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This week’s History of Black Columbus photos highlight the Hilltop on the west side of Columbus. Early areas like Burnside Heights grew with streetcars and industry, and generations attended Westgate School, Hilltonia Junior High, and West High School. #tbt #hilltopforever

The 2026 Summer Camp is where imagination comes alive and kids have endless opportunities to shine. Registration is now OPEN. Registration and Payments can be completed at the King Arts Complex. Please contact Hellen Corder at (614) 645-0642 with any questions or concerns.

The Columbus Fury begin the second half of the 2026 Major League Volleyball season by hosting the Omaha Supernovas- 7 PM at Nationwide Arena. To purchase tickets for Arts & Culture Night, email columbusfury@columbusfury.com or call 614-380-FURY (3879).

PAC NYC: The Democracy Cycle 2026 Open Call is live! Deadline: April 28, 2026 at 5pm ET Artists in theater, dance, music & multidisciplinary performance are invited to apply. $60,000.00 per project ($30K commission + $30K development). Learn more: pacnyc.org/the-democracy-…

This week’s History of Black Columbus highlights WVKO AM 1580, a powerful community voice since 1951. Rising as Central Ohio’s premier Soul and R&B station, WVKO blended gospel, public affairs, and Blue Monday with legendary DJs like Eddie Saunders and Les Brown. #tbt #wvko1580

Corey Favor has been named president & CEO of the King Arts Complex. A Columbus College of Art & Design grad and Near East Side resident, he brings 20+ years of arts and community leadership experience and begins April 8th. Contact: Dan Williamson Email: dwilliamson@werthpr.com

Power 107.5, Magic 95.5, and Joy 106.3 are celebrating Culture Columbus - Honoring the leaders who are pushing our city’s culture forward! The reception will be held this Thursday from 6 PM - 8 PM. Join them Black History Month as they highlight community champions.

Happy Heavenly Birthday to Aminah Robinson on what would have been her 86th birthday today. We invite you to join us for Aminah Day this Saturday, February 21st from 3 PM - 6 PM. At this time, all workshop slots have been filled. We hope to see you Saturday afternoon!

Be sure to purchase your tickets for Anonymous Lover, presented by Opera Columbus, this weekend at the Palace Theater. Performances will be held tonight at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2 PM. capa.com/productions/th… Anonymous Lover is the first known operas written by a Black artist.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for First Tuesday Tea. We are grateful to our wonderful partners, Opera Columbus, the CDC Head Start, and the amazing ladies of the Eldon Ward YMCA. Sign up today for our next First Tuesday Tea on 3/3! #KingArtsComplex #FirstTuesdayTea

Join Gramercy Books and acclaimed journalist Wil Haygood for the launch of The War Within a War, a powerful look at Black experiences during the Vietnam era and beyond. Haygood talks with WOSU’s Amy Juravich. Register on Eventbrite. shorturl.at/vxm4v

We invite you all to join us for our Black History Month events. We would like to thank our partners at the @worthingtonchamberorchestra and @OperaColumbus . For more information, log on to kingartscomplex.com

Happy New Year from the King Arts Complex. Here’s to a year of creativity, culture, and community! #KingArtsComplex #HappyNewYear

Join us next month as we explore the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy. This annual community event is an excellent opportunity for children, families, and friends to enjoy musical and live theatrical performances. #KingArtsComplex #MLKsLegacy #MLKDay

The 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Breakfast will be held on January 19, 2026, at the Columbus Convention Center. This annual gathering honors Dr. King’s legacy through unity, reflection, and service. Grab your tickets here: mlkjrbreakfast.com

Merry Christmas from the King Arts Complex. We wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season surrounded by family, love, and creativity.

Join us for the Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration on Friday, December 26, featuring storytelling, creative stations, workshops, vendors, and an Opening Night Ceremony. There will be a week full of celebrations. Find the full calendar below! 🔗 ohiohistory.org/events/kwanzaa….

Hear from longtime board member, Philip T.K. Daniel on why the work of KAC is important to the community of Columbus. The King Arts Complex is supported by community partners like you. Help make vibrant arts programming possible at kingartscomplex.com/donate. #KingArtsComplex

There’s still time to register for the Kwanzaa Youth Winter Academy at the King Arts Complex — a culturally enriched winter break program designed for students ages 5–13 (Grades K–8). Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We talked with Dana Tyler, one of the honorees at last week’s Legends & Legacies Ceremony. Dana shares a story about her Father and talks about what LEGACY means to her. Thank you again to everyone for supporting KAC. #KingArtsComplex #LegendsandLegacies #BlackExcellence