Rehearsals for Bluffton University’s 121st performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 4, in the Gilliom Room of Mosiman Hall on campus.
Anyone interested in singing, from high school students to adults, is invited to join the chorus, which typically ranges from 70-90 members, including Bluffton students, faculty, staff and community members. There is no cost to participate.
Charles Miller, a Bluffton University student from Hamilton, Ohio, will discuss “Politics from the Inside, Looking Out” at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Oct. 11 in the reading room of Musselman Library. The event is free and open to the public.
The senior majoring in business and studying communications, will discuss his experience as a campaign manager/field director for a politician’s campaign. Miller will use the experience to explore modern political culture and the nature of politics.
A Gregg Luginbuhl coffee mug sits at my keyboard as I write this. Perhaps you hold one as you read this.
Gregg was artist laureate of Bluffton. The title passed to him from his father, Darvin. Before Darvin, it belonged to John Klassen. Gregg also belongs in the same class with other former Bluffton artists Richard Minck and Paul Soldner.
The attendance was remarkable. The enthusiasm was just what you’d want at a small-town fall festival. And it took place in Bluffton.
What was your favorite part?
There were many: home-business expo, farmers’ market, pumpkin face painting, food, quilt show, tractor show, music, historic exhibits, pony rides, horse and wagon rides. Shall we go on?
The 13th annual Bluffton Fall Festival fell on a Saturday with warm temperatures and just the right amount of sunshine.
Abbie Parkins is the 2016 Bluffton High School homecoming queen. Gabe Denecker is king. They were announced queen and king in a pre-game ceremony on Friday. And, yes, their photo is below. It's just that The Icon couldn't keep our eyes off their red shoes. Jaime Nygaard took these photos.
