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SUMMARY:Dream On: A Rock Concert
DESCRIPTION:A special rock concert featuring Blackburn’s Ensemble/Staged Production students\, accompanied by a live band\, will perform a wide variety of rock songs\, ranging from classic to modern and somewhere in between. The theme\, “Dream On\,” is central to the focus of the Music department for this year: growth\, goals\, and dreams. Blackburn’s Voice Instructor\, Professor Cady Thomas Potts\, will direct the concert.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/dream-on-a-rock-concert/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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SUMMARY:Music Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn Music Showcase will feature the Blackburn College Choir\, along with several student soloists performing a variety of music representing the group’s upcoming season. This showcase is directed by Dr. Joseph Welch\, Professor of Music at Blackburn\, and accompaniment will be provided by adjunct professor Dr. See Tsai Chan.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/music-showcase/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T214634Z
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SUMMARY:"Almost\, Maine" - Theatrical Production
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost\, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday\, September 29\, and Saturday\, September 30\, at 7 pm. A third performance is scheduled for Sunday\, October 1 at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 to the public and free to any Blackburn students\, faculty and staff. The play is produced by Blackburn’s Department of Music and Theatre and will be directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck\, Professor of Theatre.  \nVorbeck explained\, “Almost\, Maine is one of the most popular plays produced by colleges and universities over the past decade. Students will perform a series of nine different yet interconnected scenes about friendship\, comfort\, love\, and relationships.”  He continued\, “I encourage everyone to join us and celebrate the different ways we make connections with each other through the stories shared by these characters in a fictional small town not too dissimilar from Carlinville.” \nFor tickets or additional information\, email theatre@blackburn.edu. \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/almost-maine-2023-2023-10-01/
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CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Homecoming,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T210000
DTSTAMP:20230918T214632Z
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SUMMARY:"Almost\, Maine" - Theatrical Production
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost\, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday\, September 29\, and Saturday\, September 30\, at 7 pm. A third performance is scheduled for Sunday\, October 1 at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 to the public and free to any Blackburn students\, faculty and staff. The play is produced by Blackburn’s Department of Music and Theatre and will be directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck\, Professor of Theatre.  \nVorbeck explained\, “Almost\, Maine is one of the most popular plays produced by colleges and universities over the past decade. Students will perform a series of nine different yet interconnected scenes about friendship\, comfort\, love\, and relationships.”  He continued\, “I encourage everyone to join us and celebrate the different ways we make connections with each other through the stories shared by these characters in a fictional small town not too dissimilar from Carlinville.” \nFor tickets or additional information\, email theatre@blackburn.edu. \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/almost-maine-2023/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Homecoming,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T170000
DTSTAMP:20230501T191013Z
CREATED:20230501T191013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T191013Z
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SUMMARY:Art Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Art club meeting to discuss exciting plans for next year!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/art-club-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Engagement & Recreation,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T203000
DTSTAMP:20230330T144235Z
CREATED:20230330T141758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T144235Z
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SUMMARY:Blackburn Players - 10-Minute Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 10-Minute Play Festival is an annual event by the Blackburn Players\, a Blackburn student club. They have 5-6 student directors choose their plays and then spend a month practicing for the performance. This year’s Play Festival will be on April 28 at 7 pm.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-players-10-minute-play-festival/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20230227T171634Z
CREATED:20230227T171150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T171634Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Choir Concert
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of their departure to perform in New York City\, the Blackburn College Choir will present its final spring choir concert of the semester\, “College Choir in New York City\,” on April 16\, 2023\, at 2:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. Songs from Robert Ray’s Gospel Mass and New York-themed songs will be featured at this special preview of their spring concert in New York City.  \nContact music@blackburn.edu or call (217) 854-5704 for further information.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spring-choir-concert/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230403T210000
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CREATED:20230224T192732Z
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SUMMARY:You're A Good Man\, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)
DESCRIPTION:Please email theatre@blackburn.edu for ticket information. \n  \nDirected by Dr. Collin Vorbeck\nMusic Direction by Dr. Joseph Welch \n  \n\nCANCELLED -Friday\, March 31 – 7:00 pm. Due to the severe weather warnings and in the interest of safety\, the show on Friday\, March 31 has been cancelled.\nSaturday\, April 1 – 7:00 pm\nSunday\, April 2 – 2:00 pm
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/youre-a-good-man-charlie-brown-spring-musical/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T160000
DTSTAMP:20230303T201932Z
CREATED:20230227T171553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T201932Z
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SUMMARY:Music Annual Studio Recital
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present its annual studio recital on Sunday\, March 19\, at 2:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. \nThis event will feature students participating in Blackburn’s Music program and will feature solo vocal and piano performances. The Blackburn Music program is designed to prepare students with a mastery of vocal and piano performance skills while providing in-depth entrepreneurial knowledge needed to launch professional careers in music. Enhanced by state-of-the-art performance facilities\, the current faculty\, and the college’s unique student-led work program\, it is an individualized educational environment not found in any other school. \nDr. Joseph Welch\, Professor of Music and Choir Director\, encourages Blackburn students and the public to attend to recognize the students and the diligence they have shown all year.   \nContact music@blackburn.edu for more information
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/music-annual-studio-recital/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T210000
DTSTAMP:20230125T214326Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T214326Z
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SUMMARY:Concert - Meredith Pyle
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series February 6 – 10\, 2023\, featuring Los Angeles-based professional singer\, actor\, and teacher Meredith Pyle. The week-long residency at Blackburn will include educational opportunities open to the public and conclude with a free community concert. \nKnown for her “vocal chameleon” versatility and strong musicianship\, Pyle is a full-time singer\, voice teacher\, and on-camera actress. She works primarily as a score vocalist for film and television projects\, including “Doctor Strange\,” “Frozen 2\,” “Mulan\,” “Sing 2\,” and more. She is on the roster of the award-winning ensemble ‘Tonality\,’ a group using the art of choral music to promote social justice\, and regularly sings with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. As an instructor\, Pyle currently serves on the voice faculty at USC and Pepperdine\, and has her private voice studio. \nThe Series is funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and presented in cooperation with the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. \nRead the full press release >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/concert-meredith-pyle/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T180000
DTSTAMP:20250122T163449Z
CREATED:20230125T214327Z
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SUMMARY:CAB: Guest Artist Presentation - Meredith Pyle
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series February 6 – 10\, 2023\, featuring Los Angeles-based professional singer\, actor\, and teacher Meredith Pyle. The week-long residency at Blackburn will include professional-level workshops open to the public and conclude with a free community concert. \nThe Guest Artist Series launched in the fall of 2022 as part of Blackburn’s innovative academic program – designed to hone music performance skills and share in-depth entrepreneurial knowledge needed to launch professional careers in the music industry. During her Blackburn residency\, Pyle will lead a presentation of “Don’t Sing It If You Don’t Mean It” on Thursday\, February 9\, at 4:30 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. \nAs a singer\, Pyle works primarily as a score vocalist for film and television projects such as “Doctor Strange\,” “Frozen 2\,” “Mulan\,” “Sing 2\,” and “Minions.” Additional credits include appearances on “The Ellen Show\,” NBC’s “The Real O’Neals\,” TV Land’s “Jennifer Falls\,” and she competed with her a cappella group ‘Snow Problem’ on The CW’s “Christmas Caroler Challenge.” She is on the roster of the award-winning ensemble ‘Tonality\,’ a group using the art of choral music to promote social justice. She sings regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, LA Master Chorale\, and many churches and synagogues around Los Angeles. As a teacher\, Pyle currently serves on the voice faculty at USC and Pepperdine and works extensively with Harvard-Westlake school. She is an active member of the National Association for Teachers of Singing and has a thriving private voice studio. \nThe Series is funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and presented in cooperation with the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. \nRead the full press release >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/guest-artist-presentation-meredith-pyle/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T180000
DTSTAMP:20250122T163458Z
CREATED:20230125T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T163458Z
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SUMMARY:CAB: Guest Artist Masterclass - Meredith Pyle
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series February 6 – 10\, 2023\, featuring Los Angeles-based professional singer\, actor\, and teacher Meridith Pyle. The week-long residency at Blackburn will include professional-level workshops open to the public and conclude with a free community concert. \nThe Guest Artist Series launched in the fall of 2022 as part of Blackburn’s innovative academic program – designed to hone music performance skills and share in-depth entrepreneurial knowledge needed to launch professional careers in the music industry. During her Blackburn residency\, Pyle will lead a Masterclass on Tuesday\, February 7\, at 4:30 pm in Bothwell Auditorium.  \nAs a singer\, Pyle works primarily as a score vocalist for film and television projects such as “Doctor Strange\,” “Frozen 2\,” “Mulan\,” “Sing 2\,” and “Minions.” Additional credits include appearances on “The Ellen Show\,” NBC’s “The Real O’Neals\,” TV Land’s “Jennifer Falls\,” and she competed with her a cappella group ‘Snow Problem’ on The CW’s “Christmas Caroler Challenge.” She is on the roster of the award-winning ensemble ‘Tonality\,’ a group using the art of choral music to promote social justice. She sings regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, LA Master Chorale\, and many churches and synagogues around Los Angeles. As a teacher\, Pyle currently serves on the voice faculty at USC and Pepperdine and works extensively with Harvard-Westlake school. She is an active member of the National Association for Teachers of Singing and has a thriving private voice studio. \nThe Series is funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and presented in cooperation with the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. \nRead the full press release >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/guest-artist-masterclass-meredith-pyle/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T190000
DTSTAMP:20230202T163614Z
CREATED:20230202T163614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T163614Z
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SUMMARY:24-HR Play Festival Performance
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Bothwell Auditorium to share and celebrate the plays created during the 24-Hour Play Festival experience. \nFree and open to the public! \nWe would love for you to come to experience these short but likely hilarious and moving pieces fresh from the minds of our eager students!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/24-hr-play-festival-performance/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230113T210000
DTSTAMP:20221028T221300Z
CREATED:20221013T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T221300Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Concert - Adaron (Pops) Jackson Trio
DESCRIPTION:A Jazz Concert featuring the Adaron (Pops) Jackson Trio will help kick off the new year on Friday\, January 13\, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. \nAn educator\, musician and clinician\, Adaron “Pops” Jackson serves as Assistant Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Missouri St. Louis. Originally from East St. Louis\, Jackson has toured nationally and internationally with a diverse array of artists\, including The Temptations\, Frank Morgan\, Victor Mendoza\, and Ellis Marsalis. He has performed at the Jazz at Lincoln Center: Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola\, Chicago Jazz Festival\, Capitol Jazz Festival\, and Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival. As a composer and arranger\, Pops has written works for various ensembles ranging from small to large\, most recently the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. \nThis event is part of the Department of Music & Theatre’s Guest Artist Series and is free for students and the public to attend. It is funded by the Student Experience Fund and presented in cooperation with the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at Blackburn College.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/jazz-trio-concert-guest-artist-series/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T203000
DTSTAMP:20221129T231809Z
CREATED:20221111T142621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T231809Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas at Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Christmas at Blackburn event on Sunday\, December 5\, 2022\, at 7:00 pm in Clegg Chapel. The performance will be free and open to the public. \nA Lessons and Carols service\, the celebration will include the Blackburn College Choir\, student instrumental performances by Jordan Watts (flute) and Cody Moore (violin)\, and scripture readings presented by students\, faculty\, and community members. Blackburn’s Music faculty\, Dr. Joseph Welch and Dr. See Tsai Chan\, will direct the production and provide accompaniment\, respectively.  \n“We are honored to continue the tradition of celebrating Christmas at Blackburn. The carols and candlelight make for a magical evening ushering in the Christmas season\,” Raven Brooks\, a music and theater faculty assistant\, explained.  \nThere will be no reservations required for the event. Clegg Chapel is located in Hudson Hall – the main academic building on campus. For more information\, please contact music@blackburn.edu or 217-854-5704.  \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/christmas-at-blackburn/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Engagement & Recreation,Featured,Music and Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T150000
DTSTAMP:20221129T231714Z
CREATED:20221103T134922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T231714Z
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SUMMARY:Billy Goats Gruff - An Opera for Children
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will perform an operatic production for children\, “The Billy Goats Gruff” on Friday\, November 18. This free performance is open to the public and will take place in Bothwell Auditorium at 7:00 pm. \nRead the press release. \nBlackburn College’s production of “The Billy Goats Gruff opera is directed by professional baritone Evan Bravos. Music for the show will be directed by Dr. Joseph Welch\, Professor of Music at Blackburn. The production is an adaptation of the classic children’s story and Norwegian fairytale\, “Three Billy Goats Gruff\,” by John Davies. “During the course of the opera\, the three Billy Goats consider how they might deal with the bully by avoiding him altogether and resolve to talk about the problem with grownups as soon as they’re able. In the end\, however\, strength of character and determination win the day\,” Davies said of his adaptation. “It makes for some fun theater\, though\, and hopefully provides a point of departure for subsequent classroom discussion.” Davies repurposed selections from well-known operas composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\, Gaetano Donizetti\, and Gioachino Rossini to help tell the tale. \nDonations will be accepted. Contact music@blackburn.edu or call 217-854-5704 to reserve your spot.  \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/billy-goats-gruff-an-opera-for-children/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221028T210000
DTSTAMP:20221028T221236Z
CREATED:20221013T165633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T221236Z
UID:4441-1666983600-1666990800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Chamber Music Concert - Illinois Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A string quartet from the Illinois Symphony Orchestra performing a chamber music concert in Bothwell Auditorium. \nThis event is part of the Department of Music & Theatre’s Guest Artist Series and is free for students and the public to attend. It is funded by the Student Experience Fund and presented in cooperation with the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at Blackburn College.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/chamber-music-concert/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221024T120000
DTSTAMP:20221014T040007Z
CREATED:20221012T214753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T040007Z
UID:4437-1666609200-1666612800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Inclusive Theatre Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A guest artist will be participating in a talk and there will be a number of games\, and other exciting activities. \nFor additional information: collin.vorbeck@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/inclusive-theatre-workshop/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Academics,Music and Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220926T200000
DTSTAMP:20220919T133339Z
CREATED:20220901T170150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T133339Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions for the Fall Play!
DESCRIPTION:Interested in collaborating with our fall production? Please join us for auditions on Monday\, September 26\, in Bothwell Auditorium starting at 6:00PM. Our play – Almost\, Maine – will rehearse weekday evenings through October (off for Fall Break) and perform the first weekend of November. \nWe ask that you sign up for a 30-minute audition slot ahead of time on the sheet posted outside Dr. Collin Vorbeck’s office (Bothwell 133). You will audition in small groups/pairs\, and no prepared material is required. There are a number of roles available\, ranging from those with only a few lines to those with quite a bit to say\, so we likely have a spot for you based on your preference! \nNot too keen on performing? That’s great\, too! Opportunities for stage management\, technical operations\, backstage crew\, and front-of-house team are also available. Please list these interests on the signup sheet as well. \nWe can’t wait to create this fun\, magical world with you. See you at auditions!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/auditions-for-the-fall-play/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T200000
DTSTAMP:20220826T155843Z
CREATED:20220722T165613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T155843Z
UID:3775-1663959600-1663963200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:We're Not in Kansas Anymore Music Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn Music Showcase kicks off Music’s performance calendar for the year. It features highlights from each concert of the season. This year’s theme “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore” celebrates the new direction Blackburn’s Music program is taking and the upcoming College Choir performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City! \n  \nRegister now to attend Homecoming > \nVisit the Homecoming page > \n  \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/were-not-in-kansas-anymore-music-showcase/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Homecoming,Music and Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220826T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220826T180000
DTSTAMP:20220831T180736Z
CREATED:20220818T144119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T180736Z
UID:4021-1661533200-1661536800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Open House and Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music and Theatre invites you to an Open House and Ice Cream Social\, Friday\, August 26 at 5pm! Come meet the professors and students and learn about what we have planned for the year! Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/open-house-and-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engagement & Recreation,Music and Theatre,Students
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