91ÇÑ×Ó

Art + Design: Re:Collect – Permanent Collection Showcase

• Show on display August 22 – September 18
• Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

“Re:Collect” features work from the 91ÇÑ×Ó Art + Design Permanent collection. This diverse showing of art celebrates our alumni and our department’s rich history.

Art + Design: Emerging Artist Exhibition

• Show on display September 26 – October 21
• Closing reception October 21, 10-11am
• Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

The 4th annual Emerging Artist Exhibition is a juried art show featuring the work of emerging local high school artists.

Dance: Project Dance Festival

An all-day open air dance concert that is free to the public featuring local and national dance artistry in ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip hop and tap. Dancers gather with a common vision: to bring hope and healing through the universal language of dance.

• Saturday, October 3, 10:30am-4:00pm
• LeFleur's Bluff Complex at "The Den" Museum Drive at Riverside Park Circle Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Complimentary admission.

Art + Design: Robby Piantanida Retrospective

Masterclass

Gallery Talk

• October 30, 10am-12pm
• Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

Process Demonstration

• October 30, 2-4pm
• Student Center Theater

Robby Piantanida is an Emmy award winning, multi-disciplined filmmaker and artist. Piantanida will walk participants through his process for conceiving and executing the work in the Bitsy Irby Gallery.

Opening reception

• Show on display October 31st – November 20th
• Opening reception October 31st , 2-4pm
• Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

Join us for an immersive visual and audio experience devised by Emmy winning filmmaker and alum, Robby Piantanida.

Art + Design: Music Improv

• November 1, 3-5pm
• Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

Experience a live improvised score by Natural States as you view a special selection of episodes of Ambient Film, the Emmy-nominated immersive relaxation show airing on PBS.

Dance: Fall Dance Concert

A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the 91ÇÑ×Ó Dance Department and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance.

• November 5-7, 2026
• Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
• Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre

General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for 91ÇÑ×Ó Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu. 

Theatre: Once Upon a Mattress

Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer
Directed by Elissa Sartwell
Musical Direction by Chrissy Hrivnak
Choreography by Elle Ciccarone 

• November 5-7 and 12-14; Thursday–Saturday at 7pm
• November 7 and 14; Saturday matinee at 2pm
• Blackbox Theatre

A timid prince with an overbearing mom. A visiting princess who is perfectly herself. And one tiny pea that changes everything. Once Upon a Mattress brings “The Princess and the Pea” to life with big laughs, bold characters, and a heroine unlike any other. Loud, fearless, and gloriously unrefined, Princess Winnifred barrels into a mid-century medieval kingdom and turns it upside down.

The box office opens one week before opening night. For ticket reservations: email boxoffice@belhaven.edu or call 601-974-6478.  

• Tickets: $10 for adults / $5 for seniors, children, students, and BU Alumni.
• Complimentary for 91ÇÑ×Ó students, faculty, and staff.
• Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance time.

Presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Music: Philokalia - A 91ÇÑ×Ó Choir Concert

• November 9, 2026; 7:00 p.m.
• 91ÇÑ×Ó Center for the Arts Concert Hall

Philokalia, meaning “love of the beautiful,” explores the relationship between beauty, truth, and the sacred through choral works drawn from Christian traditions across time. These selections express awe, longing, wonder, and praise, bearing witness to the beauty of God revealed in creation, worship, and the life of the Church.

As one sacred hymn proclaims, “All things speak unwittingly of Thee.” In a world often marked by noise and distraction, Philokalia offers a moment of contemplation, inviting us to listen for beauty not merely as an aesthetic experience, but as a call that draws the heart more deeply toward Christ.

Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Music: 91ÇÑ×Ó Symphony Orchestra Concert

• November 13, 2026; 7:00 p.m.
• 91ÇÑ×Ó Center for the Arts Concert Hall

Join the 91ÇÑ×Ó Symphony Orchestra for an evening of extraordinary orchestral music featuring some of the most celebrated works in the symphonic repertoire. The orchestra will perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, one of the most recognizable and beloved symphonies of all time, along with his powerful and dramatic Egmont Overture. This inspiring program promises an unforgettable experience of musical artistry and timeless masterworks.

Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Dance: Emerging Choreographers Dance Concert

This event is produced by members of DOXA and highlights student choreography and performance. 

• November 13 (Concert A), Friday, 7:00 PM
• November 14 (Concert B), Saturday, 7:00 PM
• Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre

General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for 91ÇÑ×Ó Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu. 

Music: Best of 91ÇÑ×Ó Concert

• November 19, 2026; 7:00 p.m.
• 91ÇÑ×Ó Center for the Arts Concert Hall

Celebrate the talent, creativity, and dedication of 91ÇÑ×Ó’s music students at the Best of 91ÇÑ×Ó Concert. This annual showcase features outstanding soloists, chamber groups, and ensembles selected by the faculty for their exceptional performances throughout the semester. From classical masterworks to contemporary works, the program highlights the wide range and depth of 91ÇÑ×Ó’s vibrant music community. Join us for an evening of excellence and inspiration as we applaud the very best our students have to offer.

Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

91ÇÑ×Ó Singing Christmas Tree

• December 4–5, 2026; 7:30 p.m.
• 91ÇÑ×Ó Bowl Stadium

A beloved Jackson tradition returns! Join us for the 91ÇÑ×Ó Singing Christmas Tree, the oldest outdoor singing Christmas tree tradition in America. This joyful event features the voices of 91ÇÑ×Ó students, alumni, and community members standing in a beautifully illuminated 35-foot-tall “tree,” sharing the sounds of the season through classic carols and contemporary favorites.

Gather with family and friends under the stars for an evening filled with music, light, and celebration. Let the harmonies of the tree warm your heart and lift your spirit as we welcome Christmas together in this treasured annual tradition.

Free admission. Open to the public.

Art + Design: Senior Show: Asha Clevenger, Kaleb Hall, Aurelia Myers, Hadley Palmer, & Knayo Williams

• Show on display January 16 - February 5
• Opening reception January 16, 2-4 pm.

Gallery Talk

• January 25, 4-5pm
• Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

The Senior Exhibition is the culminating experience for our BFA and BA candidates. These students have worked hard to develop their own voices as artists throughout their coursework in the Art and Design Department. This exhibit serves as a launching point for professional practice and allows the students to gain practical knowledge of museum work through the curating and installing of their exhibit.

Art + Design:Senior Show: Cynthia Shoaff & Brittany Randolph

• Show on display February 13- March 6
• Opening reception February 13, 2-4pm.

Gallery Talk

• February 22, 4-5pm
• Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

The Senior Exhibition is the culminating experience for our BFA and BA candidates. These students have worked hard to develop their own voices as artists throughout their coursework in the Art and Design Department. This exhibit serves as a launching point for professional practice and allows the students to gain practical knowledge of museum work through the curating and installing of their exhibit.

Theatre: Julius Caesar

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Elissa Sartwell

• February 18-20 and 25-27; Thursday–Saturday at 7pm
• February 20 and 27; Saturday matinee at 2pm
• Blackbox Theatre

Power changes hands. Honor masks ambition. And violence begets violence in William Shakespeare’s classic political drama Julius Caesar. With some of the most memorable lines in the canon, it’s easy to see why Julius Caesar remains one of the most widely read and performed of Shakespeare’s tragedies. The Ides of March are coming early this year. Join us February 18-27!

The box office opens one week before opening night. For ticket reservations: email boxoffice@belhaven.edu or call 601-974-6478.  

• Tickets: $10 for adults / $5 for seniors, children, and BU Alumni
• Complimentary for 91ÇÑ×Ó students, faculty, and staff.
• Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance time.

Music: Let My Prayer Arise - A 91ÇÑ×Ó Vocal Arts Ensemble

• March 1, 2027; 7:00 p.m.
• 91ÇÑ×Ó Center for the Arts Concert Hall

“Let my prayer arise in Thy sight as incense, and let the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice” (Psalm 141:2).

Like incense rising heavenward, prayer carries our praise and thanksgiving, our joys and sorrows, our hopes and petitions. The music of this program offers these gifts of the heart through sacred texts and melodies drawn from centuries of Christian worship. As these songs ascend, may they become our own prayer, lifting our hearts and drawing us ever closer to Thee.

Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Music: 91ÇÑ×Ó String & Orchestra Showcase Concert

• March 19, 2027; 7:00 p.m.
• 91ÇÑ×Ó Center for the Arts Concert Hall

Celebrate the accomplishments of 91ÇÑ×Ó’s outstanding string students and ensembles at this annual showcase concert. The evening will feature exceptional student soloists, chamber ensembles, and the Symphony Orchestra in a vibrant program highlighting the breadth and excellence of 91ÇÑ×Ó’s string and orchestral studies. Audiences can look forward to a dynamic and engaging performance filled with energy, variety, and artistic achievement.

Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Dance: Senior Dance Research Presentations

Senior dance majors present scholarship, lecture demonstrations, and creative process discussions on topics from the field of dance and beyond.

• Friday, March 19, 2:30pm
• Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre

Complimentary admission.

Dance: Senior Dance Concert

Senior dance majors present an evening of original choreography and performance, created at the intersection of scholarship and practice. This event is sponsored by DOXA.

• March 19-20, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
• Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre

General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for 91ÇÑ×Ó Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.

Music: All-State Strings Concert

• March 20, 2027; 3:00 p.m.
• 91ÇÑ×Ó Center for the Arts Concert Hall

The Mississippi All-State String Orchestra brings together many of the state’s most talented pre-college and high school string musicians, selected through a competitive audition process. After two days of intensive rehearsal and training, these exceptional young performers will present their final concert—a culmination of hard work, dedication, and musical growth. Come and support the next generation of Mississippi’s finest musicians as they share their passion and artistry on stage.

Free admission. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Art + Design: Senior Show: Mae Gardner & Jillian Shepheard

• Show on display March 20 - April 9
• Opening reception March 20, 2-4pm.

Gallery Talk

• March 22, 4-5pm
• Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

The Senior Exhibition is the culminating experience for our BFA and BA candidates. These students have worked hard to develop their own voices as artists throughout their coursework in the Art and Design Department. This exhibit serves as a launching point for professional practice and allows the students to gain practical knowledge of museum work through the curating and installing of their exhibit.

Dance: Spring Dance Concert

A showcase of choreography by dance faculty and guest artists, presented by the 91ÇÑ×Ó Dance Department and members of DOXA. Styles include classical and contemporary ballet and modern dance.

• April 8-10, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 PM
• Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center Studio Theatre

General Admission $10, Seniors/Students $5. Complimentary admission for 91ÇÑ×Ó Faculty/Staff/Students and immediate families. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve tickets, please email dancetickets@belhaven.edu.

Art + Design: Annual Student Art + Design Exhibition

• Show on display April 17 – Summer break
• Opening Reception and Open House: April 17, 2-4pm
• Bitsy Irby Visual Art and Dance Center, Bitsy Irby Gallery

The Annual Student and Art Design Exhibition features work produced within the past year by students in the Art and Design Department. This exhibit is juried and curated by the faculty and reveals the diversity and range of disciplines taught in the department. None of the work included in this show was made for a class, but instead reflects the vision and expertise developed by each student as they pursue their various disciplines.

Music: A Light to Shine in the Darkness - A 91ÇÑ×Ó Choir Concert

• April 20, 2027; 7:00 p.m.
• 91ÇÑ×Ó Center for the Arts Concert Hall

Christ is the Light of the World, whose light shines in the darkness and cannot be overcome. A Light to Shine in the Darkness celebrates this promise through choral music inspired by Scripture and the Christian tradition.

Centered on Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare, the program reflects the beauty and radiance of Christ’s light through music that speaks of love, mercy, joy, and redemption. From treasured choral masterworks to contemporary settings, these works bear witness to the hope found in Him.

Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Music: Best of 91ÇÑ×Ó Concert

• April 24, 2027; 7:00 p.m.
• 91ÇÑ×Ó Center for the Arts Concert Hall

Celebrate the talent, creativity, and dedication of 91ÇÑ×Ó’s music students at the Best of 91ÇÑ×Ó Concert. This annual showcase features outstanding soloists, chamber groups, and ensembles selected by the faculty for their exceptional performances throughout the semester. From classical masterworks to contemporary works, the program highlights the wide range and depth of 91ÇÑ×Ó’s vibrant music community.

The evening will conclude with a brief awards ceremony recognizing excellence within the Music Department, honoring students for their hard work, artistry, and achievement. Join us for a night of exceptional music and well-deserved celebration.

Free admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.