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
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses
- Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy
- Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure
- Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library
- 50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library
- Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day