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The Man Behind the Comics: Christopher Priest, April 17

comic book hero with cape blowing in the wind

Christopher Priest, the first African American editor and writer of comic books, will be coming to Illinois State University from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in Stevenson Hall, room 101.

Senior talent to shine at 2019 Actor Showcase in Chicago, May 6

Image of senior actors performing a scene at the annual Actors Showcase

On Monday, May 6, the School of Theatre and Dance and the Alumni Association will host the 2019 Actor Showcase, an annual event highlighting the creative abilities of the University’s talented acting students from the Class of 2019.

Cancelled: Friends of the Arts Gala on Broadway

Image of Gala attendees gathered around a grand piano singing songs from The Phantom of the Opera.

Celebrate art, music, theatre, and dance with the Friends of the Arts annual Gala at the Gallery on Saturday, May 18, 2019, beginning at 6 p.m. at the University Galleries in Uptown Normal.

Elusive bunny hops its way into heart of ISU’s Quad

Image from the production poster of a white line-drawn rabbit, wearing a blue hat.

Spring has sprung, and so has a mysterious rabbit around the Quad here at ISU.

From Steppenwolf to L.A.: ISU alumnus Pat Healy returns for colloquium

The School of Theatre and Dance will host a colloquium with actor, director, and screenwriter Pat Healy on Friday, April 19, at 11 a.m. in the Center for the Performing Arts Theatre.

Marine Band San Diego to perform at Illinois State University, April 16

Photo of the Marine Band San Diego personnel

As part of its 2019 Midwest tour, the Marine Band San Diego will perform at the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.

Identical twins show off chemistry in Gamma Phi Circus

Twins Jenika (left) and Jacinda Smith have brought their special bond to Gamma Phi Circus.

This weekend, Illinois State freshmen Jacinda and Jenika Smith will rise nearly 30 feet in the air at Redbird Arena and attempt a series of tricks on a rotating cube.

University Galleries presents the 2019 Student Annual

Images of the artwork from the students who won the 2019 Marshall Delany Pitcher Awards. The image on the left is of a woman sitting in a chair and facing a ceramic piece, also sitting in a chair. The image on the right is of a carnation leaning against a multicolored painting.

University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to announce the opening of the 2019 Student Annual on Wednesday, April 10. The exhibition will be on view through May 12.

Rabbit season: School of Theatre and Dance opens hilarious Harvey for spring fun

Audiences are invited to use their imaginations, challenge their views of acceptance and non-conformity, and believe in a little magic during the performances of Harvey, opening Friday, April 12

Legendary poet, editor Jerome Rothenberg to discuss publishing, April 11

Internationally celebrated poet, editor, translator, and anthologist Jerome Rothenberg will share his experiences at Illinois State University on April 11.