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.
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- Pirate boys soccer knocked off by Bath
- Main St. closure rescheduled; parapet work to take place Oct. 27
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- Bluffton Lions Club update for October 2026
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 21
- Village of Beaverdam requests suggestions for park grant application
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- Kaleidoscope Farms honoring veterans, thanking current troops, Nov. 8
- Filmmaker to preview documentary exploring life beyond incarceration
- ONU mobile health clinic at Senior Center on Oct. 28
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. closure planned for up to three weeks
- Two Pirate volleyball players make 1st team All-NWC
- 3 Pirate girls 1st team All-NWC soccer
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