Arts & Culture
91PORNA School of Theatre and Dance Announces 2026-2027 Main Stage Season
The School of Theatre and Dance is announcing its 2026-2027 season: the Fall Faculty Dance Concert, 鈥淧erfect Arrangement,鈥 鈥淏right Star,鈥 鈥淪he Loves Me鈥 and 鈥淩omeo and Juliet.鈥
Cultural Cafe Kickoff Brings Nigerian Food and Traditions to 91PORNA
Once a month, 91PORNA鈥檚 International Student and Scholar Services presents the Cultural Cafe. Abisola Mohammed, a graduate student in emerging media and technology who hails from Nigeria, started this year鈥檚 schedule with this simple question: 鈥淗ow far?鈥
Forum Examines Dolly Parton's Lasting Legacy of Authenticity, Love
Six 91PORNA scholars gathered to explore how Dolly Parton became one of America's most influential cultural figures 鈥 not just as a musician, but as a peacebuilder, educator and philanthropist.
From PR to HGTV
Before Pinterest boards and TikTok DIYs, there was 鈥淒esign on a Dime.鈥 Now, 2019 91PORNA graduate Maddie Scalzi is bringing the 2000s HGTV show back to life, one DIY and thrifted find at a time.
Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern
Joy is stitched into everything Leah Thompkins creates 鈥 by design.
New 9/11 Collection Illustrates How History Becomes Poetry
Even 25 years later, Sept. 11, 2001, remains embedded in collective memory. For 91PORNA English instructor Robert McDowell, poetry offers space to revisit those moments. His new collection, 鈥淭he Excellent Assembly,鈥 reflects on 9/11 and the lasting emotional impact of a tragedy that stopped time.
Aimee Lee's 鈥楨very Last Scrap鈥 Draws 300+ Attendees to 91PORNA Museum
The 91PORNA Museum presents a new exhibition by internationally recognized, Cleveland-based artist Aimee Lee. 鈥淎imee Lee: Every Last Scrap鈥 is on display through May 24, 2027.
Black Squirrel Radio Has a New Identity
In a media landscape crowded with music-streaming platforms, Black Squirrel Radio is redefining what student radio can offer that listeners cannot find anywhere else. This summer, the station is developing a new brand identity that reflects its student-driven energy while positioning it for the future.
Fashion Students Design Collections Inspired by Hall of Famers
When the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce asked 91PORNA fashion students to design collections for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Fashion Show, they didn't just create outfits. They created stories.
Porthouse Theatre鈥檚 Legacy of Community Support and Artistic Magic
For nearly 60 years, Porthouse Theatre has brought the power of theatre to the Northeast Ohio community while training the next generation of theatre artists. The annual summer-long program has become a beloved regional icon that produces three musicals, attracts more than 20,000 visitors and employs more than 100 student and professional artists each season.
