Carthage College Calendar of Events — All

Oct. 22 - Nov. 21, 2009

"A Creation of Importance: The Works of Diederich Kortlang"

The H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art at Carthage presents a retrospective exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and tapestries by German artist Diederich Kortlang (1925-1974). "A ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 1

Evening Prayer: 7:00p.m.

Evening prayer tonight will offer a creative celebration of All Saints Sunday led by our student Worship Team. Join us as we celebrate the sacred ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 2

Western Heritage Film Festival: "The Return": 7:00p.m.

The Western Heritage Film Festival presents the second film in its fall series. The Return will be shown at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in ... More »

Open to audiences: Faculty, Staff, Students - Graduate, Students - Undergraduate

Opera Workshop Showcase: 7:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.

The Carthage Music Department presents an Opera Workshop Showcase from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in H.F. Johnson Recital Hall. More »

Nov. 4

Chamber Orchestra Concert: 7:30p.m. - 9:00p.m.

American Music is the theme for the Fall Chamber Orchestra concert, under the direction of co-conductors Darlene Rivest and James Ripley. Music to be perfomed ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 5

Lecture: "The Book That Changed My Life": 4:55p.m.

English Professor Mabel DuPriest will present a lecture for The Book That Changed My Life lecture series Thursday, Nov. 5. She will speak at 4:55 ... More »

Nov. 6

Special Hannibal Lecture: Directing 'Lysistrata': 4:55p.m.

Herschel Kruger, associate professor of theatre at Carthage and chair of the Theatre Department, will present a special Hannibal Lecture on Friday, Nov. 6, to ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

The Zemlinksy Quartet and Stephen Swedish perform in Siebert Chapel: 7:30p.m.

Carthage hosts the Zemlinsky Quartet, with special guest artist Stephen Swedish, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in A. F. Siebert Chapel. The concert is ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Comedian Ronnie Jordan: Sponsored by Carthage Activities Board: 8:00p.m.

Come out on Friday and see the comedian Ronnie Jordan at 8pm in the 128 rooms in the TWC! Check out his youtube video here!!! ... More »

Sponsors: Carthage Actvitites Board
Target audience: Students - Prospective, Students - Undergraduate
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 6 - Nov. 14, 2009

Carthage Theatre Presents "Lysistrata": Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The Carthage Theatre Department presents "Lysistrata," the third and concluding play of Aristophanes' War and Peace series, directed by Herschel Kruger. It is now the ... More »

Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences
Tickets required:

Nov. 7

Center for Children's Literature Book Sale: 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

The Center for Children's Literature will hold a Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7 in Hedberg Library. Hardcover books will be ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 8

Presentation, book signing by Dario Castagno: 2:45p.m.

The Carthage Music Department welcomes New York Times best-selling author Dario Castagno to campus on Nov. 8 for a special multimedia presentation and book signing. ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 9

Bridges to Peace: An International Perspective: 10:30a.m. - 10:55a.m.

Bridges to Peace (B2P) presents a discussion led by a panel of TLE's (Target Language Experts). Their topic will be: Life in the United States ... More »

Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 10

Carthage Wind Orchestra Fall Concert: 7:30p.m.

The Carthage Wind Orchestra presents its fall concert on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The concert, Special Delivery, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in A. F. Siebert ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 11

Morning Worship: 10:30a.m. - 10:55a.m.

Morning Worship will feature the Handbell Choir. The theme for this service on Veterans Day will be: When We Are Called to Give It All ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Information Session: Adult Education Bachelor Degree Programs: 6:00p.m. Sunday

An information session on Carthage’s bachelor degree program for adults will be held at 6 p.m. on November 11th, 2009 at Carthage. Carthage Adult Education ... More »

Information Session: Paralegal Program: 6:00p.m.

Information Session: Paralegal Program An information session about Carthage’s Paralegal Program will be held at 6 p.m. on November 11th, 2009. Information sessions are held ... More »

Nov. 12

Lakeside Choral Festival: 8:00a.m.

Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Hannibal Lecture: "Truth, Tropes, and Translations: Reading Augustine and Luther": 4:55p.m.

Dr. Leonard Schulze presents the final Hannibal Lecture of the 2009 lecture season. He will speak on "Truth, Tropes and Translations: Reading Augustine and Luther." ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 13

Lakeside Choral Festival: 8:00a.m.

Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Invitation to Meditation: 10:30a.m. - 10:55a.m.

Invitation to Meditation is a time for quiet reflection, contemplative prayer, and stillness. Take a break from the busy-ness of Carthage life. Renew your spirit ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Family Fun Night: Chemistry is Cool: 6:00p.m.

The Carthage Chemistry Club hosts a presentation on chemistry for Family Fun Night on Friday, Nov. 13. Disappearing beakers, jumping raisins and rainbows are among ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Chamber Music Concert Series welcomes the Ying Quartet: 7:30p.m.

The Carthage Chamber Music series presents its second concert of the season. The Ying Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Constantly exploring ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Chamber Music Series - Ying Quartet: 7:30p.m.

Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 14

Information Session: Loyola MBA for Executives at Carthage: 9:00a.m.

An information session about the Loyola MBA for Executives at Carthage program will be held at 9 a.m. on November 14th, 2009, in Hedberg Library. ... More »

Information Session: Loyola MSW: 11:30a.m.

An information session about the Master’s of Social Work program, offered by Loyola University Chicago in partnership with Carthage, will be held at 11:30 a.m. ... More »

Nov. 15

A Service of Word and Thanksgiving: 3:00p.m.

A Service of Word and Thanksgiving offers an afternoon celebration that anticipates the National Day of Thanksgiving on November 26. We are very pleased to ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Thanksgiving Service of Word and Song: 3:00p.m. Tuesday

Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 16

Bridges to Peace: Drum Circle: 10:30a.m. - 10:55a.m.

Bridges to Peace (B2P) presents an interactive experience with Professor Peter Dennee. He will lead participants in forming a drum circle and explore how the ... More »

Western Heritage Film Festival Presents: The Passion of Joan of Arc: 7:00p.m.

The Western Heritage Film Festival presents the third film in its fall series. The Passion of Joan of Arc will be shown at 7 p.m. ... More »

Sponsors: Western Heritage program
Target audience: Students - Undergraduate
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 16 - Nov. 18, 2009

Let's Can Hunger!: 11:00a.m.

Food drive and fundraiser! Please donate your non-perishable food items to help SIFE make the holidays a little brighter. Come donate during lunch and dinner ... More »

Sponsors: SIFE
Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 17

Visiting Writers: Joshua Marie Wilkinson and G.C. Waldrep: 7:00p.m.

Joshua Marie Wilkinson was born and raised in Seattle. He is the author of four books, most recently The Book of Whispering in the Projection ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

Carthage Women's Ensemble and Masterworks Chorale Concert: 7:30p.m.

Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 18

Morning Worship: The Eye of a Spiritual Storm": 10:00a.m. - 10:55a.m.

Morning Worship will feature music professors Jane Livingston, Corinne Ness and Mark Petering. The theme for this service will be "The Eye of a Spiritual ... More »

Information Session: Graduate Education and Teacher Certification: 6:00p.m.

An information session about Carthage’s Graduate Studies in Education program, including Accelerated Certification for Teachers (ACT), will be held at 6 p.m. on November 18th, ... More »

Jazz Crusaders Concert: 7:30p.m.

Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 19

Classroom Violence Workshop: 7:00p.m.

EXSS 311 is offering a workshop for future teachers to learn how to handle classroom violence. The workshop is available and free to all students. ... More »

Sponsors: EXSS 311 Community Health
Target audience: Students - Undergraduate
Open to audiences: Students - Graduate, Students - Undergraduate

Carthage Women's Ensemble and Masterworks Chorale Concert: 7:30p.m.

Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 20

Invitation to Meditation: 10:30a.m. - 10:55a.m.

Invitation to Meditation is a time for quiet reflection, contemplative prayer and stillness. Take a break from the busy-ness of Carthage life. Renew your spirit ... More »

Carthage Family Fun Night: 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.

The Carthage Juggling Club hosts an active evening of juggling for Family Fun Night on Friday, Nov. 20. Watch skilled jugglers toss balls, rings, plungers, ... More »

Sponsors: The Carthage Juggling Club
Target audience: All Audiences
Open to audiences: All Audiences

Nov. 20 - Nov. 29, 2009

Thanksgiving Break: 6:00p.m. - 12:00p.m.

Carthage students look forward to spending time with their loved ones during Thanksgiving Recess. The Carthage residence halls and apartments will close to all students ... More »

Open to audiences: All Audiences

November 2009