On October 10, 11, and 12, CELIA will celebrate the bicentennial celebration of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Pride and Prejudice. Published in 1813, Austen’s famous novel and the adaptations it continues to inspire have captured the hearts of readers and the minds of researchers. Please join us to celebrate Pride and Prejudice’s 200^th birthday and to learn more about Jane Austen and Regency England.

Events are open to the public and will include

Renowned Broadway and film composer Stephen Schwartz will visit Wright State University Monday and Tuesday, Mar. 18–19 in the first Distinguished Visiting Artist Series event at the university.

His two days on campus will be filled with instruction, giving Wright State students studying music, theatre, dance and motion pictures an opportunity to interact firsthand with the distinguished guest. Students are also invited to attend a performance by Schwartz in Wright State’s Creative Arts Center’s Festival Playhouse that Monday night.

Wright State's annual ARTSGALA offers patrons a night of unparalleled entertainment. Student talents are on display throughout the Creative Arts Center and guests are treated to a dizzying array of food and fun. In its first 13 years, ARTSGALA has raised more than $1.4 million to fund student scholarships in theatre, dance, art, music and motion pictures.