• IDEAs Challenge Exhibition

    Renner Art Gallery

    Blackburn’s IDEAs (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-racism) Challenge in the Arts is an annual juried competition invites students to explore these themes through creative expression in visual art, storytelling, and […]

  • 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,” […]

  • Beautification Day

    Join Us for Beautification Day 2026!   Beautification Day is back! On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Blackburn alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends will come together once again to enhance […]

  • Music & Theatre Guest 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 […]

  • Honors Night

    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States
  • The Lodge’s 4th Issue Launch Party

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

    The Lodge’s, Blackburn’s Literary and Arts Magazine, made for Blackburn students by Blackburn students, will host its annual Launch Party to celebrate the online publication of the 4th issue. Join […]

  • The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass

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

    The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass Sunday, May 3 The Blackburn and Community Choirs will perform in collaboration with Barnum Jack, a St. Louis-based bluegrass ensemble.

  • Class of 2026 – Senior Send-Off Breakfast

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

    The Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to recognize and celebrate Blackburn College's Class of 2026 at a Senior Send-Off Breakfast on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center beginning at 8:00 am. Each graduating senior receives a complimentary ticket and is eligible to bring two guests at a […]