Browning Presents!
Browning Presents! is an engaging series proudly hosted by the Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities at Weber State University. Offered to the community through the generous support of the Browning Foundation, the series has been dedicated to enhancing cultural richness along the Northern Wasatch Front since 1978. With a blend of entertainment and education, Browning Presents! serves as a vibrant platform for fostering connections across a range of disciplines. Visiting speakers not only present to the broader community but also engage directly with students through classroom visits, workshops, and dialogue. Join us as we celebrate diverse voices, spark meaningful conversations, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the arts and humanities.
2025 Events
Bonneville Chamber Music Festival in Partnership with Browning Presents!: Indigenous Indígena – Celebrating the Legend & Legacy of R. Carlos Nakai
When: Sep. 6 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Val. A Browning Center | Allred Theater
Purchase Tickets Here!
A rare musical encounter featuring the legendary R. Carlos Nakai and members of the ARTolerance Ensemble: Udi Bar-David, Shinjoo Cho, and Joseph Tayoun. Blending traditions from Indigenous America, Tango, Arabic rhythms, and Hora, this performance celebrates unity through sound and honors the timeless voice of Native American culture.
Ruha Benjamin
When: Oct. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Val. A Browning Center | Allred Theater
Free and Open to the Public
Seating is first come, first serve. RSVP today!
Ruha Benjamin is a sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow whose work explores the intersections of race, science, technology, and justice. In this thought-provoking lecture, Benjamin will examine how emerging technologies can either reinforce inequality or be harnessed for equity—and the role imagination plays in building a more just future.
Known for her engaging speaking style and powerful insights, Benjamin challenges audiences to rethink the relationship between innovation and justice, inviting us all to take part in shaping a world that works for everyone.
2026 Events
Bartunde Thurston
When: Jan. 26 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Val. A Browning Center | Allred Theater
Free and Open to the Public!
Bartunde Thurston tells stories of interdependence through our relationship with nature, each other, and technology. He is an Emmy-nominated host, writer, public speaker, and proud Earthling. His newest creation is Life With Machines, a YouTube podcast focusing on the human side of the A.I. revolution. He is also host and executive producer of the PBS TV series America Outdoors, creator and host of the How To Citizen podcast, and a founding partner and writer at Puck. His comedic memoir, How To Be Black, is a New York Times best-seller. In 2019, he delivered what MSNBC’s Brian Williams called “one of the greatest TED talks of all time.”
Tommy Orange
When: Feb. 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Val. A Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Free and Open to the Public!
Join us to hear from the author of the best-selling, Pulitzer-finalist novel There There and his newest release, Wandering Stars. An enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, Tommy Orange is widely recognized for his powerful storytelling and unflinching exploration of contemporary Native identity, history, and belonging. His work has earned numerous honors, including the American Book Award, and continues to shape conversations about Indigenous experience in America today.
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Tonality (In partnership with Onstage Ogden)
When: April 8 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Peery's Egyptian Theater
Tickets Required
What does justice sound like? Tonality is a GRAMMY®-winning LA-based choir led by Alexander Lloyd Blake that blends stunning choral music with themes of social justice. Praised by Kelly Clarkson as “one of the most unique and powerful choirs in America,” Tonality tackles issues like climate change, mental health, and racial justice.
This isn’t just a concert. It’s music that moves you to listen—and respond.
Ticket Information
Most Browning Presents! performances are free. For ticketed events, you can purchase tickets online at weberstatetickets.com, by calling 801-626-8500, or at any official Weber State University ticketing location.