ATHENA Akron PM - Kent State University Museum

Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Sara Spinner Liska, J.D., Ph.D., Director, Kent State University Museum, Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Description:

In honor of Kent State University Museum’s 40th anniversary season, the exhibition “Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle” honors the glamorous society columnist, Aileen Mehle (1918-2016) and showcases dozens of her evening dresses and jewels to reframe her role as a forgotten fashion icon. The exhibition includes a specially designed installation – an imagined, custom-built closet showcasing Mehle’s garments, offering an intimate and engaging glimpse into her iconic style.

Other Details:

• Will include a curator-led tour of the exhibit
• Free parking in Rockwell Hall Parking Lot

Website for more details if needed:

https://www.kent.edu/museum/news/kent-state-university-museum-showcases-jewelry-and-dresses-widely-syndicated-society-0

Address:

Kent State University Museum

515 Hilltop Drive

Kent, OH 44240

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August 28, 2025 - 5 PM - 7 PM

5PM - 5:30 PM

Meet and Greet (Reception in Museum Lobby)

5:30PM - 5:45PM

Welcome from our Host, Dr. Sarah Spinner Liska, Director, Kent State University Museum

5:45PM - 6:15PM

Tour of Museum by Curator, Sara Hume, Ph.D.

6:15PM - 7:00PM

Connections & Relationship Building with ATHENA Akron members & guest

Members may bring a guest for only a $5 additional fee.

TICKETS: ATHENA Akron Member: $10 | Non-Member: $15 | ATHENA Akron Member and Guest: $15

ATHENA Akron, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders, and to offer programs for leadership development.

Registrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.

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