• The Spooky and Proud Salon (Humanities Salon)

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

    The Blackburn Humanities Salon returns for the '24-'25 school year with The Spooky and Proud Salon at 6 pm on Thursday, Oct. 3 in Jaenke. October is LGBTQ+ history month and the month for all things Halloween, so join us for our third annual celebration of all arts LGBTQ+ and/or gothic! Spooky refreshments, including mysterious […]

  • The Comfort Salon (Humanities Salon)

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

    What brings you comfort? For November's Humanities Salon, bring your favorite blankets to curl up on the Jaenke couches and celebrate creations that are comforting, encouraging, cozy, or kind, from uplifting songs to crochet critters. Comfort food and hot beverages will be served! More about Salons: Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who […]

  • Humanities Salon Returns for Spring Semester with The Dream Salon on March 6

    Drift in through the stars and clouds of March for the Dream Salon! Join the English and Communications department and the creative community at Blackburn on Thursday, March 6 at 6pm in Jaenke for an exploration of dreams. At this salon, we want to hear about your literal dreams, your dream-like or surreal art of […]

  • The Dream Salon (Humanities Salon)

    Drift in through the stars and clouds of March to join us for the Dream Salon on March 6 at 6pm in Jaenke. What do you dream of? At this salon, we want to hear about your literal dreams, your dream-like or surreal art of all kinds, and your hopes and visions for the future. […]

  • 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 won’t be able to fix your hair for you at this beauty salon, every kind of beauty from landscape photography to nail art is welcome. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Humanities Salon: The Spooky & Proud Salon

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

    Join us in our 4th annual celebration of the spooky and the LGBTQ+! October is the month for Halloween and LGBTQ+ history, so come share your favorite creations on those […]

  • Blackburn College Music Showcase

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

    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 […]

  • Folk Festival with City of Carlinville (Bothwell Auditorium)

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

    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 […]

  • Humanities Salon: The Campfire Salon

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

    Wear your coziest flannels for a Salon around the fire! Bring us your most chilling mysteries, your favorite family lore, and your best outdoor-themed creations. Historically, a Salon was a […]

  • Petronel Malan, Grammy Nominated Pianist (ISMTA Conference)

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

    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 […]

  • Fall Play “A Doll’s House”

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

    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 […]