Lecture: The Present, Past, and Future of Soil Erosion in the Midwestern United States
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Valders Hall of Science, 206
Accelerated soil loss is a critical challenge for midwestern agriculture and for environmental quality in agricultural regions. Geoscientist Isaac Larsen from the University of Massachusetts Amherst will present findings from his research on the extent of soil erosion in the midwest and associated implications for sustainable soil conservation practices.
Isaac Larsen Biography
Isaac Larsen grew up surrounded by cornfields south of Clear Lake, Iowa and graduated from Ventura High School. He attended Carleton College and received graduate degrees from Utah State University and the University of Washington. Following a post-doctoral research fellowship at the California Institute of Technology, Isaac joined the faculty at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, where he is currently an associate professor. Isaac has worked on the timing and rates of landscape change on four continents and will share his research on a topic close to home – soil erosion in the Midwestern United States.

Night with the Norse
2025-10-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Gerdin Fieldhouse
Join Luther College Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams on Halloween, 7–9:30 p.m. to kick off the 2025-26 basketball season! One team will play the first half of a basketball game and the other will play the second half, with lots of fun in-between. There will be a student costume contest, an exclusive look at the Norsetrotters, a dunk contest, cheer team will perform a routine, and more. Spooky fun and hoops—don’t miss it!

Silent Film with Guest Organist, Matthew Gender
2025-10-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Guest organist Dr. Matthew Gender returns to Luther College to accompany a showing of the 1927 silent film The Cat and the Canary, starring Laura La Plante. The score for the classic film will be improvised on the Center for Faith and Life’s 49-stop Sipe pipe organ. Dr. Gender is the Director of Worship Arts at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota and has received prizes in the National Competition for Organ Improvisation (2016) and the University of Michigan Organ Improvisation Competition (2017).
The program is free to the public, and costumes are welcomed and encouraged!

"Where Does $1 Trillion Go?" Day of Action at Luther College
2025-11-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Olin 102
Luther College students are invited to join the Up to Us – Luther College team for an interactive civic engagement event focused on understanding the U.S. national debt and its implications for our generation’s economic future. The event, titled “Where Does $1 Trillion Go?”, will feature four interactive sessions—Federal Budget 101, Generational Debt, Interest vs. Investment, and Student Voices—that help participants explore how national fiscal choices impact higher education, job opportunities, and long-term financial stability.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a Congressional postcard-writing activity, engage in short budget simulations, and sign the Up to Us pledge to make their voices heard on fiscal responsibility. Free pizza, snacks, and raffle prizes will be available to attendees who complete all sessions or share their experiences on social media using #UpToUs and @UpToUs_LutherCollege.
This event is part of the national Up to Us campaign, a nonpartisan initiative that empowers students across the country to build awareness and dialogue around the national debt and generational equity. Open exclusively to Luther College students, faculty, and community members.
registration is encouraged

Concert Band Concert
2025-11-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Concert Band Concert will take place in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Price Lecture: Leadership Institute for Indigenous and Afro-descendent Women from Latin America
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Olin 102
Every year, the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona hosts two highly select groups of Indigenous and Afro-descendent women between the ages of 18 and 24 from different Latin American countries for the Study of the United States Institute (SUSI), funded by the US Department of State. In this talk, the director of the Institute, Dr. Marcela Vásquez-León, will reflect on her decade long experience mentoring these students. She will focus on how the program is a transformational site in which the participants envision and build a sense of intersectional feminism along the lines of what feminist Lelia Gonzalez has called amefricanidade (amefricanity), creating networks of solidarity that go beyond the program. At the same time, challenges and contradictions arise given the ways in which the institute itself is situated in the larger geopolitics of U.S./Latin American relations.

Oil, Wealth, and the Environment: Norway’s Balancing Act
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Olin 101
Discover how Norway became one of the world’s richest oil nations while still leading in sustainability. This presentation by Luther senior Lily Nuland explores Norway before oil, the creation of the Oil Fund, environmental policies, political cooperation, carbon capture technology, and its role on the global stage. Can oil and sustainability truly coexist?

The Norway, Decorah, Zululand Triangle: Tracing the Enduring Footprints of the Norwegian Diaspora
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
History professors Robert Christman and Richard Mtisi will give a public presentation on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at Pulpit Rock Brewery. They will describe the surprising 19th-century connections linking Norway, Decorah, and Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa; explain how Luther College’s story became interwoven with the lives of Zulu communities and Norwegian missionaries; and recount the continuing impact of these efforts as discovered in a recent research trip to South Africa. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Jazz Band Concert
2025-11-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Jazz Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Artificial Intelligence: What’s Next? Panel Discussion
2025-11-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Dahl Centennial Union, Peace Dining Room
Join us for two exciting events exploring the impact of artificial intelligence across education, industry, and everyday life.

Panel Discussion – November 7, 5–6:30 p.m., Union Peace Dining Room: Guest speakers from academia and industry will come together to discuss, understand, and critically reflect on the growing influence of AI in our world today.
Community Conversation – November 8, 10–11:30 a.m., Landing Market: Continue the dialogue in an informal gathering with local business owners, Luther alumni, and community members interested in AI and innovation.

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First Men's Basketball Game on the Birkestrand Court: Men's Basketball vs Macalester College
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse
Luther College Business Club will be handing out free t-shirts for the men’s first home basketball game on the new Birkestrand Court. They will also be tabling to raise awareness for their group! This is a “whiteout” event; wear white!
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Artificial Intelligence: What’s Next? Community Conversation
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | The Landing, Decorah

Center Stage Series: Lorelei Ensemble
2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Grammy-nominated Lorelei Ensemble delivers bold and inventive programs that champion the extraordinary range of the human voice. At turns eerie and hypnotic, razor-sharp and precise, resonant and dissonant, this riveting performance features a cinematic backdrop and a cautionary tale in the era of climate change.
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The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Percussion Ensemble Concert
2025-11-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Percussion Ensemble will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 7 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Emeriti Colloquium: The Future of Europe After Ukraine
2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Michael Engelhardt

Senior Presentation: Crossing Borders: From Timor-Leste to a Post-Brexit World
2025-11-13 18:00 - 18:45 | Valders Hall of Science, 206
This presentation follows a personal and global journey from Timor-Leste to the United Kingdom, exploring how one of the world’s youngest nations connects to one of Europe’s most defining political moments — Brexit. Through stories, observations, and research on immigration, economics, and identity, Jose Eliano reflects on how Brexit affected Timorese communities living and working in the UK through Portuguese citizenship. The talk invites audiences to consider how global decisions can shape opportunities, belonging, and the movement of people — even in places as distant as Timor-Leste.
Open to students, faculty, and community members interested in global affairs, migration, and the experiences of Timorese people abroad. Sponsored by the International Studies Department.

VPA Musical: Renascence
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts, Jewel Theatre
Renascence tells the captivating story of young Edna St. Vincent Millay’s transformation from small-town Maine poet to New York literary sensation. At just 18, Millay writes her masterpiece “Renascence”—a profound meditation on suffering, rebirth, and the interconnectedness of all life—launching her extraordinary journey from rural obscurity to fame. This musical explores the power of art to transcend restrictions and the human struggle between confinement and freedom, death and renewal.
In the weeks leading up to the performance, find tickets at the Luther Ticket Office or at tickets.luther.edu.

Symphonic Band Concert
2025-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Symphonic Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Fall Library Book Sale
2025-11-17 07:30 - 23:59, 2025-11-18 07:30 - 23:59, 2025-11-19 07:30 - 23:59, 2025-11-20 07:30 - 23:59, 2025-11-21 07:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Preus Library
Preus Library will offer double the fun this academic year with double the book sales. Our fall book sale will be held November 17-22, with a surprising range of items and rapidly declining prices. Fiction, non-fiction, hardcovers and paperbacks. DVDs, sheet music, and more.

Cultural Community Connection & Author Carson Faust Talk
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Landing, Decorah
Join CIES, and the Landing Market to celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in November through eats, education, and engagement. Author Carson Faust will give a reading and Q&A of his new novel, If the Dead Belong Here (2025). Thursday, November. 13, 5 -7 p.m. at The Landing Market. The cost is $10 per person, or $5 for students (with ID) attending any college or university and for children 17 and younger. No reservations are needed.

SAAC Food Drive & Paper Airplane Contest
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Gerdin Fieldhouse
During the men’s basketball game on Tue., Nov. 18, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is hosting a Food Drive and Paper Airplane Contest to benefit the Postville Food Pantry This initiative is a wonderful opportunity to support our surrounding communities.
Guests who bring a canned food item will receive a complimentary popcorn as a thank-you for their contribution.
During halftime, attendees are invited to participate in a Paper Airplane Contest. Participants will construct their own paper airplanes and, upon signal, launch them from the stands toward a target on the court. The airplane landing closest to the target will receive a prize. Pieces of paper will be $1.00 each with all proceeds going to the Postville Food Pantry.
Join us for an evening of community engagement and entertainment while supporting a meaningful cause.

Symphony Orchestra Homecoming Concert
2025-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther Symphony Orchestra will perform a homecoming concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

"The Girls Race" - Film Screening and Q+A
2025-11-19 16:00 - 16:30 | Olin 102
“The Girls Race,” a direct cinema documentary short, depicts the power and authenticity of cross country by joining 39 schools and 242 girls as they compete at the Johnson-Olson High School Girls Varsity 5K, a race held as part of Luther College’s 50th All-American Invitational.

One Team Day Happy Hour
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Impact Coffee, Decorah
Join us at Impact Coffee from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on November 20 to celebrate One Team Day! If you live in the area, join alumni, parents, coaches, and fans of Norse Athletics for light refreshments, a cash bar, and time to celebrate all the good Norse Athletics does for student-athletes and our community. This free event is sponsored by Impact Coffee.

Fall Opera Scenes
2025-11-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Fall Opera Scenes will occur in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Another performance will take place on Saturday, November 22 also at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Philharmonia and Cello Choir Concert
2025-11-22 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College’s Philharmonia and Cello Choir will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 12 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Jazz Orchestra Concert
2025-11-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Jazz Orchestra will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Guest Talk: Building Community and Spotting Chameleons - Experiencing rural Madagascar as a Peace Corps Volunteer
2025-12-03 09:15 - 10:15 | Main 212
Join Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and Luther alum Becca Buse ’19 for a talk encapsulating their experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar 2023-25, followed by lunch in the Luther Cafeteria.
Madagascar is the fourth largest island on earth and extremely biodiverse—famous for lemurs, chameleons, and baobab trees. Madagascar also faces poverty, lack of infrastructure (11% paved roads), and inconsistent access to water and electricity. As a Peace Corps Volunteer, Becca focused on three areas of community building: training local farmers to increase sustainable agriculture practices, co-teaching mothers to improve nutrition, and educating community members to protect the local Tapia forest environment. While all Peace Corps experiences abroad are unique to each volunteer, Becca will also have time to answer general questions about applying to the peace corps, different types of service, and living abroad. Additionally, Becca has been selected as a Rotary Peace Fellow and will begin a master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies (MPaC) at the University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia in February of 2026. At the end of the talk you will get a chance to spot a chameleon. It isn’t as easy as you’d think!
*People joining for lunch will need to pay for their own cafeteria entry.

Christmas at Luther Dress Rehearsal
2025-12-03 16:15 - 18:15 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
This is the final rehearsal before the official Christmas at Luther performances. It is open to the public, but please be aware that the program may be halted to tend to any aspect of production that may need attention.

Please be seated by 4 p.m.

Jazz Lessons and Carols
2025-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
College Ministries invites you to Fling Wide the Door, our annual Jazz Lessons & Carols worship service on Sunday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the Noble Recital Hall (Jenson-Noble Hall of Music). We’ll share readings for the season that encourage us to welcome Jesus and welcome one another, and we will sing familiar carols set in the styles of spirituals, jazz, blues, and Latin American traditions. This service features musical collaboration with Luther alumnus Jon Ailabouni and student musicians.
All are invited to a time of coffee fellowship prior to worship at 9:00 a.m. in the Reiso Atrium.
A festive spin on a traditional Christmastime service, this is a joyful addition to Christmas at Luther weekend – don’t miss it!

Merry Makers Fall Variety Show
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 219 (CFA Studio 2)
Merry Makers, the exploratory comedy club, has been working hard this semester and it’s time to hit the stage! Expect a night of comedic sketches, clowns, audience antics and… a murder mystery to solve? Come join us for a night of comedy and clues where YOU help crack the case!

Emeriti Colloquium: Ritual in our Lives
2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Laird Edman

Ultra Mega Mega
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts
Join us for this open gala throughout the entire CFA featuring the semester coursework and final projects by students across all creative arts from Art, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Visual Communication.

ACT Testing
2025-12-13 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-14 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-11 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Olin Building
ACT testing is scheduled on the Luther campus.
Register for ACT testing

Emeriti Colloquium: One Local Family, Four American Nations
2026-01-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: David Faldet

Dorian Vocal Festival
2026-01-11 - 2026-01-12 | Center for Faith and Life and Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
For more information on the Dorian Vocal Festival, please visit the Dorian Vocal Festival webpage.
Dorian Vocal Festival Webpage

Dorian Vocal Festival Concert
2026-01-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Vocal Festival concert featuring Luther’s Norskkor and Aurora choirs will occur in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Vocal Grand Concert
2026-01-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Vocal Festival Grand Concert will be held at 5 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Lifelong Learner Seminar: The World of the Vikings
2026-02-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Loyalty Hall, Board Room
The Lifelong Learner Seminars offer an opportunity for local alumni and friends, and area residents to enjoy academic programming at Luther College and engage in meaningful, scholarly dialogue in a college setting.
The four-week sessions are held Wednesdays from 9 a.m.–noon in Loyalty Hall on the Luther College campus.
Learn more about the sessions and register

Symphony Orchestra and String Faculty Concert
2026-02-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Symphony Orchestra will perform a joint concert with the Luther College String Faculty in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall at 4:00 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Orchestra Festival Grand Concert
2026-02-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Orchestra Festival will conclude with a Grand Concert in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall at 5:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Nordic Choir Tour Homecoming Concert
2026-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Returning from their tour, Nordic Choir will perform their homecoming concert in the Center for Faith and Life on the campus of Luther College. No tickets are necessary; the performance is free and open to the public.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Emeriti Colloquium: BB + Making of a Star
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Jim Eckblad

Luther Alumni and Friends Happy Hour
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
Join Luther alumni and friends in the Decorah area for an informal happy hour at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company. Members of Luther’s Board of Regents will speak at 6 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to network with the Norse community in the Oneota Valley, meet old and new friends, and hear about the latest happenings at Luther College. No RSVP is required, just mark your calendar, grab a friend, and join us!

Center Stage Series: Catalyst Quartet
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Hailed by “The New York Times” as “invariably energetic and finely burnished,” the Grammy-winning Catalyst Quartet is in wide demand around the world. Known for its unequaled unity and execution, the ensemble is equally committed to celebrating composers of color whose works have been overlooked by the traditional canon.
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The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Faculty Artist Series: Andrew Whitfield, voice
2026-02-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Faculty member Andrew Whitfield will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Center Stage Series School Performance: Pete the Cat
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Recommended for K-3rd grade.
Presented by TheaterWorksUSA
When groovy Pete the Cat meets the Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking—except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on the planet. But it turns out that Pete and Jimmy both have a little something to learn about inspiration. Join them on their adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW bus!
To reserve tickets from your school, please contact Bradley Phillips, phillibr@luther.edu, or 563-387-1293. Community members are welcome as space allows.
Sponsored in part by the Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming.

Faculty Artist Series: Amy Nam, harp
2026-02-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Music faculty member Amy Nam will perform a harp recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Benefactor's Organ Recital
2026-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The recital is made possible by the William B. Kuhlman Endowment for Organ Performance and the Kathryn Ulvilden Moen Fund for Organ and Church Music.
This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Center Stage Series: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Get ready for a stylish evening of timeless tunes and world-class talent. Relive classics like “Moon River,” “I Only Have Eyes for You” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” alongside incredible true stories about the superstar velvety voices who made them famous.
PURCHASE TICKETS
The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Dorian Band Festival
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-02 | Center for Faith and Life and Jenson-Noble Hall of Music
The Dorian Band Festival will take place on March 1 and 2. For more information, please visit the Dorian Band Festival webpage.

Jazz Orchestra and Concert Band Concert
2026-03-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Jazz Orchestra and Concert Band will perform a Dorian concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Dorian Band Festival Grand Concert
2026-03-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Dorian Band Festival Grand Concert will take place at 5 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life main hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Lifelong Learner Seminar: Life, Love, and Sexual Desire in the Trenches of World War I
2026-03-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Loyalty Hall, Board Room

Emeriti Colloquium: Poems in Context
2026-03-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenters: Carol Gilbertson and Mark Muggli

Faculty Artist Series: Adrianna Tam, soprano
2026-03-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College faculty member Adrianna Tam will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Faculty Artist Series: Kacy Clopton, cello
2026-03-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
Luther College faculty member Kacy Clopton will perform a recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Jazz Band in Marty's
2026-03-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Dahl Centennial Union, Marty’s Cafe
The Luther College Jazz Band will perform a concert in Marty’s Cafe at 7:30 p.m.

Symphony Orchestra Concert
2026-03-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Jazz Orchestra Homecoming Concert
2026-03-31 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Jazz Orchestra will perform their homecoming concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Guest Recital: Khasma Piano Duo
2026-04-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Khasma Piano Duo will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.

Emeriti Colloquium: The Bible: History Or Confession of Faith
2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Will Bunge

Norskkor and Aurora Concert
2026-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College choirs, Norskkor and Aurora, will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Concert Band Concert
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Concert Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Center Stage Series: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Enjoy a musical whirlwind through genres that’s funny, thought-provoking and played entirely on ukuleles. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is always surprising, so come without expectations — except the expectation to laugh.
PURCHASE TICKETS
The Center Stage Series is made possible by the generous support of major season sponsors, including Decorah Bank and Trust, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Kurtich Endowment for Campus Programming, Minnesota Public Radio, Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies and Vesterheim Museum.

Symphonic Band Concert
2026-04-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Symphonic Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 4 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Percussion Ensemble Concert
2026-04-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Jenson-Noble Hall of Music, Noble Recital Hall
The Luther College Percussion Ensemble will perform a concert in the Noble Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Brass Ensemble Concert
2026-04-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Luther College Brass Ensemble will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Luther Alumni and Friends Happy Hour
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Pulpit Rock Brewery
Join Luther alumni and friends in the Decorah area for an informal happy hour at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company. Representatives from Student Life will speak at 6 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to network with the Norse community in the Oneota Valley, meet old and new friends, and hear about the latest happenings at Luther College. No RSVP is required, just mark your calendar, grab a friend, and join us!

Cathedral Choir Homecoming Concert
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Cathedral Choir will perform their homecoming concert at 2 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life main hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Collegiate Chorale Homecoming Concert
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
Collegiate Chorale will perform their Homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Faith and Life main hall.
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Norskkor at Decorah Lutheran Church
2026-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Decorah Lutheran Church, 309 Winnebago St, Decorah, IA 52101
Norskkor and Decorah’s Luren Singing Society will perform a concert at Decorah Lutheran Church.

Emeriti Colloquium: Bethany Indian Mission: 1883-1900
2026-05-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Baker Commons
Presenter: Peter Scholl

Friday Showcase Concert with Nordic Choir and Concert Band
2026-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Friday Showcase Concert featuring Nordic Choir and Concert Band will take place in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall at 7:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel

Saturday Showcase Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra
2026-05-23 13:30 - 15:30 | Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall
The Saturday Showcase Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra will take place in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 1:30 p.m..
Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel
