IDEAs Challenge Exhibition
2026-04-24 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 performance, sparking reflection and conversation.

Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Craig Jordan
2026-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, 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,” commissioned by Blackburn Music & Theatre.

Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Craig Jordan Masterclass
2026-04-25 10:00 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, 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 of Iowa in the studio of Dr. Rène Lecuona.

The Lodge's 4th Issue Launch Party
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, 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 us in Jaenke on Thursday, April 30th at 6pm to celebrate Blackburn’s creative community. Creative writers will read from their published works, and featured visual art from the magazine will be on exhibit. Delicious refreshments will be served, and The Lodge website will be available for viewing. Come out and support your creative friends at Blackburn!

The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass
2026-05-03 14:00 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, 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.
