Join exhibition co-curator Sarah Suhadolnik for an online lecture as she explores James Dixon's time in the U.S. Army, where he developed both his signature fortitude and his technique for conducting opera. Please register in advance to receive the webinar link. All are welcome to attend this free event.

About the lecture:
James Dixon toured Germany with the U.S. Seventh Army Symphony in the 1950s, an experience that launched his professional career as a conductor. Learn about the fly-by-night...

DMA III Recital: Karina Glasinovic, piano

This concert is free and open to the public. 

The Conrad A. Marvin Memorial Concert featuring the Seamark and Conifer String Quartets

Renee Santos, violin
Yestyn Griffith, violin
Hugo Kaut, violin
Kylie Little, viola
Oliver Bostian, viola
Katie Forbush, cello
Celia Phillips, cello

This concert is free and open to the public.

Part of Hancher's 2026-2027 Season
Co-presented by Hancher Auditorium and The Englert Theatre

A vital duo imbues their acoustic sound with power, beauty, and depth of feeling.

The rich and remarkable careers of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have made them essential pillars of modern acoustic music. That widely acknowledged reality was reinforced when their most recent album, Woodland, won the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Folk Album. Welch describes the music of Woodland as “a swirl of...

TICKETS
Adults $135 / $95 / $65
Students & Youth $25*
*Limited tickets available

Due to a lengthy healing process after an unexpected oral surgery, Ray LaMontagne’s performance at Hancher, originally scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been rescheduled to September 1, 2026.

Current ticketholders: All previously issued tickets will be honored for the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled performance, please contact the Hancher Box Office for further assistance or a refund at 319-335...

Part of Hancher's 2026-2027 Season
Presented by HANCHER AUDITORIUM and ENGLERT THEATRE

One of Rolling Stone’s 50 best comedians of all time rolls into Hancher.

In 2013, Tig Notaro had the best-selling comedy album of the year. Live was recorded just days after Notaro was diagnosed with breast cancer (now in remission)—and the success of that set could be said to have launched her career from her native Mississippi to the far reaches of space (IYKYK) and plenty of places in between. Through it all...

Enjoy refreshments, remarks from the curators, and an open house in recognition of the fall 2026 Main Library Gallery exhibition, It’s Been Wonderful Knowing You: Wildlife Conservation and Advocacy Through the Lens of Jay N. “Ding” Darling.

Event Schedule
4–5:30 p.m.: Reception and open house with curators Lindsay Moen and Collin Vandewalle
4:30 p.m.: Brief remarks in the Main Library Gallery
5:30 p.m.: Opening event ends
6 p.m.: Main Library Gallery closes

Admission to the gallery is always free...