Events
Vocal Festival Finale Concert
Vocal Festival Finale Concert
September 23, 2019, 4:30pm
This concert will feature the Festival Choir, Student Solo Competition Winners, Director's Choir, and the Millikin University Choir for a wonderful 75-minute concert. For more information visit Vocal Fest. The Vocal Festival Finale Concert will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 23rd, 2019 at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center.
School of Music Collage Concert
School of Music Collage Concert
September 27, 2019, 7:30pm
Join the School of Music for its opening night preview event showcasing Millikin's top student ensembles in their first performance of the year. Learn what each group has planned for the upcoming concert season while you enjoy vignette performances by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Choir, Percussion Ensemble, OneVoice, and Jazz Band I.
Millikin Choir Alumni Concert
Millikin Choir Alumni Concert
September 28, 2019, 3:00pm
Current members join alumni of the University Choir in its first extended program of the year.
Mid-Day Music Wednesdays
Mid-Day Music Wednesdays
October 2, 2019, 12:15pm
Once a month art events featuring Millikin and community art and music, hosted by the Decatur Area Arts Council.
Music from Vienna
Music from Vienna
October 6, 2019, 4:00pm
In the first event of the 2019-20 Faculty Recital Series, join Steinway artist Dr. Chung-Ha Kim, as she performs piano music composed in Vienna in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.
Medea
Medea
October 10, 2019, 7:30pm to October 13, 2019, 2:00pm
Medea is a wife, a mother, and a powerful sorceress. When her husband, Jason, abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. With only 24 hours to act, she exacts an appalling revenge that will destroy everything she holds dear.
Wind Ensemble I: Celebrations
Wind Ensemble I: Celebrations
October 13, 2019, 4:00pm
Join the Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble for its first concert of the year!
Honor Band Concert
Honor Band Concert
October 21, 2019, 7:00pm
The Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble will feature a selective honor band of high-school musicians.
Inside, Outside, and In-Between
Inside, Outside, and In-Between
October 26, 2019, 1:00pm to October 27, 2019, 1:00pm
Co-produced with the Golden K (Kiwanis), this production for children playfully discovers many ways to enter and to exit situations and when the in-between can be just right.
Fall Choral Concerts
Fall Choral Concerts
October 27, 2019, 4:00pm to 7:30pm
The first concert of the year for the Millikin choral program featuring Millikin Men, Millikin Women, Collegiate Chorale & University Choir.
World War II Poster Exhibit
World War II Poster Exhibit
October 28, 2019, 9:00am to November 15, 2019, 7:00pm
When Britain and France went to war with Germany in 1939, Americans were divided over whether to join the war effort. It wouldn't be until the surprise attacks on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 that the United States would be thrust into World War II. Once U.S.
Halloween Percussion Concert
Halloween Percussion Concert
October 31, 2019, 7:30pm to November 1, 2019, 8:00pm
This all-ages, family-friendly event of the season will take place in the infamously haunted Albert Taylor Theatre. Join the ensemble in costume; best costume prizes will be awarded!
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
November 2, 2019, 2:00pm to 7:30pm
Moscow Ballet consistently produces record-breaking seasons thrilling audiences from NYC to Los Angeles and from Puerto Rico to Calgary. Offering the classic ballets such as "Great Russian Nutcracker", "Cinderella", "Sleeping Beauty" and "Swan Lake", sold-out theatres attest to the public's love and appreciation of the highest quality productions. The press confirms artistic excellence: LA Times, "Disarmingly poetic…bravura expertise", Minneapolis Pioneer Press, "Sweeps you up in the bliss of beauty" and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Stunning visuals, effortlessness dancing… full of joyful energy."
Fall Jazz Concert
Fall Jazz Concert
November 12, 2019, 7:30pm
Join Jazz Band II and BluBop for the annual fall jazz concert in the University Commons.
Chicago The Musical
Chicago The Musical
November 15, 2019, 7:30pm to November 17, 2019, 2:00pm
"Who says that murder's not an art?" The Cook County Jail gets turned on its ear when Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly vie for the attention of the slick, hot-shot lawyer, Billy Flynn in an all-in game of survival of the fittest. Which of these merry murderesses will come out on top in this sexy, dazzling, jazz-age musical? Another wonderful School of Theatre and Dance and Kirkland Fine Arts Center co-production.
Millikin Jazz Showcase
Millikin Jazz Showcase
November 15, 2019, 7:30pm
Join Millikin's top instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles for an evening of crowd favorites.
A*C*E* Annual High School Art Exhibition
A*C*E* Annual High School Art Exhibition
November 18, 2019, 9:00pm to November 23, 2019, 7:00pm
The Annual A.C.E. High School Art Show is an opportunity for local high school students to exhibit their work and to show off their incredible talents. In addition to the exhibition there are workshops for teachers and students, a parent/faculty round table for parents to speak with Millikin Art Faculty as well as opportunities for the students to hear from working art professionals.
- Date: 11/18/2019 - 11/23/2019
- Reception: Saturday, November 23, 2019, 4-5PM
- Location: Perkinson Gallery
Regular Gallery Hours: M-F, Noon - 5 PM
Mid-Day Music Wednesdays
Mid-Day Music Wednesdays
November 20, 2019, 12:15pm
Once a month art events featuring Millikin and community art and music, hosted by the Decatur Area Arts Council.
Wind Ensemble II: Let's Dance
Wind Ensemble II: Let's Dance
November 20, 2019, 7:30pm
The Wind Ensemble performs a varied homage to the art of dance.
The Double Bass Around the World
The Double Bass Around the World
November 24, 2019, 4:00pm
The second event of the 2019-20 Faculty Recital Series will be a program celebrating the bass repertoire and its uniqueness around the globe.
Central Illinois High School Art Teacher Biennial Exhibition
Central Illinois High School Art Teacher Biennial Exhibition
December 2, 2019, 9:00pm to January 31, 2020, 7:00pm
This will be our inaugural exhibition showcasing the artistic creations of the Central Illinois Area Art Teachers. On display will be a variety of works of art in various mediums.
- Date 12/02/2019 - 01/31/2020
- Reception: Friday, January 31, 2020, 5-6:30 PM
- Location: Perkinson Gallery
Regular Gallery Hours: M-F, Noon-5 PM
Contact Art Department at 217-424-6227 for more information.
Vespers
Vespers
December 7, 2019, 2:00pm to December 8, 2019, 7:30pm
One of Millikin's most popular events, Vespers brings together over 250 musicians signaling the beginning of the holiday season with a sumptuous evening of carols, choirs, and candlelight.
Solstice: A Concert of Dance
Solstice: A Concert of Dance
December 12, 2019, 7:30pm to December 14, 2019, 2:00pm
Light, space, music, and movement come together to delight, provoke, and inspire us in this annual concert of original dance, performed and choreographed by students, faculty, and guest artists.
A Very Postmodern Christmas
A Very Postmodern Christmas
December 14, 2019, 7:30pm
This holiday season, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox will that the same originality, wit, and virtuosic musical performances that have garnered them over 1 billion views on YouTube to revitalize the idea of a Christmas tour itself, in their multi-city 'A Very Postmodern Christmas' tour.
The tour will feature PMJ's rotating retro collective of show-stopping vocalist, dancers, and instrumentalist as they mashup timeless holiday classics and today's pop hits in the 'vintage' styles of 20s hot jazz, doo wop, and Motown that have brought the group international acclaim. Put simply: it's the holiday show equivalent of Bing Crosby singing 'Little Drummer Boy' with David Bowie.
Collegiate Chorale Tour Finale
Collegiate Chorale Tour Finale
January 19, 2020, 7:30pm
The final concert of the choir's regional tour under the direction of their new conductor, Dr. Ben Hawkinson.
University Choir Tour Finale
University Choir Tour Finale
January 26, 2020, 3:00pm
"The best choir concert of the year," features the University Choir at its finest, following a two-week domestic tour.
Mid-Day Music Wednesdays
Mid-Day Music Wednesdays
January 29, 2020, 12:15pm
Once a month art events featuring Millikin and community art and music, hosted by the Decatur Area Arts Council.
Tuba and Electronics
Tuba and Electronics
February 2, 2020, 4:00pm
Join Tim Schachtschneider in the third event of the 2019-20 Faculty Recital Series as he presents a recital filled with jazz, poetry, and actual sounds from space!
Simon Levin "Lineage", Studio Conversations between Simon Levin & Apprentices
Simon Levin "Lineage", Studio Conversations between Simon Levin & Apprentices
February 3, 2020, 9:00pm to March 20, 2020, 7:00pm
Simon Levin has been working in clay since 1990. He is a full time studio potter working exclusively with wood firing. His award winning work is exhibited internationally, and appears in several contemporary ceramic books. Simon is writer for many ceramic journals, and in 2013 he traveled to Taiwan as a Senior Fulbright scholar researching local materials. As a kiln builder Simon has built wood fired kilns for both US colleges and universities as well as schools in Taiwan and China. Between 2004 and 2018 his apprenticeship program has trained and influenced 17 potters.
Beethoven 250
Beethoven 250
February 9, 2020, 2:00pm
Internationally-acclaimed pianist and Millikin faculty member, Silvan Negrutiu, returns to the Kirkland stage for a recital celebrating Beethoven's 250th birthday. The program will include Beethoven's "32 Variations in C Minor" and two of his most beloved piano sonatas: "Pathetique" and "Appassionata."
Valentine Gala
Valentine Gala
February 14, 2020, 7:30pm
Join guest vocalist Angel Spiccia ('03) and Jazz Band I for their third annual "Valentine Gala" at the Decatur Club.
The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance
February 20, 2020, 7:30pm to February 23, 2020, 2:00pm
In this new imagining of Gilbert and Sullivan's classic operetta, 'The Pirates of Penzance', our 'pirates' are members of a 50's biker-gang and are rebels without a cause. All of that changes when a young pirate apprentice meets the sorority girl of his dreams. This production is a collaboration between Millikin Opera Theatre, the Millikin Chamber Orchestra, and Millikin's School of Theatre and Dance.
Ballet Folclórico
Ballet Folclórico
February 21, 2020, 7:30pm
It is the mission of the Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México to preserve and promote the culture of Mexico. With an artistic career spanning over 56 years, the BFNM reflects the work of Mexico's leading researchers and practitioners of folklore, dance, music, and costumes. BFNM has received numerous awards and accolades, and has performed across five continents. And as it happens, Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México was the very first show at Kirkland debuting 1970.
Percussion Ensemble Synergy
Percussion Ensemble Synergy
February 23, 2020, 4:00pm
This year's Synergy concert will feature the Heartland Marimba Quartet, presenting the world premiere of a new composition by the group's artistic director Matthew Coley...
Pass Concert: Beethoven Lives Upstairs!
Pass Concert: Beethoven Lives Upstairs!
February 27, 2020, 10:00am
Thur Feb 27, 2020, 10:00am
Children Concert: presented free of charge for Decatur elementary students!
The world famous production of Beethoven Lives Upstairs features a lively exchange of letters between a young man and his composer uncle. The production features professional actors, period costumes, and rich scenery bringing all your favorite music of Beethoven to life.
The Amherst F. Hardy Foundation has provided a generous grant to bring this lavish production to Decatur.
Wind Ensemble III: MSWE and Friends
Wind Ensemble III: MSWE and Friends
March 1, 2020, 4:00pm
Features an outstanding high school band to share the stage with the MSWE.
The Tempest
The Tempest
March 5, 2020, 7:30pm
Founded in 1975, Actors from the London Stage (AFTLS) is one of the oldest touring Shakespeare theatre companies in the world. They perform Shakespeare's plays with a very basic production, using minimal props, no set, and the actors never leave the stage. Each actor plays multiple roles and frequently shifts characters while on stage, offering an intriguing and comedic effect. Touring both in the fall and spring, AFTLS visits approximately 16-20 universities in a year, giving students and faculty a chance to experience their dynamic and enriching performing arts program. The vibrant hands-on nature of the program provides an extraordinary opportunity to engage faculty and students far beyond the confines of the English and theatre departments.
St. Patty's Day Concert
St. Patty's Day Concert
March 17, 2020, 6:00pm to 8:30pm
The Millikin Men are joined by the Broken Brogue Irish Band in a concert of all things Celtic; from pub songs to Irish airs. Grab a drink, some Irish fare, and be ready to join in singing!
Mid-Day Music Wednesdays
Mid-Day Music Wednesdays
March 25, 2020, 12:15pm
Once a month art events featuring Millikin and community art and music, hosted by the Decatur Area Arts Council.
Seussical
Seussical
March 26, 2020, 7:30pm to March 29, 2020, 2:00pm
Horton the Elephant lives happily in the Jungle of Nool - until he hears a cry for help that he can't ignore. Based on the classic stories of Dr. Seuss, 'Seussical the Musical' features a fabulous score by Ahrens and Flaherty ('Once on this Island, Ragtime') and asks- 'what do we owe people who need our help?' This show brings birds of all feathers together in a celebration of selflessness, love, and community.
A Cappella Live!
A Cappella Live!
March 27, 2020, 7:30pm
The past few years have been a Renaissance for a cappella - with a perfect storm of movies, television, Youtube, and radio - breathing new life and excitement into the world’s first musical form.
However, as great as it is to see and hear a cappella on screens large and small, the best way to experience vocal harmony is in person, which is why A Cappella Live was born.
Built on the classic Motown review tour model, A Cappella Live is bringing four of the nation’s greatest a cappella acts to performing arts centers around America:
- The charming boyband sound and moves of The Filharmonic
- The rich harmonies of gospel/r&b legends Committed
- Chart-topping lead vocals and live-looping beatbox by Blake Lewis
- Internationally-inspired songstresses Women of the World
Never before have four acts of this caliber been brought together on the same stage on the same night. Audiences will have an opportunity to hear each group perform their greatest and best-known hits as well as large-scale production numbers featuring all four groups, plus some additional special surprises.
Joie De Vivre
Joie De Vivre
March 29, 2020, 4:00pm
The fourth and final event of the 2019-20 Faculty Recital Series features Alexandra Rodriguez (flute), Dr. David Cook (clarinet), and Dr. Pei-I Wang (piano) in a recital exploring solo and chamber music by six different French composers.
Annual Student Art Show
Annual Student Art Show
March 30, 2020, 9:00am to April 10, 2020, 6:00pm
The Annual Student Art Show features freshman through junior art students’ work. On display will be drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, graphic design, prints, and photography. Each year the show is judged by a local artist who chooses awards for exemplary student work.
- Date: 03/30/2020 - 04/10/2020
- Reception: Thursday, April 9, 2020, 5-6 PM
- Awards: 5:30 PM
- Gallery: Perkinson Gallery
Regular Gallery Hours: M-F, Noon - 5 PM
Contact Art Department at 217-424-6227 for more information.
Some Enchanted Evening
Some Enchanted Evening
April 2, 2020, 7:30pm to April 5, 2020, 2:00pm
Experience the wit and wisdom of Oscar Hammerstien's lyrics, buoyantly soaring above the unique melodies of Richard Rodgers. This first-rate revue captures moments from musicals that could only have been created by this famous duo, including Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Carousel, and the Sound of Music.
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
April 4, 2020, 7:30pm
There have been many imitators, but there is only one duo in North America sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and Judith Belushi to don the official hat and sunglasses and walk in the legendary footsteps of Jake and Elwood Blues. Discovered in Las Vegas, performers Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty capture the infectious humor and unbridled spirit of the Blues Brothers like no one since John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd walked the stage. Backed by a powerhouse band, they'll give you a show to remember, packed with classic hits from the Blues Brothers catalog, including Soul Man, Rubber Biscuit, Sweet Home Chicago, and more. For a night of laughter, dancing, and foot-stompin' fun.
Works From The Permanent Collection
Works From The Permanent Collection
April 13, 2020, 9:00am to May 22, 2020, 6:00pm
- Date: 04/13/2020 - 05/22/2020
- Gallery: Perkinson Gallery
On display, will be selected works from the Millikin University permanent collection, featuring a wide array of art in various genres and materials.
Regular Gallery Hours: M-F, Noon - 5 PM
Contact Art Department at 217-424-6227 for more information.
Wind Ensemble IV: MSWE Spring Concert
Wind Ensemble IV: MSWE Spring Concert
April 24, 2020, 7:30pm
A wonderful array of music to conclude the MSWE concert season.
Spring Choral Concert
Spring Choral Concert
April 26, 2020, 2:00pm
The final concert of the year will feature lighter music and springtime themes.
Mothers & Mentors Concert
Mothers & Mentors Concert
April 26, 2020, 4:00pm
The Millikin Women's Choir is joined by family and community members who have had a lasting influence on their lives for this final concert of the season.
Marisol
Marisol
April 30, 2020, 7:30pm to May 3, 2020, 2:00pm
There is a revolution in heaven: food has turned to salt, the moon hasn't been seen in months, and skinheads are ravaging the Bronx. In an America gone wrong, will Marisol Perez join her guardian angel in the fight to save the world? Magic realism entwines with absurdism in weaving Rivera's apocalyptic tale.
Percussion Masterworks
Percussion Masterworks
May 2, 2020, 7:30pm
Percussion Ensemble Masterworks showcases the depth and breadth of contemporary percussion chamber music through a program featuring the genre's leading composers.
Bon Voyage Concert
Bon Voyage Concert
May 16, 2020, 4:00pm
University Choir presents their International Tour program before departing on a 10-day excursion to Sicily and mainland Italy.