In February of 1864, the United States Colored Troops began enlisting free and enslaved African Americans, despite opposition from some Kentucky military officials and politicians. Brothers Henry and Preston Sleet, both enslaved in Boyle County, enlisted that same year- risking…
Before pianist Dominic Cheli took to the Weisiger stage last Friday, he was dining with Centre athletes, presenting to local K-12 students and running alongside the Centre cross-country team. Cheli has performed with orchestras across the country and abroad, working…
Unique live performances and valuable work experience combine for Norton Center House Manager Katie Nipper. Hailing from Johnson City, Tennessee, Katie toured Centre College during her senior year of high school in 2019. During her tour, she remembers visiting the…
From Louisville to Los Angeles to Danville, Piper Madison is making her mark on the music world. Centre student Piper Keesee, known onstage as Piper Madison, has been saturated in music her entire life. Originally from Louisville, Piper and her…
Growing up, Rachel Matherly’s mother would take her daughter to see concerts, performances, and broadway shows. These beloved memories fostered a love for the arts in Rachel, and eventually influenced her to apply for a job at the Norton Center.…
During his freshman year of high school, Kevin Sivakumar borrowed his father’s camera and began to shoot. Seven years later, Kevin’s photography portfolio includes Norton Center performances ranging from Momix’s fantastical illusionist dancing to the classical melodies of Yo-Yo Ma.…
Opportunity abounds in the 2022-23 Performing Arts Season at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts. The 49th season at the performing arts center boasts a diverse blend of Broadway and music hits, as well as unforgettable new talent and…
Four Centre College students were tasked with answering the question, “are video games art?” for a prompt ahead of the Norton Center for the Arts’ Fifth House Ensemble: Journey LIVE performance. The four students were the highlight of the Norton Center’s…