Events

News and events listings for Blackburn College.

  • The Beauty Salon (Humanities Salon)

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

    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 […]

  • The works of David Graham

    Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

    Opening Reception April 4, 2025 Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery in the Visual Arts CenterWe will have a reception to celebrate the opening of an exhibit of the paintings of Artist […]

  • Spring Musical: Once

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

    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 […]

  • Spring Musical: Once

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

    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 […]

  • Mario Kart Game Night with CAB

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

    Join the Campus Activities Board Saturday, April 5 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Jaenke Alumni Center for a Mario Kart Game Night. Don't forget your CAB Card!

  • Spring Musical: Once

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

    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 […]

  • CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday

    Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact [email protected] for more […]

  • Taste of Blackburn

    Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

    BSU Presents Taste of Blackburn Come taste and enjoy -- Fast Street Food Festival! April 9 DCC - 5:30 - 7 pm Contact Tyler Westmoreland or Adalynn LaMarsh for more […]

  • Land Lost, Culture Lost – Film Screening & Discussion

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

    Join Blackburn College for a screening of the documentary "Land Lost, Culture Lost" on April 10 at 6 PM in Bothwell Auditorium. Co-directed by Blackburn Counselor Daniel Lanctot, the film explores Indigenous land loss and the power of participatory filmmaking in advocacy. A discussion will follow on how storytelling can drive social change and strengthen […]

  • Eberle Speaker Series: Michael Scott Smith, COO Make-A-Wish North Texas

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

    Blackburn College will host Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas. This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences, will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 pm in Jaenke Alumni Center. It is free and open to the public. As the Chief Operating […]

  • Science Day 2025

    Mahan Science Building

    Blackburn College is thrilled to announce the 36th Annual Science Day is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025. One of the College’s most celebrated traditions, Science Day welcomes high school […]