Artist and alumnus Robert DuGrenier, M.F.A. ’79 will be inducted into the College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame at noon, Monday, April 16, at University Galleries in Uptown Normal.
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She Rises exhibition at Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection gallery
The Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection (LJHCC) in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Illinois State University invites the public to the collection’s new exhibition, She Rises: The Changing Role of Women c. 1970s, running through August 31.
University Galleries Director Barry Blinderman announces retirement
Barry Blinderman will be recognized for his 30 years of service to the College of Fine Arts and Illinois State University during the college’s end-of-year meeting and retirement recognition.
Circus Fans Association of America’s annual convention, April 18-21
For the first time in the history of the organization, the Circus Fans Association of America (CFA) will come to Normal.
Dennis Mackrel to headline Illinois State University Jazz Festival, April 13-14
The festival will feature evening performances by the University’s jazz ensembles, and free morning and afternoon performances by junior high and high school jazz bands from across the state.
Percussion Ensemble spring concert, April 15
The ISU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of David Collier and Ben Stiers, will present its spring concert, Sounds and Friends, at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 15, in the Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois State University.
African Music and Dance Ensemble recital, April 11
Illinois State University’s African Music and Dance Ensemble will present an African drumming recital at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the University’s Kemp Recital Hall. The event is free, kid-friendly, and open to all.
Video: Bone Student Center’s piano man
Illinois State student Kemond Williams has discovered a passion for the piano on campus.
The School of Theatre and Dance presents Lanford Wilson’s Balm in Gilead
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance presents Balm in Gilead by Lanford Wilson, directed by John Tovar. The production runs April 13 through April 21.
Art in a time of conflict: Elisabeth Friedman examines the art and artists of occupied Palestine
Elisabeth Friedman’s research examines Palestinian art and artists through the prism of the 2016 Qalandiya International Art Biennial.