Events

News and events listings for Blackburn College.

Volleyball Club: 5v5 Indoor Tournament

Volleyball Club Presents 5v5 indoor tournament on March 30th at 7:00 pm in Dawes Gymnasium. First place wins a $40 prize and second place $20 prize. Email samuel.sumrow@blackburn.edu to sign up.

Outdoor Adventure: Pere Marquette Trip

The Office of Student Engagement will take students on an outdoor adventure trip (weekend camping) to Pere Marquette State Park, located in Grafton, IL, on Friday, March 31st-Sunday, April 2nd. Interested students should fill out the following form to confirm their attendance. Please note that transportation to this event is provided through the office of […]

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL

Please email theatre@blackburn.edu for ticket information.   Directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck Music Direction by Dr. Joseph Welch   Friday, March 31 - 7:00 pm Saturday, April 1 - 7:00 pm Sunday, April 2 - 2:00 pm

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL

Please email theatre@blackburn.edu for ticket information.   Directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck Music Direction by Dr. Joseph Welch   Friday, March 31 - 7:00 pm Saturday, April 1 - 7:00 pm Sunday, April 2 - 2:00 pm

Jones Hall Lip Sync Battle

The event you know and love is back. Jones Hall will be presenting yet another Lip Sync Competition. If you have a song you love or a dance you'd like to show off, sign up with the link attached to show everyone your best lip sync. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free […]

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL

Please email theatre@blackburn.edu for ticket information.   Directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck Music Direction by Dr. Joseph Welch   Friday, March 31 - 7:00 pm Saturday, April 1 - 7:00 pm Sunday, April 2 - 2:00 pm

Alumni Event: Cyntoia Brown-Long Live Stream

Cyntoia Brown-Long will visit Blackburn College as a guest speaker on Monday, April 3 at 7:00 PM (CT). If you cannot make the trip to Carlinville, Blackburn alums have an exclusive opportunity to live stream the event for free from the comfort of your home. Reservations are still required, use the form below to reserve […]

FREE

Beekeeping Class

The Blackburn College Beekeeping Program will host its first beekeeping class this spring. This exciting opportunity will be open to the public, and attendees will have access to the campus’s apiary as a learning resource. The class will run from March 13 until May 9, 2023. The opportunity will consist of eight evening classroom sessions […]

$75 – $100

Bookstore “Peep” Show Competition

The Blackburn Bookstore Peep Show returns for 2023 and we invite your department or club to join in the fun. As a work department and/or club, the goal is to brainstorm a theme idea and work together to make it come to life with Peeps! Each entry is in charge of purchasing its own box, […]

Humanities Salon: Showers and Flowers

Blackburn’s Humanities Salon is held on the first Thursday of every month is open to all students, faculty, and staff to: share and discuss an original work of art; share any work of art of any medium that you simply love; listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn. Light-catered refreshments will be […]