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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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]