Bluffton University November 2023 arts and events
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Oct. 30-Dec. 8 Art Exhibit: “The Artistic Jungle Series” by Georgio Sabino III, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Nov. 7 Forum: “Living in Mental Wellness” with Rick Skilliter, Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 7 Forum: “My Summer Internship with Global Life” with Damian Davis ’24, business administration and marketing major, 11 a.m., Reading Room, Musselman Library.
Nov. 9-12 Theatre: “Paragon Springs” play by Steven Dietz based on “An Enemy of the People” by Henrik Ibsen, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall. Tickets required at www.bluffton.edu/tickets $8 adults; $6 senior citizens, Bluffton University faculty/staff and non-Bluffton University students; free for Bluffton University students.
Nov. 10 Colloquium: “Conversion: Menno’s Spiritual Awakening to Biblical Faith 1526-37” with Dr. Gerald Mast, 4 p.m. Stutzman Lecture Hall, Centennial Hall.
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Nov. 14 Forum: “Tempest: Music and Poetry for a Regenerative Earth Preview and Discussion” with Jim Bates, Early Interval director, Ellen Arnold, scholar of ecological history, Jeff Gundy, poet, and Terry Hermsen, poet, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 14 Evening Forum: “Tempest: Music and Poetry for a Regenerative Earth Preview and Discussion,” by Early Interval, historically informed musicians performing on period instruments, with Laurie Anderson, Jeff Gundy and Terry Hermsen, contemporary poets, 6:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 19 Artist Reception: “The Artistic Jungle Series” by Georgio Sabino III, 1-3 p.m., with an artist talk at 1:30 p.m., Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Nov. 19 Concert: “Chamber Ensemble” conducted by Dr. Roy Couch and featuring Bluffton’s small-group instrumentalists, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Nov. 28 Forum: “Brave Conversation as Tool for Wellness” with Andrea Flack-Wetherald ’10, social worker/comedian/Brave Conversation coach, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Pirate bowling opens season vs. Kenton at Southgate Lanes
- Weekend Doctor: Preventing overuse injuries in young athletes
- Northwest Ohio Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to join Blanchard Valley Health System in 2027
- Fett, Warwick and Hudson win BACC photo competition
- Icon sponsors shine a spotlight on Ada and Bluffton
Friday, November 13, 2026
- 55th annual Carol Sing at Riley Creek UMC, Dec. 6
- Next Generation 911 announced by Hancock County
- Christine Denecker appointed to Ohio Humanities Council
- Community Electric Aggregation notices are in the mail to Bluffton customers
- Nov. 13 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup
- Letter: What a fall for our Bluffton Pirates
Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll for 1st Quarter, 2026-2027
- Bluffton alumni to discuss lives and vocations in ministry
- Letter: Honoring 20 years of land preservation in West Central Ohio
- Prairie restoration research program on Nov. 20
- Bluffton Lions to hear presentation on humanitarian and disaster relief
- Separate the wheat from the chaff: Multi-ingredient botanicals for cholesterol
- Bluffton Council recap: $5,000 donated for Blaze lights installation
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, November 2-8
- Veterans invited to Bluffton American Legion programs on Veterans Day
- James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, was a PGA professional
- Nathan Ulrey, 46, served in the Navy Seabees
- Letter: Thank you, Coach Richards
- Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 2026 year-end giving campaign
- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
- Jeanne Previte, 80, owned and operated Jeanne's Kitchen
- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from voters
- Former Blufftonite is lieutenant governor-elect of South Carolina
- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Nov. 13 chamber program on Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities