Normal Editions participates in 2024 EXPO Chicago, April 11-14

Normal Editions Team Members in the booth during 2023 EXPO Chicago.

Normal Editions of Illinois State University is pleased to present a selection of recently published limited-edition lithographs in Booth #275 at EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art from April 11 through April 14, 2024 at Navy Pier.

University Galleries to present Student Annual April 10-May 5

Artwork by artist Alan Atkins displayed at University Galleries during the 2024 Student Annual.

University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present the 2024 Student Annual from April 10-May 5. An opening reception will take place on Wednesday, April 10, from 4-5:30 p.m., with awards announced at 5 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.

School of Theatre and Dance offers preview and pre-show event for A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Two headshots of Sarah and Connie. Sarah is blonde and wearing a blue and floral shirt. Connie is ash blonde and wearing a black turtleneck, the background is a magical looking forest path made of black, dark pink, and pastel greens and yellows. A light appears to emanate from where the path leads.

Illinois State University’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare will have an official preview performance on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. with tickets sold at reduced prices. There will also be a preshow talk and reception at 6 p.m. that includes a discussion with a panel of creators associated with the show, including the dramaturg, Sarah Hall, and director, Connie deVeer.

Staged reading of The Life You Gave Me, April 26

Illustration depicting the shadowed profile of two people in front of the Statue of Liberty

The Crossroads Project will present a staged reading of The Life You Gave Me by Novid Parsi, winner of the 2024 Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative. The event will take place in person on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Stevenson Hall, Room 401. Following the staged reading will be a talkback with the playwright.

Percussion Ensemble spring concert, April 14, 2024

Percussion instruments on a stage

The Illinois State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Collier and Dr. Ben Stiers, will present their spring concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall on the campus of Illinois State University.