Mary Poppins - Saturday March 29 - SOLD OUT
2025-03-29 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Sale Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, Virginia, 24088-2611
One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”
Mary Poppins is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
About Us:
No preshow meal will be served on Thursday, March 27th or Friday, March 28th – Join us for the Fish Fry Friday in Franklin Hall (sold separately).
An optional dinner or lunch is served before the show (on Saturday and Sunday only) in Franklin Hall next door, and is served by the actors in the tradition of The Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. Both Franklin Hall and Schoolfield Hall, where our performances are held, are handicapped accessible. We offer alternative meals for those with food allergies when given advanced notice: please note dietary and mobility restrictions in the comments at checkout.
Meal ticket sales often end before the show dates, and may not be available at the door. Unless sold out, most shows will have show-only tickets available at the door.
Email us at theatre@ferrum.edu or call the box office at- (540)365-4355. Please leave a message at the box office phone number, and we will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible.

Ferrum Softball Alumnae Event 3-30-25
2025-03-30 11:30 - 16:00 | VA
11:30 a.m. Alumni Registration (beside pressbox)
12:00 p.m. Alumni Social (refreshments provided)
12:30 p.m. Welcome Home / Dr. Martin, Chris Watters, Tracy Holley, Cleive Adams
12:45 p.m. Alumni Recognition Mid-Field
1:00 p.m. First Pitch
2:30 p.m. Alumni & Current Player Picture (between the end of game 1 and the start of game 2)
4:30 p.m. Post-Game Social

Mary Poppins - Sunday March 30th - SOLD OUT
2025-03-30 14:30 - 16:30 | The Sale Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, Virginia, 24088-2611

Spring 2025 Cultural Fair
2025-04-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Panthers Den

Auditions - Faith of Our Fathers [Postponed] TBA
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 | The Rex Stephenson Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088-2611, United States
Unfortunately, we need to postpone the auditions originally scheduled for April 10th, as well as the production of Faith of Our Fathers originally scheduled for April 26th and 27th. Stay tuned for updates!
Contact theatre@ferrum.edu or call the box office at (540) 365-4355
The Music & Theatre Department at Ferrum College invites all faculty, staff, students and local community members to join us for auditions for our final production of the semester, Faith of Our Fathers. This is an original production, written by our own R. Rex Stephenson, about the rich history of one of the most iconic buildings on our campus, Schoolfield Hall.
Performers will be asked to prepare 32 bars of a folk song, and be prepared to read scenes from the script.
Contact us at theatre@ferrum.edu or (540) 365-4355 with questions!

Academic Awards Ceremony
2025-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Vaughn Chapel, 80 Wiley Dr., Ferrum, United States

Black & Gold Admitted Students Day - April 12
2025-04-12 09:00 - 13:00 | VA
Click the link to below to register for Admitted Students day. You will receive an email closer to the admitted student day with further instructions and a schedule.
REGISTER HERE

Faith of Our Fathers - [Postponed] TBA
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-27 14:30 - 16:30 | The Sale Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, Virginia, 24088-2611
Unfortunately, we need to postpone the auditions originally scheduled for April 10th, as well as the production of Faith of Our Fathers originally scheduled for April 26th and 27th. Stay tuned for updates!
Contact theatre@ferrum.edu or call the box office at (540) 365-4355
A celebration of a century in Schoolfield Hall, written by R. Rex Stephenson. Look back on the rich history of one of the most iconic buildings on the Ferrum College campus. Dinner will be served in the Blue Ridge Mountain room before the show, in the tradition of the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre.
About Us:
An optional dinner or lunch is served before the show in Franklin Hall next door, and is served by the actors in the tradition of The Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. Both Franklin Hall and Schoolfield Hall, where our performances are held, are handicapped accessible. We offer alternative meals for those with food allergies when given advanced notice: please note dietary and mobility restrictions in the comments at checkout.
Meal ticket sales often end before the show dates, and may not be available at the door. Unless sold out, most shows will have show-only tickets available at the door.
Email us at theatre@ferrum.edu or call the box office at- (540)365-4355. Please leave a message at the box office phone number, and we will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible.

Baccalaureate
2025-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Vaughn Chapel, 80 Wiley Dr., Ferrum, United States
More details can be found here.

Nursing Pinning Ceremony
2025-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | VA
Live Stream Link

Black & Gold Admitted Students Day - May 16
2025-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | VA

Summer Orientation
2025-06-28 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-07-19 09:30 - 14:00 | VA
Please fill out the form below to register for our two summer orientation days here, June 28 and July 19. If you have any questions, contact the Carter Center for Student Success at cartercenter@ferrum.edu or (540) 365-4294.

"You Caught Me Dancing" by Bernard Sabath August 22, 23 and 24, 2025
2025-08-22 19:00 - 2025-08-24 14:00 | The Rex Stephenson Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088-2611, United States

Black & Gold Open House
2025-09-12 08:30 - 14:00 | VA
We’re thrilled to invite you to Ferrum College for our Black & Gold Open House — a special event designed just for prospective students! Spend the day exploring campus, sitting in on a class, taking a guided tour, and learning what life at Ferrum is all about. You’ll even have the opportunity to apply and receive an admission decision on the spot. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch in our award-winning dining hall.
Click here to register for our Black & Gold Open House.

Sports Hall of Fame 2025
2025-09-13 | VA

Auditions - Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | VA
Audition Information:
Auditions and interviews for actors, musicians, puppeteers, and crew will take place on September 24th, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us in the Rex Stephenson Theatre, first floor, Schoolfield Hall, Ferrum College.

Actors, singers, and instrumentalists should prepare a favorite holiday song. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key; accompaniment will be provided.
The rehearsal schedule depends upon performer availability. Performance dates are December 5-14th.
Email ebtucker@ferrum.edu with questions or for more information.
About the show:
It’s three days before Christmas, and Mayor Fox has just announced a Christmas talent contest with a grand prize of fifty dollars! Meanwhile, times are tough for Ma and Emmet Otter since Pa passed away, and winning that prize money would allow them to secretly buy each other a Christmas gift. Emmet considers forming a jug-band with his friends, but in order to do that, he’ll have to put a hole in Ma’s washtub. The problem is, Ma earns money by doing other folks’ laundry in the washtub. Ma thinks about hocking Pa’s old toolbox so she can make a costume for the contest, but Emmet uses those tools to do odd jobs. As Christmas Eve and the talent contest quickly approach, will Ma and Emmet sacrifice what little they have, or will their Christmas wishes come true?
Your new Franklin County holiday tradition is here! Coming back for our third year, this family favorite is sure to please with new surprises!​

Homecoming 2025
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | VA
Click here for complete Homecoming Weekend schedule and registration link.
If you have been a Jack Tale Player, click here to register for special 50th anniversary activities.

Jack Tale Players 50th Anniversary Celebration! Fri. Oct. 10, Sat. Oct. 11, Sun. Oct. 12
2025-10-10 19:00 - 2025-10-12 14:00 | The Sale Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, Virginia, 24088-2611
Beloved by generations of audiences, The Jack Tale Players are a treat for the whole family. In this very special anniversary celebration, the current company of The Jack Tale Players is joined onstage by veteran performers spanning five decades of the troupe’s history to perform Rex Stephenson’s dramatized Appalachian folktales and foot-stomping music.
There will be an optional meal served before the show on Saturday and Sunday. Join us! Visit www.ferrum.edu/theatre-tickets for your tickets!

October 10 at 7 PM
October 11, meal at 5:30, show at 7 PM
October 12, meal at 12:30, show at 2 PM

Are you a Jack Tale Player who wants to join us as a performer? Click here to register for Jack Tale reunion activities.
About Us:
An optional dinner or lunch is served by the actors in Franklin Hall next door before the show in the tradition of The Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre. Franklin Hall and Schoolfield Hall, where our performances are held, are handicapped accessible. We offer alternative meals for those with food allergies when given advance notice: please note dietary and mobility restrictions in the comments at checkout.
Meal ticket sales often end before the show dates, and may not be available at the door. Unless sold out, most shows will have show-only tickets available at the door.
Tours of Schoolfield Hall and its archival displays will also be offered during Homecoming Weekend, on Saturday, October 11 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 12 between 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Visitors will be able to peek behind the scenes at the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, learn a bit of Ferrum College trivia, and perhaps hear a ghost story or two. Homecoming Weekend schedule and registration at https://www.ferrum.edu/homecoming-weekend.
“Faith of Our Father” is a free performance on Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon, telling the story of the first hundred years of Schoolfield Hall through narration, music, and historical dramatization.
Email us at theatre@ferrum.edu or call the box office at (540) 365-4355. Please leave a message at the box office phone number, and we will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible.

Black & Gold Open House
2025-10-11 08:30 - 14:00 | VA
Discover what Ferrum College has to offer at our Black & Gold Open House! Explore campus on a guided tour, connect with faculty, staff, and students, and enjoy a meal in Franklin Hall. Plus, stick around for some Homecoming game day excitement as the Panthers take on Barton College at 2:00 PM in Adams Stadium!
Click here to register for our Black & Gold Open House.

Faith of Our Fathers - by R. Rex Stephenson
2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | The Sale Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, Virginia, 24088-2611
A musical celebration of a century in Schoolfield Hall, written by R. Rex Stephenson. Look back on the rich history of one of the most iconic buildings on the Ferrum College campus.
Tickets are free, but we suggest reserving your ticket on our website https://www.ferrum.edu/theatre-tickets
About Us:
Schoolfield Hall, where our performances are held, is handicapped accessible. Please note mobility restrictions in the comments at checkout for this free event.
Email us at theatre@ferrum.edu or call the box office at- (540)365-4355. Please leave a message at the box office phone number, and we will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible.

Inquiring Minds: "Don't Be So Past Tense"
2025-10-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Ferrum College
All are welcome at Scout Lynch’s Inquiring Minds presentation, “Don’t Be So Past Tense,” which will address some myths about the English Language. Her linguistics professor, Dr. Tina Hanlon, will participate in the discussion. As an English major, Scout finds it important to not punish people for using problematically labeled “substandard” forms of English. The English language functions through mutual understanding, so there is no need to shame anyone for using slang or features of their own dialects. Scout will discuss prejudices about language that are so imprinted on us, such as the need to use “proper” English. Scout is passionate about encouraging accessible language for speakers of English. Senior English Major Scout Lynch has been editor-in-chief of “Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine” for over two years.
Come to Inquiring Minds on Oct. 22, in the LEaP Studio on the main floor of Stanley Library, to learn some of the real story of the English language and how it works, discuss some of your favorite expressions, and get some tips about using standard English in your work while having fun with informal varieties of language when you aren’t at work. No admission charge. Read more about it at https://www.ferrum.edu/news/ferrum-college-senior-scout-lynch-to-present-inquiring-minds-talk-on-language-varieties-dont-be-so-past-tense.

Inquiring Minds: “Worlds Gone Wrong—What Is Dystopian Literature and Why Should You Know About It?”
2025-10-29 11:30 - 12:30 | Stanley Library, 150 Wiley Drive, Ferrum, 24088, United States
On Wednesday, October 29, Ferrum College’s Inquiring Minds series will feature “Worlds Gone Wrong: What Is Dystopian Literature and Why Should You Know About It?” Professor of English Lana A. Whited will lead a discussion of the increasing popularity of literature about terrible fictional places and her new English course on The Dystopian Tradition. The program is free and open to the public.
Inquiring Minds offers lively, informal presentations and activities on various interesting topics for the entire community. Stanley Library at Ferrum College presents the series on most Wednesdays during the academic year, in the LEaP Studio on the library’s main floor during the campus’s community hour from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Whited’s presentation will ask the audience to consider what they would do if the world seemed to be falling apart. “For over 100 years, writers and filmmakers have imagined catastrophes of various types (political, medical, etc.) and how to survive them,” wrote Whited. Imaginative works created by these artists are labelled dystopian, and “dystopia” literally means “bad place” because a dystopian world is no place you’d want to live.
Read more about it at https://www.ferrum.edu/news/ferrum-college-inquiring-minds-series-presents-worlds-gone-wrong-what-is-dystopian-literature-on-october-29.

"Chrysalis" to Host Halloween Coffee House at Ferrum College on October 30
2025-10-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Panthers Den
A Halloween coffee house for the campus and community will be held on Thursday, October 30 in the Panthers Den at Ferrum College, beginning at 8 p.m. “Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine” invites students, faculty, and staff to read original poems and short stories, sing, or present other talents.
“Chrysalis” and other student groups host open-mic coffee houses held several times throughout the academic year. Anyone is welcome to attend and participate without signing up in advance. Free cookies and coffee will be served.
If you wear a Halloween costume, you could win a prize. Senior Scout Lynch has been seen working with a massive ball of yarn to crochet her costume called Lord of the Strings. Suspense is building as her friends and professors are eager to see her newest original creation. English professors who attended last year’s Halloween coffee house are shown in the photograph.

The editor of “Chrysalis” is Scout Lynch and the faculty advisor is Professor of English Katherine Grimes. Past issues of “Chrysalis” can be read online and the Fall 2025 issue will be revealed on November 20 at 7 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room in Franklin Hall.
The Panthers Den is located on the ground floor of Franklin Hall. For additional information, contact Dr. Katherine Grimes at kgrimes@ferrum.edu.

Biblical Scholar and Social Media Influencer Dan McClellan to Speak at Ferrum College
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Vaughn Chapel, Ferrum College, Rt. 40, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum College will host Dr. Dan McClellan, biblical scholar, social media influencer, and New York Times best-selling author of The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues, for an engaging evening lecture on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Vaughn Chapel on the Ferrum College campus. The event is free and open to the public.
McClellan’s presentation will examine the ways misinformation about the Bible circulates in contemporary culture and how rigorous, evidence-based scholarship can help correct it. His work centers on bridging the gap between academic research and public understanding, translating complex ideas into accessible insights. Through his widely followed TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube channels, as well as his award-winning podcast with Dan Beecher, Data Over Dogma, McClellan engages diverse audiences in informed dialogue about scripture and religious traditions.

Veterans Day Program
2025-11-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Vaughn Chapel, Ferrum College, Rt. 40, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
The Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:30 AM in Vaughn Chapel, will feature Professor Emeritus Melvin Macklin speaking about the importance of veterans in today’s uncertain world. Dr. Macklin served as an Army Sergeant and Radio Communications Specialist from 1965 to 1969, in Germany and in Vietnam during the TET Offensive.
Dr. Macklin’s teaching and research over the past fifty years have focused on Holocaust studies and American literature, especially African American literature and slave narratives. He has taught in the English Department at Ferrum College since 2008.
This program is a special opportunity to recognize and show our gratitude to the men and women who have served in our armed forces. All members of the local and college community are encouraged to join the college in this meaningful event.

Black and Gold Transfer Scholarship Day
2025-11-12 08:30 - 14:00 | VA
Ferrum College’s Scholarship Day is an exclusive, invite-only event for admitted students with strong academic achievement. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Boone Honors Program, connect with faculty and current students, explore educational opportunities, and much more. For details, please get in touch with the Office of Admissions at admissions@ferrum.edu.

5K Color Walk/Run Benefiting Stepping Stone Mission
2025-11-15 08:15 - 11:00 | Main campus near Schoolfield Hall, 150 Wiley Drive, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum College’s Nursing, Social Work, and Teacher Education programs are teaming up to host a 5K Color Walk/Run on Saturday, November 15, 2025, raising awareness of hunger in the community while bringing students, faculty, staff, and neighbors together for a fun and meaningful cause. Check-in and registration will take place from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. in front of Schoolfield Hall on campus. The link to register in advance is below.
The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome from Ferrum College President Mirta Martin, followed by remarks at 8:40 a.m. from Staci Moles of Stepping Stone Mission of Franklin County. A pre-race group photo will be taken on the steps of Schoolfield at 8:45 a.m., and the race will officially begin at 9:00 a.m. A post-race group photo and celebration will conclude the event.
For more information, see the following articles
“Color for a Cause” by student editor Grace Weaver.
Ferrum College website article

Chrysalis Literary & Arts Magazine Reveal Fall 2025
2025-11-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Blue Ridge Mountain Room, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
The reveal of the Fall 2025 issue of Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine is November 20 in the Blue Ridge Mountain Room, 8 p.m. Free and open to the public and campus community. Refreshments will be served.
Prizes for writing and visual arts will be awarded. Contributors to the fall issue will talk about their work and read some excerpts.
The editor is senior Scout Lynch, who will graduate the following day.
The photographs show the staff and contributors and cover of the Spring 2025 issue.
See digital copies of back issues here: https://www.ferrum.edu/…/student-publications-and…/
For further information, contact the advisor, Dr. Katherine Grimes, kgrimes@ferrum.edu.
