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You have TWO more chances to see MVNU’s production of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”!

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There are only TWO more showings of MVNU’s fall production, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”.
Dramatized by Joseph Robinette from the story by C.S. Lewis and directed by Serra Barrett.
The play will be in Thorne Performance Hall for just 2 more performances:
Thursday, 11/8
Friday, 11/9
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with cast members.
Click HERE to hear from Director, Serra Barrett
Click HERE to hear from Daniel Carpenter who plays Peter.
Click HERE to hear from Dean Klunzinger who plays Edmund.
Click HERE to hear from Brent Hayes who plays Aslan.
Click HERE to hear from Rachel Rinehart who plays Lucy.
Click HERE to hear from Isaac Wallace who plays Tumnus.
Click HERE to hear from Min Leinbach who plays Susan.
Click HERE to hear from Ellie Parker who plays Mrs. Beaver.
Click HERE to hear from Sam Will who plays Mr. Beaver.

This new dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

This production runs approximately 90 minutes and is suitable for children. However, the length of the production may be challenging for smaller children.

Tickets: $10 Adult; $8 with an MVNU ID, military ID and for children under 18.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click HERE or call 740-397-9000 ext. 1620.

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MVNU Pioneer Faculty and Staff celebrate 50 years

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10/12/18 marks the 50th Anniversary of the first day of classes at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing had the privilege to talk with Pioneer Staff Member, Roberta Simmons and Pioneer Faculty Member, Bill Bridges.
They reminisced about the first move-in day, the changes on campus and how our Mount Vernon/Knox County community has offered support over 5 decades.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can also see Roberta and Bill share memories from a special 50th Anniversary Chapel. Click HERE to see the service.

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MVNU plans a special chapel for Friday, 10/12/18

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Friday, October 12th marks a significant moment as Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrates a special 50th Anniversary. To commemorate the very first day of classes, a special chapel service will be held at 10:20 a.m. on Friday, October 12th. Reflections on October of 1968 will be shared and celebrated.

The Morning Thing’s Marcy Rinehart talked with MVNU Alumni Director, Travis Keller about this special service. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

If you can’t make it to campus on Friday, you can watch the chapel live at mvnu.tv

For more details on MVNU’s 50th Celebration go HERE.

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October Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

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MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding sat down to chat with Trevor Moore from The Morning Thing. His October Presidential Update covered the MVNU calendar, the opening of our downtown engineering building, the upcoming visit from the Higher Learning Commission and goals for this school year. They also talked about MVNU’s 50th Anniversary

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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Damac is coming to Sonfest 2018

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WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with rap artist, Damac about his ministry and his upcoming visit to Sonfest 2018 at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Click HERE to hear their conversation. Make sure to listen to segment 4. Damac shows us his freestyle skills.

For more information on Sonfest go to https://sonfest.mvnu.edu/

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It’s Sonfest Week on WNZR. The Morning Thing introduces you to The Young Escape.

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This week on The Morning Thing, we are talking with the artists coming to SonFest 2018!

The Young Escape is part of the Sonfest lineup this year. This band of siblings is excited about coming to Mount Vernon. WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with McKenna Johns from The Young Escape. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

THE YOUNG ESCAPE band is from Southern California, THE YOUNG ESCAPE (Capitol) delivers a fresh shot of EDM-infused Indie pop with the energetic live show to match. Comprised of siblings Ryan, McKenna, Kyrsten, and Luke Johns, the band’s debut singles “Good Life” and “Neverfade” are an alchemy of modern pop sheen and sophisticated edge. TYE speaks to the themes of insecurity, anxiety, and pressure facing every kid in the modern age with the hope and escape that’s found in the kinetic spirit of youth.
Click HERE to find out more about The Young Escape.

Find more details and ticket information, go to sonfest.mvnu.edu/

Check out the song “Love Me Like You” featured on WNZR.

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