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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

    View the MLK Convocation Program (PDF) > Blackburn College Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation 2026 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium Keynote Speaker Dr. Margaret Lawler […]

  • MLK Lunch & Learn

    Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

    Learn about the life and legacy of Loretta Scott-King and The King Center. Presented by Marina Wirsing.

  • Aaron Kaburick in Concert

    Aaron Kaburick in Concert (Rescheduled for Saturday, January 24 at 2pm)

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

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Given both the forecast and our hope to get in Aaron Kaburick’s performances, we are making changes to the schedule this weekend. Sunday’s 2pm performance is now SATURDAY […]

  • Aaron Kaburick in Concert

    Aaron Kaburick in Concert

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

    Tickets can be reserved for this free event. Find tickets on Eventbrite Welcoming home another Carlinville native, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday, January […]

  • Humanities Salon: The Memory Salon

    Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    What are your most cherished memories? Bring us your childhood photos, your moments of pride, and your songs you know by heart. Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn and tea and cakes were served. To […]

  • Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Tom Drury

    Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

    Tom Drury, Guest Artist Friday, February 6 – Clegg Chapel A Carlinville native, Drury returns home for a special organ recital in Clegg Chapel. Currently an instructor at the University of Southern Indiana, Drury took his first organ lessons in Clegg Chapel.

  • Blackburn Student Studio Recital

    Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

    Blackburn Student Studio Recital Sunday, March 1 – Clegg Chapel An event featuring solo vocal and piano performances by Blackburn music students.

  • Humanities Salon: The Fantasy Salon

    Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Join us with your best sorcery, dragons, and unicorns! Or, if fantasy worlds aren’t your style, bring us your favorite imaginings and personal epic quests. Historically, a Salon was a […]

  • Beth Brill ’26 – Senior Capstone Recital

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

    Beth Brill ‘26: Senior Capstone Recital Friday, April 10 – Bothwell Auditorium Blackburn senior Beth Brill will perform a recital centered around her original compositions.

  • Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Craig Jordan

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

    Craig Jordan, Guest Artist: Recital Friday, February 20 – Bothwell Auditorium The performance will feature Matt Mason’s The Pianist’s Guide to Illinois, including the debut of a new movement, “Carlinville,” […]

  • Music & Theatre Gues Artist: Craig Jordan Masterclass

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

    Craig Jordan, Guest Artist: Masterclass NEW DATE: Friday, April 25 – Bothwell Auditorium Jordan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Music degree in Piano Performance & Pedagogy at the University […]