Mars Hill University

Percussion Ensemble Showcase Concert
2025-11-06 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Moore Auditorium, 79 Cascade St, Mars Hill, NC, 28754, United States
A performance by students in the percussion area featuring a variety of repertoire and instrumentation.

Steel Sculptures by Julie Slattery
2025-11-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Weizenblatt Gallery, 79 Cascade Street, Mars Hill, NC, 28754, United States
Steel Sculptures by Julie Slattery
November 5–December 4
Reception: November 7, 5–8 p.m.
Ms. Slattery creates figures and organic objects in cast steel, contrasting the softness of living beings against the hardness of metal.

Mars Hill CrossFit Club
2025-11-05 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-11-03 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-10-31 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-10-29 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-10-27 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-10-24 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-10-22 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-10-20 06:30 - 07:30 and 2 more dates | X-Caliber CrossFit Weaverville, 7 Garrison Rd, Weaverville, NC, 28787, United States
Open to students, staff, and faculty. We meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30am at X-Caliber CrossFit in Weaverville. No need to be scared or intimidated, EVERYTHING is modifiable and we have a lot of fun and share tons of laughter. CrossFit is more about community and building one another up through fitness and fellowship than anything else. If you have concerns or questions please reach out to Dr. Natalie Boone. If you are interested in trying it out, just show up at 6:30 MWF ready to go. Come on out and join the fun with us. (If you want to see some of the fun we have been having follow us on instagram at marshill_crossfit).

Chamber Ensembles Concert
2025-11-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Broyhill Chapel, Cascade Street, Mars Hill, North Carolina, 28754, United States
On Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Broyhill Chapel, a variety of chamber ensembles from the Department of Music will present a performance of choral and instrumental works. The concert is free and open to the public, and is also available for PAWS credit.

Ghost: The Musical
2025-11-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-31 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-26 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Owen Theatre, 44 College St, Mars Hill, 28754, United States
Mars Hill University Theatre Arts Department Presents: Ghost: The Musical
With music and lyrics by Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard and book & lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin.
Based on the 1990 hit film, Ghost tells the story of Sam and Molly, a couple whose lives are forever changed after a tragic attack leaves Sam trapped between the living world and the afterlife. Unable to leave Molly—who is still in danger—Sam seeks the help of a reluctant medium, Oda Mae Brown, to protect her from harm.
✨ Performance Dates
October 25 at 7:30 PM
October 26 at 2:30 PM
October 31 at 8:00 PM
November 1 at 7:30 PM
🎬 Creative Team
Directed by Chelsey Gaddy
Music Direction by Dr. Kenneth Eggert
Choreography by Niki Vastis, Miranda Sowers, & Fernanda Guerrero
Costume Design by Anne Knight
Stage Management by Catie Mirro
🌟 Cast Highlights
Nathaniel Ogden, Emma Hall, Fernanda Guerrero, Seabron Echols
With Jordan Speece, Tatum Griffin, Krimson Powell, Niki Vastis, and more!
⚠️ Recommended for ages 13 and up due to some adult content.
🎟️ Ticket Information: https://mhutheatre.ludus.com/
View the program

Haunted Mountains: Scary Stories with Sheila Kay Adams
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Owen Theatre, 44 College St, Mars Hill, 28754, United States
Join us for an evening of spooky Appalachian tales—just in time for Halloween! NEA National Heritage Fellow Sheila Kay Adams will be here sharing tales and stories from the mountains and Madison County.
The event is free and open to the public and no reservations are required. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the show will begin at 7:00 pm in MHU’s Owen Theatre. Please note that these stories are not intended for children.
The Ramsey Center is a proud site on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina, and this event was made possible with the generous support of the Madison County Tourism Development Authority.

Tintype Time Capsule: Marshall. After the Flood
2025-10-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | Weizenblatt Gallery, 79 Cascade Street, Mars Hill, NC, 28754, United States
Tintype Time Capsule: Marshall. After the Flood
Sarah Jones Decker
October 1–30
Reception: October 3, 5–8 p.m.
Ms. Decker, a former photography instructor at MHU, documented the destruction and rebuilding of the town of Marshall after the floods of Helene.
Weizenblatt Gallery at Mars Hill University is proud to present “Tintype Time Capsule: Marshall. After the Flood,” a powerful solo exhibition of experimental photography by North Carolina-based artist Sarah Jones Decker, on view from October 1 to 31, 2025. The public is invited to a free opening reception on Friday, October 3, from 5 to 8 PM.
In this evocative new body of work, Decker uses 19th-century wet plate collodion tintype photography to capture intimate, haunting portraits of the people of Marshall, NC, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene—a disaster that devastated the town and left lasting scars on the Appalachian landscape and community.
“Out of context, our town could be mistaken for a war zone,” Decker shares. “But our people are still here. This series is my way of saying: we are still here.”
Popularized during the Civil War, tintypes are produced by pouring collodion directly on a thin sheet of blackened metal, which is then immersed in silver nitrate to make it light sensitive and able to produce an image. The entire process needs to be completed before the plate dries out. To make the process work on the road, Decker built a mobile darkroom in the back of her Subaru and headed downtown.
Combining historical process with contemporary storytelling, Decker’s tintypes document the resilience, pride, and creativity of Marshall’s residents—from new business owners to multi-generational locals, artists, musicians, makers, and workers. The images are created with Decker’s mobile darkroom project born out of necessity, vision, and love for her town.
“This work is a time capsule,” says Decker. “It honors not just the destruction, but the quiet, powerful persistence of the people who live and rebuild here.”
This mixed media show will feature original tintypes and large reproductions of some of her favorites. Most images are on sale and there will be raffle opportunities benefiting the Madison County Arts Council.
About the Artist
Sarah Jones Decker is a photographer, writer, and organic farmer based in Marshall. She holds an M.F.A. in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a B.A. in journalism with a minor in creative writing from Virginia Tech. Her work has been featured in national publications, and she is the author of multiple books. A passionate outdoorswoman, she is also a certified sawyer and trail maintainer with the Carolina Mountain Club. Her artistic practice is deeply rooted in place, community, and storytelling.
Sarah taught photography at Mars Hill University from 2016–2020. She is honored to host her show in Madison County at the Weizenblatt Gallery.

Visual Arts Visit Day
2025-10-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Moore Auditorium, 79 Cascade St, Mars Hill, NC, 28754, United States
Learn more about visual arts at Mars Hill University by being an art student for a day. Here’s what your day might look like on Visual Arts Visit Day:

9:30 a.m. – Arrive and check in
9:40 a.m. – Tour of Moore Fine Arts Building
10–11:30 a.m. – Hands-on activity
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch in Pitman Dining Hall (provided by MHU)
12:15–1:15 p.m. – Admissions meeting and campus tour
1:30 p.m. – Board bus to head home

(Note to teachers/guidance counselors: Students will participate in one hands-on project. Please divide your students into groups based on their personal interests.)
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Local Lion Promise/Tennessee Neighbor Promise Visit Day
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
Open to high school students from the designated Local Lion and Tennessee Neighbor counties.
