Carthage celebrates Homecoming and Family Weekend with fun events all week long. Weekend events include an Alumni and Family Brunch, a Firebird football game, the Homecoming Parade, and more! In addition to this lineup of fun events, several reunions will also be held this year.
H. F. Johnson gallery of art presents: ‘ages and ages’
Noon-5 p.m., H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art No charge — Open to public “Ages and Ages” is an exhibition of sculptural ceramics, excavating the extant medium of clay from its uncanny geological valley. Considering elemental and historical origins of clay, the works featured in this exhibit address the position of contemporary ceramics between their primordial inception into the ahistorical Anthropocene.
juried student art exhibition: ‘Amusement’
All Day, Ehrler Hospitality Center, A. F. Siebert Chapel No charge — Open to public “AMUSEMENT” is a juried student photography exhibition that explores a range of relationships to the term itself. Amusement by definition is the state or experience of finding something funny. Something that causes laughter or provides entertainment. There were several photo prompts for this show: Spring already brings wonder and joy, now consider how you can capture that feeling in a photograph. What inspires you to pick up the camera? What are simple things that make you happy? What guides you in your creation?
Friday, Oct. 4
H. F. Johnson gallery of art presents: ‘ages and ages’
Noon-5 p.m., H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art No charge — Open to public “Ages and Ages” is an exhibition of sculptural ceramics, excavating the extant medium of clay from its uncanny geological valley. Considering elemental and historical origins of clay, the works featured in this exhibit address the position of contemporary ceramics between their primordial inception into the ahistorical Anthropocene.
juried student art exhibition: ‘Amusement’
All Day, Ehrler Hospitality Center, A. F. Siebert Chapel No charge — Open to public “AMUSEMENT” is a juried student photography exhibition that explores a range of relationships to the term itself. Amusement by definition is the state or experience of finding something funny. Something that causes laughter or provides entertainment. There were several photo prompts for this show: Spring already brings wonder and joy, now consider how you can capture that feeling in a photograph. What inspires you to pick up the camera? What are simple things that make you happy? What guides you in your creation?
Women’s tennis vs. millikin
3:30 p.m., Smeds Tennis Center No ticket required —Open to public Come and cheer on the Firebirds as the Women’s Tennis team competes against Millikin University!
Class of ’74 reunion
4:30 p.m., David A. Straz Jr. Center Atrium Cost: $35 per person — Get tickets The 50th reunion marks a meaningful milestone for the Class of 1974! Reconnect and share memories with classmates from near and far over dinner and drinks. Tickets include dinner, cocktails, and entry to Xanadu at the Wartburg Theatre.
Black Alumni Reunion: Ignite the night
6 p.m., Campbell Student Union Living Room No charge, open to the public — Register Here Join the Office of Equity and Inclusion for a fun-filled night of reminiscing and reconnecting with old friends.
Musical: ‘Xanadu’
7:30 p.m., Wartburg Theatre Cost: Adults $14, Seniors (55+) $10, Students $8 — Get tickets “Xanadu” follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time — the first roller disco! (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
Alumni comedy showcase: FEATURING Comedians dana ehrmann ’15 and Robert dortch ’18
8 p.m., Campbell Student Union Auditorium No ticket required — Open to the public Join us for Carthage’s first ever Homecoming Alumni Comedy Showcase! Dana Ehrmann ’15 first tried stand-up as a Carthage student and has been self-deprecating and discussing sort-of-but-not-quite-adulthood on stage ever since. Based in Milwaukee, she’s been selected for the Milwaukee, Floodwater and Great Spirit Comedy Festivals. Robert Dortch ’18 is a Chicago native who is currently making waves in the Arizona comedy scene. Both will be back on campus to share their comedic talents. Don’t miss it!
Saturday, Oct. 5
Firebird 5K
8 a.m., Begins at the A. F. Siebert Chapel Cost: $40 per person — Register Here Get #fiREDup to run! Join the Carthage men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams for the annual Firebird 5K. Registration includes a free Firebird T-shirt. Proceeds benefit student athletes.
Virtual Firebird 5K Cost: $25 per person — Register Here Can’t make this year’s homecoming Firebird 5K? No Problem! Participate remotely with our virtual option. Complete your 5K walk/run anytime the week of homecoming and submit your performance. Virtual participants will be included in the results and eligible for virtual specific prizes! Once registered, keep an eye out for further instructions on how to submit your results as well as suggestions on how to further interact with Homecoming 2024 from afar…Let’s go Firebirds! Proceeds benefit student athletes.
Alumni & Family Brunch: featuring the beacon awards
9:30 a.m., Todd Wehr Center Jockey Rooms Cost: $25 per person (children ages 5 and under eat free) — Register Here Join fellow Carthaginians for a fun, high-energy brunch featuring breakfast stations, mimosas, and a Bloody Mary bar. This year’s brunch will feature The Beacon Awards, honoring Carthage alumni with significant achievements in their community.
Ember’s Biergarten
11 a.m.-3 p.m., South Upper Lot No ticket required The Biergarten will offer beer and soda for purchase. A variety of food trucks will be available. Additional alcoholic beverages can be purchased at the football game concession stand.
Forever Red Tailgate Party
11 a.m., South Lower Lot No ticket required The Carthage spirit comes alive at the Forever Red Tailgate! Gather with classmates, family, and friends to enjoy food and beverages available for purchase from local food trucks.
Homecoming Parade
11 a.m., Campus Drive No ticket required Join Ember and Carthage’s very own 1968 Firebird convertible on a parade route that features entries by reunion groups, the Alumni Council, student organizations, sororities, fraternities, music, and more.
Football Game vs Elmhurst University
1 p.m., Art Keller Field Cost: Gen. Admission $8, Seniors (65+) and Students age 13-18 $4 — Get Tickets Free Admission for current Carthage students, faculty, and staff with student ID Cheer on the Firebirds in the Homecoming game! The half-time show includes the announcement of Homecoming Court and performances from the Carthage spirit squad.
Musical: ‘Xanadu’
3 p.m., Wartburg Theatre Cost: Adults $14, Seniors (55+) $10, Students $8 — Get tickets “Xanadu” follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time — the first roller disco! (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
Class of ʼ99 Reunion
5 p.m., David A. Straz Jr. Center Atrium Cost: $35 per person —Get tickets Let’s party like it’s 1999 with the Class of 1999! Reconnect and share memories with classmates from near and far over dinner and drinks. Tickets include appetizers, cocktails, and an invitation to attend the Homecoming Concert.
Homecoming Concert
7:30 p.m., A. F. Siebert Chapel No ticket required Join the Carthage Philharmonic, the Carthage Choir, and the Carthage Choir Alumni Chorus for our annual Homecoming Concert.
Sunday, Oct. 6
Homecoming & Family Weekend Worship
10 a.m., A. F. Siebert Chapel No ticket required Alumni, families, and friends are invited to worship in the Christian tradition.
Homecoming & Family Weekend WORSHIP: RECEPTION
10:45 a.m., A. F. Siebert Chapel Lobby No ticket required Alumni, families, and friends are invited to donuts and coffee in the lobby of A.F. Siebert Chapel following worship.
H. F. Johnson gallery of art presents: ‘ages and ages’
Noon-5 p.m., H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art No charge — Open to public “Ages and Ages” is an exhibition of sculptural ceramics, excavating the extant medium of clay from its uncanny geological valley. Considering elemental and historical origins of clay, the works featured in this exhibit address the position of contemporary ceramics between their primordial inception into the ahistorical Anthropocene.
juried student art exhibition: ‘Amusement’
All Day, Ehrler Hospitality Center, A. F. Siebert Chapel No charge — Open to public “AMUSEMENT” is a juried student photography exhibition that explores a range of relationships to the term itself. Amusement by definition is the state or experience of finding something funny. Something that causes laughter or provides entertainment. There were several photo prompts for this show: Spring already brings wonder and joy, now consider how you can capture that feeling in a photograph. What inspires you to pick up the camera? What are simple things that make you happy? What guides you in your creation?
Musical: ‘Xanadu’
3 p.m., Wartburg Theatre Cost: Adults $14, Seniors (55+) $10, Students $8 — Get tickets “Xanadu” follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time — the first roller disco! (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.
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