The Van Wert Civic Theatre is presenting the Tony Award winning musical Big River, a country and bluegrass musical adaptation of Mark Twain's classic 1884 novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".
The show is directed by Jerry Zimmerman and features two Bluffton dramatists, Everett Collier and Dan Basinger.
Everett Collier is performing in the role of Big Jim, the runaway slave who encounters Huck while seeking his own freedom.
Dan Basinger plays Pap Finn, Huck's drunk and violent father and the catalyst behind Huck's own journey.
Bluffton University’s Institute for Learning in Retirement, an educational program for retirees, will host its second annual film festival, featuring “Families in Foreign Films,” from March 5 - 8.
One movie will be shown each day in 114 Centennial Hall, beginning with a film review at 9 a.m.
Following the films will be discussions over lunch, which participants should bring. Cost for the festival is $3 per session or $9 for all four sessions.
Registration is requested by March 1, but walk-ins are welcome.
Saxophonist Scott Troyer will present his Bluffton University senior recital—including two of his compositions—at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, in Yoder Recital Hall.
The recital is free and open to the public; a reception will follow in the lobby.
Troyer, from Sugarcreek, Ohio, will perform six numbers on alto and soprano saxophone, including his “Polyphony for Saxophone Trio” and “A Prayer (Through every minute).” Joining him in the saxophone trio will be Dr. Adam Schattschneider, a professor of music and Troyer’s instructor, and Bluffton junior Chelsey Parker.
Abstract paintings by Austin Cartwright will be on exhibit beginning Monday, Feb. 4, in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University’s Sauder Visual Arts Center.
The exhibit is free and open to the public through March 1. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The gallery will host a reception with the artist from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.
Murli Buluswar, chief science officer for Chartis Insurance in New York City, will return to his alma mater Tuesday, Feb. 5, to deliver Bluffton University’s annual Presidential Leadership Lecture in Founders Hall.
The 11 a.m. presentation, titled “Perspective on the path to clarity,” is free and open to the public.
At Chartis, the 1991 Bluffton graduate is responsible for building and leading a team aimed at helping the company achieve a competitive advantage by infusing science-driven innovation.
In commemoration of the dramatic sacrifice of four armed forces Chaplains during World War II, The American Legion will observe Religious Emphisis Week Feb. 3 - 9 according to Chaplain Clark of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.
The Bluffton American Legion will attend services at St. John' United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave. on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 10:30 a.m.
Legion officials and clergymen are planning special programs for the observance of the 70th Anniversary of the sinking of the USS Dorchester and the heroism demonstrated by four valiant Chaplains.
According to Peter Suter of the Shannon Theatre, "Lincoln" will be playing Feb. 1 - 7. The movie is rated PG-13. This movie has been met with much critical acclaim and is nominated for 12 Academy Awards.
"As the Civil War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves." (IMDb)
Show times are:
Daily at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The Bluffton University men’s and women’s track and field program returned home from a weekend spent at the University of Findlay with several new school records and more personal bests. The Beavers are seemingly hitting their stride at the right time of year with the Heartland Conference championship just a month away.
The third week of Keeping Active’s free fitness and nutritional programs is underway at BFR Sports & Fitness. The week will include free walking days, plus free exercise classes and demonstrations. These include the following:
The Rethink Your Drink program will be on going from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday
and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday.
