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.
2026-27 Season
Ariana Curtis
When: Sep. 23 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Val. A Browning Center | Allred Theater
Free and Open to the Public | RSVP Here.
Dr. Ariana Curtis, Curator of Latinx Studies at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, explores how museums shape conversations about race, identity, and belonging. A nationally recognized scholar and museum leader, her work centers Latinx experiences through an African American lens and examines the intersections of culture, history, and community.
Phil Klay
When: Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Shepherd Union Building | Ballroom
Free and Open to the Public | RSVP Here
National Book Award–winning author and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay examines the realities of military service and its lasting impact. Drawing from his experiences in Iraq and acclaimed works including Redeployment and Uncertain Ground, he explores questions of war, faith, guilt, masculinity, and collective responsibility.
American Patchwork Quartet with Fabiola Méndez. Co-sponsored with Onstage Ogden
When: Oct. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Monarch
Tickets Required
Grammy-nominated American Patchwork Quartet, joined by Fabiola Méndez, brings American folk music into conversation with jazz, Hindustani classical, and global musical traditions. Reimagining familiar songs through diverse cultural influences, this performance celebrates the rich exchange of stories, sounds, and identities that shape the American experience.
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Manual Cinema Presents: The 4th Witch
When: Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Val. A Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Free and Open to the Public | RSVP Here
Emmy Award-winning performance collective Manual Cinema presents The 4th Witch, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth told through shadow puppetry, live music, and cinematic storytelling. Following a young girl’s journey through war, loss, and transformation, the performance explores grief, resilience, and the cycles of violence that shape generations.
Roosevelt Montás
When: February 11 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Val. A Browning Center | Allred Theatre
Free and Open to the Public | RSVP Here
Roosevelt Montás, author of Rescuing Socrates and professor of liberal education and civic life at Bard College, explores how great books can shape identity, purpose, and citizenship. Drawing from his own journey as an immigrant and scholar, he examines the transformative power of a humanities education across backgrounds and generations.
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TJ Klune
When: March 16 | 7:30 p.m.
Location: Val. A Browning Center | Austad Auditorium
Free and Open to the Public | RSVP Here
TJ Klune, bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea and other beloved fantasy novels, explores storytelling, belonging, and the power of found family. Through imaginative worlds and memorable characters, his work celebrates empathy, acceptance, and the value of embracing differences.
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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.