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. We invite you […]
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? SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]
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. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]
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. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]
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 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 […]
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! Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. […]