This weekend at Carthage: Special Olympics Basketball Game, student recitals, and more!

Here’s a look at what’s happening on campus this weekend! For a full list of Carthage events, check out our online calendar.

Throughout the weekend

H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art Presents: ‘Constitutional’
Noon-5 p.m. Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art
Using the human figure as a confrontational force, Christine Wuenschel’s drawings emphasize the tensions within the cultural expectations around nudity, touch, pleasure, and comfort. Learn more

Carthage Theatre Presents: ‘FML: How Carson McCullers Saved My Life’
7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Wartburg Theatre
This play tells the story of Jo, a high school junior in the oh-so-boring town of LaGrange, Illinois. One day, Jo begins venturing down the path of writing an autobiographical graphic novel. But suddenly, her confidence and newfound outlet are shaken when she becomes a victim of gay bashing. Learn more

Saturday, March 4

Sam Pardo ’23 Senior Thesis Recital: ‘How Ephemeral Was Our Encounter’
2 p.m., A. F. Siebert Chapel
“How Ephemeral Was Our Encounter” is a thematic recital that explores the highs and lows of following your passion, from infatuation to devastation and back to exploration. Learn more

Sunday, March 5

Women’s Lacrosse vs Saint Mary’s College (IN)
1 p.m., Art Keller Field, Live Video, Live Stats

Special Olympics Basketball Game
2-4 p.m., Tarble Arena
Join the Carthage Special Olympics Club for a basketball game with local Special Olympics athletes from the Kenosha-Racine area. Learn more

Caitlin Preuss ’23 Senior Recital: ‘Look At Me Now’
2 p.m., H. F. Johnson Recital Hall
“Look At Me Now” features music by Jason Robert Brown, Stephen Sondheim, Paramore, and more! This recital is a celebration of Caitlin’s at Carthage. Learn more

Matthew Wrbanek ’23 Senior Thesis Recital: ‘What Would I Do?’
5 p.m., Campbell Student Union Auditorium
“What Would I Do?” doubles as a recital as well as a character study on Marvin from the musical “Falsettos” by James Lapine and William Finn. Learn more