Performing & Visual Arts
Upcoming Events
FEB 15 2026
Piano in Motion: A Fusion of Art - Featuring Dr. Tina Park, piano
2 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Faculty Artist Tina Park, performs a collaborative recital with guest artists from different art forms
FEB 19 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
FEB 19 2026
Artist Talk with Pattie Chalmers (Like a String Full of Knots)
6 p.m. Lake Valentine Room (CLC109) & Olson Gallery
Artist Talk with Pattie Chalmers, at 6 p.m. in Lake Valentine Room, reception at 7 p.m. in Olson Gallery
FEB 20 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
FEB 21 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
FEB 21 2026
FEB 21 2026
FEB 22 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
FEB 23 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
FEB 24 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
FEB 25 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
FEB 26 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
FEB 26 2026
2026 Concerto-Aria Competition Recital
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
This annual competition offers student musicians the chance to compete for the opportunity to perform with the Festival Orchestra at the Classics in the Great Hall concert
FEB 27 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
FEB 28 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 1 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 1 2026
MAR 2 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 3 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 4 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 5 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 5 2026
Faculty Recital: Dr. Merrin Guice Gill, voice - "He Will Hold Me Fast"
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Faculty artist Merrin Guice Gill takes the stage for a collaborative vocal recital
MAR 6 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 7 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 8 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 9 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 10 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 11 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 12 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 13 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 14 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 15 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 16 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 17 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 18 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 19 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 20 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 21 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 22 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 23 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 24 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 25 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 26 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 27 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 27 2026
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Dr. Ben Blasko directs the Wind Symphony in Benson Great Hall
MAR 28 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 28 2026
Bethel Choir Spring Concert | We Shall Walk Through the Valley
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Dr. Merrin Guice Gill conducts the Bethel Choir in Benson Great Hall
MAR 29 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 30 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAR 31 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 1 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 2 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 3 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 4 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 5 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 6 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 7 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 8 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 9 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 9 2026
The Greatest Story Ever Retold Premier and Book Launch
7 p.m. Benson Great Hall
An evening to explore Jesus films and the Gospels that have inspired them.
APR 10 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 10 2026
Lucia Chorum & Royal Register Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for an inspiring program of choral works written specifically for men's and women's voices
APR 11 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 12 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 12 2026
Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Dr. Brad Cawyer directs the Chamber Orchestra in Benson Great Hall
APR 13 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 14 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 15 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 16 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 17 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
APR 17 2026
Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Dr. Brad Cawyer conducts the Philharmonic in Benson Great Hall
APR 18 2026
Like a String Full of Knots Exhibition
Olson Gallery
Like a String Full of Knots by Pattie Chalmers in Olson Gallery
MAY 1 2026
7:30 p.m.
Get ready for a night of swing and improv with Bethel's Jazz Orchestras!
MAY 3 2026
Handbell Ensemble Spring Concert
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Deb Garvey conducts the Bethel Handbell Ensemble in Benson Great Hall
MAY 8 2026
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's Festival Choir and Orchestra present an unforgettable multimedia concert experience in Benson Great Hall
MAY 12 2026
Swingin' on the Egg with Bethel Jazz Orchestra
7 p.m. On "The Egg" in the Brushaber Commons Atrium
Join us for an evening of swing dancing and live jazz!
MAY 16 2026
Opera and Musical Theatre Scenes Show
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A caberet-style performance of opera and musical theatre favorites in Benson Great Hall!
MAY 23 2026
Benson Great Hall
For graduating students in the College of Adult Professional Studies and the Graduate School | 7 p.m.
MAY 23 2026
MAY 23 2026
Benson Great Hall
For graduating students in the College of Arts and Sciences | 9 a.m., 11:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.
JUNE 28 2026
2 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Violins of Hope is a project of concerts based on a collection of over 60 string instruments owned by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust