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Dezron Douglas Quartet: In a Holiday Mood
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Dezron Douglas Quartet: In a Holiday Mood
New York-based bassist, composer, bandleader, producer, and educator Dezron Douglas returns to Miller with his acclaimed…
Miller Theatre
December 02, 2023 | 8:00 pm
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Richard Peña Selects: Law of Desire (La…
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Richard Peña Selects: Law of Desire (La…
The three day festival begins with a screening of Law of Desire (La ley del deseo),…
Lenfest Center for the Arts…
December 01, 2023 | 7:00 pm
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Discover joy, reflection, and connection through the arts

Since 2004, the Arts Initiative has connected Columbians with incredible arts experiences on campus and throughout the larger arts landscape of New York City.
Louis Armstrong Jazz Performance Program ft. Anat…
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Louis Armstrong Jazz Performance Program ft. Anat…
Columbia's Louis Armstrong Jazz Performance Program ensembles will perform live at The Forum with special guest Anat Cohen.
The Forum at Columbia University
December 01, 2023 | 7:30 pm
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Enjoy world-class performances and museum tours with behind-the-scenes access to deepen your experience.
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Looking to enjoy some of New York City’s best museums, performances, and movies on a college student budget? Through the Arts Initiative, students, faculty, and staff can enjoy a variety of discounts.

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Get free admission to over 20 incredible museums in New York City through our Passport to Museums program including: The Jewish Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, El Museo del Barrio, and more.

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Get discounted tickets to hundreds of off-campus arts events at the city's leading performance spaces including Broadway, Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, the New York Philharmonic, and more.

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