Sister Act directed by Professor Annie Calhoun
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. The cast is chock full of…
Event Name: Sister Act. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2025-AATGHX.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Sister Act directed by Professor Annie Calhoun
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. The cast is chock full of…
Event Name: Sister Act. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Philip Lynch Theatre. Event Locator: 2025-AATGHX.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Philip Lynch Theatre FA 130.
Does China Own the 21st Century?
China may be the only nation with a global economic plan: the Belt and Road Initiative. It has social and political stability, vast natural resources, high tech, and hard working people. They aim at re-establishing themselves as the world’s preeminent civilization, as they were for thousands of years. But Xi Jinping’s recent censorship, authoritarianism, and return to Marxist dogma may halt their rise. Who knows what’s next?
Event Name: Does China Own the 21st Century? Event State: Confirmed. Organization: College of Humanities-Fine Arts-Communic. Event Locator: 2025-AATMWP.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Academic Building Classroom AS 158A.
Spring Choral Concert
Join the Lewis Chamber Choir and enjoy a variety of choral harmony spanning the ages from the Renaissance to today.
Event Name: Spring Choral Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2025-AATMSL.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Convocation Hall SB 130, Br. James Miller Chapel SB 130H.
Honors Program Showcase
This event will showcase student projects from Honors courses during the Spring semester. .
Event Name: Honors Program Showcase. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2026-AATTTN.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
DL 250 Damian Auditorium.
Music Lunch Concert
Music while you eat! Enjoy the sounds of Lewis's Music department while dining in Br. James Gaffney Student Center.
Event Name: Music Lunch Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2026-AATPFL.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Old National Bank Student Lounge JG 102.
Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert
Classical music performed by area youth instrumentalists under the direction of Peter Lipari. Location: Convocation Hall.
Event Name: MYSO Concert. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Music Department. Event Locator: 2025-AATALN.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
SEE DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION.
Biannual Student Creative Writing Showcase
Students in the Intermediate and Advanced Creative Writing Workshops will be sharing their original creative works from their newly composed chapbooks.
Event Name: Biannual Student Creative Writing Showca. Event State: Confirmed. Organization: Arts & Ideas. Event Locator: 2025-AATNGX.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
DL 250 Damian Auditorium.
Senior Capstone Art Reception and Gallery Talk
The Lewis University Department of Art and Design is proud to present the Senior Capstone Exhibition. This biannual art show coincides with the capstone course, Senior Project. The course challenges graduating students to put their newly acquired skills and understanding of art to the test by participating in a professional exhibition experience. Students will be talking about the work in the exhibit.
Event State: Confirmed. Organization: College of Humanities-Fine Arts-Communic. Event Name: Senior Capstone Art Reception. Event Locator: 2025-AATMCF.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Reception Room FA 127, The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery FA 128, Clifford & Rita Berglund Community Room FA 129.