Coming Up at Mars Hill University - February 3-16, 2025
Mars Hill, NC (02/03/2025) — A listing of MHU events which are open to the general public.
Unless otherwise indicated, event admission is free.
For more information, contact Mike Thornhill, Director of Communications, (828) 689-1298, mthornhill@mhu.edu.
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Tuesday, February 4
True North
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Weekly chapel service for the MHU community. At True North this week, you can hear from the mayors of Marshall and Hot Springs, along with other local leaders, about the ongoing efforts for relief and recovery after Helene-get updated information, show your support, and learn how you can still help.
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Saturday, February 8
Choral Festival Concert
6 p.m., Moore Auditorium
Concluding concert for the 76th Mars Hill Choral Festival, featuring approximately 350 high school singers from across North Carolina. The students will have spent the day rehearsing under the tutelage of guest clinician Lisa Fredenburgh, director of choral activities at Aurora University. Students auditioned in the fall and those who were selected for the choral festival have been rehearsing in regional sessions at seven sites across the state. All students selected for the festival are automatically eligible for the MHU Presidential Music Scholarship, valued at $23,000 per year. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Tuesday, February 11
True North
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Weekly chapel service for the MHU community. Speaker: Rev. Tambi Brown Swiney.
Faculty Recital
7:30 p.m., Broyhill Chapel
Faculty Recital: Misty Rondeau, woodwinds and Matt Blanks, voice, Richard Riccardi, piano.
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Wednesday, February 12
Pete Candler Exhibit Opens
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Weizenblatt Gallery (Moore Fine Arts Building)
Weizenblatt Gallery will showcase Asheville photographer Pete Candler's work in the "A Realism of Absences" exhibition. Mr Candler works in black and white film photography as well as words on a page, documenting his travels in the American South over the past 25 years. He looks for the cracks in the accepted versions of American history. Within the cracks, he finds a richer and fuller version of this country's story. The exhibition will run from Wednesday, February 12, through Thursday, March 9. Hours are 10-4 Monday through Friday, closed weekends. Admission is always free.
Blood Drive
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Parking lot next to Bentley Fellowship Hall
Blood drive through the Blood Connection bloodmobile.
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Thursday, February 13
Square Dance
7-9:30 p.m., The Loft (McConnell Hall)
Join us for a square dance in MHU's Loft with live old-time music! Absolutely no experience is necessary-first-timers are welcome and encouraged. The caller will tell you what to do! This dance is free and open to all-both on campus and community. A great way to unwind and be a part of an Appalachian tradition. Brought to you by the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies with support from the Madison County Tourism Development Authority.
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Ongoing
A Realism of Absences: Pete Candler exhibit
Weizenblatt Gallery
Runs through March 9
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Upcoming
Unveiling Our Treasures
2024 Hart-Melvin Archival Research Fellows will present their findings
February 28
Ash Wednesday Service
March 5
Smoky Mountain Brass Band & MHU Wind Symphony Concert
March 6
Percussion Ensembles Showcase Concert
March 11
Day4MHU
March 26
Zoe & Cloyd Concert
April 11
Bailey Mountain Cloggers Spring Concert: Romeo & Juliet
April 25-27
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Mountain Lions Athletics Home Events
Ticket prices, policies, and other information: https://marshilllions.com/athletics/tickets
Wednesday, February 5
Men's lacrosse vs. Montevallo, 1 p.m.
Baseball vs. King, 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 8
Baseball vs. Concord, 2 p.m.
Sunday, February 9
Baseball vs. Concord, double-header 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12
Women's basketball vs. UVa.-Wise, 5:30 p.m.
Women's lacrosse vs. Southern Wesleyan, 6 p.m.
Men's basketball vs. UVa.-Wise, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 14
Softball vs. Felician, 1 p.m. (Mountain Lion Classic tournament)
Softball vs. Ursuline, 3 p.m. (Mountain Lion Classic tournament)
Saturday, February 15
Softball vs. Ursuline, 12 p.m. (Mountain Lion Classic tournament)
Softball vs. Felician, 2 p.m. (Mountain Lion Classic tournament)
Sunday, February 16
Women's lacrosse vs. Montevallo, 1 p.m.