by Whitney Jarreld | Dec 7, 2011 | News Slider
Following another year of tradition, Lipscomb hosted the annual Lighting of the Green. Hosted by Amy Grant, over five-thousand people attended to enjoy the music and festivities. Before the concert began, the merry marketplace provide some shopping oppurtunies, snacks and beverages and children were able to have their photo taken with Santa Clause. With Amy Grant hosting and performing along with other musicians, the whole night provided an entertaining concert. Other headliners were Gene Miller, Jenny Gill, Sterling Gittens, Miranda Doolittle, Point of Grace, Miranda McCaslin and Lipscomb’s own chorus. The night ended with the traditional singing of Silent Night and Mayor Dean pushing the button to light the Christmas...
by Hunter Patterson | Nov 30, 2011 | News Slider
Due to inclement weather, the Lighting of the Green hosted by Amy Grant was moved to Allen Arena. Still, events went on as scheduled. Please upgrade your...
by Emily Snell | Nov 18, 2011 | News Slider
The seventh annual Lighting of the Green will begin Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. with an outdoor concert hosted by Amy Grant starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will begin with the Merry Marketplace in Allen Arena Mall, which features holiday vendors who donate a portion of profits to Lipscomb scholarships. Stephanie Davis, a junior from Farmer City, Ill., said she loves the annual holiday event. “I think it’s an awesome experience,” said Davis, a physical education and health major. “It just really brings the students together and the community together to celebrate the Christmas cheer. We have some awesome singers and special people. It’s just a special time. I love it.” As usual, free photos with Santa will be available in the campus center. This year’s concert will feature Amy Grant, Point of Grace, Melinda Doolittle, Jenny Gill, Sterling Glittens, Gene Miller, Lipscomb student choruses, Lipscomb University brass quintet and opera singer Amanda McCaslin accompanied by Jim Dausch. Isaac Reser, a theology major, had positive comments about the annual tradition. “I always enjoy Lighting of the Green. It is certainly one of those times where it makes it really pleasant to walk up and down toward Ezell,” said Reser, who is from Atlanta, Ga. “And I really like that they use environmental friendly lights out there that use less energy. That’s a change that they’ve made that really reflects student opinion in the past couple of years. I think that’s really cool that that’s somewhere they’ve been willing to change what they’re doing. “I would ask how we can make it more environmentally friendly because it still uses...
by Whitney Jarreld | Dec 2, 2010 | News Slider
A little bad weather moved the sixth annual Lighting of the Green indoors to Allen Arena, but that didn’t stop the fun and festivities. Amy Grant hosted the evening, and also performed some of her famous Christmas songs. Other artists featured were Dave Barnes, Susan Ashton, the Black Natvity Ensemble and some of Amy Grant’s family members. David Lipscomb’s elementary school choir and Lipscomb University’s A Capella Singers accompanied the performers on several occasions. Guests enjoyed free hot chocolate and cookies, and children took free photos with Santa Claus. Allen Arena was also filled with vendor booths deemed the “Merry Marketplace.” The concert was better than ever, and the night ended with the tradition of everyone singing Silent Night. Please upgrade your...
by Hunter Patterson | Nov 29, 2010 | News Slider
Bring in the Christmas season the right way, with The Lighting of the Green! Also, catch an up-and-coming band in Shamblin, watch the Bisons and Lady Bisons in Allen and find out how to win $25 dollars from Elam. It’s all part of Lipscomb in Motion this week! Monday Monday Night Football in ARLOs Tuesday Smiling faces are needed as volunteer “Hosts” for Lighting of the Green Tuesday, November 30 For the 6th straight year Amy Grant will host this popular event that draws thousands from the Nashville community. Amy will be joined this year by Dave Barnes, Susan Ashton, The Black Nativity ensemble and choruses from both the University and the Campus School. Lighting of the Green features include: Free photos with Santa Claus in the Bennett Campus Center 3:30pm-7:30pm Concert featuring Amy Grant in Allen Arena Mall – begins at 5:30pm Merry Marketplace (Holiday gifts and more!) Allen Arena Lobby – 1:00pm-8:00pm Williamsburg Village – Free holiday cookies and hot chocolate – begins at 4:30pm Lighting of the Green would not be possible without the wonderful volunteer help of Lipscomb faculty, staff and students. Come be a part of this magical night and help us extend a warm Lipscomb welcome and Christmas cheer to our many guests. Wednesday Wednesday Night We Eat Friday The Civil Wars in Concert in Collins Alumni Auditorium More Information to Come! NCAA Tournament: Volleyball vs. Ohio State at 5:00 pm Look for more information about a viewing party! Saturday College Football in ARLOs Women’s Basketball vs. Mercer at 4:00 pm Men’s Basketball vs. Mercer at 6:30 pm Sunday NFL Sunday Ticket in ARLOs...
