Illinois State University voice professor and acclaimed soprano Michelle Vought sang the national anthem at Wrigley Field on May 8.
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Art class partners with Landscapes for Love to create fairy gardens
Students in Daniella Barroquiero’s Art 208 class worked with the registered student organization Landscapes for Love to make ceramic and other nature-based sculptures, creating fairy gardens.
Industrial Nature brings the outside in, with a twist
When you walk across the Quad on a nice day, you see students studying under trees. Art Professor Claire Lieberman’s Sculpture II students observed this study habit, and wanted to bring it to one of the other main places students study on campus—inside Milner Library. This led to the creation of Industrial Nature, a steel
Spring Glass Sale, April 30
The Spring Glass Sale will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 30.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival honors the death of William Shakespeare
CAKESPEARE! will be held outside the Center for the Performing Arts on the south end of the Illinois State University Quad at 4 p.m. Friday, April 22. The ISF Touring Company will put on a brief 40-minute performance of Shakespeare’s tragic love story, Romeo & Juliet. In getting ready for the 39th season, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival welcomes theatre
Interview with alumna Lauren Roark, costume designer for Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Illinois State University alumna Lauren Roark ’11 will return to Bloomington-Normal this summer as costume designer for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. See what she has to say about her career and why she is a proud Redbird.
2016 Student Annual exhibition on view through May 8
Since 1974, the Student Annual has showcased new artwork produced by students at Illinois State University.
Spring Dance Concert performances April 21-23
The School of Theatre and Dance at Illinois State University will showcase the talents of its students, faculty, and guest artists in Dance Theatre’s Spring Dance Concert.
Asian Film Festival, April 14-17
In celebration of Asian-American Heritage Month, AsiaConnect will present the 2016 Asian Film Festival from Thursday, April 14, through Sunday, April 17, at the Normal Theater.
Retirement reception for Connie Bryant, April 27
A retirement reception for Connie Bryant will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, in Cook Hall, room 212. Remarks will be at 4:30 p.m.