Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
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🎭 Culture
Kent State University's School of Fashion held its Awards Night Annual Fashion Show (part of a week-long Fashion Week) on Friday in Crawford Hall.
The student-driven event showcased 173 looks by 48 designers as the school readies for Fern Mallis’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
The League of Women Voters chapters serving Northern Portage, Kent and Geauga will host a free screening of the Tony Award-winning musical Suffs at Hiram College’s Hayden Auditorium on May 8, 2026.
Doors open at 6 pm and advance registration is required (free tickets available online).
On April 20, 2026, the James A.
Garfield Historical Society met to welcome a new member and handle business including wind damaged sign repairs and potential open house plans — a crowded 'Cradle to Grave' event at The Mill on April 21 highlighted the Garfield Trail with exhibits and costumed history.
🎓 Education
Historian David Strittmatter shared rare interviews with National Guardsmen from May 4, 1970 at the Kent Student Center Ballroom on May 1.
His lecture in the Jerry M. Lewis series — honoring the late professor — offered a fresh view on local history.
Kent State President Todd Diacon rejected gubernatorial candidate Ramaswamy's proposal to merge public universities.
He stressed that regional campuses are lifelines for local communities & vital to preserving educational opportunities.
Kent State University will cut up to 45 jobs to offset a projected $18 million budget shortfall next fiscal year.
Affected employees will get notices in May while officials consider cutting contracts and travel expenses — steps to manage its $720 million budget.
🎉 Kent Events
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Race into Finals 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk
8:30-11:00 a.m. — Henderson Hall — Funds raised benefit the College of Nursing — Lace up and enjoy a community race to celebrate the end of finals.
Plant Bingo for Moms
7-9 p.m. — Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio — BYOB, donations welcomed — Play bingo, win plants, and support moms in need while having fun.
An Evening With Michael Martin Murphey
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Michael Martin Murphey, a legend of Country and Western music.
Ekoostik Hookah Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Kent Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience an eclectic mix of folk, psychedelic rock, and blues with Ekoostik Hookah.
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