Archives: Events

Spring Musical: Once

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

Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April […]

Land Lost, Culture Lost – Film Screening & Discussion

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

Join Blackburn College for a screening of the documentary "Land Lost, Culture Lost" on April 10 at 6 PM in Bothwell Auditorium. Co-directed by Blackburn Counselor Daniel Lanctot, the film […]

Eberle Speaker Series: Michael Scott Smith, COO Make-A-Wish North Texas

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

Blackburn College will host Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas. This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences, will […]

Beautification Day

Join Us for Beautification Day 2025!   Beautification Day is back! On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Blackburn alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends will come together once again to enhance […]

Alumni Event: B-Club Trivia Fundraiser

Get ready for a night of fun, facts, and friendly competition at the Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) Trivia Fundraiser! When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Where: Woodson Hall, Blackburn […]

Choir Concert: Schubert’s Mass in G Major

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

The season concludes with a significant choral event as Blackburn College’s three choirs—College Choir, Conservatory Choir, and Community Choir—join forces to perform Schubert’s Mass in G Major. This concert represents […]

Giving Days 2025: A Week of Help + Hope

Blackburn College Giving Day: A Week of Help + Hope is underway! Rally your classmates, family, and friends to come together to make a profound difference in the lives of our students […]

Giving Day 2025

What is Giving Day? The purpose of Giving Day is to engage our community to advance the mission of the College while raising critical funding for student needs. Giving Day is Blackburn’s largest […]

Canceled Class of 2025 – Senior Send-Off

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

We regret to inform you that due to low registration and lack of interest, the 2025 Senior Send-Off has been canceled. While we were looking forward to celebrating with you […]

Alumni Event: Downtown Chicago

We're bringing the On the Road with President Lee tour to downtown Chicago! Join us on Monday, June 30, from 5:00–7:00 PM at South Branch Tavern & Grille (100 S […]

Blackburn Athletic Center – Open House

Blackburn Athletic Center

You're invited to the Blackburn Athletic Center Open House Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We welcome the community to explore our state-of-the-art facility, meet members of […]

B Club Golf Tournament at Carlinville Country Club

The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters will host their annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Carlinville Country Club’s 9-hole course. Tournament fees include cart and greens fees, boxed lunch, and unlimited drinks. […]