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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>Kent State's College of the Arts is proud to present Ben Vereen for two unique nights at Kent State University!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>"Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen"</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>A timeless show which is a unique blend of artistry, combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>Wed., Oct. 10 at 7:30 pm in E. Turner Stump Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>Tickets: $50 Gold Circle, $25 General Public, $20 Senior (60+), $10 Students</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>Call 330-672-ARTS (2787) or order online at <a href="http://www.kent.edu/artscollege">www.kent.edu/artscollege</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>Visa, M/C, or Discover<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>Up Close & Personal with Ben Vereen</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>Thurs., Oct 11 at 7:30 pm in Ballroom, Kent State Student Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>Free & Open to the Public</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>An intimate and inspirational evening with Ben Vereen. Celebrated for his upbeat, entertaining nature, Vereen will weave light conversation and personal experiences in with thoughtful reflections on arts advocacy, overcoming adversity, arts in education and disabilities in the arts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>To ensure a seat, please call 330-672-ARTS (2787) or reserve online at <a href="http://www.kent.edu/artscollege">www.kent.edu/artscollege</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'>Free dessert reception to follow lecture.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Effie A. Tsengas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Communications and Marketing Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>College of the Arts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Kent State University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>204 Taylor Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>PO Box 5190<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Kent, Ohio 44242<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>330-672-8398 (office)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>330-283-2713 (cell)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>330-672-4709 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>etsengas@kent.edu<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>