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Coming Up at Mars Hill University - October 28 - November 10, 2024

Correction: Sunday, November 3, student recital by Raegan Metcalf begins at 7 p.m., not 7:30.

Mars Hill, NC (10/31/2024) — Coming Up at Mars Hill University
October 28 - November 10, 2024

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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Monday, October 28

Lunch & Learn with David LaMotte
12 p.m., Bentley Fellowship Hall
All are welcome to join today in the fellowship hall at noon to enjoy some tasty Moe's tacos and hear from David LaMotte about building peace and community - even in times like these. David is an author, speaker, songwriter, and peacebuilder - and a longtime friend of MHU. This event is hosted by the MHU Rotaract Club.

Helene Relief Concert with David Lamotte
7:30 p.m., Broyhill Chapel
Free entry. Donations will be accepted for Madison County Rotary Club's Helene Relief Fund. Hosted by MHU Rotaract Club.

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Tuesday, October 29

True North Chapel Service
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Weekly service in Broyhill Chapel. Refresh your spirit and reorient your soul to the things that matter most.

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Wednesday, October 30

"A Community Rewoven" Art Workshop
6-7:30 p.m., Marshbanks Hall Room 103
The Intro to Art Therapy class will host workshops for people to create art in response to Hurricane Helene. Individual pieces will be sewn into a large community quilt. No art experience necessary. Dates/times are October 30, 6-7:30 p.m.; November 7, 4:30-6 p.m.; November 11, 7-8:30 p.m.

Criminal Justice Career Fair
6-8 p.m., Guffey Commons of Day Hall (2nd floor)
Local criminal justice agencies will be on hand to help CJ majors navigate the hiring process for a career in law enforcement.

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Thursday, October 31

Trunk or Treat
4-7 p.m., College Street & Main Street
In conjunction with the Town of Mars Hill, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee will host a Trunk or Treat on College Street and Main Street in downtown Mars Hill. Athletics teams will dress up and provide candy and other Halloween goodies for children.

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Friday, November 1

First Friday
5-8 p.m., Downtown Mars Hill
Come meet and support local Mars Hill businesses at the monthly First Fridays event. Vendor village, face painting, henna tattoos, bouncy house, arts and crafts for all ages, Bailey Mountain Cloggers performance, food trucks, musicians.

Reception for "What Light Knows" Exhibition
5-8 p.m., Weizenblatt Gallery (Moore Fine Arts Building)
The current exhibition, "What Light Knows" by Asheville artist Anna Helgeson, is a series of photography and mixed-media work that explores very deep subjects from unusual perspectives. This has been extended through the end of the fall semester on December 6. There will be a reception for the artist on Friday, November 1, from 5-8 p.m., in conjunction with Mars Hill First Friday.

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Saturday, November 2

MHU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction
Halftime of football game, Meares Stadium
MHU will induct two new members to the Hall of Fame: Hudson Tucker and Jonas Randolph. Tucker is the first swimmer ever inducted into the Mars Hill Hall of Fame. At the time of his induction, Tucker is the lone All-American swimmer the Lions have produced. A three-time All-American, Tucker was also named an All-Conference swimmer all four years on the Hill. Randolph is the only player in the South Atlantic Conference to win the Harlon Hill Trophy, awarded to the best player in Division II football. Randolph holds every Mars Hill football rushing record, including career rushing yards, most yards in a season, most yards in a game, and highest per game average. All of those marks serve as South Atlantic Conference records, as well.

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Sunday, November 3

Student Recital
7 p.m., Broyhill Chapel
Senior voice recital by Raegan Metcalf.

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Tuesday, November 5

True North Chapel Service
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Weekly service in Broyhill Chapel. Refresh your spirit and reorient your soul to the things that matter most.

Election Night Watch Party
6-10 p.m., Belk Auditorium (Wren Student Center)
Join the College Democrats for a nonpartisan Election Night Watch Party.

Chamber Ensembles Concert
7:30 p.m., Broyhill Chapel
Performance by music department chamber ensembles.

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Wednesday, November 6

Visual and Performing Arts Visit Day
Starts at 8 a.m.
Visual and Performing Arts Visit Day for high school juniors and seniors interested in art, music, or theatre. Visual and Performing Arts Visit Days are specifically geared to giving prospective students an opportunity to see firsthand what it would be like to perform with us at Mars Hill. Whether your interest is in art, graphic arts, ceramics, photography, a major or minor in music, singing or playing in an ensemble, theatre, musical theatre, or dance-or you just need to figure that out, a Visual and Performing Arts Visit Day can help you do just that.

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Thursday, November 7

"A Community Rewoven" Art Workshop
4:30-6 p.m., Marshbanks Hall Room 103
The Intro to Art Therapy class will host workshops for people to create art in response to Hurricane Helene. Individual pieces will be sewn into a large community quilt. No art experience necessary. Dates/times are October 30, 6-7:30 p.m.; November 7, 4:30-6 p.m.; November 11, 7-8:30 p.m.

Theatre Arts Presents "Doubt"
7:30 p.m., Owen Theatre
MHU Department of Theatre Arts presents "Doubt: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley. Showtimes: November 7-9, 7:30pm, and November 10, 2:30pm. Ticket prices: $15 for adults, $8 for students (ages 5-18); free for MHU students, staff, and faculty with ID. Tickets available at https://mhutheatre.ludus.com.

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Friday, November 8

Theatre Arts Presents "Doubt"
7:30 p.m., Owen Theatre
MHU Department of Theatre Arts presents "Doubt: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley. Showtimes: November 7-9, 7:30pm, and November 10, 2:30pm. Ticket prices: $15 for adults, $8 for students (ages 5-18); free for MHU students, staff, and faculty with ID. Tickets available at https://mhutheatre.ludus.com.

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Saturday, November 9

Theatre Arts Presents "Doubt"
7:30 p.m., Owen Theatre
MHU Department of Theatre Arts presents "Doubt: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley. Showtimes: November 7-9, 7:30pm, and November 10, 2:30pm. Ticket prices: $15 for adults, $8 for students (ages 5-18); free for MHU students, staff, and faculty with ID. Tickets available at https://mhutheatre.ludus.com.

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Sunday, November 10

Theatre Arts Presents "Doubt"
2:30 p.m., Owen Theatre
MHU Department of Theatre Arts presents "Doubt: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley. Showtimes: November 7-9, 7:30pm, and November 10, 2:30pm. Ticket prices: $15 for adults, $8 for students (ages 5-18); free for MHU students, staff, and faculty with ID. Tickets available at https://mhutheatre.ludus.com.


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Ongoing

"What Light Knows" Exhibition by Anna Helgeson
Weizenblatt Gallery
Runs through December 6


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Upcoming

Ramsey Center Holiday Party
Tuesday, November 12

Senior Visit Day
Saturday, November 16

Department of Music Holiday Concert
Friday, November 22

"Ghosts from Helene" Call for Entries
Exhibition in Weizenblatt Gallery will feature art salvaged from Hurricane Helene. Exhibition will run January 8-February 6, 2025. Entry deadline is December 6, 2024. No entry fee. Contact rachelvierheller1@mhu.edu.

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Mountain Lions Athletics Home Events
Ticket prices, policies, and other information: https://marshilllions.com/athletics/tickets

Tuesday, October 29
Volleyball vs. Anderson, 6 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Tusculum, 7 p.m.

Friday, November 1
Women's Soccer vs. Coker, 5 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Coker, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 2
Football vs. Emory and Henry, 1 p.m.

Monday, November 4
Men's Soccer vs. Tusculum, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 6
Women's Soccer vs. Limestone, 5 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Limestone, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 8
Women's Basketball vs. Belmont Abbey, 3 p.m.
Volleyball vs Wingate, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 9
Women's Basketball vs. Southern Wesleyan, 3 p.m.

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