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illustration of a figure on a hill overlooking a small city in reds, yellows and oranges. Lettering on it reads Corners Grove

‘Corners Grove’ performances will explore the ties that bind community

A new theatre work being staged at the University Theatre gives 21st century vibes to a classic tale of belonging. Told in metatheatrical style, the play by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin explores love, friendship and loss, showing the power of theatre to help audiences appreciate life’s daily experiences. Performances begin March 6.
Shannon Stewart and Tahni Holt on stage last year

FOREST Collaborations: Choreographer using grant for ongoing nature project

KU dance faculty member Shannon Stewart has received a $10,000 unrestricted grant that comes with one of 53 inaugural State of the Art Prizes from the New York-based Creative Capital Foundation. She'll use the funding in part for an April performance to coincide with the opening of a new nature trail within Baldwin Woods, part of KU Field Station.
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Illustration of a standing dancer with arms around her head surrounded by yellow paint strokes. Text reads: University Dance Company Spring Concert

University Dance Company Spring Concert to feature uplifting student performances

Three KU faculty choreographers and Kansas City's Sam McReynolds, a guest artist who was in residency at KU this spring, present work in modern/contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and disco styles for the University Dance Company Spring Concert. A work by Jayhawk Tap Company will also be featured.
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