Sesquicentennial Celebration
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Sesquicentennial Celebration
Sesquicentennial Celebration FAITH, ARTS & CULTURE 2016-17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS On December 10, 1866, the Buffalo Male and Female Institute was officially chartered by the state of Tennessee. In 1881, Josephus Hopwood elevated the school to collegiate rank and renamed it Milligan College. In 2016, 150 years later, Milligan is celebrating its sesquicentennial by hosting a number of faith, arts, and culture events that commemorate the college’s rich history. Join us as we celebrate a very special occasion for Buff Nation. This icon means the event has been especially planned for the Milligan sesquicentennial celebration. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change. Visit www.milligan.edu/arts for more information. Thank you to our current sesquicentennial year sponsors.* PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSOR 2 WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS *as of July 25, 2016 Forward with Faith The Milligan College Story Forward with Faith Festival of One Act Plays THEATRE Forward with Faith: The Milligan College Story October 20 and 22, 7:30 p.m. October 23, 2:30 p.m. McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center Forward with Faith: The Milligan College Story is an original play that celebrates 150 years of Milligan history from its early days as the Buffalo Male and Female Institute to its current status as a nationallyrecognized Christian liberal arts college. A multigenerational cast, along with music and photos, bring to life the stories of men and women whose faith in God enabled them to lead the school “forward ever.” All seats are $5. Advance tickets go on sale October 1 at the Milligan Bookstore, 423.461.8733. Spring Theatrical Production March 23, 24, and 25, 7:30 p.m. March 26, 2:30 p.m. McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center All seats are $5. Advance tickets go on sale March 1 at the Milligan Bookstore, 423.461.8733. 30th Annual Festival of One Act Plays April 24, 25, and 26, 6 p.m. McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center This perennial favorite features a collection of both original and published one act plays all directed, designed, and performed by Milligan students. Come see the talent of the theatre area on full display! WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS 3 MUSIC Men in Song Choral Festival September 24-25 Finale concert: September 25, 4 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel Male singers of all ages are invited to a two-day choral festival led by music professor Dr. Noah DeLong, along with colleagues from the ETSU choral area. Participants will join a festival chorus to learn and perform several pieces of music in a public concert. Other featured performers include Milligan’s Heard Mentality, Appalachian Men’s Ensemble (AMEn), Appalachian Men’s Express, ETSU BucsWorth Men’s Choir, and MECCA Men. Free for any students; $15 for adults (includes music and Saturday lunch). Serena Dalton October 13, 11 a.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel Blending pop, folk, and soul, singer-songwriter Serena Dalton will perform songs from her new album, Rip Tide, as part of a US tour she is doing on behalf of Remember The Children, a mission in Romania started by alum Andy Baker (Milligan ’88, Emmanuel ’98). Homecoming Concert: And All that Jazz October 22, 3:30 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel In honor of Milligan’s 150th celebration, the music department will present a short, family-friendly concert that showcases a variety of great jazz hits including “The Pink Panther Theme,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” “Blue Skies,” and many more. This concert will feature the Milligan Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, Heritage, Heard Mentality, Jazz Ensemble, and the Milligan Orchestra. Serena Dalton 4 WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS Senior Voice Recital: Riley Prickett November 4, 7:30 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel Vocal performance major Riley Prickett will present a senior voice recital featuring arias from Dido and Aeneas and Carmen along with songs by Brahms, Britten, Schubert, and Fauré. While at Milligan, Prickett has been a member of numerous ensembles including the Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, and Heritage. In 2015, she received the Women’s Chorale Award and the Outstanding Music Student Award. Orchestra: Celtic Reflections November 5, 7:30 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will present a fall concert, “Celtic Reflections,” highlighting music from Ireland and Scotland with beautiful ballads, Gaelic hymns, and toe-tapping reels and fiddle tunes. Music professor Dr. Noah DeLong and Doug Grove-DeJarnett, minister of music at Munsey United Methodist Church, will be the featured soloists performing beloved Celtic classics including “Danny Boy” and “Irish Blessing.” Jazz Ensemble: Retrospective November 18, 7:30 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel The Jazz Ensemble will celebrate its 16th anniversary with “Retrospective,” a program of songs from past concerts, featuring some of the best-loved jazz compositions and arrangements that were favorites of audiences and ensemble members during the Jazz Ensemble’s 16-year history. Homecoming Concert: And All that Jazz Riley Prickett Jazz Combo Concert Choir: Through the Storm, I Will Rise December 1, 8 p.m. Sub7, McMahan Student Center The Jazz Combo will present a fall concert featuring a variety of jazz styles. Swing, Latin, and rock genres are incorporated into the arrangements of this ensemble that emphasizes improvisation and small group performance. Sub7 is transformed into a jazz club for the evening’s concert. Christmas Concert December 3 and 4, 7:30 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the music department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, brass choir, and the organ in the beautifully-decorated Seeger Chapel. The evening also will include a carol sing-along and conclude with a moving candle-lighting and singing of “Silent Night.” The concert is free, but an offering with a suggested donation of $5 will be taken to benefit the Milligan music program. Women in Song Choral Festival March 17-18 Finale Concert, March 18, 7:30 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel This inaugural festival will feature female singers from across the region. Participants will sing in a festival chorus, conducted by guest clinician Eliza Rubinstein, artistic director of the Orange County Women’s Chorus, and present a public concert featuring music by women composers. Also, the finale will include performances by the Milligan Women’s Chorale, conducted by Dr. Noah DeLong; Bella Voce; Cantemus; and the ETSU Belles. Registration is $10 (includes music and Saturday dinner). March 19, 3 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel The Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Noah DeLong, will cap their biennial choir tour with a home concert, presenting songs of trial, perseverance, and faith, including “Precious Lord,” “When Visited by Storms,” “I Will Rise,” and many more. Women’s Chorale: The Music of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco April 2, 3 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel The Women’s Chorale, conducted by Dr. Noah DeLong, will present an exciting and varied program of choral music. The highlight of the concert will be a short cantata by Italian-American composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco titled “Naomi and Ruth,” featuring Erin Raines (’13) on piano and senior Riley Prickett as the soprano soloist. The concert also will include a guest performance by cello instructor Cherylonda Fitzgerald. Orchestra: In Remembrance and Celebration April 22, 7:30 p.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel The Milligan Orchestra, directed by Dr. Kellie Brown, will conclude its season with a spring concert presenting works of remembrance and celebration. Selections include music from the film Chariots of Fire; “Remembrance,” by Sarah Gibson, in response to 9/11; and “Jubilant Overture,” by Josh Reznicow. The highlight of the concert will be the Concert Choir joined by several area high school choirs performing Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” Heritage and Heard Mentality April 30, 7:30 p.m. McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center Join Heard Mentality, directed by Rachel Helton, and Heritage, directed by Dr. Noah DeLong, for a fun-filled evening of a cappella music. The finale will feature the combined ensembles. Christmas Concert Concert Choir WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS 5 Teresa Crowe Joel Carillet Art from the Buffalo School VISUAL ARTS Teresa Crowe: Offerings September 1-25 September 25, closing reception, 2-4 p.m. Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Knoxville-native Teresa Crowe will present Offerings, an arts showcase of her collage, mixed media, and found object assemblages and boxes. Her work has been shown at the Knoxville Hope auction, the Knoxville Dogwood Arts festival, the Knoxville Arts Council, Laurel and Havonic galleries in the Knoxville Candy Factory, and on WATE TV’s Live at Five program. 4th Annual Book+Art Exhibit October 21-22, P.H. Welshimer Library Reimagine books as the raw material and inspiration for works of art! The exhibit runs in conjunction with Milligan’s Homecoming each fall. All interested Milligan faculty, staff, students, alumni, and area community members are encouraged to submit entries beginning October 17. Submissions must be received at the library no later than October 21 at noon. Prizes will be awarded to lucky entrants in a random draw. Joel Carillet: And Who Is My Neighbor? October 22-November 30 October 22, opening reception, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, alumnus Joel Carillet (Milligan ’96, Emmanuel ’99) presents a series of photographs called And Who Is My Neighbor? The show covers several countries, and each image—of people, landscapes, and current events—connects to that important question. Art from the Buffalo School February 3, opening reception, 7-9 p.m. Nelson Fine Art Center, Johnson City, TN Throughout the month of February, an array of artwork from Milligan students will be on display in the exhibit Art from the Buffalo School at the Nelson Fine Art Center in downtown Johnson City. The show, now in its 15th year, features student paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, and graphic design. Senior Art Exhibitions Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Each student will have an opening reception, 2-4 p.m., Sunday afternoon Brittany Helms January 29-February 3 Photography Abbi Jones February 12-17 Photography Collin Hawley February 19-24 Photography Collin Hawley Carly Owen February 26-March 3 Fine Art Tori Duncan March 19-24 Photography Katelyn Johnson Carly Owen March 26-31 Photography Sarah Knapton April 2-7 Fine Art Brittany Helms April 9-14 Fine Art 6 WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS Katelyn Johnson Juried Art Exhibition Elizabeth Ellis Buffalo Tales 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition April 23-28 April 23, opening reception, 2-4 p.m. Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall The 22nd annual Juried Art Exhibition showcases the top Milligan student art projects from 2016-17. Only the best art, photography, sculpture, and graphic design projects will be selected for display, and awards of excellence and merit will be given to standout pieces. STORYTELLING & FILM The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild 9th Annual Buffalo Tales An evening of storytelling with members of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students at the door. Proceeds will defray costs of the storytelling class for students. An evening of storytelling featuring Milligan storytelling students as part of their final exam. September 9, 7 p.m. McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center Whatsoever Things are True October 4, 7:30 p.m. McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center The Milligan Arts Council welcomes renowned storyteller and 1964 Milligan alumna Elizabeth Ellis for a unique performance to celebrate the college’s sesquicentennial. A favorite at the National Storytelling Festival, Ellis is a versatile, riveting teller of Appalachian tales and stories of heroic American women. This performance, including personal tales of her childhood in Carter County and her student days at Milligan, is designed to help listeners see the activity of the spirit in our lives. December 1, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 27, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center The 17th Annual Short Film Festival April 28, 6 p.m. McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center Lights. Camera. Action! Come out and see short films created entirely by Milligan students in this long-running festival. WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS 7 Milligan Campus Scenes: Then and Now Sesquicentennial Spirit Week SPECIAL EVENTS & SPEAKERS History Through the Eyes of Milligan Check milligan.edu/150 for dates, topics, and locations Join some of Milligan’s most beloved retired professors in a unique opportunity to step back into the classroom and learn how the college survived, thrived, and flourished in the midst of world events from its founding and beyond. Join Dr. Bert Allen, Mr. Dennis Helsabeck, Coach Duard Walker, Dr. R. David Roberts, Dr. Jack Knowles, Dr. Pat Magness, Dr. Bill Gwaltney, and Dr. Bob Wetzel in this special sesquicentennial offering. Classes are scheduled to meet on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. Where the Buffs Roam: Milligan’s Campus Through 150 Years September 1-December 9 Derthick Hall, front lobby Photographs from the Milligan College Archives and Special Collections and the Helsabeck Archives will display campus scenes from Milligan’s 150 years. Christian Education, the Hope of the World: An Early History of Milligan College September 1-December 9 P. H. Welshimer Library, main floor This archival exhibit from the Milligan College Archives and Special Collections will showcase historic deeds and documents relating to the founders of the Buffalo Male and Female Institute and Milligan College, 8 Dr. Charlie Starr WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS including the 1867 subscription list of 79 names who donated to build the Buffalo Institute, later named Milligan College. Milligan Campus Scenes: Then and Now Online Interactive Exhibit: library.milligan.edu/archives/thenandnow This online interactive display captures past and present scenes of Milligan’s campus and compares these from one perspective. Through the P. H. Welshimer Memorial Library and Milligan College Archives and Special Collections, this project was created collaboratively by alum Micah Stephens (’16); David Baker, digital resources and web development specialist; and Lindsay Kenderes, college archivist. Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Paul Blowers September 6, 6 p.m., Hyder Auditorium Church history professor Dr. Paul Blowers will deliver a lecture on Maximus the Confessor (588-662), a monk and theologian famous for defending the idea that Jesus wasn’t just a divinely manipulated puppet but exercised his own fully-human will in obedience to the Father. Blowers recently published a new book on the subject called Maximus the Confessor: Jesus Christ and the Transfiguration of the World. Dr. Charlie Starr September 20, 11 a.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel 7 p.m., Hyder Auditorium Noted C. S. Lewis scholar Dr. Charlie Starr will shed new light on the beloved Christian writer and author of the Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis. By painstakingly Sesquicentennial Gala Celebrating Years of SCHOLARSHIP, COMMUNITY, and FAITH October 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Steve Lacy Fieldhouse, upper level Join us for this black tie optional dinner as the Milligan community celebrates its sesquicentennial in grand style. The evening will include a stroll through Milligan’s 150-year history in story and song. $35 per person until September 30 then $40. Purchase tickets by October 10 at www.milligan.edu/homecoming or 423.461.8917. mapping out changes in the beloved author’s handwriting, Starr has found a way to precisely date Lewis manuscripts which could never be dated before. Starr’s presentation is sponsored by Milligan’s Office of Undergraduate Research. Faculty Lecture Series: Kenny Suit Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Trini Rangel Film studies professor Kenny Suit will address the history, protocol, and evolution of academic costume in his upcoming lecture, “Cap and Frown: How Academic Dress Has Become an Academic Mess.” Suit is a member of The Burgon Society, a British fellowship founded to promote the study of international academic dress. September 26, 6 p.m., Hyder Auditorium Exercise science professor Dr. Trini Rangel will present “Religiosity and the Development of Obesity” where he will identify the level of religious activity among adolescents as it relates to later levels of depression and social support and then, ultimately, to adult obesity. The lecture is based on his recent doctoral dissertation. Sesquicentennial Spirit Week September 26-30 Food, clothing, music, and hairstyles have changed a lot over the college’s 150 years. This fun-filled week will honor those changes and celebrate the spirit that is at the heart of Milligan College. October 18, 6 p.m. Check milligan.edu/arts for location Sesquicentennial Letterboxing Homecoming: October 2015October 2016 Nothing says adventure quite like a yearlong treasure hunt! Using clues that will test your Milligan trivia knowledge, riddling abilities, and local navigational skills, this foray into the world of outdoor questing will provide fun for the whole family to enjoy. For more information and to receive clues, contact Campus Activities Director Jason Onks, jonks@milligan.edu. WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS 9 Hopwood Grave The Eleanore L. Campbell Ladies Wreath-laying Conference with Renee Swope February 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Ceremony October 22, 9 a.m. Happy Valley Cemetery Phi Alpha Theta history honor society will lay a wreath at the graves of Josephus and Sarah Eleanor LaRue Hopwood at the “Hopwood Obelisk” in Happy Valley Cemetery. Milligan alumnus Clinton Holloway (’95) and professor Dr. Theodore N. Thomas will officiate. Sesquicentennial Chapel Service: Celebrating God’s Faithfulness October 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel Join the Milligan community for a unique worship service of song, liturgy, and the Lord’s Supper to honor God’s faithfulness. An Evening with Local Author W.M. Driscoll January 31, 7 p.m., P.H. Welshimer Library The Milligan Arts Council presents an evening with poet and writer W.M. (William) Driscoll. Enjoy an evening sitting around tables with delectable treats, listening to readings, and chatting about his fantasy series, Godsfade. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event. For more information, contact canderson@milligan.edu. Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. John Jackson February 13, 6 p.m., Hyder Auditorium Bible professor Dr. John Jackson will speak on “Imaging God: The Old Testament and the Work of Being Human.” Jackson currently is working on a textbook for his Old Testament theology class and will speak of the challenges of reading the Old Testament out of its own context as a Christian. Renee Swope 10 WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center Renee Swope is a national speaker and best-selling author of A Confident Heart and A Confident Heart Devotional. For 20 years, she has worked in ministry leadership roles and co-hosted the radio show Everyday Life with Lysa & Renee. Registration opens January 1: $40 per person by January 31, then $45. For more info, call 423.461.8710. The Henry and Emerald Webb Lecture Series: Rick Raines February 28 and March 2, 11 a.m. Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel The college’s annual Webb Lecture Series welcomes Milligan alum Rick Raines (’86), who has served congregations in Kentucky and New York, and currently is the senior minister with his home congregation, Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia. He holds a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary. 7th Annual Edible Books Festival April 10-11, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. P.H. Welshimer Library Check out how Milligan students, faculty, and staff whip-up an edible treat with a book theme! Past entries include everything from creative concoctions based on book titles to depictions of famous literary characters. Entries will be showcased in the Welshimer Room of the library on April 10, and everyone is invited to view and vote on the entries. On April 11, prizes will be awarded and the entries can be eaten! 4th Annual RISE Above Conference April 20, 2-8 p.m., Derthick Hall A showcase of Milligan’s mentored undergraduate research, the RISE Above Conference features scholarly and creative research from all disciplines and majors. Rick Raines Edible Books Festival T his award-winning, full-color coffee-table book recounts the 150-year history of the college and contains over 300 rarely-seen photos and images of artifacts from the Milligan College Archives. A great gift for the Milligan Buffs in your life. These hardback, limited-edition books are $34.95 and may be purchased through the Milligan College Bookstore—online by visiting www.milligan.edu/150 or by calling 800.446.4045. WWW.MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS 11 FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS OR TO BE ADDED TO OUR EMAIL LIST, SCAN THIS CODE OR VISIT MILLIGAN.EDU/ARTS. PO Box 500 | Milligan College, TN 37682 MWI PAID NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE