Hope College News
2026 Feb
Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Two International films March 2-7 and March 16-21
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland concludes its winter film series with the beautiful Italian film “Trifole,” screening March 2-7 and the Iranian film, “The President’s Cake,” March 16-21, both at 7 p.m.
Sen. Chang Presents Women’s History Month Lecture on March 16 at Hope
Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang, the first Asian-American woman elected to the Michigan legislature, will present a lecture titled “Identity, Activism and Advancing Change for Women and Girls,” during Hope College’s annual Women’s History Month lecture. Sen. Chang will address audiences on Monday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free.
Hope College Economics & Business Department Invites W. Michigan Business Community to Networking & Partnerships Dinner
The Hope College Economics and Business Department invites the West Michigan business community for a free dinner and evening of networking and strategic partnership conversations on Thursday, March 5 at the Haworth Hotel in downtown Holland.
Hope College Department of Theatre to Produce “Night Witches”
The Hope College Department of Theatre will present Rachel Bublitz’s “Night Witches” on Feb. 20-21 and 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., along with 2 p.m. matinees on Feb. 21-22 and March 1. All performances will be held in the DeWitt Studio Theatre, located in the DeWitt Student & Cultural Center on Hope’s campus.
Truth Unites Founder Dr. Gavin Ortlund To Speak at Hope College as part of Nicene Creed Anniversary Programming
Hope is extending its recognition of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed into 2026, hosting a unique and free event on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Dimnent Chapel that will include a lecture by Dr. Gavin Ortlund of Truth Unites, a congregational hymn and Q&A with Hope College President Matt Scogin.
Hope College Presents the Donia Organ Recital Featuring the Chenault Duo
The Hope College Department of Music is pleased to present its annual Donia Organ Recital featuring the internationally acclaimed Chenault Duo with Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault, on Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
2026 Jan
Knickerbocker Theatre to Host Four Robert Redford Films Beginning Feb. 16
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its Classic Film Series with four Robert Redford classic films. Focusing on his films from the late 1960s and early 1970s, the series will feature the following films, all airing on a Monday night at 7 p.m.:
Knickerbocker Theatre Presents the film “Rosemead” Feb. 9–14
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its winter film series with “Rosemead,” screening February 9–14 at 7 p.m.
Hope Hosts 2026 Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 24
Dr. Derrick Bines, assistant professor in the department of counseling at San Francisco State University, will present a lecture titled, “We All We Got: Self and Community Care are More Than Buzzwords.” Dr. Bines will speak on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The public is invited and admission is free.
Hope College Economics & Business Department Hosts New Speaker Series Focused on Calling and Faithful Discernment
The Hope College Economics & Business Department is launching its “Faithfully Off (My) Script” speaker series on Wednesday, Feb. 4 with an inaugural event featuring a presentation and discussion with Hope College Professor Tom Smith. This event is free and open to the public, and will be held at Graves Hall on the Hope campus, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Markets & Morality Hosts Film & Discussion Around Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game
Hope College’s Markets & Morality student organization will host a viewing of Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, followed by a discussion with the film’s writer-director — Meredith Bragg — on Monday, Feb. 2 starting at 7 p.m., at the Knickerbocker Theater in downtown Holland.
University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club to Perform at Hope College
Hope College is pleased to welcome the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club for a special and free concert open to Hope College and the community on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College to Present 37th Annual “Musical Showcase” on Feb. 6
The 37th annual Hope College Musical Showcase will be presented on Friday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Knickerbocker Theatre Presents the film H is for Hawk January 26–31
The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its film series with the first film of the winter season, H is for Hawk, showing January 26–31 at 7 p.m.
Hope Art Professor Hosts “Thick and Thin” Art Exhibit Jan. 16-Feb. 17
Lisa Walcott — Hope College associate professor of art — will host a four-week art exhibit at the De Pree Art Gallery on campus from Jan. 16-Feb. 17, 2026. She’ll also open the exhibit by hosting an artist talk on Friday, Jan. 16 in Graves Hall (in Winants Auditorium) at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception at De Pree Art Gallery at 6:30 p.m.
Hope College Great Performance Series Welcomes Dutch String Quartet
Hope College welcomes the acclaimed Dudok Quartet Amsterdam at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Jack H. Miller Center, as the college’s Great Performance Series continues in 2026.
StrikeTime Dance Theatre Presents “Journey Through Imagination” on Jan. 16 & 17
The Hope College dance affiliate StrikeTime Dance Theatre will present a live dance event for children titled “Journey Through Imagination” on Fri., Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland. This free performance is open to all ages and especially welcomes children and those with a child-like spirit who are interested in celebrating the power of dance, art, reading and community.
American College Theatre Festival Selects Hope College to Perform “Havurah”
The Hope College Department of Theatre was selected to perform “Havurah” by Margot Connelly, during the Region III American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), which will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, from Tues., January 6 through Sun., January 11. Hope will perform at the Mitchell Theatre at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wed., January 7 at 3:30 p.m. and on Thurs., January 8 at 11 a.m.