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Spring Musical: Sunday in the Park with George

This 1985 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical tells a fictional love story behind GeorgesSeurat’s pointillist painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grand Jatte. The originalBroadway production starred Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters and ranks as one ofStephen Sondheim’s most visually and musically enchanting works

$10

Spring Musical: Sunday in the Park with George

This 1985 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical tells a fictional love story behind GeorgesSeurat’s pointillist painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grand Jatte. The originalBroadway production starred Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters and ranks as one ofStephen Sondheim’s most visually and musically enchanting works

$10

“A Botanical Solarium: Following Years in Ukraine”

Inspired by her years spent ministering to disabled orphans in Ukraine, Milligan alumna Alys West (’98) shares her creative approach to finding joy and beauty in the world God created. In addition to her own works, this special exhibition will feature artistry by those West has worked with through her ministry.

The Magness Lectureship on Jesus and the Arts: He Qi

Convocation Lecture: Sept. 21 – 11:00 am, Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Chapel Evening Lecture: 7:00 pm, McGlothlin-Street Theatre, Gregory Center; reception to follow Art Exhibition: Gregory Center Lobby, September 21 – October 18, 2023

Johnson City Symphony Orchestra

Grandeur and Grace - Opening Night Soloists: Katherine Benson, piano; Hanbo Ma, piano; Zach Klobnok, organ Repertoire:Hailstork - Fanfare on Amazing GracePoulenc - Concerto for Two PianosSaint-Saëns - Symphony No. 3 "Organ"

$43.80

The Drowsy Chaperone

Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Drowsy Chaperone as our season opener. This contemporary musical comedy delightfully spoofs 1920s musicals and won five Tony Awards when it premiered on Broadway in 2006. Featuring a colorful cast of characters and the songs "Show Off," "Accident Waiting to Happen," and "Aldolpho," The Drowsy Chaperone is […]

$5 – $12

The Drowsy Chaperone

Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Drowsy Chaperone as our season opener. This contemporary musical comedy delightfully spoofs 1920s musicals and won five Tony Awards when it premiered on Broadway in 2006. Featuring a colorful cast of characters and the songs "Show Off," "Accident Waiting to Happen," and "Aldolpho," The Drowsy Chaperone is […]

$5 – $12

Alys West – “A Botanical Solarium: Following Years in Ukraine”

Inspired by her years spent ministering in Ukraine, Milligan alumna Alys West (’98) shares her creative approach to finding joy and beauty in the world God created. In addition to her own works, this special exhibition will feature artistry by those West has worked with through her ministry. Exhibition Dates: Oct. 16 - Dec. 1, 2023Milligan […]

Celebrating the Music of Appalachia

Join the Milligan music department for an afternoon of tuneful and toe-tapping music as we celebrate the music of our Appalachian home. This short, family-friendly concert will feature all the Milligan instrumental and vocal ensembles performing favorite bluegrass, old time, folk, and country songs. The program will include a wide variety of music from "Down […]

The Drowsy Chaperone

Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Drowsy Chaperone as our season opener. This contemporary musical comedy delightfully spoofs 1920s musicals and won five Tony Awards when it premiered on Broadway in 2006. Featuring a colorful cast of characters and the songs "Show Off," "Accident Waiting to Happen," and "Aldolpho," The Drowsy Chaperone is […]

$5 – $12

The Drowsy Chaperone

Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Drowsy Chaperone as our season opener. This contemporary musical comedy delightfully spoofs 1920s musicals and won five Tony Awards when it premiered on Broadway in 2006. Featuring a colorful cast of characters and the songs "Show Off," "Accident Waiting to Happen," and "Aldolpho," The Drowsy Chaperone is […]

$5 – $12

Candlelight Christmas Evening with the Milligan Women’s Chorale

The Biltmore Estate continues a treasured holiday tradition, welcoming the Milligan Women's Chorale as featured performers for one night only. Enjoy traditional holiday songs and carols sung in the beautiful Winter Garden before touring the grand Biltmore House that will be festively decorated for the season. Support these dedicated performers by purchasing a timed ticket […]

Shall We Dance

The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will explore the dynamic and synergistic relationship between dance and music. This event will highlight how composers have written not only for staged dance but also used dance forms as inspiration for concert repertoire. This concert will feature a broad range of pieces including Respighi's […]

Johnson City Symphony Orchestra

English Exhilaration Soloists: Greeneville High School Band - Brooke Williams, director; and Spenser Weese, assistant director Repertoire:Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song SuiteParry - Lady Radnor's SuitePurcell - Overture and Dances from "Abdelazer"

$43.80

Mauritius

Interior Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother's death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes […]

Free

Mauritius

Interior Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother's death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes […]

Free

Christmas Concert

The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the Milligan Music Department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, and the organ in the beautifully decorated Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The evening will also include a carol […]

A Christmas Carol: A Radio Drama

A hit seasonal favorite at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. Jon, Jory and Marcia Dixcy Jory's spirited adaption of the classic Christmas tale will surely make for a lively holiday season. Charles Dickens himself narrates Ebenezer Scrooge's magical night's journey as he visits his past, present, and future before discovering life's true gifts. A lean […]

Free

A Christmas Carol: A Radio Drama

A hit seasonal favorite at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. Jon, Jory and Marcia Dixcy Jory's spirited adaption of the classic Christmas tale will surely make for a lively holiday season. Charles Dickens himself narrates Ebenezer Scrooge's magical night's journey as he visits his past, present, and future before discovering life's true gifts. A lean […]

Free

“Still in the Silence” – A Photography Exhibition by Kathryn Baylor

OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 28, 2-4pmExhibition Dates: January 28-February 13, 2024Kathryn Baylor, Milligan Artist-in-ResidenceMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Kathryn Baylor, once self-proclaimed as only a portrait photographer, has evolved her artistic vision to include the realm of art photography to capture the unseen in life. She enjoys using photography as a way to work through […]

An Evening with Hymn Writer Dr. Mary Louise Bringle

In conjunction with the Milligan Hymn Festival, the music department and Arts Council are pleased to present a talk and demonstration by internationally renowned hymn writer Dr. Mary Louise Bringle, who will discuss her process as a hymn writer and the continuing vital importance of hymnody in worship. Bringle serves as Professor of Philosophy, Religion, […]

“Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo”

Dos Gatos Coffee Bar, 238 E. Main St., Downtown Johnson City, TNOPENING: February 2, 2024, 6-8pmExhibition Dates: February 2-26, 2024 Milligan's art and design students return to downtown Johnson City to fill the walls of Dos Gatos Coffee Bar with their latest creative works. Enjoy a cup of coffee and support our region's arts community […]

How Great Thou Art

Milligan’s orchestra and choral ensembles will be joined by several local high school and church choirs for a special program of music and worship for the entire community. The concert will feature majestic arrangements performed by the combined choirs and orchestra as well as guest pianists and organists. Audience members will also be invited to […]

Johnson City Symphony Orchestra

Fantastic Revelry Soloist: Matthew Geiger, percussionist Repertoire: Higdon - Percussion ConcertoBerlioz - Symphonie fantastiqueBrahms - Academic Festival Overture

$43.80

Dr. David Brickle – Faculty Piano Recital

Join us for an evening of music at the piano featuring classic works by Chopin and new favorites by living composer Victoria Bond. Dr. David Brickle serves as Assistant Professor of Music at Milligan University teaching piano and music theory. Brickle has performed widely throughout the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and internationally in Spain. […]

O Love that Will Not Let Me Go

The Milligan Concert Choir and Heritage return from their spring break tour to the Midwest to present a performance for our local community in beautiful Seeger Chapel. This program will feature a wide variety of music that will remind listeners of God’s loving and faithful presence in our lives. In addition to numerous a cappella […]

Manifold: Graphic Design Showcase

Joseph Dykes, Brianna Marsh, Emanuel Mogaya, and Austin Walker Opening Reception:Sunday, March 24, 20242:00 – 4:00 PMMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Exhibition Dates:March 24 – April 3, 2024 Senior graphic design majors Joseph Dykes, Brianna Marsh, Emanuel Mogaya, and Austin Walker proudly present their portfolios in the Milligan Art Gallery. This group exhibition showcases each […]

Proof

Milligan University theatre will present the first production of David Auburn’s “Proof” with a musical composition by Dolly Parton’s former musical director Dr. Gregg Perry. Performances will take place in Milligan’s McGlothlin-Street Theatre in the Gregory Center from April 4-7. “Proof” follows Catherine as she grieves the death of her brilliant but unstable father, a […]

$12

An Evening with Appalachian Poet Jane Hicks

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Milligan Arts Council will host award-winning poet Jane Hicks for a reading and book signing of her forthcoming collection, The Safety of Small Things (The University Press of Kentucky, January 2024). A native of East Tennessee, Hicks retired after a distinguished career as an educator. Her poetry has […]

Once Upon a Time: Music and Storytelling

The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will present a spring concert highlighting music’s collaborative role in storytelling. This unique evening will feature music that either tells its own unique story or is composed as an exciting medium to retell stories from beloved books and fairy tales. Literature featured will include musical […]

Milligan Juried Art Exhibition

Opening Reception: April 14 | 2-4 p.m. | Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick HallExhibition Dates: April 14-19, 2024 Milligan’s 28th Juried Art Exhibition showcases juror-selected art and design works created by art, photography, graphic design, and interactive media design students during the 2023–24 academic year. Awards of excellence and merit will be given for standout works, […]

Type + Image + Motion

Milligan University is proud to present a collection of recent works by graphic design and interactive media design students on display in the William King Museum of Art’s Art Lab. These works were completed as assignments for Milligan graphic design and interactive media design courses during the 2023-24 academic year. Visit williamkingmuseum.org for Art Lab […]

Faculty Lecture: Dr. Aaron Hymes

Dr. Aaron Hymes, Associate Professor of Counseling Trauma-Informed Supervision: Navigating the Maze of Support

Faculty Lecture: Kelly Griffith

Kelly Griffith, Assistant Professor of Computer Sciences Blockchain: A Solution for Education?

Murmuration Faculty & Student Art Exhibition

Homecoming Reception: October 26, 11 am - noon “Murmuration” is a celebration of art and design at Milligan. This group exhibition showcases recent works by Milligan’s art and design faculty and Sydney Reeder-Wood, the university’s 2024-25 Artist-in-Residence. The show will also feature selected creative works by students enrolled in fine arts courses and members of […]

Peter Pan and Wendy

Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves, finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars. Facing down fairies, mermaids, and the dastardly Captain Hook, Wendy, Peter, and their friends discover the power of standing up together for […]

$12

Back to the Future: Classic Hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s

Join the Milligan music department for a trip down memory lane as we revisit chart-topping hits from decades past. This short, family-friendly concert will feature all of the Milligan instrumental and vocal ensembles performing a variety of pop favorites like "California Dreamin'," "Dancing Queen," "Lean on Me," and "Wind Beneath My Wings." This is sure […]

Peter Pan and Wendy

Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves, finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars. Facing down fairies, mermaids, and the dastardly Captain Hook, Wendy, Peter, and their friends discover the power of standing up together for […]

$12

Saints and Villains: Milligan Orchestra Concert

The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will celebrate the proximity of Halloween and All Saints Day with a delightful performance that will inspire and entertain. This concert will feature a broad range of pieces including film music from Twilight, King Kong, and Harry Potter along with selections from the Broadway hit […]

Faculty Lecture: Dr. Brad Ward

Dr. Brad Ward, Associate Professor of Business Administration Do Mission Statements Matter? A study of small cap financial companies.

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns

Written & Created by Roger BeanVocal and Musical Arrangements by Michael Borth Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Marvelous Wonderettes as our season opener. Travel back to graduation night 1958 at Springfield High where Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy will celebrate friendship and their high school years while dreaming of the […]

$12

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns

Written & Created by Roger BeanVocal and Musical Arrangements by Michael Borth Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Marvelous Wonderettes as our season opener. Travel back to graduation night 1958 at Springfield High where Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy will celebrate friendship and their high school years while dreaming of the […]

$12

Candlelight Christmas Evening with the Milligan Women’s Chorale

The Biltmore Estate continues a treasured holiday tradition, welcoming the Milligan Women's Chorale as featured performers for one night only. Enjoy traditional holiday songs and carols sung in the beautiful Winter Garden before touring the grand Biltmore House that will be festively decorated for the season. Support these dedicated performers by purchasing a timed ticket […]

Milligan Christmas Concert

The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the Milligan Music Department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, and the organ in the beautifully decorated Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The evening will also include a carol […]

Milligan Christmas Concert

The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the Milligan Music Department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, and the organ in the beautifully decorated Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The evening will also include a carol […]

Buffalo Tales

This storytelling showcase will feature Milligan students performing a variety of stories, including folk tales, biblical retellings, and personal stories. The poignant and powerful stories will encourage you, inspire you, and bring a smile to your face.

Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo

Opening Reception: February 7, 6-8 pm Milligan’s art and design students return to downtown Johnson City to fill the walls of Dos Gatos Coffee Bar with their latest creative works. Enjoy a cup of coffee and support our region’s arts community during Johnson City’s First Friday.

The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie is a timeless, poignant, and theatrically daring American play, featuring some of the best-known and beloved characters in dramatic literature. The Wingfield family is haunted by the past, heartbroken by the present, and wary of the future as it struggles to survive and escape depression-era Saint Louis.

$12

Artist Lecture Series: Jocelyn Mathewes

The Milligan Arts Council is excited to present an Artist Lecture Series highlighting artists at the forefront of the flourishing art scene in Johnson City, Tennessee. Jocelyn Mathewes is a mixed-media interdisciplinary artist. She earned her bachelor’s degree in studio art and English literature from Messiah College. Her work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, […]

Faculty Lecture: Dr. Ken Lang

Dr. Ken Lang, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Blood and Fury! Examining Bloodstains at the Daniel Lady Farm Field Hospital, Battle of Gettysburg (1863)

Invitational Choral Festival Concert

This unique event will bring together talented singers from local high schools along with the Milligan Concert Choir to perform "The Day of Allied Voices" by Appalachian composer Benjamin Dawson. The work, written to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, contains five movements of poetry, prose, and scripture passages that offer a prayer […]

Little Women, the musical

Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott. Experience anew this classic story of Jo March and her three sisters during the American Civil War. Root for Jo, whose […]

$12

Little Women, the musical

Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott. Experience anew this classic story of Jo March and her three sisters during the American Civil War. Root for Jo, whose […]

$12

Little Women, the musical

Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott. Experience anew this classic story of Jo March and her three sisters during the American Civil War. Root for Jo, whose […]

$12

Little Women, the musical

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Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott. Experience anew this classic story of Jo March and her three sisters during the American Civil War. Root for Jo, whose […]

$12

Faculty Lecture: Dr. Angela Hilton-Prillhart

Dr. Angela Hilton-Prillhart, Associate Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Education; Professor of Education Understanding Dyslexia: Identifying Underlying Cognitive Differences to Inform Intervention

Artist Lecture Series: Jason Flack

Jason Flack will provide the second lecture in Milligan’s Artist Lecture Series. After the sudden death of his twin sister, Jessica, in 2010, Flack turned to painting to channel his grief and to honor his sister. Flack is an urban folk and expressionist painter whose art features bold, colorful works that reflect his feelings, surroundings, […]

ALM Ladies Luncheon

McCormick Dining Center, Sutton Hall 1 Blowers Blvd, Milligan, TN, United States

Milligan University welcomes Margaret Feinberg, host of the popular podcast, The Joycast. She is a leading Bible teacher and speaker in America, most recently named one of 50 women shaping culture and the church today by Christianity Today.

Earth, Air, Water, Fire: An Earth Day Concert – Milligan Orchestra

In honor of Earth Day, the Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will celebrate the beauty and wonder of God’s creation through a musical exploration of the four elements of earth, air, water, and fire. The broad range of repertoire will showcase the many styles and genres that composers who have used […]

RISE Above and Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference

The 12th annual RISE Above Research Conference features scholarly mentored research projects from all undergraduate disciplines and majors, as well as graduate research. This year’s conference will coincide with the 31st Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference, highlighting research from students from institutions throughout the southern Appalachian region. For more information, visit milligan.edu/blue-ridge.

Juried Art Exhibition

Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall

Opening Reception: April 13, 2–4 p.m. Milligan's 29th Juried Art Exhibition showcases juror-selected art and design works created by our art, photography, graphic design, and interactive media design students during the 2024–25 academic year. Awards of excellence and merit will be given for standout works, and the winners will be announced at the opening reception. […]

All Things New – Spring Choral Concert

The Milligan vocal ensembles will close the academic year with a program of contemporary music on themes of hope and light. The concert will open with the a cappella ensemble Heritage performing favorites from their repertoire of sacred pieces. Milligan’s Concert Choir will follow with several selections, culminating with the first extended work by the […]

Buffalo Tales

This storytelling showcase will feature Milligan students performing a variety of stories, including folk tales, biblical retellings, and personal stories. The poignant and powerful stories will encourage you, inspire you, and bring a smile to your face.

Theatre Arts & Musical Theatre Meet and Greet

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

Come meet the theatre arts and musical theatre faculty, learn about our programs, and hear about classes and auditions. All are welcome.

Faculty Lecture: Colleen Weems

Hyder Auditorium

Colleen Weems, Assistant Professor of Education and Counseling will present a lecture titled Section 504: Legal and Collaborative Considerations for Mental Health and School Professionals.

Freaky Friday the Musical Auditions

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for Disney's Freaky Friday, directed by Diane Taveau, with music direction by Alena Carhart and pit conducted by Joy Nagy. These auditions are open to all Milligan students, faculty, staff, and the general public. There are kid and adult roles available. Please sign up for an audition […]

A Doll’s House Auditions

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

Milligan Theatre Arts Audition for A Doll's House by Ibsen Adapted by Frank McGuiness SIGN UP HERE: A Doll's House By Ibsen adapted by Frank McGuinness Please prepare a monologue of your choice or select from the pdf. WOMEN: Acting Monologues: Henrik Ibsen - A Doll's House read by Nora | Backstage MEN: Acting Monologues: […]

The Magness Lectureship on Jesus in the Arts: Terence Gadsden

Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Memorial Chapel Richardson Rd, Johnson City, TN

Convocation Lecture: 11 a.m. Hip-Hop Worship Concert: 7 p.m. The Jesus in the Arts Lectureship focuses on the person, teachings, and ministry of Jesus as reflected on and interpreted through the arts. This year’s guest artist is 2003 Milligan graduate, Dr. Terence Gadsden, who currently serves as campus pastor and athletic chaplain at North Park […]

The Magness Lectureship on Jesus in the Arts: Terence Gadsden

Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Memorial Chapel Richardson Rd, Johnson City, TN

Convocation Lecture: 11 a.m. Hip-Hop Worship Concert: 7 p.m. The Jesus in the Arts Lectureship focuses on the person, teachings, and ministry of Jesus as reflected on and interpreted through the arts. This year’s guest artist is 2003 Milligan graduate, Dr. Terence Gadsden, who currently serves as campus pastor and athletic chaplain at North Park […]

Faculty Lecture: Ryan Lis

Derthick Hall, Lecture Hall 202

Ryan Lis, Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Science, will present a lecture titled Soreness and Perceptional Differences Between Two Training Methods.

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. This show is a hilarious, […]

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. This show is a hilarious, […]

Junk: Objects, Feelings, and Circumstances Art Exhibition

Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall

Ashlyn Lightfoot Smith is a 2020 graduate of Milligan University, and is excited to display her collection of work in-person on campus after her senior gallery exhibition was moved online during the events of the 2020 pandemic. “Junk: Objects, Feelings, and Circumstances” explores the way humans ascribe meaning to objects in their lives. Using photographs, […]

Once Upon a Time Homecoming Concert

Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Memorial Chapel Richardson Rd, Johnson City, TN

Join the Milligan music department for a journey of fairy tales and other fantastic stories as told through the power of music. This short, family-friendly concert will feature each of the Milligan instrumental and vocal ensembles performing music inspired by a wide array of stories from traditional tales to modern movie adaptations. Highlighting selections from […]

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. This show is a hilarious, […]

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. This show is a hilarious, […]

Baroque, Blues, and Broadway Orchestra Concert

Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Memorial Chapel Richardson Rd, Johnson City, TN

The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will celebrate the rich diversity of the orchestral repertoire with works in the blues and Broadway genres alongside beloved Baroque masterpieces. This concert will include stage music from Fiddler on the Roof and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Baroque works such as Albinoni’s […]

Faculty Lecture: Whitney Hanor

Derthick Hall, Lecture Hall 202

Whitney Hanor, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, will present a lecture titled The Secret Sauce for Both Students and Professionals to Avoid and Cure Burnout.

Candlelight Christmas Evening with Women’s Chorale

The Biltmore Estate continues a treasured Christmas tradition, welcoming the Milligan Women’s Chorale as featured performers for one night only. Enjoy traditional holiday songs and carols sung in the beautiful Winter Garden before touring the grand Biltmore House that will be festively decorated for the season. Tickets: biltmore.com or 800.411.3812

Christmas Concert

Christmas Concert

Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Memorial Chapel Richardson Rd, Johnson City, TN

The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the Milligan Music Department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, and the organ in the beautifully decorated chapel. The evening will also include a carol sing-along and will conclude with a moving […]

Christmas Concert

Christmas Concert

Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Memorial Chapel Richardson Rd, Johnson City, TN

The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the Milligan Music Department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, and the organ in the beautifully decorated chapel. The evening will also include a carol sing-along and will conclude with a moving […]

Buffalo Tales

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

This storytelling showcase will feature Milligan students performing a variety of stories, including folk tales, biblical retellings, and personal stories. The poignant and powerful stories will encourage, inspire, and bring a smile to your face.

Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo

Dos Gatos Coffee Bar 238 East Main Street, Johnson City, TN, United States

Milligan’s art and design students return to downtown Johnson City to fill the walls of Dos Gatos Coffee Bar with their latest creative works. Enjoy a cup of coffee and support our region’s arts community during Johnson City’s First Friday. The show will be up February 6–March 2 with the opening reception on February 6 […]

Faculty Lecture: Ashley Lingerfelt

Derthick Hall, Lecture Hall 202

Ashleigh Lingerfelt, Area Chair and Program Director and Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, will present a lecture titled Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in Motherhood.

A Doll’s House

A Doll’s House

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Frank McGuinness Directed by Frances Saxton Nora Helmer is a vibrant young housewife who nonetheless suffers from a crippling dependency on her husband of eight years. He, Torvald, has always done the thinking for the both of them. In order to save Torvald from a debt, and to spare his […]

A Doll’s House

A Doll’s House

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Frank McGuinness Directed by Frances Saxton Nora Helmer is a vibrant young housewife who nonetheless suffers from a crippling dependency on her husband of eight years. He, Torvald, has always done the thinking for the both of them. In order to save Torvald from a debt, and to spare his […]

A Doll’s House

A Doll’s House

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Frank McGuinness Directed by Frances Saxton Nora Helmer is a vibrant young housewife who nonetheless suffers from a crippling dependency on her husband of eight years. He, Torvald, has always done the thinking for the both of them. In order to save Torvald from a debt, and to spare his […]

A Doll’s House

A Doll’s House

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Frank McGuinness Directed by Frances Saxton Nora Helmer is a vibrant young housewife who nonetheless suffers from a crippling dependency on her husband of eight years. He, Torvald, has always done the thinking for the both of them. In order to save Torvald from a debt, and to spare his […]

Graphic Design Senior Showcase

Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall

Adam Bengtson, Spencer Hall, Emy Rose Leggett, and Joselin Martine Opening Reception: March 22, 2–4 p.m.

Shelter in a Time of Storm Choir Concert

Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Memorial Chapel Richardson Rd, Johnson City, TN

The Milligan Concert Choir and Heritage return from their spring break tour to present a performance for our local community. This program will feature songs that call to mind the loving care and protection that God offers when we experience the storms and trials of life. This afternoon of uplifting music will include both a […]

Screen to Stage Cabaret

Gregory Center, McGlothlin-Street Theatre Johnson City, TN

Lights, Camera, Action! Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present a “Screen to Stage Cabaret” bringing your favorite songs from movies to the stage. From golden age Hollywood classics to modern-day blockbusters, the performance brings the screen to life with unforgettable melodies and showstopping vocals. Whether you’re a film buff or a musical lover, this […]

ALM Eleanore L. Campbell Ladies Lunch

McCormick Dining Center, Sutton Hall 1 Blowers Blvd, Milligan, TN, United States

The purpose of Associated Ladies for Milligan is to raise scholarship dollars, be an outreach to the campus community, and enrich women’s ministry in the local community. Proceeds raised from the annual event benefit the ALM Endowment and provide student scholarships at Milligan. For more information: milligan.edu/ALM

Graphic Design Senior Showcase

Mary Grace Bitting, Ariana Floyd, Nathan McKissick, Tara Stewart, and Marnie Tallon Opening Reception: April 12, 2–4 p.m.

RISE Above and Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference

Derthick Hall

The 13th annual RISE Above Research Conference features scholarly mentored research projects from all undergraduate disciplines and majors, as well as graduate research. This year’s theme is “Attention and Distraction,” and will feature Milligan associate professor of English and humanities, Dr. Michael Blouin, as the keynote speaker. For more information, visit milligan.edu/blue-ridge.

Faculty Lecture: Michael Blouin

Derthick Hall, Lecture Hall 202

Michael Blouin, Associate Professor of English and Humanities, will present a lecture titled The Political Poe.

At the Threshold Orchestra Concert

Mary B. Martin Auditorium, Seeger Memorial Chapel Richardson Rd, Johnson City, TN

The Milligan Orchestra and their director, Dr. Kellie Brown, will celebrate how composers have depicted the many types of thresholds in our lives: whether birth or death, comings or goings, real or ethereal places. This concert will feature a broad range of pieces including film music from Coco and Alice in Wonderland along with selections […]