April university events offer theater, music, art and speakers to the public
The following events at Bluffton University are free and open to the public.
March 30-April 1
“Quilters Musical,” based on the book "The Quilters: Women and Domestic Art" by Patricia Cooper Baker and Norma Bradley Allen, 7:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall; tickets are $15 for adults at www.bluffton.edu/tickets
April 2
Brass Ensemble Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 4
“What is Peace When You Feel Like Fighting: Reflections of a Womanist Biblical Scholar,” Forum presentation by Rev. Valerie Bridgman, Ph.D., dean and vice-president of academic affairs, Methodist Theological School in Ohio, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 5
C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest, hosted by the Communication Department and the Peace & Conflict Studies Program, 7 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
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April 11- May 6
55th Annual Student Juried Exhibit, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Art Center
April 11
“Your Responsibility to Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Empowerment,” Forum presentation by Brittney M. Herman, founder of nonprofit organization We Will, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 16
Spring Choral Concert by University Chorale and Camerata singers, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 18
“Plan to Win: Sports and Life,” Forum presentation by Jimmy Burrow, former assistant head coach and defensive coordinator, Ohio University, 11 a.m., Yoder Recital Hall
April 23
Spring Fling Concert, 2:30 p.m., Yoder Recital Hall
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, September 8, 2025
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025
- NEW DATE Thayer Rd. closure for bridge repair begins Sept. 15
- Beavers sports roundup, Aug 29-Sept 4
- Pirate boys soccer shut out by Ottoville
- Pirate girls soccer edged by Bath
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Elmwood
- 1-year anniversary celebration of Elm St. businesses on Sept. 6
- Sugden and Windle finalists in CreativeOhio Champion Advocacy Awards
Thursday, September 4, 2025
- Pirate girls tennis loss to Shawnee
- Lugabill Rd. closed for paving on Sept. 4
- Pirate volleyball loss at Liberty-Benton
- Pirate boys golf win vs. Ada
- Ultra-processed foods: Impact on children’s health
- Check out Bluffton Public Library’s September 2025 programs and services
- Active shooter training to be held at Apollo Career Center
- Etc. Volunteers Garden created by Tim Byers
- Letter: Darrell Groman celebrates 40 years of optometric practice