The Illinois State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music invite all to the fifth Wind Symphony Concert of the 2018-2019 season at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
From actuary to Guggenheim Fellow: A story of a composer
There is an unmistakable brightness to Carl Schimmel’s music. He infuses his compositions with subtle humor, even his more serious pieces. He is trying to tap into sentiments that are relatable to most everyone.
University Galleries presents Bethany Collins: A Pattern or Practice
The most comprehensive presentation her work to date, A Pattern of Practice presents thirty pieces created from 2012 to 2019.
Ewing Manor architectural tour, April 6
Experience Ewing Manor’s rich history by participating in its fifth annual architecture tour on Saturday, April 6.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival takes a fresh look at classic stories
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival’s 2019 season will offer “a fresh look at classic stories,” presenting brand new adaptations of As You Like It and Julius Caesar, as well as Jane Austen’s beloved novel Pride and Prejudice.
Producer, director Conrad Weaver to attend free Thirsty Land showing, March 25
The public is invited to attend a free screening of Thirsty Land at the Normal Theater on Monday, March 25. The documentary begins at 7 p.m. and film producer/director Conrad Weaver will present immediately following the movie.
Films White Like Me, I Am Not Your Negro, to inspire dialogue
Two documentary showings are meant to engage students in dialogue. The Inclusion Project will sponsor the showing of White Like Me on Tuesday, February 26, and I Am Not Your Negro on Thursday, March 28.
School of Art students impacted by gifts to scholarship funds
School of Art scholarships provide artists in the program the opportunity to create their futures.
Publications Unit to host book launch celebration for Tim Hunt
The Publications Unit in the Department of English will be hosting a book launch celebration on March 6 at 7 p.m. for University Professor Emeritus Tim Hunt for his new book Ticket Stubs and Liner Notes.
Art alumnus shares how gifts made to Glass Scholarship impact student opportunity
School of Art alumnus Percy Echols II, B.F.A ’15, shares how gifts made to the Glass Scholarship made an impact on his time at Illinois State University and led to his current opportunities.