Jacksonville, AL – The College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences at Jacksonville State University (JSU) is set to host Kaleidoscope 2025, a month-long festival celebrating the creative and intellectual achievements of Jax State through a variety of events, including performances, film screenings, lectures, and readings. Open to the public, the festival showcases the university’s commitment to the arts and humanities.
Event Highlights
- March 31, 4:00 PM – Lecture: Big Mama Thornton, Elvis Presley, and “You Ain’t Nothing but a Hound Dog” by Dr. Ben Wynne. (Location: Houston Cole Library, 11th Floor)
- April 1, 6:00-8:00 PM – Film and Discussion: River Reels and Tales with the Coosa Riverkeeper. (Location: Merrill Basement Auditorium)
- April 4, 4:00 PM – Guest Artist Performance: Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Carmen Bradford. (Location: Mason Hall Recital Hall)
- April 5, 6:30 PM – Live Reading: Southern Playwrights Competition Winning Play. (Location: Mason Hall, Room 350 Recital Hall)
- April 9, 6:00 PM – Lecture: Body Activism by Dr. Rekha Nath, author of It’s OK to Be Fat. (Location: Houston Cole Library, 11th Floor)
- April 12, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM – Longleaf Studio Student Film Festival. (Location: Ward Stage at Stone Center Theatre)
- April 17, 6:30 PM – Film Screening and Panel: Lilly, followed by a Q&A with director Rachel Feldman. (Location: Ward Stage at Stone Center Theatre)
The festival provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and the community to engage in thought-provoking discussions and enjoy a wide array of artistic and scholarly contributions. JSU welcomes everyone to join in celebrating the richness of the arts and humanities through Kaleidoscope 2025.
For the full schedule and additional details, visit JSU Kaleidoscope.
