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The Brickle Duo in Recital

A husband and wife team, David and Marianna Brickle have been collaborating as a violin and piano duo since 2007 and have performed widely throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Dr. David Brickle is entering his third year as assistant professor of music at Milligan where he teaches piano and music theory. Dr. Marianna […]

“Chimera” – Faculty Art Exhibition

Named for the fearsome hybrid creature from Greek mythology, “Chimera” showcases a unique collection of work by Milligan art and design faculty. Combining traditional and non-traditional media, this assemblage of artwork includes relief prints from linocuts and letterpress wood type created by graphic design professor Art Brown, as well as experimental photography collaborations with algorithmic […]

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The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People

The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at St. James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae in order to escape burdensome social obligations.  The play's major themes are the triviality with […]

$10

The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People

The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at St. James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae in order to escape burdensome social obligations.  The play's major themes are the triviality with […]

$10

“Houses of the Lord” – Photography Exhibition

A photography exhibition by Amy Shumaker (’20) In 2019, photographer and alumna Amy Shumaker began documenting the aesthetic and geographical landscape of churches throughout East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. This exhibition details the many architectural and theological styles of the Appalachian Christian subcultures. The gallery will be open October 29 – November 4. An opening […]

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All that Jazz

The Milligan Music Department will present a short, family-friendly concert that showcases the beloved jazz repertoire. The performance will feature iconic songs such as "Night and Day," "At Last," "High Hopes," "My Funny Valentine," and "What a Wonderful World." Other great jazz selections will include the "Pink Panther Theme," "I Wan'na Be Like You" from […]

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The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People

The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People, is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at St. James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae in order to escape burdensome social obligations.  The play's major themes are the triviality with […]

$10

Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance

Join Frederick, Mabel, a fearsome team of pirates, a bumbling police force, and a very modern major general as the Milligan Orchestra and the Musical Theatre program unite to present Gilbert and Sullivan's classic The Pirates of Penzance. Featuring "With Catlike Tread," "Poor Wand'ring One," and "I Am the Very Model of Modern Major General," […]

$10

Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance

Join Frederick, Mabel, a fearsome team of pirates, a bumbling police force, and a very modern major general as the Milligan Orchestra and the Musical Theatre program unite to present Gilbert and Sullivan's classic The Pirates of Penzance. Featuring "With Catlike Tread," "Poor Wand'ring One," and "I Am the Very Model of Modern Major General," […]

$10

Candlelight Christmas Evening with Milligan’s Women’s Chorale

The Biltmore Estate will bring back a 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 […]

Christmas Concert

Join us for an exciting evening filled with a joyful spirit and a worshipful approach to the start of the Christmas season. Audiences will have two opportunities to experience the glorious sounds of the season: Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 pm in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium at Seeger Memorial Chapel. […]

Free

Christmas Concert

Join us for an exciting evening filled with a joyful spirit and a worshipful approach to the start of the Christmas season. Audiences will have two opportunities to experience the glorious sounds of the season: Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 pm in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium at Seeger Memorial Chapel. […]

Free

Buffalo Tales

Milligan will host its 16th annual “Buffalo Tales,” a family-friendly, student storytelling event, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the McGlothlin-Street Theatre located in the Gregory Center. This year’s class was taught by bestselling novelist and award-winning storyteller Steven James. “Buffalo Tales” will feature a variety of stories, including folk tales, biblical retellings and […]

Free

Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo – Downtown Art Exhibition

Milligan’s art and design students return to downtown Johnson City to fill the walls of DosGatos Coffee Bar with their latest creative works. Enjoy a cup of coffee and support ourregion’s arts community during Johnson City’s First Friday.

Free

Invitational Choral Festival

This unique event will bring together talented singers from local high schools along with the Milligan Concert Choir to perform “The Cry of Jeremiah” by Rosephanye Powell. With text from the Book of Jeremiah, this work traces the prophet’s words of lament, despair, and ultimately praise for God’s deliverance paired with music inspired by African, […]

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Adam J. Trabold – Photography Exhibition

Adam J. Trabold (’20), current artist in residence and assistant instructor of photography, presents a solo exhibition of his photography. Trabold’s work consists of traditional black and white photography, images created through experimental photographic processes (also known as “film soup”), and avant-garde images created in collaboration with A.I. algorithms and applications.

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Celebrating Our Appalachian Mountain Home

With this concert we celebrate the many cultures and residents of our Appalachian Mountains. The Milligan Concert Choir will join over two hundred singers from regional choirs to perform the world premiere of local composer Robert Campbelle’s Appalachian Requiem. The orchestra will also perform Haydn’s Symphony “The Bear,” and bass-baritone Michael Rodgers will sing a […]

$35.00

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]