A Pictorial Story of Hiawatha at Valparaiso University

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WHAT: “Hiawatha: An Evening of Magic Lantern and Early Cinema Entertainment” features lantern slides and musical accompaniment honoring Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem “The Song of Hiawatha.” In 1903, Katharine Ertz-Bowden, an 1897 Valpo alumna, and her husband, Charles, captured images of a Hiawatha pageant based on Longfellow’s poem. The illustrated lectures were presented as […]

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Brauer Museum of Art Welcomes “Homeless Jesus” Installation

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Opening Reception is June 19 Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art welcomes “Homeless Jesus,” an installation by renowned Canadian sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz. An opening reception will be held June 19 at 11:15 a.m. on Chapel Drive, west of the Harre Union. After installations in Toronto; London; Perth, Australia; and various cities throughout the United […]

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Brauer Museum of Art at Valpo Announces 2015–2016 Season

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Opening Reception is Aug. 28 Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art continues to grow its permanent collection with major acquisitions from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. These, along with prints, sculptures, paintings and other works from artists from around the world comprise an exciting 2015–2016 season, which kicks off with an opening reception Aug. […]

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Annual Christmas Concert at Valpo Kicks Off Holiday Season

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Valparaiso University’s Christmas Concert returns the first weekend in December with two performances in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Continuing a more than 90-year tradition, the Valparaiso University Christmas Concert: A Carol Festival features more than 200 student performers in the Chorale, men’s and women’s choirs, Chamber Concert Band, and Symphony Orchestra. This year’s program […]

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Advent-Christmas Vespers

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The annual Advent-Christmas Vespers, featuring the Valparaiso University Kantorei, will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 in the Chapel of the Resurrection. There will be two services, the first at 7 p.m. and again at 10 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Reserved seating cards are available at the Chapel of the […]

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Valparaiso University Celebrates Advent Christmas Vespers Friday, Dec. 13

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WHO: Valparaiso University presents its annual Advent Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. WHAT: A traditional evening of scriptural readings and inspiring music. This year’s theme is “A Visit” and will feature the art of […]

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Valparaiso University Celebrates Advent–Christmas Vespers Friday, Dec. 12

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WHO: Valparaiso University presents the annual Advent­–Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection. WHAT: A traditional evening of scriptural readings and inspiring music. This year’s Vespers will feature a United States premiere of “I Sing the Birth” by Stephen Chatman. For the 7 p.m. service, […]

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Valparaiso University Celebrates Advent–Christmas Vespers Friday, Dec. 11

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WHO: Valparaiso University presents the annual Advent­–Christmas Vespers service, featuring the Kantorei Choir and the Handbell Choir of the Chapel of the Resurrection. WHAT: A traditional evening of scriptural readings and inspiring music. This year’s Vespers will feature a newly commissioned choral work, “Our Garden of Life” and a newly commissioned work for handbells, “In […]

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Brauer Museum of Art at Valpo Announces Winter Exhibitions

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Opening Reception is Jan. 8 Valparaiso University’s Brauer Museum of Art continues to grow its permanent collection with major acquisitions from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. These, along with prints, sculptures, paintings and other works from artists from around the world comprise exciting winter exhibitions, which kick off with an opening reception Jan. 8, […]

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