90 minutes. 3 actors. 1 crown. A reshaped take on Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy The Ripon College Theatre Department invites audiences to Macb3th, its own version of William Shakespeare’s classic, bloody tragedy. Performances run October 28–31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chemerow Theatre of the C.J. Rodman Center for the Performing Arts. About the Production Macb3th […]
Madison-based ensemble; chamber music clinic follows the Oct. 25 performance The Avanti Piano Trio will present this year’s Lynn Post Northrop Memorial Concert, part of Ripon College’s Chamber Music & Jazz at Ripon Series, on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall at the C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Immediately […]
Milwaukee painter opens her exhibition with an artist talk and reception on Friday, October 30 Milwaukee painter Ariana Vaeth brings her new exhibition, Expansion Pack, to Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery this fall. The show opens Friday, October 30, and Vaeth will give an artist talk that evening at 6 p.m. A reception follows, giving visitors […]
Exhibition runs September 11 – October 9, 2026, with artist talk and opening reception on September 11 Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery will present Mixed Signals (New Paintings +), a new exhibition of paintings by Derrick Buisch, on view from September 11 through October 9, 2026. An artist talk will be held in Demmer Theatre on […]
52nd annual on-campus performance offers the campus community a rare, no-cost opportunity to hear the renowned orchestra Ripon College is excited to host the 52nd annual on-campus performance of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3:15 p.m. in the Field House at the Willmore Center. The concert is free and open to […]
Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and the entire Ripon community Ripon, WI — Rally Day #2 proved to be a powerful day of generosity and community spirit as the Ripon College family came together to exceed its goal of 1,075 donors in celebration of the College’s 175th anniversary. Throughout the day, alumni, families, students, […]
Ripon, WI – This spring, the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) opens The American Landscape: Beyond the Horizon — a sweeping reconsideration of two centuries of Wisconsin landscape art, timed to the nation’s 250th anniversary, and guest curated by Ripon College Professor Rafael Francisco Salas. The public reception is Saturday, May 2, from 2 to […]
RIPON, Wis. — Ripon College is proud to announce a significant renovation project for its on-campus pool located at the Willmore Center. The project will enhance the student-athlete, community member, and spectator experience while modernizing the space through increasing natural light, significant renovations and equipment upgrades and a refreshed branded experience. Construction is scheduled to […]
Get ready for a comedic journey across the frontier as “The Trail to Oregon!” runs Wednesday through Saturday at the Benstead Theatre in the C.J. Rodman Center for the Performing Arts at Ripon College. Shows take place each night at 7:30 p.m. This audience-interactive musical comedy features music and lyrics by Jeff Blim, with a […]
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the economy, government, and society, new questions are emerging about how AI will influence work, opportunity, and economic security. The Center for Politics and the People will host a timely presentation titled “Will AI Steal My (Future) Job?” on March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, Harwood […]
Ripon College will host a performance by The Fulton Chamber Players Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Demmer Recital of the College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. The performance, dedicated to the violin sonatas of Johannes Brahms, is part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series and is funded through […]
Opening Reception and Artist Talk with Milwaukee-Based Interdisciplinary Artist Ripon College’s Caestecker Gallery is pleased to present Closer to the Truth, a solo exhibition of new work by Phoenix S. Brown, an interdisciplinary artist and musician based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The exhibition will open with a public reception on February 27th, followed by an artist […]
The MARS:SMITH duo, Daniela Mars (flute, vocals) and Paul Smith (piano, vocals), will present a concert as part of the Chamber Music and Jazz at Ripon Series in C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts – Demmer Recital Hall at Ripon College on Friday, February 13, at 7 p.m. In addition to the evening performance, the […]
Abendroth, one of the longest-serving trustees, benefactor and part of four generations of Ripon alumni, receives annual award. Because of his extraordinary and continuous service to Ripon College, Robert V. Abendroth, Class of 1951, will receive Ripon College’s 2026 Founders’ Day Award in the College’s 175th anniversary year. The Founders’ Day Award honors an individual […]
Ripon College is pleased to share information about Everyday Heaven, a transhistorical exhibition exploring rural Wisconsin through the work of two artists: Ripon College’s Rafael Francisco Salas (b. 1973) and Charles Van Schaick (1852–1946). Spanning more than a century, the exhibition brings together historical and contemporary perspectives on rural life in Wisconsin. Charles Van Schaick […]
An exhibit of art created by local artists will be on display in the Caestecker Art Gallery of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts from Tuesday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Feb. 13. A reception and discussion will be held Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. The exhibit, curated by four Ripon College students, […]
The Ripon College Music Department will perform its annual Holiday Concert, with two performances Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., in Great Hall of Ripon College’s Harwood Memorial Union. All of the major music ensembles at Ripon College will perform. Tickets are free, but seating is limited, so reserve your tickets here. […]
Alec Marcinkevic of East Troy, Wisconsin, is performing his senior voice and saxophone recital in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts, Friday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. “This recital means a lot to me,” Marcinkevic said. “It’s the capstone of everything […]
Ripon College students will perform a music department recital, Thursday, Dec. 4, at 12:15 p.m., in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Senior Rori Beatty will perform the first movement of “Duet for Cello and Bass” by Gioachino Rossini on cello […]
The Ripon College Choral Union and Orchestra will perform a concert, Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3:15 p.m., in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Paul Thompson is the conductor of the choral […]
The Ripon College Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble will perform a concert, Friday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m., in Demmer Recital Hall of Ripon College’s C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Adjunct Instructor of Music Paul Dietrich is the conductor. “These concerts are always exciting,” Dietrich said. […]