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Oct 9

Discover IC Day

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Add to Calendar 10/9/2023 09:00 AM 10/9/2023 09:00 AM America/Chicago Discover IC Day <p id="register_date">Monday, October 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM until 12:45 PM</p> <p>Discover Illinois College&nbsp;to experience everything IC has to offer.&nbsp;During your visit you will receive tour campus with a current IC student, eat lunch with students in the dining hall, meet future professors, and lock in your $2,000 Ready for Success IC Scholarship! Make sure you include your area of academic interest, if you are interested in playing a sport and/or if you would like to learn more about the various student resource groups we have on campus.</p> <p><a href="https://admission.ic.edu/register/?id=288fa21f-287e-424d-b892-3b3110a2deaa"><strong>RSVP here!</strong></a></p>
Oct 20

Fine Arts Series :: Tales at Twilight :: Family Night Series

Various locations on IC campus
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Add to Calendar 10/20/2023 06:30 PM 10/20/2023 06:30 PM America/Chicago Fine Arts Series :: Tales at Twilight :: Family Night Series <p><strong>Friday, October 20, 2023 :: 6: 30 p.m. ::&nbsp;<em>Various locations on IC campus</em></strong></p> <p>Children and adults alike will feel the Halloween spirit when they come to hear three master storytellers spin spooky tales of the season. The evening will be led by Jacksonville’s own&nbsp;<strong>Mike Anderson ’74</strong>, whose combination of music, storytelling and humor has made him a much sought-after performer throughout the Midwest. Mike will be joined by two equally talented friends,&nbsp;<strong>Dan Keding</strong>&nbsp;of Champaign and&nbsp;<strong>Sherry Norfolk</strong>&nbsp;of St. Louis, who will tell their tales in separate campus locations, with the audience rotating between the &nbsp;three venues.</p> <h3>Fine Arts Series Ticket Information:</h3> <p>Adult season tickets are available for $70, which is a $20 savings over purchasing tickets individually. Adult tickets to individual concerts are available for $20 per concert, except for the family programs on Oct. 20 and Mar. 13, when adult tickets will be just $5. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.</p> <p>Please consider making a donation to the series: Your generosity and support help ensure that we are able to continue bringing quality programming to the Jacksonville community!<br /> <br /> For more information, to purchase a Season or Single Event ticket, or to make a donation, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Jennifer Phebus ’07</strong>&nbsp;at 217.245.3192 or&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:jennifer.phebus@ic.edu">jennifer.phebus@ic.edu</a></strong>.</p> Various locations on IC campus
Oct 27

Fine Arts Series :: Engelbach-Hart Music Festival Oct. 27-29

Rammelkamp Chapel
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Add to Calendar 10/27/2023 06:30 PM 10/27/2023 06:30 PM America/Chicago Fine Arts Series :: Engelbach-Hart Music Festival Oct. 27-29 <p><strong>ENGELBACH-HART MUSIC FESTIVAL</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Friday, October 27, 2023 :: Faculty Collage Concert :: 7:30 p.m. ::&nbsp;<em>Rammelkamp Chapel</em></strong></li> <li><strong>Saturday, October 28, 2023 :: Frank Ward,&nbsp;<em>Bass Baritone</em>&nbsp;:: 7:30 p.m. ::&nbsp;<em>Rammelkamp Chapel</em></strong></li> <li><strong>Sunday, October 29, 2023 :: Cantus Vocal Ensemble :: 3 p.m. ::<em>&nbsp;Rammelkamp Chapel</em></strong></li> </ul> <p>You are cordially invited to attend the&nbsp;<strong>Engelbach-Hart Music Festival</strong>, to be held again this year in October. This admission free event is a gift to the community and will consist of three concerts. Friday’s program will be a Faculty Collage Concert, highlighting the exceptional talents of the Illinois College music faculty. &nbsp;Saturday’s concert will feature the return of acclaimed Bass-Baritone&nbsp;<strong>Frank Ward</strong>, who last sang on our stage in 2016. Sunday’s 3 p.m. concert will feature the internationally renowned a cappella vocal ensemble, Cantus. The “engaging” (New Yorker) low-voice ensemble&nbsp;<strong>Cantus</strong>&nbsp;is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Washington Post has hailed the Cantus sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to the “spontaneous grace” of its music making. The Philadelphia Inquirer called the group nothing short of “exquisite.”</p> <h3>Fine Arts Series Ticket Information:</h3> <p>Adult season tickets are available for $70, which is a $20 savings over purchasing tickets individually. Adult tickets to individual concerts are available for $20 per concert, except for the family programs on Oct. 20 and Mar. 13, when adult tickets will be just $5. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.</p> <p>Please consider making a donation to the series: Your generosity and support help ensure that we are able to continue bringing quality programming to the Jacksonville community!<br /> <br /> For more information, to purchase a Season or Single Event ticket, or to make a donation, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Jennifer Phebus ’07</strong>&nbsp;at 217.245.3192 or&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:jennifer.phebus@ic.edu">jennifer.phebus@ic.edu</a></strong>.</p> Rammelkamp Chapel
Oct 28

IC Weekend Live!

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Add to Calendar 10/28/2023 10:00 AM 10/28/2023 10:00 AM America/Chicago IC Weekend Live! <p id="register_date">Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM</p> <p>Experience a Saturday at Illinois College!<br /> <br /> Tour the campus and be a special guest of the IC Varsity Club and watch our Blueboys battle against Grinnell!<br /> <br /> Here’s a sneak peek of what will be offered:</p> <ul> <li>Game day pep talk&nbsp;</li> <li>Tour campus with an IC Ambassador</li> <li>Performances by the IC Drumline and Cheer and Dance programs</li> <li>Hear what college life is like from actual IC students</li> <li>Complimentary tailgate style lunch and cheer on the Blueboys!</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://admission.ic.edu/register/?id=e00f64e4-1ede-40e9-87a0-94bcbc4d314c"><strong>RSVP here!</strong></a></p>
Nov 10

Discover IC Day

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Add to Calendar 11/10/2023 09:00 AM 11/10/2023 09:00 AM America/Chicago Discover IC Day <p id="register_date">Friday, November 10, 2023 at 9:30 AM until 12:45 PM</p> <p>Discover Illinois College&nbsp;to experience everything IC has to offer.&nbsp;During your visit you will receive tour campus with a current IC student, eat lunch with students in the dining hall, meet future professors, and lock in your $2,000 Ready for Success IC Scholarship! Make sure you include your area of academic interest, if you are interested in playing a sport and/or if you would like to learn more about the various student resource groups we have on campus.</p> <p><a href="https://admission.ic.edu/register/?id=bc46857e-ef43-416b-8df1-9db72d3937ac"><strong>RSVP here!</strong></a></p>
Nov 19

Fine Arts Series :: ~Nois Saxophone Quartet

Rammelkamp Chapel
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Add to Calendar 11/19/2023 03:00 PM 11/19/2023 03:00 PM America/Chicago Fine Arts Series :: ~Nois Saxophone Quartet <p><strong>Sunday, November 19, 2023 :: 3 p.m. ::&nbsp;<em>Rammelkamp Chapel</em></strong></p> <p>Founded in 2016,&nbsp;<em>~Nois</em>&nbsp;has become one of the premier ensembles in the U.S. by combining contemporary classical music and improvisation in unique concert experiences. Heralded as “fiendishly good” by the Chicago Tribune, ~Nois has been awarded top prizes at prestigious chamber music competitions including the Fischoff and the M-Prize competitions. This program will feature a wide variety of new pieces from the Composers Alliance of San Antonio, written specifically for this ensemble. You will be amazed with their vivacious performance and virtuosity.&nbsp;</p> <h3>Fine Arts Series Ticket Information:</h3> <p>Adult season tickets are available for $70, which is a $20 savings over purchasing tickets individually. Adult tickets to individual concerts are available for $20 per concert, except for the family programs on Oct. 20 and Mar. 13, when adult tickets will be just $5. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.</p> <p>Please consider making a donation to the series: Your generosity and support help ensure that we are able to continue bringing quality programming to the Jacksonville community!<br /> <br /> For more information, to purchase a Season or Single Event ticket, or to make a donation, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Jennifer Phebus ’07</strong>&nbsp;at 217.245.3192 or&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:jennifer.phebus@ic.edu">jennifer.phebus@ic.edu</a></strong>.</p> Rammelkamp Chapel
Jan 19

Fine Arts Series :: Adrienne Cox, Organist

Rammelkamp Chapel
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Add to Calendar 1/19/2024 07:30 PM 1/19/2024 07:30 PM America/Chicago Fine Arts Series :: Adrienne Cox, Organist <p><strong>Friday, January 19, 2024 :: 7:30 p.m. ::&nbsp;<em>Rammelkamp Chapel</em></strong></p> <p>We are thrilled to welcome to Illinois College the accomplished organist&nbsp;<strong>Adrienne Cox</strong>. A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, Cox earned her doctorate from the University of Iowa after postgraduate study in Germany. She has performed extensively throughout the US and was a featured artist at the Spoleto Festival. Her program will feature a diverse array of works from the organ’s greatest composers and is sure to delight and inspire.</p> <h3>Fine Arts Series Ticket Information:</h3> <p>Adult season tickets are available for $70, which is a $20 savings over purchasing tickets individually. Adult tickets to individual concerts are available for $20 per concert, except for the family programs on Oct. 20 and Mar. 13, when adult tickets will be just $5. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.</p> <p>Please consider making a donation to the series: Your generosity and support help ensure that we are able to continue bringing quality programming to the Jacksonville community!<br /> <br /> For more information, to purchase a Season or Single Event ticket, or to make a donation, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Jennifer Phebus ’07</strong>&nbsp;at 217.245.3192 or&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:jennifer.phebus@ic.edu">jennifer.phebus@ic.edu</a></strong>.</p> Rammelkamp Chapel
Feb 11

Fine Arts Series :: Death By Chocolate

Barnes House
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Add to Calendar 2/11/2024 03:00 PM 2/11/2024 03:00 PM America/Chicago Fine Arts Series :: Death By Chocolate <p><strong>Sunday, February 11, 2024 :: 3 to 5 p.m. (open house style) :: Barnes House<br /> <em>Performance by the IC Faculty Jazz Quartet</em></strong></p> <p>Since this is a fundraiser to support the Fine Arts Series, this event is not included in the price of the series season ticket. Admission for great chocolate and jazz is just $20!</p> <h3>Fine Arts Series Ticket Information:</h3> <p>Adult season tickets are available for $70, which is a $20 savings over purchasing tickets individually. Adult tickets to individual concerts are available for $20 per concert, except for the family programs on Oct. 20 and Mar. 13, when adult tickets will be just $5. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.</p> <p>Please consider making a donation to the series: Your generosity and support help ensure that we are able to continue bringing quality programming to the Jacksonville community!<br /> <br /> For more information, to purchase a Season or Single Event ticket, or to make a donation, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Jennifer Phebus ’07</strong>&nbsp;at 217.245.3192 or&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:jennifer.phebus@ic.edu">jennifer.phebus@ic.edu</a></strong>.</p> Barnes House
Feb 17

Fine Arts Series :: Ho Etsu Taiko Drummers

Rammelkamp Chapel
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Add to Calendar 2/17/2024 07:30 PM 2/17/2024 07:30 PM America/Chicago Fine Arts Series :: Ho Etsu Taiko Drummers <p><strong>Saturday, February 17, 2023 :: 7:30 p.m. ::&nbsp;<em>Rammelkamp Chapel</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Ho Etsu Taiko</strong>&nbsp;brings its youthful, energizing and powerful sound back to the Fine Arts Series stage again. Heavily influenced by the Japanese-American tradition of taiko drumming, but also drawing from the variety of musical influences found in the greater Chicago area, Ho Etsu Taiko pushes the traditional envelope often performing at cultural events and festivals throughout the Midwest.</p> <h3>Fine Arts Series Ticket Information:</h3> <p>Adult season tickets are available for $70, which is a $20 savings over purchasing tickets individually. Adult tickets to individual concerts are available for $20 per concert, except for the family programs on Oct. 20 and Mar. 13, when adult tickets will be just $5. As always, students of all ages and children are admitted free of charge to all concerts.</p> <p>Please consider making a donation to the series: Your generosity and support help ensure that we are able to continue bringing quality programming to the Jacksonville community!<br /> <br /> For more information, to purchase a Season or Single Event ticket, or to make a donation, please contact&nbsp;<strong>Jennifer Phebus ’07</strong>&nbsp;at 217.245.3192 or&nbsp;<strong><a href="mailto:jennifer.phebus@ic.edu">jennifer.phebus@ic.edu</a></strong>.</p> Rammelkamp Chapel