2024-2025 SEASON
SEPTEMBER
10 7:00 p.m. Forester Lecture: Momany
17 7:00 p.m. Constitution Day
27 4:00 p.m. Artist Reception: Painting with Fabric
OCTOBER
2 7:30 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing
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4
5
7:30 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing
7:30 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing
2:00 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing
7:30 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing
10 7:30 p.m. Symphonic Band Concert
24 7:00 p.m. Forester Lecture: Renn
30 4:00 p.m. All-Area I Student Recital
NOVEMBER
15 4:00 p.m. Artist Reception: Fight of Obscurity XXll
20 4:00 p.m. All-Area II Student Recital
21 7:00 p.m. Forester Lecture: Song
22 7:30 p.m. ‘Tis the Season
23 7:30 p.m. ‘Tis the Season
DECEMBER
5 7:30 p.m. Christmas Symphonic Band Concert
6 7:30 p.m. Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
8 7:30 p.m. Handel’s Messiah
JANUARY
24 7:30 p.m. Faculty Recital
30 7:00 p.m. Bergdall Lecture: Knight
FEBRUARY
7 6:00 p.m. Awards Reception: High School Art Exhibit
21 7:30 p.m. Senior Recital
26 4:00 p.m. All-Area I Student Recital
SEASON CALENDAR
MARCH
11 7:00 p.m. Forester Lecture: Lovin
14 7:30 p.m. Longaker Honors Recital
21 6:00 p.m. Awards Reception: Juried Student Art Exhibit
28 7:30 p.m. Disney’s Newsies
29 7:30 p.m. Disney’s Newsies
APRIL
3 7:30 p.m. Disney’s Newsies
4 7:30 p.m. Disney’s Newsies
5 2:00 p.m. Disney’s Newsies
8 7:00 p.m. Faculty Lecture: Benjamin
11 7:30 p.m. A Night of Worship
15 7:30 p.m. Spring Symphonic Band Concert
16 4:00 p.m. All-Area II Student Recital
24 7:30 p.m. Jazz Band Concert
25 6:00 p.m. Reception: Graduating Senior Exhibit
7:30 p.m. 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.
BOX 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.
GALLERY
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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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
MERILLAT CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
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