Featured Events in Auburn in February 2025 (July Updated)

Experience the electrifying atmosphere of the Lit with Fuel event in Auburn at the Muckleshoot Casino Events Center. Scheduled for February 19, 2025, this highly anticipated gathering promises a memorable evening filled with energy and excitement. Join fellow enthusiasts at 2402 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA, 98002, for a night to remember.

The Common Kings will be performing at the Muckleshoot Casino Events Center in Auburn on February 20, 2025. The venue is located at 2402 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA, 98002. This event promises to be a memorable experience for fans of the popular band. Don't miss the opportunity to see Common Kings live in concert in Auburn.

Charis and Auburn Avenue Research Library welcome Robell Awake in conversation with Monica Obniski for a discussion of A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects. Ten beautifully illustrated essays tell the stories of handcrafted objects and their makers, providing inspiration and insight into Black history and craftsmanship. Black artisans have long been central to American art and design, creating innovative and highly desired work against immense odds. Atlanta-based chairmaker and scholar Robell Awake explores the stories behind ten cornerstones of Black craft, including: The celebrated wooden chairs of Richard Poynor, an enslaved craftsman who began a dynasty of Tennessee chairmakers.The elegant wrought-iron gates of Philip Simmons, seen to this day throughout Charleston, South Carolina, whose work features motifs from the Low Country.The inventive assemblage art and yard shows of Joe Minter, James Hampton, Bessie Harvey, and others, who draw on African spiritual traditions to create large-scale improvisational art installations.From the enslaved potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina, to Ann Lowe, the couture dressmaker who made Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding dress, to Gullah Geechee sweetgrass basket makers, to the celebrated quilters of Gee's Bend, A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects illuminates the work of generations of Black craftspeople, foregrounding their enduring contributions to American craft. BLACK CRAFT AND AMERICANA: Delving into the history of Black skilled artisans, estimated to have outnumbered white artisans five to one in the southern United States in the late 1800s, this unique art history book celebrates handcrafted objects that reflect the dynamic nature of Black culture. DYNAMIC ILLUSTRATED ESSAYS: Luminous color illustrations by artist Johnalynn Holland highlight beloved craft objects and their makers, creating a fascinating volume to study and treasure. ART HISTORY EXPERTISE: Author Robell Awake is a notable furniture maker, artisan, and educator whose work has been featured in the New York Times and in group shows at Verso Gallery in New York City and the Center for Craft in Asheville, NC. Dr. Tiffany Momon, who contributes an afterword, is the founder and co-director of the Black Craftspeople Digital Archive and a leading scholar of Black history and African American placemaking throughout the southeast. Robell Awake is a chairmaker, teacher, and researcher based in Atlanta, Georgia. His work aims to center Black aesthetic traditions and histories through scholarship and craft. He is a recipient of the Center for Craft’s Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowship and has taught at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Penland School of Craft, and the Woodworking School at Pine Croft, and has presented at the Furniture Society, Warren Wilson College, Berea College, Washington College, and the North Bennet Street School. Awake was recently selected as one of the Dwell 24, Dwell magazine’s awards for the best emerging designers from around the world. Monica Obniski is curator of decorative arts and design at the High Museum of Art (Atlanta, GA), where she is responsible for collecting, exhibiting, and programming a global collection, which includes a yearly piazza commission. Her curatorial practice engages critical social issues and is rooted in architecture and design history. Obniski received an MA from the Bard Graduate Center and a PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and has held curatorial posts at the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Information Source: Charis Books and More + Charis Circle | eventbrite

Comedian Bob Marley will be performing at Lost Valley Ski Resort in Auburn, Maine on February 18, 2025. The event promises an evening filled with laughter and entertainment. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a hilarious show by a renowned comedian. Tickets are available for $36.50. Join the audience at Lost Valley Road 200, Auburn, ME 04210, and make sure to secure your seat for a memorable night of comedy.

The Harbert College of Business Career Fair 2025 is set to be a pivotal event for aspiring professionals and industry leaders alike. Taking place in the vibrant city of Auburn at the esteemed Horton Hardgrave Hall, Alabama, USA, this career fair will span from February 18 to February 19, 2025. This event promises to be a golden opportunity for attendees to network with top-tier companies, explore diverse career paths, and gain invaluable insights into the business world. With a focus on fostering connections and facilitating career growth, the Harbert College of Business Career Fair 2025 will feature a range of activities including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings with recruiters. Participants can expect a well-organized and enriching experience designed to bridge the gap between academic achievement and professional success. Mark the calendar for this significant event that aims to shape the future of business professionals.