news media influences our perceptions of reality. Runs February 13-16. Info here.
----- SF 16) 02.13.19 -----
Soprano Jennifer Rowley, acclaimed worldwide for her unforgettable voice and remarkable stage presence, presents a free recital at her alma mater, Baldwin Wallace University on Fri 2/15. Travel to catch her future engagements at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, The Dallas Opera, Opernhaus Zurich, Opera Australia, and Opera de Marseille or hear her at BW this month!
This special recital is part of Rowley's 2018-19 residency at the BW Conservatory of Music, which also includes public master classes with BW voice performance students, individual lessons and coaching, and classes about the career of the classical singer. Info here.
---- ED) 02.06.19 ----
SPONSORED: One of the most accomplished Spanish broadcasters in the U.S., Rafael Hernandez Brito, headlines Baldwin Wallace University's Tue 2/12 "Conversations in Sport." The free talk recounts Hernandez Brito's experience building a personal brand en route to becoming the first broadcaster in the U.S. to call the World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Finals and NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four. Info here.
---- I 13) 02.06.19 ----
SPONSORED: {NOW} Fest '19 features new and world premiere opera, presented by Cleveland Opera Theater, in-residence at Baldwin Wallace University's Conservatory of Music, February 4 - 10. Includes U.S. orchestral premiere of Jake Heggie's Newer Every Day and scenes from Griffin Candey's new opera, House of Bernarda Alba, with acclaimed mezzo-soprano/BW voice professor Nancy Maultsby singing the title role. Free. Info here.
---- I 12) 01.30.19 ----
SPONSORED: Addiction: A Problem of Motivation, Free Will, or Self-Destructive Behavior? Dr. Roy Baumeister has answers at Baldwin Wallace University's free Harrington Psychology Lecture on Thu 1/31. One of the world's most influential psychologists and author of more than 30 books and 500 scientific papers, Baumeister is renowned for his work on willpower, self-control and self-esteem, and how they relate to success. Info here.
---- I 11) 11.07.18 ----
SPONSORED: Funky Winkerbean creator at BW Catch American comic strip creator Tom Batiuk in a free appearance at Baldwin Wallace University on Tue 11/13. Best known for his long-running comic strip, "Funky Winkerbean," Batiuk will talk about creating the graphic novel, in particular Lisa's Story: The Other Shoe, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 2008. Part of BW's "Voices of Imagination and Innovation" series. Tickets here.
----- SF 15) 10.24.18 -----
Explore the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. A music theatre classic with relevance for today, Cabaret, takes the stage as a co-production of Baldwin Wallace University's acclaimed music theatre program and the department of theatre and dance.
Directed by Victoria Bussert, choreographed by Gregory Daniels, with music direction by Beth Burrier, musical numbers include Willkommen, Cabaret, Don’t Tell Mama and Two Ladies Book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb. Runs November 7-11 and 14-18. Tickets here.
----- SF 14) 10.17.18 -----
An opera experience like no other... The Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music presents the regional premiere of Glory Denied, an intimate chamber opera that tells the powerful story of Jim Thompson, longest-held prisoner of war in US military history, as he tries to re-assimilate into American life after nine years behind enemy lines in Vietnam.
Performed at Cleveland's Red Space on Fri 10/19 and at BW on Sun 10/21, Glory Denied is fully-staged with costumes and lighting, presented in two acts (77 minutes,) and accompanied by a 9-piece chamber orchestra. Featuring professional baritone Gregory Gerbrandt in the role of Jim Thompson and post-performance audience talkbacks with composer Tom Cipullo. Directed by Scott Skiba. Tickets here.
----- SF 13) 09.26.18 -----
Explore the challenges facing classical music and symphony orchestras in the 21st century, along with innovative efforts to reimagine the orchestra experience right here in Cleveland! The Cleveland Orchestra (TCO), the Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music, BW Center for Innovation & Growth (CIG) and BW Arts Management & Entrepreneurship Program present the fourth annual Arts Innovation Summit on Tue 10/2 at 4PM.
Panelists for the event, which kicks off BW's year-long residency with TCO, include Andre Gremillet, TCO executive director and Afa Dworkin, president & artistic director of The Sphinx Organization. Moderated by Jesse Rosen, president & CEO of the League of American Orchestras. Info/free tickets here.
----- ED ) 03.21.18 -----
"In six months, these girls will have forgotten their names," said one curmudgeon in 1964 about the Beatles fans. So wrong, Mr. Grumpy! Here in 2018, Baldwin Wallace is hosting its 8th annual Beatles Festival. And the band that kicks it all off on Wed 3/21 calls itself 1964 The Tribute.
CoolCleveland's John Benson talks with Akron native Mark Benson, who portrays John Lennon in 1964 The Tribute, about the band's focus on the first seven Beatles albums, culminating with Revolver.
This year's BW Beatles Festival also includes a program by CoolCleveland's Thomas Mulready on the group's 1966 masterpiece Revolver on Thu 3/22 and culminates with "Revolver in Concert" by the BW students on Sat 3/24, which is sold out.
----- SF 12) 03.21.18 -----
Does our Democracy Need Strong Government Ethics? Walter Shaub, who has called for expanding the reach of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics since resigning his post as the federal government's top ethics watchdog, will present Baldwin Wallace University's 2018 Spahr Chair Lecture in Ethics on Wed 3/28.
Shaub, who currently serves as senior director of ethics at the Campaign Legal Center, will address the current state of government ethics, including conflicts of interest and other challenges to the ethical norms for public service in our democracy. Info
----- SF 11) 03.14.18 -----
Hailed by Rolling Stone as the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth," 1964 The Tribute takes audiences on a thrilling journey through a quintessential moment in music history that lives forever. Turn back time at Baldwin Wallace University on Wed 3/21 at 7:30PM as 1964 recreates an early '60s, live Beatles concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter with an accuracy that is unmatched.
Co-sponsored by BW's ACES program, student government, and the Conservatory of Music as part of BW's 8th Annual BW Beatles Festival, which features Revolver in concert on Sat 3/24. 1964 The Tribute is not endorsed by or affiliated with Apple Corps, LTD. Get tickets now.
---- ED ) 02.14.18 ----
SPONSORED: An internationally recognized voice for women's empowerment and quality education, Dr. Tererai Trent presents a FREE talk at Baldwin Wallace University on Wed 2/14 at 7PM. Oprah Winfrey called Trent her "All-Time Favorite Guest" and donated $1.5 million to build a school in Trent's home village in Zimbabwe. Part of Enduring Questions: The Mark Collier Lecture Series. Details.
---- I 10) 01.24.18 ----
SPONSORED: We Do Recover – Benefit Concert A concert to benefit SafePassages, an assisted addiction recovery program, comes to the Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music on Sun 1/28 at 3PM. Performances by faculty, students and alumni including a number from Hair, Babies in Black, Fem Valore and more. Tickets here.
---- ED) 01.24.18 ----
SPONSORED: Conversations in Sport A move to revolutionize the financial model of college athletics is the focus of a FREE Baldwin Wallace University Conversations in Sport panel discussion on Thu 1/25. BW's School of Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences presents the exploration of amateurism and college athletics, featuring founders of the new Historical Basketball League which aims to compensate college players. Info.
----- SF 10) 01.10.18 -----
Race and gender justice activist Nontombi Naomi Tutu, who draws upon the challenges of growing up black and female in apartheid South Africa to lead others, is the keynote speaker for the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, sponsored by Baldwin Wallace University in conjunction with the Berea community.
The daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu has followed her own path in building a better world in both Africa and here in the U.S. Her talk on Tue 1/16 at 7PM is FREE and open to the public as part of BW's Enduring Questions: The Mark Collier Lecture Series. More info here.
---- I 9) 11.01.17----
SPONSORED: Music, dance, laughs and the age-old tale of "boy meets girl" - no musical puts it all on stage better than "Anything Goes" running at Baldwin Wallace University, November 8-19. A hilarious shipboard romp, wrapped around one of Cole Porter's most magical scores, "Anything Goes" is delightful, delicious, and de-lovely. Tickets here.
----- SF 9) 10.11.17 -----
The indie folk duo Barnaby Bright (aka Rebecca and Nathan Bliss) took an unconventional journey from individual beginnings in classical music, opera and jazz to an entrepreneurial music career. At a free, October 17 performance at Baldwin Wallace University, with Alan Black, principal cellist for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, the pair will also share how they leveraged social media, crowdfunding, collaboration and more to forge their own way in the brave, new arts business landscape.
Their appearance is free and open to the public, a collaboration of BW's Conservatory of Music and the Center for Innovation and Growth, with support from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation and Scott & Julie Mawaka. Free tickets can be found here.
----- SF 8) 10.04.17 -----
How does the business of health care affect our health - physically and financially, personally and nationally? CNN's award-winning chief medical correspondent and practicing neurosurgeon, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, comes to Baldwin Wallace University on Fri 10/20 to offer a unique perspective on health care- critically important to every individual, to the business engine of NE Ohio and to our nation as almost 18 percent of the U.S. economy.
Dr. Gupta's appearance, part of BW's Business Leadership Lecture Series, is FREE and open to the public, but entrance tickets are required. Limit 4 tickets per patron. Info and complimentary tickets here.
----- SV 7) 09.27.17 -----
Scott Plate is well known for his directing and starring roles in top-notch productions throughout the region and nationally. After more than a decade teaching acting and chairing the music theatre program in the Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music, Scott recently moved into a new role as associate professor of theatre at BW, where he also serves as the directing program coordinator.
Now he's turning his directing talents to Thornton Wilder's Our Town, the classic American masterpiece, at BW from Wed 10/4 - Sun 10/8, and he invited CoolCleveland to a recent rehearsal.
Scott outlines the four theatre concentrations: acting/directing, dance/movement, design/technical, and stage management, and points out the opportunities BW theatre students have with professional area theatres such as Great Lakes and Dobama, as well as the awards achieved by BW alums.
---- I 8) 09.20.17----
SPONSORED: The FOCUS Festival of Contemporary Music at Baldwin Wallace University welcomes Frank Ticheli, one of the most celebrated composers of his generation, Oct. 3-7. Drawing on influences from across the musical spectrum, Ticheli's compositions dazzle the listener with energetic grooves, heartfelt beauty and imaginative sonic palettes. From composer talks to concerts, all festival events are free and open to the public. Details.
---- ED) 05.24.17----
SPONSORED: A rare opportunity to see an overlooked Shakespeare masterpiece as Baldwin Wallace University presents Pericles: Prince of Tyre. This rousing adventure story with a hero who meets knights, evil kings, beautiful princesses and pirates is on stage at BW's John Patrick Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama, Fri 5/26 and Sat 5/27. Directed by Adam Heffernan. Get FREE tickets by clicking here.
----- SV 6) 03.01.17 -----
To celebrate the 85th consecutive annual Bach Festival, Baldwin Wallace departs their idyllic Berea campus for the cool 78th Street Studios for Out of the Bachs, an interdisciplinary music event guaranteed to tickle the taste buds of anyone who loves the arts.
This special event is a collaboration with Verb Ballets, the Westerhuizen Duo, BW associate professor of voice Nancy Maultsby, and a couple of BW alums who are making names for themselves on Broadway: Sara Masterson '16 and Chris McCarrell '13.
And if that's not enough, also on tap for Out of the Bachs on Fri 3/3 is a full chorus, food and drinks, infused with love songs by Jonannes Brahms and Cole Porter/Ira Gershwin songs. Not to be missed!
---- I 7) 02.22.17----
SPONSORED: An Opera That Asks, ‘Is History Repeating Itself?' Experience an historic opera with fresh relevance in the face of today's religious intolerance. The Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music presents Francis Poulenc's Dialogue of the Carmelites, based on the real life story of the Martyrs of Compiegne, nuns who were guillotined in Paris for refusing to renounce their vows. Runs February 23-26. Info and tickets: BW.edu
Why Blocking Trump in the Electoral College was Mission Impossible, brings an authority on this mysterious institution to Baldwin Wallace University for a free, Voices of Democracy talk on Wed 2/22. The 2016 presidential election exposed the quirks of the process when, for the second time in the last five elections, the popular vote winner lost in the Electoral College.
Robert Alexander, Ph.D., author of Presidential Electors and the Electoral College: An Examination of Lobbying, Wavering Electors, and Campaigns for Faithless Votes, will pay particular attention to the intense lobbying campaign that sought to upend Donald Trump in the Electoral College. Dr. Alexander's comprehensive research includes surveys of presidential electors from 2000-2016. Free tickets at BW.edu/tickets.
---- I 6) 02.08.17----
SPONSORED: Bach Haus at the BOP STOP Celebrate the breadth of Bach's influence on 250 years of musical creation from Mozart to Monk as Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music faculty and students perform bluegrass, Broadway, jazz and Bach on the road for "BachHaus at the BOP STOP," Sun 2/12 at 7PM. Featuring the "Factory Seconds Brass Trio" with Cleveland Orchestra members/BW faculty Jack Sutte, Jesse McCormick and Rick Stout. Info at BW.edu.
---- ED) 02.08.17----
SPONSORED: Faith & Life Lecture Series Explore "the radical foolishness" of Christianity as a positive force for change in the face of division, discrimination and violence. At Baldwin Wallace University's 2017 Faith & Life Lecture Series Feb 15-16, Daniel P. Horan will draw on the examples of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis and Thomas Merton, to reflect on ways to overcome our tendency to "domesticate" the Gospel. Info and FREE registration at BW.edu.
---- I 5) 01.25.17----
SPONSORED: fyoo zh en 17 Catch the collaborative, original dance/music project, Liars in Fur Coats, at Baldwin Wallace University February 1-4. The latest installment in BW's annual, fyoo zh en: new music + dance, is inspired by biology professor Karen Munroe's research on the social and mating habits of squirrels (and those who study them). Original music composed by Sean Ellis Hussey. with choreography by Ashley Haviland, Caroline Guy, Olivia Watson, Gabriella Martinez, Marina Lauff and Sara Whale. Tickets at bw.edu/tickets.
Hear A Far Cry, the 17-member, Grammy-nominated chamber ensemble, heralded by Boston Magazine as "a thoroughly modern, century-spanning, globe-trotting sonic adventure" at Baldwin Wallace University, Tue 1/24 at 7PM. Standing at the forefront of a new generation in classical music embraced throughout the world, A Far Cry is expanding the boundaries of orchestral repertoire and experimenting with the ways music is prepared, performed, and experienced. Presented by BW's 85th Annual Bach Festival with generous support by the Scott & Julie Mawaka Charitable Foundation, the concert will feature Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043 and others. Tickets here.
---- I 4) 01.04.17----
SPONSORED: Norma Miller, the "Queen of Swing" headlines a panel on Embracing Diversity: How Swing Dance changed America on Tue 1/17 at 8PM at Baldwin Wallace University. Hear how the arts are a powerful spark for social and political change. Sponsored by BW's Voices of Democracy series and MLK Week celebration; preceded by a 7PM choir concert. Free tickets required.
West Side Story, the musical that changed theater forever 50 years ago, is back at Baldwin Wallace University, where triple threats from BW's nationally acclaimed Music Theatre program, directed by Victoria Bussert, will mesmerize audiences with one of the greatest love stories of all time.
With choreography by Greg Daniels and music direction by David Pepin and Brendan Caldwell, the Bernstein and Sondheim score soars and inspires with such classics as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere." Runs Wednesday-Saturday, November 9-12 and November 16-19 at 7:30PM, Sundays, November 13 and 20 at 2PM. Info and tickets here. (while they last!)
---- I 3) 11.30.16----
SPONSORED: Aiming to make a move from the meeting room to the boardroom? An MBA from Baldwin Wallace University gives you a 360° understanding of the business landscape, develops your individual skills and supports your professional goals. Learn how to become a leader who can meet the challenges of the modern business enterprise; attend a BW MBA Open House on Wed 12/7 at Corporate College East or Thu 12/8 in Berea. Info and registration at BW.edu..
---- SV or SF 2) 11.02.16----
SPONSORED: West Side Story VIDEO/FEATURE? (SPONSORED) West Side Story, the musical that changed theater forever 50 years ago, is back at Baldwin Wallace University, where triple threats the nationally acclaimed Music Theatre program, directed by Victoria Bussert, will mesmerize audiences with a new casting take on the greatest love story of all time. The Bernstein and Sondheim score soars and inspires with such classics as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere." Runs Wednesday-Saturday, November 9-12 and 16-19 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, November 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. BW.edu/tickets.
---- V 2) 10.26.16----
SPONSORED: Opera: Serse VIDEO (SPONSORED)
Interview with Scott Skiba, Baldwin Wallace University’s new director of opera studies and Cleveland Opera Theater executive artistic director. Serse is a collaboration that will play at BW and The Arcade Cleveland on 11/4-5 . https://www.bw.edu/events/2016/fall/11-04-serse.
---- I ED ) 10.19.16----
SPONSORED: The Marshmallow Test Hear "How Mind and Brain Enable Self-Control" from the social scientist who pioneered research, including the famous "marshmallow test," to demonstrate the psychological processes that enable people to delay gratification and resist temptation. Dr. Walter Mischel of Columbia University headlines the Harrington Lecture at Baldwin Wallace University on Thu 10/20 at 7:30PM. The talk is free and open to the public. Info.
A trio of powerhouse female entrepreneurs including famed "Auntie Anne" Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, headlines a FREE Ernst & Young LLP Innovation Summit at Baldwin Wallace University on Thu 11/10 from 8:30 to 10:30AM. Hear how Beiler, with very little education, capital or business plan, came to own the world's largest, mall based, international pretzel franchise with 1,700+ locations worldwide. Winning Women: Top Global Entrepreneurs Share Secrets of Business Success also features Vitamix CEO Jodi Berg, an EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Award Winner, plus Susan Bixler, widely recognized author, speaker and executive coach. Free, but seating is limited and tickets are required.
---- I 1) 10.12.16----
SPONSORED: An American Epic Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika, directed by Scott Plate follows the highly praised fall 2015 run of Angels, Part One. Baldwin Wallace University presents the conclusion of Tony Kushner's award-winning epic of American theatre, a work of stunning imagination, rich humor and profound feeling. Performances run Wed 10/19 - Sat 10/22 at 7:30PM. Information and tickets.
---- I ED) 10.05.16----
SPONSORED: Attend this free Arts Innovation Summit at Baldwin Wallace University's Center for Innovation & Growth on Thu 10/13 to learn how artists and arts organizations are using public funding from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC) to connect with residents and address community issues through the arts. Led by CAC's Karen Gahl-Mills; includes networking with others in Northeast Ohio's surging arts and culture community. Info here.
With an eye on the economy, two leading "Voices of Democracy," Newt Gingrich and Van Jones, debate what's at stake in this politically charged national election during a free, September 29 appearance at Baldwin Wallace University.
Gingrich, a conservative former U.S. House Speaker, and Jones, a progressive activist and CNN political commentator, will tangle on how the major party candidates might lead the nation to economic prosperity or peril. Sponsored by the BW School of Business, this compelling face-off will focus on a forecast of the economy, business and jobs under each candidate. All Voices of Democracy events are free, but tickets are required.
Getting tired of seeing British actors taking all the good parts in films and on stage? So is Baldwin Wallace University, and now they're doing something about it.
BW has created the only Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in Northeast Ohio, and the only BFA in classical acting in the Midwest.
Take that Christian Bale & Kate Winslet!
---- I 1 (CARRY-OVER) 09.07.16----
SPONSORED: Voices of Democracy: Paul Loeb, of the Campus Election Engagement Project and author of Soul of a Citizen, inspires ordinary citizens to rise above apathy, cynicism and fear to make their voices heard and actions count. This Baldwin Wallace University Brain Speaker Series event kicks off BW's year-long Voices of Democracy series which features free admission, but tickets are required.\\\