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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 […]

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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 […]

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“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

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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 […]

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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