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March 22 - 24, 2024

Join us for SpringFest, a weekend full of excitement, culture, and celebration.
Here's why you won't want to miss out:

Support Your Student: SpringFest is the perfect opportunity for families to reconnect with their student on campus. Spend quality time together exploring campus, visiting their favorite spots, and creating lasting memories.

Experience Thrilling Athletic Events: Cheer on our talented athletes as they compete in men’s and women’s lacrosse, baseball, softball, and tennis. Feel the energy of the crowd as you witness our teams in action and show your support for è������ athletics.

Groove to Live Music at the Curb Outdoor Concert: Featuring talented ����� students, this concert promises to be a highlight of SpringFest. Bring your picnic blankets and enjoy an unforgettable evening of music.

Celebrate History at the National Pan-Helenic (NPHC) Plaza Dedication and Celebration Luncheon: Join us as we honor a significant milestone with the dedication of the NPHC Plaza on campus. This dedication ceremony is a special moment for our community to recognize the contributions of the National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations to our campus culture and heritage. After the dedication, enjoy a campus-wide lunch where you can connect with fellow attendees and celebrate together.

Explore Art at the Clough Hanson Gallery Exhibit: Surface Tension: Paintings from the Poto-Poto School, 1950-1970: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Congolese art with our
exhibit at the Clough Hanson Gallery. Discover the rich history and artistic expression of the Poto- Poto School through this stunning collection of paintings. This exhibit offers a unique glimps into the artists’ daily lives as they found a way to celebrate their culture that had been long suppressed by European colonial power. Exhibition curated by student Izzy Brewer, class of 2024.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate springtime, support our students, and experience the diverse culture of �����. We can't wait to see you at SpringFest!
The full schedule and registration can be found below.

Friday, March 22 

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Surface Tension: Paintings from the Poto-Poto School, 1950-1970

Clough Hanson Gallery, Clough Hall

The Poto-Poto School of Painting began as a small informal painting workshop in the suburbs of Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. This collection of gouache paintings presents the imagery of the artists’ daily lives in their own style as they found a way to celebrate their culture that had been long suppressed by European colonial power. Each painting remains a testament to the artists of the Poto-Poto School who formed a distinct Congolese visual style and found freedom in creative expression through art. Additional information about the exhibit can be found here: . 

Exhibition and website curated by Izzy Brewer, class of 2024

1:00 - 5:00 p.m. SpringFest Check-In

Neely Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory

Stop by the Refectory throughout the day to receive a printed schedule for the weekend, your SpringFest name tag, and a small gift from �����.

3:00 p.m. ����� Baseball vs Hendrix College

Lainoff Stadium at Stauffer Field, Fargason Fields

3:00 p.m. Women’s Tennis vs Christian Brothers University

Dunavant Tennis Complex at Fargason Fields

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Turley Arts Fellows Presentation

The Lynne & Henry Turley Memphis Center Conference Room, West Campus, Education 

Jasmine Jeffries ’26: Memphis Art Project
Art & Art History

*Jasmine Jeffries will also have a table with art activities for kids and families at the Mike Curb Institute Block Party from 4-7 pm in Frazier Jelke Amphitheater  

Madeline Allen ’24: Film: A New Yorker Meets Southern Hospitality
Media Studies  

Mikaela Colina ’26: Celebrate Asian Joy
Studio Art and Media Studies

Brianna Rempe ’24: Music and the Arts at The Refugee Empowerment Program  
Music, Psychology, and Spanish  

4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mike Curb Institute Block Party

Frazier Jelke Amphitheater 

Featuring live music and food, free and open to all members of the è������ Community! 

This year, students in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures will also perform as part of the MLL Song Fest, starting at 4:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs Berry College

Crain Field at Fargason Fields

8:00 - 10:30 p.m.  Tri-Delta & Kappa Delta’s Night at Loflin Yard

Continue the dancing into the night with the members of Tri-Delta and Kappa Delta at Loflin Yard in downtown Memphis. 
Tickets are $12.75 each and can be purchased from the sorority .
Loflin Yard is located at 7 W Carolina Ave, Memphis, TN 38103.

Saturday, March 23

9:00 a.m. Men’s Tennis vs Christian Brothers University

Dunavant Tennis Complex at Fargason Fields

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Surface Tension: Paintings from the Poto-Poto School, 1950-1970

Clough Hanson Gallery, Clough Hall

The Poto-Poto School of Painting began as a small informal painting workshop in the suburbs of Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. This collection of gouache paintings presents the imagery of the artists’ daily lives in their own style as they found a way to celebrate their culture that had been long suppressed by European colonial power. Each painting remains a testament to the artists of the Poto-Poto School who formed a distinct Congolese visual style and found freedom in creative expression through art. Additional information about the exhibit can be found here: . 

Exhibition and website curated by Izzy Brewer, class of 2024

11:00 a.m. Dedication and Unveiling of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Plaza

South of the Bryan Campus Life Center

Join us as we honor a significant milestone with the dedication of the NPHC Plaza on campus. This dedication ceremony is a special moment for our community to recognize the contributions of NPHC organizations to our campus culture and heritage.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. NPHC Plaza Dedication Celebration Luncheon

Catherine Burrow Refectory

After the dedication, enjoy a festive, complimentary campus-wide lunch complete with photo-ops and DJ Zeta.

12:00 p.m. è������ Baseball vs Hendrix College 

Lainoff Stadium at Stauffer Field, Fargason Fields

1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. BackBeat Memphis Mojo Tour

This highly rated bus tour combines live music, comedy, and narration to create a unique adventure through Memphis' musical heritage. 
This tour departs and returns from West Campus Parking Lot (near ����� Bookstore) and registration is required - $25 per person.

1:00 p.m. "Old truths, new lessons: interpreting collections with challenging histories", a lecture by Grace Stewart

Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall.

This lecture is in conjunction with the exhibit Surface Tension: Paintings from the Poto-Poto School, 1950-1970 in Clough Hanson Gallery. Additional information about the exhibit can be found here: https://sites.rhodes.edu/potopoto. A reception with refreshments will happen directly after the lecture in the Clough Hanson Gallery, Clough Hall.

3:00 p.m. ����� Baseball vs Hendrix College

Lainoff Stadium at Stauffer Field at Fargason Fields

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Chi Omega Casino Night

Catherine Burrow Refectory

 Chi Omega hosts a classic Casino Night fundraiser for Make-A-Wish! The evening includes casino games, food, and a silent auction. 
Come try your luck while supporting a great organization. Purchase $15 or $25 worth of poker chips at the door to take part in the games.

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. è������ Observatory Open House

6th floor of ����� Tower. (����� Tower is in the center of campus, next to the Lynx statue.)

The Observatory and observing deck will be open for star, planet and Moon gazing Saturday night, starting at 8:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Sunday, March 24

11:30 a.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs Oglethorpe University

Crain Field at Fargason Fields

1:30 Women’s Lacrosse vs Sewanee

Mason Field at Fargason Fields

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 13th Annual Alumni Easter Egg Hunt

Check-in in front of Catherine Burrow Refectory

We will begin the event with an Easter Parade! Prizes will be given for the best-decorated wagon, stroller, bicycle, etc., and for the most festive Easter bonnet or hat! We will congregate at 2:00 p.m. in front of the refectory and “parade” around Phillips Lane. There will be two locations for the egg hunt—toddlers will search in Fisher Garden and older children, up to age 9, will search on the North Parkway lawn between Fisher Garden and Rollow Avenue of Oaks.

The egg hunt will begin promptly at 2:20 p.m.

Following the egg hunt will be cookie decorating and face painting. Bring your own basket and camera for photos with the Easter Bunny!