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August 17, 2022This summer Mason seniors Mirella Guzman-Escobar and Jacques Lykes are interning in the office of the House Creative Services, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the U.S. House of Representatives.
August 12, 2022The Hansa Carrier accident caught the attention of Oceanographer Curtis Ebbesmeyer in May of 1990. Using the sneakers’ unique serial numbers, his research team gathered data from beachcombers who discovered shoes washing ashore through 1992.
August 3, 2022George Mason University's College of Engineering and Computing partnered with the College of Science to provide weekends filled with fun activities for students – rooted in STEM learning.
August 2, 2022Mason artist in residence Abdulrahman “Abi” Naanseh studied interior design at Damascus University in Syria, but his true passion is art, specifically Arabic calligraphy.
August 2, 2022It’s not too late to join the Copper Circle of the Friends of the Hylton Performing Arts Center! This group enjoys exclusive benefits and uncommon experiences including concierge seating and ticket assistance; access to the Hylton Center’s private Lovey Hammel Lounge at all Hylton Presents performances; and an invitation to the annual Copper Circle Dinner.
August 2, 2022If you are a Veteran, Servicemember, military family member, or military caregiver, and you haven’t participated in a free Veterans and the Arts Initiative workshop to learn guitar or make art — or would like to join us again for a new semester, there are plenty of opportunities to participate this fall!
August 2, 2022The creativity and sheer talent of our Hylton Center Arts Partners never ceases to impress. And this fall is no different!
August 2, 2022The Hylton Center’s Matinee Idylls series is the perfect way to take in an intimate chamber music performance that feels like a concert in your own living room!
August 2, 2022The wait is over! Individual tickets are now on sale for 2022-2023 Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, American Roots Series, and Matinee Idylls!
August 2, 2022Virginia is bursting at the seams with local talent and Arts Alive! 2022 is the perfect way to experience the rich offerings of our community arts organizations.
August 2, 2022One of my favorite things in life is to give a tour of the Hylton Center – to anyone. Over the years I’ve lost count of the number of tours (and tourists – tourers?), but telling the story of this great place never gets old.
August 1, 2022Talented composer and rising senior in the Dewberry School of Music, Catherine "Kitty" Fields talks about her journey at Mason so far and what comes next for her musical future.