The Illinois Shakespeare Festival (ISF) launches ISF Midsummer Day’s Camp, a new three-week summer camp for youth (ages 12–18) beginning Monday, July 10, and ending Friday, July 28.
ISF announces new Midsummer Day’s Camp, July 10-28
Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
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.
Actor Gary Cole to speak at College of Fine Arts commencement
Actor Gary Cole has been selected as this year’s College of Fine Arts spring commencement speaker.
Graphic design alum begins a magical career at Disney
New Illinois State University graduate Nicole Cihock was hired as an art director for Disney’s in-house advertising agency, Yellow Shoes Creative Group. She creates promotional material for Disney Parks and Resorts.
Free public lecture by artist Edra Soto at University Galleries, March 21
Chicago-based artist, educator, and curator Edra Soto will deliver a free public lecture at University Galleries at 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 21.
Carrying the torch: ISU tenor, scholar honors legacy of Benjamin Britten through song and research
One of Great Britain’s best-known and most respected composers of classical music is the muse of one of Illinois State’s more prolific scholars.
Redbird media: New books, music by ISU scholars
Here are some recent books and music produced by Illinois State University faculty.
Composer Sydney Hodkinson headlines RED NOTE New Music Festival
Music by contemporary composers will be featured during the 10th annual RED NOTE New Music Festival at Illinois State University, March 26-29.
