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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

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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

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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.

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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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Katzen Soundbites Logo

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Katzen Soundbites Fall 2023

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

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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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Audience member asks a question at a past conference.

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Thirteen Years of Breaking Boundaries: AU's Feminist Art History Conference

Conference fosters broad dialogue with scholars from around the world
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DANCEWORKS 2023. Photo: Justin Williams

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Announcing Fall Performing Arts Events

Music, theatre, and dance performances are free for AU students
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Steven Cushner, Tides, 2018. Acrylic on canvas, 110 x 132 inches. Courtesy of Hemphill Artworks.

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Five New Exhibitions Open Sept. 9 at the American University Museum

Five new exhibitions and the continuation of Lost Europe: On the Edge of Memories are open for viewing at the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center beginning Saturday, Sept. 9.
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AU Chamber Singers perform at the Martinů Hall of Music and Dance Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts, Prague (The Lichtenstein Palace).

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AU Chamber Singers Perform Across Central Europe

Ensemble took the stage in Czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary
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