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The McKnight Center welcomes Cirque Mechanics 42ft — A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels

Tue, Nov 19, 2019

As part of its Inaugural Season, The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts will offer two Cirque Mechanics 42ft — A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels performances on at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The imaginative, circus-themed production showcases a galloping mechanical metal horse and a rotating tent frame for strongmen, acrobats and aerialists and will take place in The McKnight Center Performance Hall, an 1,100-seat venue with terrific sightlines from every seat.

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McKnight Center to host Chamber Music Festival for first time

Wed, Nov 06, 2019

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts presents its third Chamber Music Festival, a series of intimate performances by renowned musical artists taking place Nov. 7, 9 and 10. Previously a tour throughout the region, this year’s Festival will take place at its new home—The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts on Oklahoma State University's campus.

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Walking the Orange Carpet with OStateTV

Wed, Oct 09, 2019

The long-anticipated opening gala at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts is Friday, and OStateTV will be there to welcome concertgoers to the orange carpet.

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New York Philharmonic to open OSU’s McKnight Center with Broadway’s Kelli O’Hara

Wed, Oct 09, 2019

The New York Philharmonic will kick off The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts' inaugural season during a three-day series of performances beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11.

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Winston Churchill’s granddaughter to speak at OSU

Tue, Oct 01, 2019

Celia Sandys, granddaughter of famed historical figure Sir Winston Churchill, is coming to Oklahoma State University.

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McKnight Center to host open house event for grand opening

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, a cutting-edge facility that will house world-renowned performances on Oklahoma State University's campus, will open its doors to the community in a grand opening ceremony on Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. The event will be the first chance for the public to see inside the Center. There will be trained docents stationed throughout the 65,000 square-foot space so that visitors can be informed as they explore.

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McKnight Center statue dedication ceremony set for Friday

Mon, Sep 23, 2019

The newest addition to Oklahoma State University’s public art collection, “DNA IV” will be dedicated during a special ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.

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Theta Pond, facilities construction updates announced

Mon, Sep 09, 2019

From improvements to existing buildings and landmarks to new construction, Oklahoma State University crews from Facilities Management and Long Range Facilities Planning have been busy over the summer. Below is a summary of some of their major projects.

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Building Momentum

Wed, Aug 01, 2018

Chamber Music Festival showcases future impact of The McKnight Center

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The McKnight Center’s inaugural chamber music festival is a success

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

The McKnight Center’s inaugural Chamber Music Festival left an everlasting impression on all who attended.

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