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Coming Up at Mars Hill University - March 17-30, 2025

Mars Hill, NC (03/17/2025) — 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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Week of March 17

Spring Break - no classes all week; most university offices closed Monday and Tuesday

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Friday, March 21

Theatre Arts Family Reunion - Kickoff Reception
8:30 p.m., Lunsford Atrium in Day Hall
The MHU Theatre Arts Family Reunion is a celebration for all who have been part of the theatre arts history at Mars Hill University. The original event in September 2024 was canceled due to Hurricane Helene, and now we are celebrating in March 2025. Reception with light refreshments at Day Hall.

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Saturday, March 22

Theatre Arts Family Reunion - Grand Gathering
11 a.m., Owen Theatre
Recognize guests/faculty/staff/student groups and take a cast photo. There will be a special remembrance of those who have passed and conclude with a slide show of Mars Hill theatre arts through the decades.

Theatre Arts Family Reunion - The Belle of Amherst
7:30 p.m., Owen Theatres
Susan King, class of 1976, first presented "The Belle of Amherst" by William Luce at Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre in 1978 under the direction of C. Robert Jones. She has performed it many times for SART, the MHU theatre arts department, and other audiences over 46 years. The performance is free of charge but tickets must be reserved at https://www.mhu.edu/event/theatre-arts-family-reunion.

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Tuesday, March 25

True North
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Weekly chapel service for the MHU community. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Brett Pardue (MHU class of 2014), pastor of Oxford Baptist Church.

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Wednesday, March 26

Day4MHU
All day (12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.), on-campus and virtual at www.mhu.edu/day4mhu
DAY4MHU is an event where the entire Mars Hill University community gathers in support of the university. Traditionally this day has been dedicated to raise awareness and funds for the Mars Hill Scholarship Fund. The priority is to raise support for the Mars Hill Scholarship Fund, but donors may boost any aspect of campus that is important to them through their donations.This year's goal is $350,000.

Western Division Concert Band MPA
All day, Moore Auditorium
Mars Hill will host the Western Division Concert Band MPA. This event will bring approximately 3,000 middle and high school students to campus over the course of three days. Runs through Friday, March 28.

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Thursday, March 27

Juried Student Art Exhibition Opens
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Weizenblatt Gallery (Moore Fine Arts Building)
An exhibition of creations by MHU art students during the school year. On view are ceramics, photography, painting, drawing, and graphic design. Exhibition runs through April 10.

Square Dance
7-9 p.m., The Loft (McConnell Hall)
A square dance in MHU's Loft with live old-time music and caller Aaron Ratcliffe. No experience is necessary-first-timers are welcome and encouraged. This dance is free and open to all, both on-campus and community. Presented by the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies with support from the Madison County Tourism Development Authority.

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Ongoing

Juried Student Art Exhibition
Weizenblatt Gallery
March 27-April 10


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Upcoming

Jazz Ensemble Performance
April 2

Chamber Ensembles Concert
April 8

Zoe & Cloyd Concert
April 11

Music Department Kaleidoscope 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

Tuesday, March 18
Men's and women's tennis vs. Lees-McRae, 2 p.m.
Baseball vs. King, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19
Women's tennis vs. UVa-Wise, 11 a.m.
Men's tennis vs. UVA-Wise, 1 p.m.
Women's lacrosse vs. Emory & Henry, 4 p.m.
Men's lacrosse vs. Emory & Henry, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 20
Softball vs. Converse (double-header), 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Friday, March 21
Baseball vs. Tusculum, 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 22
Women's tennis vs. Anderson, 11 a.m.
Baseball vs. Tusculum (double-header), 12 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Men's tennis vs. Anderson, 1 p.m.
Softball vs. Carson-Newman (double-header), 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 25
Baseball vs. Lander, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, March 26
Softball vs. Catawba (double-header), 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

Friday, March 28
Baseball vs. Limestone, 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 29
Women's tennis vs. Catawba, 11 a.m.
Women's lacrosse vs. Tusculum, 12 p.m.
Baseball vs. Limestone (double-header), 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Men's tennis vs. Catawba, 1 p.m.
Men's lacrosse vs. Tusculum, 3 p.m.

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