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Night of Ideas

Night of Ideas: Enlightenment Now: Independence at 250

Join a community of scholars, writers and artists to explore the origins and current state of democracy during the 2026 Night of Ideas on March 5 at the Wexner Center for the Arts. The event is open to all audiences, but requires a free ticket.

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Upcoming Events

Imagining Abolition
Wed, January 21 - Fri, March 13, 2026
Event Start Time: 10:00 am
Event Location: Storyteller's Gallery, Louella Hodges Reese Hall, Room 2125, 1179 University Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055
Waiting for the Light to Change
Tue, February 17 - Sat, March 21, 2026
Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event Location: Urban Arts Space
Live Weaving with Shruti Shankar
Sat, February 21 - Sat, March 21, 2026
Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event Location: Urban Arts Space
Auxiliary Staff and Faculty Exhibition
Mon, February 23 - Fri, March 13, 2026
Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event Location: Hopkins Hall Gallery

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