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Arts ·

New Exhibitions at AU Museum Open Feb. 7

American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center presents seven new exhibitions opening Feb. 7.
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AU arts management fellows at the Kennedy Center.

Arts ·

AU Arts Management Fellows Take the (Back)stage at the Kennedy Center

Students engage in yearlong fellowship positions across departments
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2023 Fireworks

Liberal Arts ·

The Year in Review: Top CAS Moments of 2023

Snapshots of bright College of Arts and Sciences moments throughout 2023
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Scene from Damn Things Will Kill Ya; photo by Noah Puzzo.

Arts ·

"Damn Things Will Kill Ya," a Play Written and Produced at AU

An interview with writer Olivia Luzquinos (CAS ‘23) and cast member Professor Tara Giordano
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The cast of Daughters of Leda on stage

Arts ·

Bringing "Daughters of Leda" Characters to Life through Costume

Costume Designer Stephanie Parks offers insights into creative, collaborative process
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AU Symphony Orchestra. Photo: Kate Zuckerman

Arts ·

November Filled with Must-See Music Performances on Campus

Free student tickets now available for exciting lineup of vocal and instrumental music programs.
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Leila Aboulela

Humanities ·

Based on a True Story

The Visiting Writer Series hosted Sudanese author Leila Aboulela to discuss her new novel, River Spirit
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The CMSI team poses with the lineup of comedians at Comedy Saves Democracy. Photo by Ari Scott.

Arts ·

Democracy is a Laughing Matter

SOC's Center for Media and Social Impact stages comedy showcase at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Arts ·

Katzen Soundbites Fall 2023

Free performances every Tuesday and Thursday this fall
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Liv DeLorenzo as Pythio. Photo: Noah Puzzo.

Arts ·

Musical Mash-Up: Renaissance Romance Meets Songs by The Go-Go's

An Interview with "Head Over Heels" director Carl Menninger and music director Kristin Stowell
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