GLT_Datebook

T.E.A.M. Full Circle

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:43:56 -0500

Hear about the new exhibition at the Illinois State University Galleries. http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

Community Center for the Arts

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:35 -0500

Hear about the summertime offerings at the Community Center for the Arts in Urbana. http://c-4a.org/

ALS Muscle Walk

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:09:16 -0500

Find out how participating in the ALS Muscle Walk helps those with Lou Gerig's Disease. http://www2.mda.org/site/TR/Walk/55-695-ChampaignDistrict?fr_id=4501&pg=entry

Central Illinois Figure Skating Club

Fri, 3 May 2013 15:12:35 -0500

Learn about the upcoming performance from the Central Illinois Figure Skating Club. http://www.ci-fsc.org/

Pet Fair and Pooch Parade

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:14:27 -0500

Joe Tully from Uptown Normal previews the first-ever Pet Fair and Pooch Parade. http://www.uptownnormal.com/uncategorized/pooch-parade-pet-fair/

Ansel Adams Exhibit

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:37:10 -0500

Michael Adams, son of Ansel Adams, discusses the new exhibit of his fathers' work at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/

Casino Royal Exhibit

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:41:59 -0500

Learn about the new exhibit at Urbana's Spurlock Museum that celebrates the sometimes strange film journeys of "Casino Royal." http://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/

Fashion Challenge

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:52:09 -0500

Sabrina Burkiewicz and Kris Hall from the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo talk about the events' Fashion Challenge. http://www.ecologyactioncenter.org/islwe/

Broadway in Bloomington

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:43:36 -0500

Sally Parry from Community Players previews their upcoming musical revue. http://www.communityplayers.org/

Tales of the Lost Formicans

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:44:25 -0500

Deb Alley of ISU Theatre talks about the new show she's directing. http://events.illinoisstate.edu/cal/event/showEventMore.rdo;jsessionid=612CB1492FFB25CDEE9DE4CDCD899DEF

@Salon

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:26:48 -0600

ISU's Duriel Harris talks about the upcoming @Salon event. http://english.illinoisstate.edu/news/Salon_2013.shtml

ISU Galleries - The House of the Seven Gables Exhibition

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:22:43 -0600

Kendra Paitz, curator at the ISU Galleries, discusses the new exhibition that is inspired by the novel, "The House of the Seven Gables." http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

Lois Jett Collection

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:14:35 -0600

Jennifer Banning and Kelsey Graczyk talk about a David Davis Mansion exhibit of costumes from ISU's Lois Jett collection. http://stories.illinoisstate.edu/2013/01/magazine/illinois-state/state-side/photos-costume-collection-shows-off-big-to-do-list/

Fractured Spirits

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:46:22 -0600

Meet author Sylvia Shults and hear about her new book, "Fractured Spirits: Hauntings at the Peoria State Hospital." http://www.sylviashults.com/sylvia/

Miller Park Zoo Stampede

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:44:40 -0600

Get the inside scoop on the Miller Park Zoo Stampede fundraiser. http://4.17.232.139/parks/Miller-Park-Zoo/about-the-zoo.htm

"Time Stands Still"

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:57:00 -0600

Sandi Zielinski from Heartland Theatre talks about the new show she's directing. http://heartlandtheatre.org/

Area Arts Round Table

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:06:45 -0600

Cathy Sutliff from the Area Arts Round Table dicusses the organization and its goals. http://www.areaartsroundtable.org/index.html

Matt Belsante at the GLT Jazz Cabaret

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:06:37 -0600

Singer Matt Belsante returns to the GLT Jazz Cabaret on Feb. 9th, and Laura Kennedy chats with this talented young man. http://wglt.org/events/jazzcabaret.shtml

Harold Gregor Exhibition

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:40:42 -0600

Painter Harold Gregor discusses the new exhibition of his work at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington. http://www.mcaart.org/mcac/html/index.html

First Book McLean County Event

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:26:57 -0600

Mary Guinane of First Book McLean County descibes their upcoming fundraiser, "Wines of the World." http://supporters.firstbook.org/site/Clubs?club_id=1050&pg=main

Ben Paxton

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:55:08 -0600

Former GLT General Manager Ben Paxton talks about his new show of watercolors at The Grey Dove Gallery in Bloomington. http://www.greydovegallery.com/

Guns and Hoses Charity Event

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:09:12 -0600

Det. Steven Brown of the Bloomington Police Department previews the charity hockey match with the fire department The event raises funds for Special Olympics Illinois. http://www.cityblm.org/index.aspx?page=17&recordid=565

Peoria Riverfront Museum Winter Classes

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:24:20 -0600

Pat Keck of The Peoria Riverfront Museum talks about the classes offered this winter. http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/whats-happening-now/classes-camps

John Miller and the Romaniacs

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:21:46 -0600

Hear from John Miller about his bands' new CD. http://www.peoriajazz.com/home.php?section_lvl=website_artist&sub_lvl=profile&artist_id=20080717155323487fb1431671a

Soroptimist International Gift Wrap Fundraiser

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 15:10:08 -0600

Sandra Groves of Soroptimist International of Bloomington/Normal talks about their gift wrap event. http://www.simwr.org/#!bloomington/c4bj
https://www.facebook.com/SoroptimistBN

ISU Fall Dance Concert

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:55:00 -0600

Sara Semonis from the dance faculty at ISU previews the upcoming dance concert. http://mediarelations.illinoisstate.edu/report/1112/nov29/falldance.asp

Cynthia Carr

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:31:50 -0600

Author Cynthia Carr, author of a new biography of David Wojnarowicz, talks about the artist and his experiences in the Twin Cities. http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

Joel Sartore

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:03:10 -0600

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore talks about photographing animals. Check out Joel's work: http://www.joelsartore.com/

Adam Gillespie

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 15:06:22 -0600

Photographer and veteran Adam Gillespie discusses his exhibition of photos from Iraq currently on display at Heartland Community College. http://www.heartland.edu/news.jsp?newsID=1734

Liber

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 14:07:24 -0500

William Hudson of Liber talks about the group's new CD. http://www.liberunusualis.com/

Melanie Schiff Exhibition

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:22:30 -0500

http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

FlatCon 2012

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:02:03 -0500

Matt Perschnick from Gamers for Life talks about the upcoming gaming convention, FlatCon 2012. http://flatcon.com/default.shtml

Your Normal LGBT Film Festival

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:05:24 -0500

Dave Shields chats about the upcoming film festival. http://www.yournormalfilmfest.com/about/

McLean County Museum of History Exhibit

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 15:58:27 -0500

Hear about the new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History. http://www.mchistory.org/mcmh_fiesta.html

ISU Homecoming King Roger Cushman

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:18:44 -0500

Roger Cushman ('62) talks about his time at Illinois State University. http://illinoisstatehomecoming.com/

We Care Twin Cities Half Marathon

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:09:31 -0500

Run organizer Dan Anderson talks about the brand new event. https://www.facebook.com/WeCareTwinCitiesHalfMarathon

Awadagin Pratt

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:12:57 -0500

Pianist Awadagin Pratt previews the upcoming benefit concert for the Pratt Music Foundation. http://www.prattmusicfoundation.com/

These Shining Lives

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 15:16:35 -0500

Don LaCasse from Heartland Theatre talks about the new show, "These Shining Lives." http://heartlandtheatre.org/

Bloomington Kiwanis Peanut Days

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:30:43 -0500

Gail Dobbins of Bloomington Kiwanis previews their fundraiser. http://www.bloomingtonkiwanis.org/public/index.aspx

Wicked Plants

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:00:26 -0500

Author Amy Stewart talks about wicked plants in advance of her appearance at the ISU Horticulture Center. http://horticulturecenter.illinoisstate.edu/

5Khaos

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:00:23 -0500

Nick Moran previews this very unusual 5K event. http://5khaos.com/

Cornjerkers

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:28:40 -0500

David Theobald talks about his novel, "Cornjerkers." http://stores.blackrosewritingbooks.com/-strse-260/Cornjerkers-by-David-A./Detail.bok

Sugar Grove Nature Center

Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:35:32 -0500

Angela Funk, director of the Sugar Grove Nature Center previews some late summer activities. http://www.sugargrovenaturecenter.org/

Studio Glass at 50: A Tradition in Flux

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:34:11 -0500

ISU Professor of Glass John Miller discusses the new exhibition at the ISU Galleries. http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

Midwest Institute of Opera

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:52:33 -0500

John and Tracy Koch from the Midwest Institute of Opera discuss their organization and its latest production. http://midwestinstituteofopera.org/

Lincoln's Festival

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:59:17 -0500

Jeff Woodard from the McLean County Museum of History reveals details about the upcoming Lincoln Fest. http://www.mchistory.org/

Sister Cities

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:20:42 -0500

Harriett Steinbach from B/N Sisters Cities talks about an important upcoming anniversary. http://www.bnsistercities.org/fiftySchedule.html

Sugar Creek Arts Festival

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:40:53 -0500

Learn all about the 2012 Sugar Creek Arts Festival from Doug Johnson of The McLean County Arts Center. http://www.mcaart.org/mcac/html/index.html

A Rare Titanic Family

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:52:01 -0500

Julie Hedgepeth Williams talks about her upcoming appearance at Community Players in Bloomington to discuss her book, "A Rare Titanic Family." http://www.communityplayers.org/event.html

Cornstock Theatre

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:53:29 -0500

Hear about the summer offerings from Cornstock Theatre's Jenny Parkhurst. http://cornstocktheatre.com/

Glorious Garden Walk

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 15:49:37 -0500

Marcia Young from the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington talks about the upcoming GLorious Garden Festival and Walk. http://daviddavismansion.org/

Heartland Theatre

Fri, 1 Jun 2012 15:27:50 -0500

Mike Dobbins of Heartland Theatre previews the 10-Minute Play Festival. http://www.heartlandtheatre.org/

Old House Society Tour of Homes

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:45:27 -0500

Chris Hotz and Mike Whelan of the Old House Society talk about the upcoming Tour of Homes. http://www.oldhousesociety.org/

Miller Park Summer Theatre

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:38:15 -0500

Rodney Stickrod from the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts talks about the organizations' plans for summer theatre in Miller Park. In a word, it's: CATS! http://www.facebook.com/pages/BCPAs-Miller-Park-Summer-Theatre/192666564112339

Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Part 2

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:15:16 -0500

The Artistic Director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Deb Alley, talks about the interesting events and more that are a part of the festival. http://thefestival.org/

Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Part 1

Fri, 4 May 2012 13:52:59 -0500

The Artistic Director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Deb Alley, talks about the plays in rotation this season. http://thefestival.org/

Champagne British Car Festival

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:56:03 -0500

Dave Hauman from the Champagne British Car Festival previews the event. http://cbcf-bloomington.com/index.html

Spring Bloom Arts Festival

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:34:10 -0500

Doug Johnson from the McLean County Arts Center previews the upcoming Spring Bloom Arts Festival. http://www.mcaart.org/mcac/html/index.html

Charles Dickens Display

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:26:12 -0500

Maureen Brunsdale from the Special Collections at ISU's Milner Library discusses the rare books and more in display at the library. http://library.illinoisstate.edu/

Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:42:19 -0500

Missy Smock from IWU previews the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo. http://islwe.org/

Travis Wesley

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:35:44 -0500

Jazz musician Travis Wesley talks about his new CD, "Natural Diversion." http://www.traviswesleyjazz.com/

Picnic

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:14:08 -0500

Lori Adams from ISU Theatre previews the new production of "Picnic." http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/theatre/

ISU Galleries

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:06:50 -0500

Kendra Paitz of the ISU Galleries talks about the new exhibition. http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries/

The Drowsy Chaperone

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:51:29 -0600

U-High's Susan Thetard previews the schools' latest production.

Sangamon Songs

Sat, 3 Mar 2012 11:51:29 -0600

Singer/songwriter Tom Irwin talks about his new release, which was inspired by an old diary he found in his house.

Concert for Autistic Children

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:51:29 -0600

Kim McCord from the ISU School of Music previews a very special concert for kids.

Polar Plunge

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:51:29 -0600

Jill Speer of Illinois Special Olympics previews the annual Polar Plunge fundraiser.