Merillat Centre for the Arts Program 2024-2025

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Forester Lecture: Momany Constitution Day Artist Reception: Painting with Fabric

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Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing Symphonic Band Concert Forester Lecture: Renn All-Area I Student Recital

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Artist Reception: Fight of Obscurity XXll All-Area II Student Recital Forester Lecture: Song ‘Tis the Season ‘Tis the Season

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Christmas Symphonic Band Concert Denver and the Mile High Orchestra Handel’s Messiah

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Faculty Recital Bergdall Lecture: Knight

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Awards Reception: High School Art Exhibit Senior Recital All-Area I Student Recital

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Forester Lecture: Lovin Longaker Honors Recital Awards Reception: Juried Student Art Exhibit Disney’s Newsies Disney’s Newsies

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Disney’s Newsies Disney’s Newsies Disney’s Newsies Faculty Lecture: Benjamin A Night of Worship Spring Symphonic Band Concert All-Area II Student Recital Jazz Band Concert Reception: Graduating Senior Exhibit Senior Theatre Showcase

LOCATION The Merillat Centre for the Arts (MCA) is located on the Huntington University home campus in Huntington, Indiana. Use the main campus entrance from Guilford Street, and the traffic circle will direct you to the MCA parking lot.

B OX OFFICE Open after Sep. 4 Closed from Nov. 27-29, Dec. 16 – Mar. 7 Hours: Mon.-Fri., 1:00-4:00 p.m.

For tickets, please call (260) 359-4261 or purchase them online at huntington.edu/BoxOffice.

GA LLE RY Robert E. Wilson Art Gallery Open Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed Nov. 27-29, Dec. 23 – Jan. 1 and March 3-7 Painting with Fabric Joel Fremion Sep. 12 – Oct. 17 Artist Reception: Sep. 27, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Fight of Obscurity XXll Nathan Foley Oct. 25 – Dec. 8 Artist Reception: Nov. 15, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

20th Annual High School Art Exhibit Jan. 24 – Feb. 17 Awards Reception: Feb. 7, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

35th Annual Juried HU Student Art Exhibit Feb. 26 – Apr. 8 Awards Reception: Mar. 21, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Huntington University Graduating Senior Exhibit Apr. 14 – May 4 Reception: Apr. 25, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

C O M M U N I T Y E VE N T S Constitution Day Sep. 17, 7:00 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium This year’s presenters are George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, Teddy Roosevelt, and Harry S. Truman. All four served in the military and were commanders in chief. The program will revolve around the preservation of and upholding of the Constitution.

The community is invited to attend. Admission is free, and no ticket is required.

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium Tickets: $15 General Admission The Merry and Bright Christmas Tour will include classics like “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” along with some lively, spirited songs like “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” that can’t help but put a smile on your face. What a fabulous way to celebrate this beautiful Christmas season!

MUSIC Symphonic Band Concert Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium All-Area I Student Recital* Oct. 30, 4:00 p.m.

Longaker Recital Hall All-Area II Student Recital* Nov. 20, 4:00 p.m.

Longaker Recital Hall ‘Tis the Season Nov. 22-23, 7:30 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium Christmas Symphonic Band Concert Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium Handel’s Messiah Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic

Church Faculty Recital Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Professor Eliazbeth Smith, Zurcher Auditorium piano and violin Professor Scott Humphries, piano and saxophone

Senior Recital Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Rylie Raber, voice Longaker Recital Hall

All-Area I Student Recital* Feb. 26, 4:00 p.m.

Longaker Recital Hall Longaker Honors Recital Mar. 14, 7:30 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium A Night of Worship Apr. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium Spring Symphonic Band Concert Apr. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium All-Area II Student Recital* Apr. 16, 4:00 p.m.

Longaker Recital Hall Jazz Band Concert Apr. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium *Featuring a variety of music majors and minors in vocal and instrumental solo or chamber music performances

THEATRE ARTS Much Ado About Nothing Oct. 2-4, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 5, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Studio Theatre

By William Shakespeare Step into the enchanting world of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing reimagined for a modern audience. This timeless comedy of love, wit, and misunderstandings unfolds with contemporary flair and infectious energy. Follow the intertwined lives of sharp-tongued Beatrice and the cynical Benedick as they navigate the treacherous path to love, while their friends conspire to bring them together amidst a whirlwind of deception and mistaken identities. With a fresh interpretation that blends classic verse with a modern sensibility, this production promises laughter, romance, and an unforgettable theatrical experience.

‘Tis the Season Nov. 22-23, 7:30 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the Huntington University Department of Performing Arts! Immerse yourself in a musical Christmas extravaganza featuring selections from beloved holiday films, traditional Christmas carols, and classic holiday favorites. Our talented performers will sing, dance, and spread joy with live music, creating a heartwarming experience that captures the essence of Christmas for audiences of all ages.

Disney’s Newsies Mar. 28-29, Apr. 3-4, 7:30 p.m.

Apr. 5 at 2:00 p.m.

Zurcher Auditorium A Musical based on the Disney Film They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines...Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing musical from Disney comes to Huntington University. A two-time Tony Award-winning show, Newsies has audiences and critics alike calling it “a musical worth singing about!” (The New York Times). Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you don’t want to miss. Now is the time to seize the day with Newsies at Huntington University!

Newsies is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Senior Theatre Showcase Apr. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Longaker Recital Hall Free Admission Don’t miss our annual Senior Theatre Showcase, where graduating seniors shine as they present a culmination of their years of study in performance and design. Experience an unforgettable evening filled

with captivating songs, compelling scenes, and stunning displays that showcase their talent and dedication.

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FORESTER LECTURES Chris Momany Sep. 10, 7:00 p.m.

The Call to Racial Justice Zurcher Auditorium Aaron Renn Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m.

The Three Worlds of Evangelicalism Zurcher Auditorium Ted J. Song, MDiv, PhD Nov. 21, 7:00 p.m.

What if the Great Commission was your driving force in everyday life?

College Park Church Bergdall Lecture: Michelle Knight, PhD Jan. 30, 7:00 p.m.

Heeding the Prophetic Interpreter: How Deborah’s Song (Judges 5) Trains Us to Read Hebrew Battle Narratives Zurcher Auditorium Robin Lovin Mar. 11, 7:00 p.m.

What Do We Do When Nobody Is Listening?

Zurcher Auditorium Faculty Lecture: Becky Benjamin, PhD Apr. 8, 7:00 p.m.

Stewarding Knowledge and Cultivation Wisdom: AI in Teaching and Learning Zurcher Auditorium

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETED EVENTS MUSICAL ADULTS $20 SENIOR/STUDENT $15 CHILDREN (10 AND UNDER) $10 HU FACULTY/STAFF $10 HU STUDENT FREE ‘TIS THE SEASON & MUCH ADO ADULT $15 SENIOR/STUDENT/HU FACULTY/STAFF $10 CHILDREN (10 AND UNDER) $5 HU STUDENT FREE PURCHASE ONLINE AT

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