The Illinois State University Wind Symphony invites you to Fiesta! An Evening of Latin American and Spanish Music on Wednesday, September 20 at 8 p.m. in the university’s Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) Concert Hall.
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Ask a Redbird Scholar: Why is abstract art relevant?
Why is abstract art important and relevant? My kids could do that. I don’t get it
Research center spotlight: Normal Editions Workshop
Since 1976, Normal Editions Workshop has served as an incubator for hundreds of printmaking projects created through collaborations between professional artists and Illinois State faculty and students.
No forgetting: Poet and performer dissolves trouble in sea of words
The power and musicality of Duriel E. Harris’ poetry can strike an audience dumb. The violence in the words reveals real trauma she transforms into a transcendent experience for her readers and listeners.
Redbird media: New books by ISU scholars
Here are some recent books published by Illinois State University faculty.
Symphony Orchestra to perform September 24
The Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 24, in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for faculty/staff, and $6 for students and seniors.
Saturdays of creativity, visual arts, creative drama classes offered for children
Illinois State University College of Fine Arts offers Saturday visual arts and drama classes for children Kindergarten (5 years old) through eighth grade, September 9 through October 7.
Lecture, queer dance party at Galleries
Artist and activist Amy Cousins will give a lecture at noon Thursday, October 5, at the University Galleries in Uptown Normal, followed by a Queer Dance Party from 9-11 p.m. Saturday, October 7, also at the Galleries.
ISU welcomes new Big Red Marching Machine Director Polly Middleton
Director of the Big Red Marching Machine Polly Middleton is getting the band ready for their first performance of the season at the Redbird Football home opener. Not only is it the first of the season, but it will be her first as director, a little less than two months since being named to the post.
John C. Stark appointed as new artistic director for Illinois Shakespeare Festival
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) announces the appointment of John C. Stark as artistic director.