The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance presents The Liar by David Ives, opening October 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Westhoff Theatre.
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Broadway smash musicals Chicago and Evita coming to Braden Auditorium
The smash Broadway musicals Chicago and Evita are coming to the Braden Auditorium. Broadway at Braden mini-series tickets go on sale October 1.
Country singer Luke Bryan creates scholarship for Illinois State University
Country singer Luke Bryan honored his roots by establishing the Luke Bryan Farm Tour Scholarship at Illinois State University, which provides support for students majoring in agriculture.
Art exhibit and presentation at Milner Library, October 4
On Thursday, October 4 at 4 p.m., Candor Arts Director and Co-Founder Matt Austin will be at Milner Library to discuss his work and the mission of his independent art book publishing company.
Biologist Thor Hanson to speak on The Triumph of Seeds
Biologist and award-winning author Thor Hanson will present “The Triumph of Seeds” from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, October 4, in the Old Main Room of Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center.
Illinois State University launches theatre season with Ugandan play-poetry hybrid Ga-AD!
Inspired by the poem “The Loneliest Journey is the Journey of a Faithful Woman,” “Ga-AD!” is a play-poetry hybrid that explores the role of women in a Pentecostal church in modern-day Uganda. Performances will run September 26 through 30.
Jessica Lynn to bring message of transgender acceptance, September 26
Transgender advocate and activist Jessica Lynn will bring her message of acceptance for gender non-conforming people to Illinois State University.
Student chronicles relief trip to Puerto Rico in photography exhibit
An Illinois State master’s student in art education spent part of the summer break helping a community on Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria.
Visiting playwright and director Adong Judith gives voice to the silenced
The globally recognized playwright shares insights about the universal themes in her plays from Uganda, including Ga-AD! which runs in September at Illinois State.
Academy of Seniors, Mornings with Professors for Fall 2018
Topics to be explored will include the Illinois budget and long-term debt reduction, the opioid epidemic, the 1968 and 1969 American crisis, and exploration of Illinois’ archaeology.