The Spoon River Poetry Review (SRPR), published through the Illinois State University Publications Unit, will hold its annual reading event at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Ewing Cultural Center, 48 Sunset Road in Bloomington.
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Percussion Ensemble in concert, April 9
The ISU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of David Collier and Ben Stiers, will present their spring concert, “Wood and Metal” at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in the Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Illinois State University.
Saxophonist Dick Oatts to headline Jazz Festival
Saxophonist Dick Oatts will be the featured artist at the 2017 Illinois State University Jazz Festival, Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8.
Gamma Phi Circus spring shows in Redbird Arena, April 7-8
With the theme of “Gamma Phi Circus on Broadway,” Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus will present its spring shows April 7-8.
Photos: Big Red Marching Machine takes on Ireland
See photos and hear from students who traveled to Ireland with Illinois State University’s Big Red Marching Machine band over spring break 2017.
Asian Film Festival highlights ‘Coming of Age’ April 12, 15
Celebrating Asian-American Heritage Month, the Asian Film Festival will showcase four globally lauded movies from Iran, Thailand, Japan, and Vietnam.
Arts Tech Film Fest: Robots, April 4-7
This year’s Arts Tech Film Fest will feature five films that explore the complexities of a future populated by humans and their robotic counterparts.
School of Theatre and Dance presents The Heresy of Love
The Illinois State University School of Theatre and Dance will present Helen Edmundson’s “The Heresy of Love,” opening March 31. Performances will be held in Westhoff Theatre and will run through April 8.
Big Red Marching Machine wins Best Overall Band at two international competitions
Over spring break, 175 students from the Big Red Marching Machine (BRMM) traveled to Ireland to participate in multiple competitions and performances, bringing home best overall band honors.
Activist Miss Major to speak on transgender rights April 6
Transgender activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy will speak the day after a free screening at Illinois State University of a documentary about her life and work.