Name: Reading & Book Signing with Author Jessamine Chan
Start: 2025-09-17T16:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-17T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Denison University

Art happens here. The arts intersect with nearly every facet of life at Denison. Students often bring a passion for the arts, and once here they find new ones.

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Reading & Book Signing with Author Jessamine Chan

Sep 17, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Beck Series welcomes author Jessamine Chan for a reading and book signing.

Beck Series: Author Jessamine Chan

Sep 18, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm

The Beck Series welcomes author Jessamine Chan for an interdisciplinary talk.

Pete Mills B3 4tet

Sep 22, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Pete Mills B3 4tet performs music from their new recording, “For The Record.”

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'The Grown-Up'

Sep 26, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Department of Theatre presents “The Grown-Up.”

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A collage of images of families at the Denison Museum, including a family of three in front of a gallery wall; two women standing behind a large gold frame as another person operates an Ipad connected to a tripod as part of a photobooth exhibit; and a photo of two adults helping young children with an art project using stamps and crayons.

Denison Museum Family Day

Sep 27, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun and free Family Day at Denison Museum during Denison University’s Family Weekend!

'The Grown-Up'

Sep 27, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Department of Theatre presents “The Grown-Up.”

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'The Grown-Up'

Sep 28, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Department of Theatre presents “The Grown-Up.”

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Tower Duo

Sep 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Department of Music welcomes Tower Duo.

'The Grown-Up'

Oct 3, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Department of Theatre presents “The Grown-Up.”

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'The Grown-Up'

Oct 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm

The Department of Theatre presents “The Grown-Up.”

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'The Grown-Up'

Oct 5, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Department of Theatre presents “The Grown-Up.”

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Fall Dance Festival of Student Choreographers

Oct 8, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Department of Dance presents the Fall Dance Festival of Student Choreographers.

An overhead photo of a baby sitting on a colorful round woven rug, which is overtop of a women playing with her child. The woman's legs can be seen sticking out from the rug, and her arms protrude through two holes in the rug to help steady her child.

M(Otherhood)s Exhibit Roundtable Lunch & Discussion

Oct 9, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm

A roundtable discussion inspired by the M(otherhood)s exhibition at the Denison Museum.

'Passions of Youth'

Oct 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Denison Symphony Orchestra presents "Passions of Youth."

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Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

Oct 13, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Department of Music, in collaboration with the Granville High School Music Department, presents Jonathan Scales Fourchestra.

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Denison Prism concert

Oct 22, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Denison Music Department presents the Denison Prism concert.

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The Vail Series presents Gabriel Kahane

Oct 23, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Singer / Songwriter / Storyteller

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'Rules for Living'

Oct 24, 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Department of Theatre presents “Rules for Living.”

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'Rules for Living'

Oct 25, 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Department of Theatre presents “Rules for Living.”

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'Rules for Living'

Oct 26, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm

The Department of Theatre presents “Rules for Living.”

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Piano recital by guest artist Michael Noble

Oct 27, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Department of Music presents a piano recital by guest artist Michael Noble.

My So-Called Selfish Life

Oct 28, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Denison's Laura C. Harris Series welcomes filmmaker Therese Shechter presenting "My So-Called Selfish Life" Oct. 28, 2025.

'Rules for Living'

Oct 30, 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Department of Theatre presents “Rules for Living.”

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'Rules for Living'

Oct 31, 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Department of Theatre presents “Rules for Living.”

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29th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Bruce Forman

Oct 31, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 29th annual Jazz Guitar Festival featuring Bruce Forman.

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'Rules for Living'

Nov 1, 2025 7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Department of Theatre presents “Rules for Living.”

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29th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Sheryl Bailey

Nov 1, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 29th annual Jazz Guitar Festival featuring Sheryl Bailey.

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'Rules for Living'

Nov 2, 2025 2:00pm - 4:30pm

The Department of Theatre presents “Rules for Living.”

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'Mareas/Tides'

Nov 5, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm

"Mareas/Tides" conceived by Professor Marion Ramirez in collaboration with Professor Ojeya Crus Banks will be presented at the Wex.

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'Mid-Century Modern'

Nov 8, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Denison University Wind Ensemble presents "Mid-Century Modern."

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Student Recital

Nov 13, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert

Nov 13, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, under the direction of Pete Mills, present an evening of vibrant jazz.

Concert Choir and Chamber Singers concert

Nov 15, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Denison University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers present a fall concert, directed by Harris Ipock.

'Rare Birds'

Nov 15, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Denison Dance Company presents "Rare Birds."

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'Rare Birds'

Nov 16, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm

The Denison Dance Company presents "Rare Birds."

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The Vail Series presents Les Arts Florissants with violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte

Nov 19, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Celebrating 300th Anniversary of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons"

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Scenes from Mozart

Nov 20, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Students from Denison’s Opera Workshop perform a selection of short scenes from Mozart’s operas in an intimate, studio-style setting.

'Lucky Stiff'

Dec 3, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Denison University's Music Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff."

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Student Recital

Dec 4, 2025 11:45am - 1:00pm

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.

Student Composers concert

Dec 4, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Department of Music presents a concert featuring newly composed solo, chamber, and electronic music by composition students.

'Lucky Stiff'

Dec 4, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Denison University's Music Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff."

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Gospel Choir concert

Dec 5, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Gospel Choir presents its fall semester concert, directed by Timothy “REV” Carpenter.

'Lucky Stiff'

Dec 5, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Denison University's Music Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff."

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Holiday POPS Orchestra concert

Dec 6, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Denison Symphony Orchestra presents its beloved holiday pops concert.

'Lucky Stiff'

Dec 6, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Denison University's Music Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff."

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'Lucky Stiff'

Dec 7, 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Denison University's Music Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff."

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Chamber Music Ensembles concert

Dec 8, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Department of Music presents student chamber music ensembles in concert.

'Lucky Stiff'

Dec 9, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Denison University's Music Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff."

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'Lucky Stiff'

Dec 10, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Denison University's Music Theatre presents "Lucky Stiff."

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American Roots Ensemble concert

Dec 12, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The American Roots Ensemble presents its fall semester concert, directed by Adam Schlenker.

Piano recital by guest artist Melody Quah

Jan 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Department of Music presents a piano recital by guest artist Melody Quah.

'John Cage 101'

Jan 30, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Professor and Artistic Director for the Available Light Theatre Eleni Papaleonardos presents the premiere of her company's theatre piece "John Cage 101."

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Guest artist recital by Duo Kantabile

Jan 30, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Department of Music presents a guest artist recital by Duo Kantabile.

'John Cage 101'

Jan 31, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Professor and Artistic Director for the Available Light Theatre Eleni Papaleonardos presents the premiere of her company's theatre piece "John Cage 101."

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'John Cage 101'

Feb 1, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Professor and Artistic Director for the Available Light Theatre Eleni Papaleonardos presents the premiere of her company's theatre piece "John Cage 101."

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Contemporary Sounds Concert Series

Feb 4, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Denison’s annual Contemporary Sounds concert series explores the art of storytelling through musical works.

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The Vail Series presents ‘The Other Mozart’

Feb 11, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The forgotten story of Mozart's genius sister

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The Vail Series presents ‘The Other Mozart’

Feb 12, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The forgotten story of Mozart's genius sister (2nd evening)

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'Macbeth'

Mar 5, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Department of Theatre presents "Macbeth."

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'Macbeth'

Mar 6, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Department of Theatre presents "Macbeth."

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Eisner Center for the Performing Arts - Sharon Martin Theater

An Extraordinary Home for the Performing Arts

The Michael D. Eisner Center, with its state-of-the-art technology and interdisciplinary programming, connects students across the entire college, making Denison the ideal choice for highly talented students who want to explore and master the performing arts in a liberal arts setting.

Denison loves the arts.

And for the majority of our students, the arts play an integral role not only in their college experience but also throughout the rest of their lives, no matter their profession. We nurture our students’ interests through personal attention, countless opportunities to create and to participate, and of course, our very rich curricular offerings in music, theater, dance, cinema, art history, studio art, and creative writing.

Studio Art student in front of his artwork

Theatre students performing in a production

Art History students having a group discussion

Music students playing trombone in class

Studio Art student showing off her ceramics project

Discover the Arts at Denison

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Everywhere you look at Denison, you’ll see the influence of the arts. That’s because Denison’s culture is one of creation and collaboration, of small classes and individualized instruction spanning theatre, creative writing, art history, dance, cinema, music, studio art, and more.

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All the Right Places

The Fine Arts Quad, on the college’s historic Lower Campus, is home base for the arts at Denison. Students and faculty members alike describe it as a genuine community—a place where people learn and create together. But spaces where the arts live and breathe are found all over campus. Discover some of those spaces.

Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts

The Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts is a dynamic, interactive space where students and faculty work together across disciplines. Home to the departments of Dance, Music, and Theatre, the Eisner Center also encompasses the former Burke Hall, which includes the Denison Museum and the Burke Gallery for exhibitions.

The Eisner Center houses versatile stages and rehearsal spaces with cutting-edge technologies; classrooms specifically equipped for the arts; department offices; and many open spaces especially configured to encourage interdisciplinary activity. All told, Denison now offers its students, faculty, and programs more than 108,000 square feet of enterprising space to collaborate, create, and produce a wide spectrum of performing arts, in keeping with our long tradition of excellence.

The Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts exterior

Bryant Arts Center

Bryant Arts’ award-winning and wide-open spaces leave room for the brilliance of student and faculty conceptual art to take center stage. Originally built in 1904 as a men’s gymnasium, the structure has seen iterations as a library, an auditorium, a student union, and even a swimming pool, and today all of that history has been renovated, expanded and refined into a completely unique and inspirational home for the arts. Originally known as Cleveland Hall, the Bryant Arts Center provides outstanding exhibition, studio, classroom, performance, practice and social spaces for the arts and the entire campus community.

Doane Cinema

The Doane Cinema building is a Jeffersonian Federal Revival style structure built in 1905. A large studio/performance space, which seats 100 people, the studio is equipped with a full set of theatrical lights as well as a professional sound system. The studio hosts dance concerts, as well as recitals and cultural productions. The sound/light booth includes a sound recording and mixing board, dimmers and a dimmer doubling system. A smaller studio, equipped with a full light and sound system is available for performances as well. Both studios have a five-layer spring-loaded floor.

Swasey Chapel

Swasey Chapel hosts a variety of guest speakers, programs and performances, including the Vail Series, Martin Luther King Celebration, Richard C. Lugar ’54 Lecture Series, Academic Awards convocation and Baccalaureate. The chapel is home to many concerts by Denison musicians, ensembles and student a cappella groups. The bell tower and spire are iconic landmarks on the horizon, and the semi-secret Bell Ringers Society serenades our campus.

Knapp Performance Lab

Knapp Performance Lab, located in Knapp Hall, holds an audience of about 270 and offers video projection, screens and the latest technology for interactive performance work. It is used for multiple events, from dance department and student group performances to academic classes, rehearsals and yoga. A modern and open space of about 50’ X 39’ feet, the room features hardwood flooring, bare walls for lighting and projection equipment, and a raised platform surrounding the room with multiple uses.

Museum

As a teaching, learning, research and exhibition facility, the Denison Museum is focused on helping faculty and students integrate objects of historical, cultural, and artistic value into the academic curriculum. Located in the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, the museum is free and open to the general public from September to May while exhibitions are on view and is open year-round to faculty, students and researchers by appointment.

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MIX Gallery / MIX Lab

Since 2003, the 1,100-square-foot Mulberry Intermedia eXperience (MIX) Lab has housed the high-tech tools that help artists of cinema, dance, music, studio art and theatre to explore the intersections of their disciplines. Also in Mulberry House is the MIX Gallery, Denison’s contemporary art gallery featuring multimedia rich exhibits and events throughout the academic year.

Cinema House

The Cinema Department is located in the recently renovated Cinema House. Here you will find faculty and staff offices, a student lounge, a state-of-the-art screening room, production equipment, a Steenbeck flatbed editing room, and five MacPro media stations (additional MacPro media stations are located in the Mulberry Inter-media eXperimental (MIX) lab).

Bandersnatch Coffee House

Home of the famous “Snagel” and “choose-the-ending-to-your-milkshake,” the student-run Bandersnatch is the perfect social space for students to unwind, take a break from studying, or take in a performance. Located on East Quad, it is a two-minute walk for many Denison students. Different groups perform there throughout the week, including student a cappella groups and student DJs, and guest poets often come by. Furthermore, the space is used for open mic nights, which are highly popular, as well as being a space for artistic self-expression. The Bandersnatch is a great place for performers to gather and interact closely with a smaller but very engaged audience. It holds about 90 people.

Slayter Auditorium

On the fourth floor of Slayter Student Union is Slayter Auditorium, a large performance space with sound, lights, screening capabilities, and seating to accommodate about 300. It’s often used for speakers, concerts, and group rehearsals, as well as for various theatrical performances. Slayter Auditorium also hosts film series and screens movie favorites nearly every weekend, courtesy of the Denison Film Society.