• IDEAs Challenge Exhibition

    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 […]

  • Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Craig Jordan

    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 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,” […]

  • Beautification Day

    Join Us for Beautification Day 2026! https://youtu.be/65DMPiDh6A8 Beautification Day is back! On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Blackburn alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends will come together once again to enhance […]

  • Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Craig Jordan Masterclass

    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 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 […]

  • B-Club Trivia Night

    Woodson Hall

    The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) is thrilled to host an exciting Trivia Fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Woodson Hall on the campus of Blackburn College! 🕓 […]

  • Honors Night

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

    https://youtube.com/live/OCHaRsLmFdY?feature=share Honors Night Rescheduled to Tuesday, April 28 Due to Severe Weather Tonight's Honors Night reception and ceremony have been canceled due to forecasted severe weather, including a Tornado Watch and Flood Watch in effect until 9:00 pm, and recommendation from local emergency officials. Honors Night will be rescheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, during […]

  • The Lodge’s 4th Issue Launch Party

    Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 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 […]

  • The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass

    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 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.

  • Double Instruction Period

    DIPS May 2026 (Word Doc) May 5 - 8, 2026 If your class meets on . . . Your final class meeting is At this time Monday @ 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Monday @ 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6 8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Monday @ 10:00 a.m. Friday, […]