• Beth Brill ’26 – Senior Capstone Recital

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

    Beth Brill ‘26: Senior Capstone Recital Friday, April 10 – Bothwell Auditorium Blackburn senior Beth Brill will perform a recital centered around her original compositions.

  • Campus and Community Clean-Up

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

    A day of service and an arts showcase. Blackburn will host a Campus and Community Clean-Up event, bringing students and residents together for clean-up efforts in various parts of the Carlinville community, including a small group on campus.

  • Center for Teaching and Learning: Book Chapter Read

    Center for Teaching and Learning: Book Chapter Read The Center for Teaching and Learning would like to invite you to join a book chapter read on April 13th, 12:00-1:00pm in the ADRs. The book is, "Follow Your Bliss and Other Lies about Calling." Specifically we will be reading Chapter 5- Unexpected Callings: With Great Power […]

  • Music & Theatre Guest Artists: Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento

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

    Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento, Guest Artists Friday, April 17 – Clegg Chapel An evening of Lieder (German art song), featuring Schubert, Brahms, Wolf, Mahler, and more!

  • 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 performance, sparking reflection and conversation.

  • 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,” commissioned by Blackburn Music & Theatre.

  • 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 and beautify our beloved campus. This special tradition is a chance to give back, reconnect, and leave a lasting impact on Blackburn.   Get Involved […]

  • 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 of Iowa in the studio of Dr. Rène Lecuona.

  • 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 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.

  • 157th Annual Commencement

    Hudson Quad

    Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Tune in to watch Blackburn College's 157th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 am CT. https://www.youtube.com/live/ZIGyOAW96Do?si=Su1ooKe5LXvF4Xrf For more information about Blackburn College Graduation Weekend, visit our Graduation page. View the digital program – Class of 2026 Commencement Program  

  • Summer Orientation 2026

    Blackburn College will host its Summer Orienation for 2026 on Saturday, July 11. Sign up to attend >