Thu 11/1-Sat 11/3
Lovers of guitar music of all kinds will find a musical feast this weekend on the Kent State University Stark campus where its music department is presenting its third annual Guitar Weekend.
The three-day event is overflowing with concerts and workshops, starting on Thursday evening at 7pm with a concert by California-based classical guitarist Marc Teicholz. Come early, starting at 4:30pm, for the Celebration of the Arts in the newly renovated/expanded Fine Arts Building, which includes building tours, an art opening and a meet-and-greet with the artists in town for Guitar Weekend.
On Friday at 7pm, the Mobius Trio, a young D.C. ensemble that specializes in commissioning new pieces, will play at the Hub Art Factory in downtown Canton during the city’s monthly First Friday arts & culture event.
Then on Saturday, Kent State Stark faculty will perform with classical guitarist Andrew Stroud at noon, followed by a concert with the McKinley High School Guitar Ensemble, the Canton Youth Guitar Ensemble and Kent State Stark music students at 2pm in the campus’ Main Hall auditorium.
All events are free and open to the public. Find a full schedule here.
www.kent.edu/stark/guitar-weekend
Canton, OH 44702