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  • CAB: Guest Artist Presentation – Meredith Pyle

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

    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. The Guest Artist Series launched in the fall of […]

    FREE
  • Concert – Meredith Pyle

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

    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. Known for her “vocal chameleon” versatility and strong musicianship, […]

    FREE
  • Graham Hall Movie Trivia Night

    Come put your movie knowledge against others in a team or free-for-all trivia battle in Graham Parlor!      

  • Spectrum Club Meeting

    Spectrum, Blackburn's club for LGBTQIA+ members and allies, is holding a meeting on Tuesday, Feb 21st from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Lumpkin 120. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

  • Graham Hall Office Party

    Come enjoy "The Office" themed snacks and watch your favorite episodes while mingling with your fellow classmates.

  • Black History Month Jeopardy Team Contest

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

    The 2023 Black History Month Jeopardy team contest will be hosted on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 7 pm in Jaenke. Teams will have an opportunity to compete for prizes and bragging rights as the winners of this year's Black History Month Jeopardy contest. Snacks and drinks will be provided by Fresh Ideas, members of […]

  • Humanities Salon: Stand in Power

    Blackburn’s Humanities Salon is held on the first Thursday of every month is open to all students, faculty, and staff to: share and discuss an original work of art; share any work of art of any medium that you simply love; listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn. Light-catered refreshments will be […]

  • Vortex and Louise Allen Creative Writing Contest

    Attention all creative writers and artists - submit your creative works! Blackburn's literary and creative arts magazine, The Vortex, seeks your original creative works. Creative writing in the genres of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama is also eligible for cash prizes through the Louise Allen Creative Writing Contest. All entries must be original and […]

  • Beekeeping Class

    The Blackburn College Beekeeping Program will host its first beekeeping class this spring. This exciting opportunity will be open to the public, and attendees will have access to the campus’s apiary as a learning resource. The class will run from March 13 until May 9, 2023. The opportunity will consist of eight evening classroom sessions […]

    $75 – $100
  • Science Day

    Blackburn College Science Day is day filled with demonstrations led by the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Computer Science departments. High school students from surrounding schools will be visiting the campus for this event. They will also be competing for a chance to win monetary prizes for their school as well as a Blackburn College […]

  • BSU- Springfield Trip

    Greetings, the Black Student Union is planning a trip to Springfield, IL. on March 18th at 11 a.m. where we will be visiting U-Top which is located on E. South Grand Ave. This is a perfect opportunity for students to visit and be able to get various beauty and hair products, as well as a […]

  • Music Annual Studio Recital

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

    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. This event will feature students participating in Blackburn’s Music program and will feature solo vocal and piano performances. The Blackburn Music program is […]