Mar 01, 2023

Messiah Festival of the Arts 2023 offers variety of events

Posted Mar 01, 2023 1:02 PM
Image courtesy Messiah Festival of the Arts
Image courtesy Messiah Festival of the Arts

Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau

LINDSBORG - The 2023 version of the Messiah Festival begins later this month and tickets for some events already are on sale.

Bethany College and Lindsborg will be offering many opportunities to participate in the 142nd Messiah Festival of the Arts, including the following.

March 27-April 10: Attend the Juried Student Art Exhibition at Mingenback Art Center, located on the campus of Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street.

March 30-April 1: Cabaret: A Musical Revue will be performed both evenings with wine and hors d'oeuvres at 7:30 p.m. in the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, 401 N. First Street.

March 31: The Jazz Walk: Lousiana! Birth of Jazz, downtown Lindsborg

April 3: Chasing History: A Conversation About the Many Editions of Handel's "Messiah" - a presentation by Mark Lucas, Ph.D, associate professor of music, artistic director and conductor of the Messiah Festival of the Arts. The presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Pearson Chapel at Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street.

April 3: Ages 4-12 are invited to attend The Lord Is My Shepherd Chalk Talk by Shelly Carlson of Lindsborg. The chalk talk will take place at Mabee Welcome Center on the campus of Bethany College at 7 p.m. with adult supervision for the children. A great way for parents to attend Chasing History while the children have fun with Carlson!

April 7: Bach's Passion According to St. Matthew will be performed in Presser Hall Auditorium, located on the campus of Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street at 7:30 p.m.

April 9: Handel's Messiah will be performed in Presser Hall Auditorium, located on the campus of Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street, at 3 p.m.

Tickets for Handel's Messiah, Bach's Passion, and Cabaret: A Musical Revue are on sale now! Click on this link for purchasing online, or call the Messiah Festival office (785) 227-3380, extension 8235.