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SUMMARY:Beth Brill '26 - Senior Capstone Recital
DESCRIPTION:Beth Brill ‘26: Senior Capstone Recital\nFriday\, April 10 – Bothwell Auditorium\nBlackburn senior Beth Brill will perform a recital centered around her original compositions.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/beth-brill-26-senior-capstone-recital/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000
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SUMMARY:Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre will stage the play “Airness” in Bothwell Auditorium. \nShowtimes are Friday at 7 pm\, Saturday at 7 pm\, and Sunday at 2 pm. Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty attend for free. General admission is $10. \nWhen Nina enters her first air guitar competition\, she thinks winning will be easy. As she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion\, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. From artistic merit to originality to feeling itself\, Nina must learn the pillars of air guitar if she wants to compete. There are 7 pillars of air guitar\, after all\, including the elusive state of “airness.” Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? A shred-or-be-shredded comedy about the spirit of competition and community found through music.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-spring-play-airness-3/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20260324T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T170033Z
UID:9618-1774724400-1774731600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre will stage the play “Airness” in Bothwell Auditorium. \nShowtimes are Friday at 7 pm\, Saturday at 7 pm\, and Sunday at 2 pm. Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty attend for free. General admission is $10. \nWhen Nina enters her first air guitar competition\, she thinks winning will be easy. As she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion\, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. From artistic merit to originality to feeling itself\, Nina must learn the pillars of air guitar if she wants to compete. There are 7 pillars of air guitar\, after all\, including the elusive state of “airness.” Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? A shred-or-be-shredded comedy about the spirit of competition and community found through music.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-spring-play-airness-2/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20260324T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165905Z
UID:9617-1774638000-1774645200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre will stage the play “Airness” in Bothwell Auditorium. \nShowtimes are Friday at 7 pm\, Saturday at 7 pm\, and Sunday at 2 pm. Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty attend for free. General admission is $10. \nWhen Nina enters her first air guitar competition\, she thinks winning will be easy. As she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion\, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. From artistic merit to originality to feeling itself\, Nina must learn the pillars of air guitar if she wants to compete. There are 7 pillars of air guitar\, after all\, including the elusive state of “airness.” Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? A shred-or-be-shredded comedy about the spirit of competition and community found through music.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-spring-play-airness/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250815T185418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185418Z
UID:8947-1773943200-1773950400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Fantasy Salon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHistorically\, 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 honor this tradition and establish a creative community at Blackburn for writers\, artists\, performers\, and lovers of all art\, the English & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-fantasy/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20260105T224046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T141842Z
UID:9402-1772373600-1772379000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Student Studio Recital
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn Student Studio Recital\nSunday\, March 1 – Clegg Chapel\nAn event featuring solo vocal and piano performances by Blackburn music students.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-student-studio-recital-sp26/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20260105T215704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T225029Z
UID:9399-1770404400-1770409800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Tom Drury
DESCRIPTION:Tom Drury\, Guest Artist\nFriday\, February 6 – Clegg Chapel\nA 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.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/music-theatre-guest-artist-tom-drury/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185419Z
UID:8946-1770314400-1770321600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Memory Salon
DESCRIPTION:What are your most cherished memories? Bring us your childhood photos\, your moments of pride\, and your songs you know by heart. \nHistorically\, 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 honor this tradition and establish a creative community at Blackburn for writers\, artists\, performers\, and lovers of all art\, the English & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-memory-salon/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20251205T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224832Z
UID:9350-1769281200-1769288400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Aaron Kaburick in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tickets can be reserved for this free event. Find tickets on Eventbrite \nWelcoming home another Carlinville native\, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday\, January 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday\, January 25 at 2:00 PM ! If you are unfamiliar with his work\, Mr. Kaburick has a wonderfully successful Broadway career. This evening features a cabaret-styled concert with good music\, memories\, and Carlinville connections.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/aaron-kaburick-in-concert/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20251205T222051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T165449Z
UID:9364-1769263200-1769263200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Aaron Kaburick in Concert (Rescheduled for Saturday\, January 24 at 2pm)
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTE:\nGiven both the forecast and our hope to get in Aaron Kaburick’s performances\, we are making changes to the schedule this weekend. \nSunday’s 2pm performance is now SATURDAY AT 2PM. Sunday’s reserved tickets will be accepted at this performance. \nSaturday night’s 7pm performance will continue as scheduled with the ticket reservations unchanged. \nThere is no longer a Sunday performance. \nPlease direct any questions to music@blackburn.edu. \nWe appreciate your flexibility as we try to get in as many performances as possible despite the weather. This is our best effort to get as many people as possible to see Aaron’s cabaret. We appreciate your understanding! \n### \nWelcoming home another Carlinville native\, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday\, January 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday\, January 25 at 2:00 PM ! If you are unfamiliar with his work\, Mr. Kaburick has a wonderfully successful Broadway career. This evening features a cabaret-styled concert with good music\, memories\, and Carlinville connections.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/aaron-kaburick-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250929T153427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T170624Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas at Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s annual holiday tradition\, Christmas at Blackburn\, is a beautiful ‘lessons and carols’ service that includes many of the most beloved hymns of Christmas sung by the Blackburn College\, and Community choirs. The Rev. Dr. Carter Aikin presides over the service\, which also includes congregational singing\, scripture read by members of the Blackburn and greater Carlinville community\, and prayers. This year\, for the first time\, there will be two times available to attend this concert. Join us Sunday\, December 7th at either 2:00 pm or 7:00 pm in Clegg Chapel in Hudson Hall for this warm expression of love and joy going into the holiday season.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/christmas-at-blackburn-2025/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20251118T222733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231048Z
UID:9328-1763906400-1763917200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Play "A Doll's House"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 at 7 pm\nSaturday\, November 22 at 7 pm\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 pm\n\nBlackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. \nThe play follows Nora\, a housewife\, as she is forced to confront the realities of her past and the personal cost of the illusion of perfection. The now-famous title of the play “A Doll’s House” is symbolic of Nora’s view of her life as if she were outside of it\, like a doll. \nAdmission is FREE for Blackburn students\, faculty\, and staff. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. \nFor more information please contact theatre@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/fall-play-a-dolls-house-3/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20251118T222552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231105Z
UID:9327-1763838000-1763848800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Play "A Doll's House"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 at 7 pm\nSaturday\, November 22 at 7 pm\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 pm\n\nBlackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. \nThe play follows Nora\, a housewife\, as she is forced to confront the realities of her past and the personal cost of the illusion of perfection. The now-famous title of the play “A Doll’s House” is symbolic of Nora’s view of her life as if she were outside of it\, like a doll. \nAdmission is FREE for Blackburn students\, faculty\, and staff. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. \nFor more information please contact theatre@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/fall-play-a-dolls-house-2/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20251118T222310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231058Z
UID:9326-1763751600-1763762400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Play "A Doll's House"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 at 7 pm\nSaturday\, November 22 at 7 pm\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 pm\n\nBlackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. \nThe play follows Nora\, a housewife\, as she is forced to confront the realities of her past and the personal cost of the illusion of perfection. The now-famous title of the play “A Doll’s House” is symbolic of Nora’s view of her life as if she were outside of it\, like a doll. \nAdmission is FREE for Blackburn students\, faculty\, and staff. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. \nFor more information please contact theatre@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/fall-play-a-dolls-house/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250929T152811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T154551Z
UID:9162-1762533000-1762540200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Petronel Malan\, Grammy Nominated Pianist (ISMTA Conference)
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College is hosting this year’s Illinois State Music Teacher’s Association (ISMTA) conference. The featured performance of concert guest artist\, Grammy-nominee South African pianist Petronel Malan\, is free and open to the public. The performance will be on Friday\, November 7th\, at 4:30 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/petronel-malan-grammy-nominated-pianist-ismta-conference/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185419Z
UID:8945-1762452000-1762459200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Campfire Salon
DESCRIPTION:Wear your coziest flannels for a Salon around the fire! Bring us your most chilling mysteries\, your favorite family lore\, and your best outdoor-themed creations. \nHistorically\, 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 honor this tradition and establish a creative community at Blackburn for writers\, artists\, performers\, and lovers of all art\, the English & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-campifre-salon/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250929T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180159Z
UID:9161-1760785200-1760806800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Folk Festival with City of Carlinville (Bothwell Auditorium)
DESCRIPTION:This semester’s staged production is occurring in collaboration with the City of Carlinville on Saturday\, October 18th at 11:00 am. \nDue to inclement weather\, the event will move from Tom Thumb Park to Bothwell Auditorium on the Blackburn College campus. \nThis performance will feature students performing both traditional and modern folk music along with accompanying guests from the community. The event will feature folk art\, poetry and food as well as music. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/folk-festival-with-city-of-carlinville-tom-thumb-park/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250929T151712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T154340Z
UID:9160-1759518000-1759525200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn College Music Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn Music Showcase\, Friday\, October 3 at 7:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium\, will set the stage for the Music Program’s full 2024-2025 season. This performance displays a wide variety of choral\, solo\, and ensemble pieces that give the audience a sample of what music students and the Music Department will be working on for the next year. This season\, audience members can expect a preview of the folk music theme of this year’s staged production\, a glimpse of the beauty of Blackburn’s traditional lessons and carols service\, Christmas at Blackburn\, along with pieces that foreshadow our spring studio recital\, and a look at the culmination of the choir’s work for the season in the choir concert. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-college-music-showcase/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185419Z
UID:8944-1759428000-1759435200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Spooky & Proud Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our 4th annual celebration of the spooky and the LGBTQ+! October is the month for Halloween and LGBTQ+ history\, so come share your favorite creations on those themes. Costumes encouraged! \nHistorically\, 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 honor this tradition and establish a creative community at Blackburn for writers\, artists\, performers\, and lovers of all art\, the English & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-spooky-proud-salon/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250228T213912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T204824Z
UID:8273-1746367200-1746367200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Choir Concert: Schubert’s Mass in G Major
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis concert represents the culmination of the Music program’s renewed commitment to fostering community connections. With funding from the Illinois Arts Council\, Blackburn launched the Conservatory Choir in the fall\, offering high school students from districts without music programs a choral experience. Additionally\, the College reintroduced the Community Choir\, a reimagined version of the previously established community ensemble that had been inactive since the pandemic. While each choir performed separately last semester\, this concert marks the first time all three ensembles will unite for a major work. \nAdding to the evening’s significance\, Blackburn’s music majors will premiere their original compositions\, developed through mentorship with award-winning Nashville songwriter Dr. Kim McLean. Students composed and arranged their works for choir and orchestra\, and each will perform as the soloist on their piece—an unparalleled opportunity to gain real-world experience in songwriting and performance. \nFor additional details\, ticket reservations\, or inquiries\, please contact music@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/choir-concert-schuberts-mass-in-g-major/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blackburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Blackburn-Choir-Spring-2025-Announcement.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250228T214403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T214403Z
UID:8365-1743948000-1743958800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Musical: Once
DESCRIPTION: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 6\, at 2:00 pm. \nA heartfelt story of love and music\, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate\, recording an album together. The production will feature a live\, integrated band comprised of student musicians. Visiting Professor of Theatre Adam Flores will direct\, with musical direction by Dr. Joseph Welch. \nGeneral Admission: $10\nFree Admission: Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty \nFor more information\, please contact us at Theater@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spring-musical-once-2025-04-06/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250228T214403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T180012Z
UID:8275-1743879600-1743879600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Musical: Once
DESCRIPTION: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 6\, at 2:00 pm. \nA heartfelt story of love and music\, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate\, recording an album together. The production will feature a live\, integrated band comprised of student musicians. Visiting Professor of Theatre Adam Flores will direct\, with musical direction by Dr. Joseph Welch. \nGeneral Admission: $10\nFree Admission: Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty \nFor more information\, please contact us at Theater@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spring-musical-once-2025-04-05/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250228T214403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T180006Z
UID:8274-1743793200-1743793200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Musical: Once
DESCRIPTION: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 6\, at 2:00 pm. \nA heartfelt story of love and music\, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate\, recording an album together. The production will feature a live\, integrated band comprised of student musicians. Visiting Professor of Theatre Adam Flores will direct\, with musical direction by Dr. Joseph Welch. \nGeneral Admission: $10\nFree Admission: Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty \nFor more information\, please contact us at Theater@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spring-musical-once/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20241002T152057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T152057Z
UID:7530-1743703200-1743708600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:The Beauty Salon (Humanities Salon)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final salon of the year: The Beauty Salon. What does beauty mean to you? What under-appreciated things in the world do you find beautiful? While we won’t be able to fix your hair for you at this beauty salon\, every kind of beauty from landscape photography to nail art is welcome. Beautiful and tasty refreshments will be served! Bring us all your beauties!\n\nThe Humanities Salon is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work; \n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act; \n● share and discuss an original work of art; \n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love; \n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/the-beauty-salon-humanities-salon/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250228T214556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T214746Z
UID:8277-1741528800-1741528800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Studio Recital
DESCRIPTION:The spring season kicks off with the Studio Recital\, an opportunity for students in applied voice and piano lessons to share their growth and artistry. Featuring an eclectic mix of genres—including classical\, showtunes\, and pop—the recital highlights the dedication of students as they present their work from the past academic year. Voice students will be accompanied by Professor of Music Dr. Joseph Welch. \nFor additional details\, ticket reservations\, or inquiries\, please contact music@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/studio-recital-2025/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://blackburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Blackburn-Choir-Spring-2025-Announcement.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20241002T151930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T151930Z
UID:7529-1741284000-1741289400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:The Dream Salon (Humanities Salon)
DESCRIPTION:Drift in through the stars and clouds of March to join us for the Dream Salon on March 6 at 6pm in Jaenke. What do you dream of? At this salon\, we want to hear about your literal dreams\, your dream-like or surreal art of all kinds\, and your hopes and visions for the future. Dreamy desserts and bubbly beverages will be served! \nThe Humanities Salon is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work; \n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act; \n● share and discuss an original work of art; \n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love; \n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/the-dream-salon-humanities-salon/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20250211T225155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T225155Z
UID:8184-1740232800-1740243600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Sign up to see SHUCKED with CAB!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Campus Activities Board to see SHUCKED\, the popping new musical\, on Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\, at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis. We will attend the 2:00 pm matinee performance. WHAT THE SHUCK IS SHUCKED?\nSHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie)\, a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”)\, and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray)\, this corn-fed\, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. An unlikely hero\, an unscrupulous con man\, and a battle for the heart & soil of a small town.\nRun time: 2 hours and 15 minutes including intermission.\nSHUCKED is recommended for ages 10+. SHUCKED contains adult themes\, moments of adult language and a harvest of corny innuendo.\nSIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/o4r3eMRsjqaguhas7
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/sign-up-to-see-shucked-with-cab/
CATEGORIES:Engagement & Recreation,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20241009T161226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T001027Z
UID:7468-1733684400-1733684400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Christmas at Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/christmas-at-blackburn-2/
CATEGORIES:Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20241009T161226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T001005Z
UID:7467-1732302000-1732302000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Singer-Songwriter Concert
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/singer-songwriter-concert/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004228
CREATED:20241112T000621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T000621Z
UID:7664-1731247200-1731247200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Ben Hur Play
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre is excited to launch its 2024-2025 season with the fall production of “Ben Hur.” Written by Patrick Barlow and directed by Visiting Professor Adan Flores. The play\, a comedic farce\, offers a fresh and humorous take on one of the greatest stories ever told. \nWe invite you to join us for this performances at Bothwell Auditorium on\nFriday\, November 8\, 7pm\nSaturday\, November 9\, 7pm\nSunday\, November 10\, 2pm \nGeneral Admission is $10.\nFree for Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty. \nFor more information\, please contact us at: Theater@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/2024-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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