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 Rhodes College athletics.
Groove to Live Music at the Curb Outdoor Concert: Featuring talented Rhodes 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 Rhodes College. We can't wait to see you at SpringFest!
The full schedule and registration can be found below.
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: https://sites.rhodes.edu/potopoto.
Exhibition and website curated by Izzy Brewer, class of 2024
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 Rhodes.
Lainoff Stadium at Stauffer Field, Fargason Fields
Dunavant Tennis Complex at Fargason Fields
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
Frazier Jelke Amphitheater
Featuring live music and food, free and open to all members of the Rhodes 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.
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
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 HERE.
Loflin Yard is located at 7 W Carolina Ave, Memphis, TN 38103.
Dunavant Tennis Complex at Fargason Fields
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: https://sites.rhodes.edu/potopoto.
Exhibition and website curated by Izzy Brewer, class of 2024
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.
Catherine Burrow Refectory
After the dedication, enjoy a festive, complimentary campus-wide lunch complete with photo-ops and DJ Zeta.
Lainoff Stadium at Stauffer Field, Fargason Fields
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 Rhodes Bookstore) and registration is required - $25 per person.
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.
Lainoff Stadium at Stauffer Field at Fargason Fields
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.
6th floor of Rhodes Tower. (Rhodes 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.
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Mason Field at Fargason Fields
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!
