McKendree University

Six music education majors wowed the crowd during an honors recital on the evening of Friday, Feb. 18 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University. These students were chosen by faculty to perform in this concert due to the progress they made and how well they performed last semester.

McKendree University junior Elizabeth Coady will be giving her junior vocal recital on Thursday, Oct. 28 at noon in Bothwell Chapel.

McKendree Theatre presents "Love/Sick," a collection of nine vignettes that explores what it means to be in love, Nov. 5-7 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Performances are on Nov. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free for all McKendree students, faculty and staff.

Artwork by two McKendree University students is on display in the National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition, highlighting emerging contemporary artists at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, Mo.

Art major Dea'Veon Harden-Smith invites you to view ordinary objects from a different perspective in "Big Man, Little World," his senior exhibition at the McKendree Gallery of Art.

For her senior art exhibition, Black Magic," McKendree University student Summer Brooks has created figures that represent the beauty of Black women.

Creative works by two McKendree University seniors will be part of the 25th annual Art Saint Louis invitational Varsity Art exhibit, March 5-April 1, featuring original works by students from 22 Missouri and Illinois colleges and universities.

Congratulations to the McKendree students chosen to perform in the national Intercollegiate Marching Band video, to be shown during the College Football National Championship Game in 2021!

The McKendree University Gallery of Art announces its juried student exhibition, Ex-Spiration, featuring 31 works of art created by 16 students during the fall semester.

The McKendree University Theatre Department presents William Shakespeare's "As You Like It" at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, Nov. 14-17.

A drawing by McKendree University art major Shakalya Clark was chosen for the April cover of Gesso magazine, a monthly publication devoted to local art, music and culture.

"This is Me," the McKendree University Show Choir Spring Finale on May 4 at the Hett, will feature popular songs that inspire empowerment and self-confidence.

The McKendree Universtiy Theatre Department presents "Dead Man's Cell Phone," Apr. 4-7 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

Two McKendree University students will exhibit at Art St. Louis' "Varsity Art XXIII," an invitational show to be held March 1-28, featuring the original work of 41 students from 21 Missouri and Illinois colleges and universities.

A large ensemble cast will take the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery, Nov. 9-11 at McKendree University's Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

Senior art majors Brian Lyman and Ben Richter have been selected to represent McKendree University at Art St. Louis' "Varsity Art XXII," a multi-media show to be held in March, featuring original works by 42 St. Louis regional art students representing 21 local colleges and universities.

Artwork by McKendree University students has been accepted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education for its third annual long-term exhibition at the Springfield, Ill., office throughout 2018.

The McKendree University Department of Theatre presents "The Green Bird," an 18th century commedia dell'arte play by Carlo Gozzi, Nov. 2-5 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Performances are on Nov. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m., and Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The McKendree University Show Choir is a talented, versatile group of student vocalists and musicians that entertains on campus and in local communities. The Fall Recital on Oct. 13 is a showcase for members' individual vocal talents in contemporary musical theater, pop, R&B, jazz and more. The group will also perform during downtown Lebanon's Victorian Holidays on Nov. 18, and at a "Christmas Spectacular" show on Dec. 1 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

The McKendree University Show Choir's spring performance, "Time," showcases superior student talent with group and specialty acts. See it April 21-22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

The McKendree University Theatre Department presents "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later" at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, March 30 to April 2.

See what McKendree University students have created in their fall semester art classes during the All Students Art Show, Dec. 1-11.

McKendree University theatre, music and dance students present the musical mystery comedy "Curtains," with music and lyrics by Kander and Ebb, at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts for three performances, Nov. 4-6.

A beautiful and sassy criminal mastermind is the inspiration for the McKendree University Show Choir's 2016 finale show, "Carmen," April 23-24 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

To honor the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's passing, the Theatre Department performed his classic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts March 3-6.

McKendree University theatre students present "Almost, Maine," nine vignettes about love--with a few surprise endings--at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts for four performances, Nov. 5-8.

The McKendree University Show Choir presents its much anticipated debut performance of "Marilyn" on April 25-26 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts.

"The McKendree Story Project," an original theatre production, shares personal stories of current and former students, faculty, staff and alumni at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, March 26-29.

See "A Delightful Quarantine," a heartwarming dramatic comedy about visitors brought together unexpectedly, at theHettenhausen Center for the Arts for four performances, Nov. 6-9.

The "Eight: 8" exhibition of paintings, collage and sculpture is the culmination of McKendree senior art students' creative experience.