Goshen’s ninth annual Arts on the Millrace (AotM) took place on Saturday. The event featured over 44 artists, local guilds and local musicians.  “It’s a curated event where the community can connect with — and shop — master artists, but in a casual, family-friendly, outdoor setting,” said Adrienne Nesbitt, director of events and co-founder of AotM.  Arts on the Millrace is a juried event, located near downtown Goshen at Powerhouse Park and stretching south along the Millrace trail. It was a sunny Saturday in Goshen, so the Millrace welcomed many faces throughout the day. The activities included live music, food...

By Sarah Miller • September 16, 2022 • Arts

Goshen College’s Parables are making a full fledged comeback this fall after two years without official performances for the community. Now, with a theme of “spread love,” the student-led worship team has resumed almost weekly performances for local churches, high schools, retirement homes and more.  “It’s been two years since we have been able to handle Parables as we usually do,” Marcia Yost, professor of music and faculty advisor of the Parables, said in regards to Parables performing off campus again. “I hope we experience that renewed joy of sharing music with congregations and high schools.” The group also has...

By Faith Fegley • September 16, 2022 • Arts

It is a new season for the Goshen College choirs, and with that comes a mask-optional year. While it is up to the individual to decide if they will wear a mask during choir rehearsals this semester, the option of going unmasked is opening up new doors for the choral department. There is excitement for a new year, new events and new choral members joining, but, most of all there is a general boost in confidence.  “It is night and day,” said Dr. Scott Hochstetler, professor of music and the director of Chamber Choir and Vox Profundi, in regards to...

By Faith Fegley • September 8, 2022 • Arts

A new sculpture was erected outside the Science Building in May. It is part of Elkhart’s Epic Art Adventures sculpture show, a local art series that is spotlighting local talent and getting art out in the streets in Elkhart County. The sculpture will live on campus for the year-long exhibit.  “Conduit to Jupiter,” the new sculpture, is a creation by Goshen College graduate and former Physical Plant employee Orion Blaha. The sculpture stands over eight feet tall and is a depiction of a yellow spaceship.  The name of the piece came from a former GC coworker of Blaha’s who used...

By Annika Alderfer Fisher • September 8, 2022 • Arts