Join us for a unique and inspiring worship experience as we explore messages of peace, love, and hope through the timeless music of The Beatles. Held in the beautiful Clegg Chapel, this special Sunday service will blend scripture, reflection, and the iconic melodies that have touched hearts for generations.
The Blackburn Music Showcase, Friday, October 3 at 7:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium, will set the stage for the Music Program’s full 2024-2025 season. This performance displays a wide variety of choral, solo, and ensemble pieces that give the audience a sample of what music students and the Music Department will be working on for […]
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This semester’s staged production is occurring in collaboration with the City of Carlinville on Saturday, October 18th at 11:00 am. Due to inclement weather, the event will move from Tom Thumb Park to Bothwell Auditorium on the Blackburn College campus. This performance will feature students performing both traditional and modern folk music along with accompanying […]
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Shelly Peffer Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 am Hudson Quad, Blackburn College Bring a chair and join us for cake and memories. Kindly RSVP and let us know if you would like to share a few words in Shelly's honor. RSVP: https://forms.gle/GWkVEKCRbueGcypp6
Blackburn College is hosting this year’s Illinois State Music Teacher’s Association (ISMTA) conference. The featured performance of concert guest artist, Grammy-nominee South African pianist Petronel Malan, is free and open to the public. The performance will be on Friday, November 7th, at 4:30 pm in Bothwell Auditorium.
Friday, November 21 at 7 pm Saturday, November 22 at 7 pm Sunday, November 23 at 2 pm Blackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. The […]
Friday, November 21 at 7 pm Saturday, November 22 at 7 pm Sunday, November 23 at 2 pm Blackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. The […]
Friday, November 21 at 7 pm Saturday, November 22 at 7 pm Sunday, November 23 at 2 pm Blackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. The […]
The senior art class of 2026 will be showcasing their final projects on Friday, December 5th! Enjoy an evening of presentations, art, and refreshments. Some work will be available for purchase. Exhibiting artists will be Liv Leemon, Brooke Naumann, El Thompson, Belle Lansaw, and Arlo Ward. Presentations start at 4:00 PM in Bothwell Auditorium and […]
Blackburn’s annual holiday tradition, Christmas at Blackburn, is a beautiful ‘lessons and carols’ service that includes many of the most beloved hymns of Christmas sung by the Blackburn College, and Community choirs. The Rev. Dr. Carter Aikin presides over the service, which also includes congregational singing, scripture read by members of the Blackburn and greater […]
Please come and support our senior psychology majors for their seminar presentations. They each conducted an original research experiment and will present their findings. Presentations will be 20 minutes in length with 10 minutes for questions before the next speaker. 5:00 - Abby Sobczak - PERMA with In-Season and Out-of-Season Athletes 5:30 - Gracie Jent […]