RADIO College Radio Day

International celebration of college radio and independent broadcasting.

Oct. 6 | All Day

Listen on 89.5 FM in the Decatur area, or tune in online at millikin.edu/ college-fine-arts/schoolart-creative-media/wjmu.

Join WJMU in celebrating International College Radio Day! College Radio Day is a celebration of the contribution of college radio stations to the larger culture and a tribute to the lasting legacy of college broadcasting. Without college radio, artists like Public Enemy, R.E.M. and the Red Hot Chili Peppers never would have broken big. Airplay on college stations, both in small and major markets, brought this music to the people and the people then brought it to the world! College radio is a proudly non-commercial platform for artists and subjects that commercial stations won’t or don’t touch. Tune in to WJMU on Friday, Oct. 6, to join the party, as WJMU links with stations from around the globe to celebrate College Radio Day!

Oct. 14 | 7:30 PM

Kirkland Fine Arts Center

Tickets — $40 // $60 // $80 // $100*

Ticket Office: 217.424.6318 kirklandfinearts.com

TOURING ARTIST Janelle James

The beloved, two-time Emmy-nominated comedian and actress from Abbott Elementary brings her one-of-a-kind humor to the Kirkland stage.

Currently starring as Principal Ava Coleman in the popular sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” Janelle James is a New York/ Los Angeles-based comedian and actress who has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe, Critics’ Choice and Independent Spirit Award. Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for in 2020, her stand-up has been featured on Netflix’s “The Comedy Lineup.” Don’t miss this queen of comedy at her best!

To honor the artist’s comedic integrity and freedom, this show is recommended for audiences 18 years and older.

*Discount tickets are available by visiting or calling the ticket office at 217.424.6318.

Oct. 15 | 4 PM

Kirkland Room 128 at Kirkland Fine Arts Center

Free and open to the public.

FILM PREMIERE 48 Hour Film Challenge

Support independent film production in Central Illinois by attending the world premiere of these student films.

Student teams write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours. Celebrate the final films at the premiere in Kirkland Room 128. Refreshments will be available.

Top award-winning films will move on to compete in the top film challenge at Millikin’s Images in Motion Festival in the spring.

Collegiate Chorale and Treble Choir University Choir and TrueBlue Chorale

Oct. 15 | 4 & 6 PM Central Christian Church

Free and open to the public.

Performance of choral literature from a broad range of cultures and histories.

The first full-length choral concert of the semester. Each of the choirs sings a program of varied choral literature showcasing their range and technique in a program with selections from a broad range of cultures and histories.

Oct. 15 | 4 PM

Kaeuper Hall in the Perkinson Music Center

Free and open to the public.

Concert

Faculty Recital Series I

Faculty in the School of Music present a selection of favorites for woodwinds and strings featuring Evan Tammen.

Musicians: Evan Tammen, Oboe

Ion-Alexandru Malaimare, Violin Sharon Chung, Viola

“With Strings Attached” | Music for oboe and strings from duet to quartet.

CONCERT Millikin Honor

Band Festival

An evening of young talent and classic band and ensemble favorites.

Oct. 23 | 6 PM

Kirkland Fine Arts Center

Free and open to the public.

Select high school students from across the region come together to rehearse and study with Millikin faculty. The event concludes with a joint concert with the Millikin Wind Ensemble on the Kirkland Fine Arts Center stage.

Oct. 24–28

Perkinson Gallery in Kirkland Fine Arts Center

Free and open to the public.

EXHIBITION & AUCTION

Raptor: Birds of Prey (Charity Art Auction)

A special Charity Art Auction sponsored by the Blue Connection Art Gallery and the Illinois Raptor Center.

Auction Schedule, Oct. 28:

4:00 p.m. | Doors open

6:00 p.m. | Auction begins

The student-run art gallery The Blue Connection, in collaboration with the Illinois Raptor Center, has acquired a powerful and moving collection of artwork that will be available for purchase at this live auction event in the Perkinson Gallery at Kirkland Fine Arts Center. The collection features a variety of art mediums of all types of birds of prey, including eagles, hawks and owls. Examples of artists include John James Audubon, P.J. Selby, John Gould, Alexander Wilson Edward Lear, and contemporaries such as Richard Sloan. Contact Professor Walker at 217.424.6228 for more information.

Oct. 31–Nov. 11

Perkinson Gallery at Kirkland Fine Arts Center

Free and open to the public.

Exhibition

Central Illinois High School Art

Showcasing the best in student art from across our region.

Reception: Saturday, November 11, 1–2 p.m.

The Central Illinois High School Art Exhibition is an annual exhibition showcasing the artworks of local high school students. We are pleased to host this event in our continuing effort to reach out and connect with area high school students and their respective teachers.

Concert

Jazz Showcase

Jazz Band I in concert with OneVoice.

Schedule:

6:30 p.m. | Doors open

7:30 p.m. | Show begins

Oct. 27 | 7:30 PM

Oct. 28 | 4 & 6 PM

Albert Taylor Theatre in Shilling Hall

Tickets — $15*

Ticket Office: 217.424.6318 kirklandfinearts.com

CONCERT Halloween

The beloved Millikin Percussion Ensembles perform their annual spooktacular concert.

Join the Millikin Percussion Ensembles for the 17th annual Halloween concert. This all-ages, family-friendly event of the season will take place in the infamously haunted Albert Taylor Theatre on the campus of Millikin University. Audience members are invited to join the ensemble in costume; best costume prizes will be awarded.

*Discount tickets are available by visiting or calling the ticket office at 217.424.6318.

Nov. 2 | 6:30–9 PM

Decatur Club

Free and open to the public.

Join Millikin’s premier vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles at the historic Decatur Club for their first main stage performances of the year. Cash bar and other concessions available.

Nov. 9, 10, 11 | 7:30 PM

Nov. 11 & 12 | 2 PM

Virginia Rogers Theatre in the Center for Theatre & Dance

Book by Joe Tracz. Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki.

Adapted from the book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan.

Tickets — $30

Available at kirklandfinearts.com or by calling the ticket office at 217.424.6318.

Directed by Kevin Long

Music Directed by Elizabeth Creighton

The Greek gods are real, and they’re ruining Percy Jackson’s life. As a son of Poseidon, Percy has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and he is on an epic quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt and prevent a war between the gods. Normal is a myth when you’re a demigod. Based on the bestselling Disney-Hyperion novel by Rick Riordan, this show is an action-packed theatrical adventure that will rock your world — and the underworld.

“The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Nov. 11 | 7:30 PM

Kirkland Fine Arts Center

Tickets — $25 // $30 // $35

Ticket Office: 217.424.6318 kirklandfinearts.com

Concert

Masterworks II: Serenades and Tombs

A Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra concert featuring the works of Dvořák, Holst and Ravel.

Special Guest: Richard Haglund, Guest Conductor

The MDSO plays favorites from the string orchestra repertoire: Dvořák’s “Serenade for Strings in E Major,” Op. 44, and “St. Paul’s Suite,” Op. 29, No. 2 by Gustav Holst, among other classic works. International Conductors Workshop and Competition winner Richard Haglund conducts Holst in his MDSO debut.

CONCERT

Fall Jazz Concert

BluBop and Jazz Band II.

Nov. 14 | 7:30 PM

Banquet Room A, 3rd Floor, University Commons

Free and open to the public.

CONCERT On the Road

MSWE travels to Eisenhower High School for a special concert in the community.

Nov. 16 | 7:00 PM

Eisenhower High School

Free and open to the public.

The Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble hits the road as we begin our first tour in several years with music celebrating the open road and the joy of travel in collaboration with Eisenhower High School and their Director Jennifer Morrow.

CONCERT

Faculty Recital Series II

BluBop joins Jazz Band II for an evening of instrumental and vocal jazz favorites performed by Millikin’s newest generation of aspiring jazz professionals.

Nov. 19 | 4 PM

Kaeuper Hall in the Perkinson Music Center

Free and open to the public.

MDSO talent presents contemporary selections for woodwinds, strings, piano and harp featuring William McClain.

Muscians:

William McClain, Viola

Amanda Pond, Flute

Evan Tammen, Oboe

Pei-I Wang, Piano

Julia Jamieson, Harp

“Music Among Friends” | Contemporary chamber music featuring Maestro McClain and his MDSO colleagues.

CONCERT

Guitar Ensembles: Fall

An evening of popular and classical favorites for guitar.

Nov. 15 | 7:30 PM

Kaeuper Hall in the Perkinson Music Center

Free and open to the public.

The Guitar Ensembles concert showcases Millikin’s outstanding electric and classical Guitar Ensembles in an exciting program featuring traditional and contemporary arrangements, ranging from the baroque to jazz and rock.

CONCERT