Illinois State’s College of Fine Arts and the Office of International Studies and Programs are creating a new international opportunity in the School of Art’s graphic design program.
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Gala at the Galleries, May 20
Support the arts at Illinois State University by attending the Friends of the Arts annual Gala at the Galleries, which will celebrate art, music, theater, and dance. This special semi-formal event raises funds for scholarships and grants for Illinois State’s College of Fine Arts students. When: 6–9 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Where: University Galleries, Uptown Normal Activities:
Where are they now? Marie DiGiammarino
Marie DiGiammarino always envisioned teaching, but never anticipated making Illinois State her professional home for nearly 30 years.
Gary Cole to be inducted into College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame, May 11
Actor and Illinois State University alumnus, Gary Cole, will be inducted into the College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA).
Screening of student-produced film Awake, May 3
Awake, a coming of age artistic exploration into the lives of a group of college juniors and seniors, will be screened at the Normal Theater at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, during the Local Filmmakers Showcase. The event is free and open to the public.
Choral Collage concert, April 30
Illinois State University will present its Choral Collage concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, in the University’s Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.
Spring Glass Sale, May 6
The Spring Glass Sale will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Illinois State University Glass House.
An Evening of Opera Scenes, April 27
Illinois State University School of Music presents An Evening of Opera Scenes at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 27 in the Kemp Recital Hall, Centennial East. The concert is free and open to the public. Students from the Opera Practicum will perform a variety of scenes from standard operatic repertoire. Directed by Kathryn Leemhuis and conducted by Johannes Krohn, the
CakeSpeare celebrates the Bard’s birthday, April 26
To commemorate the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birthday, six actors from the acting program will play all roles in Romeo and Juliet in a 45-minute abridgement that adapts to any space and every audience.
ISU Symphony Orchestra presents Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, April 23
The Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra will present Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 on Sunday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the ISU Center for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall.