Join us at the Normal Theater for the annual Foxtail Film Festival, a vibrant celebration of emerging filmmakers from the Midwest and beyond. Named after the resilient grass native to Central Illinois, this student-run festival highlights the creativity and vision of high school and university filmmakers while bringing the community together for an engaging cinematic experience. Organized entirely by Illinois State University students, the festival offers a unique, grassroots perspective on film curation and storytelling. Tickets are free, but can be reserved on the Normal Theater’s website, making it the perfect opportunity to discover new voices and support the next generation of filmmakers.Full schedule available on the Foxtail Film Festival website.

Celebrate Arbor Day with us at the Normal Theater for a fun, family-friendly event that brings our campus and community together in appreciation of trees and the environment.From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy a special showing of the beloved film The Lorax, a story that highlights the importance of caring for our natural world. After the movie, families will receive a free sapling (one per household) to take home and plant, helping grow a greener future right in your own backyard.Free tickets are available through the Normal Theater, follow the link in this event posting to claim your seats in advance.This event is hosted by the Bloomington Arbor Day Affiliates, a partnership between the Town of Normal, Illinois State University, Heartland Community College, City of Bloomington, and Westminster Village.Join us as we celebrate Arbor Day, our shared love for trees, and the lasting impact they have on the Bloomington-Normal community. Bring your family, invite your friends, and leave inspired to plant something that will grow for generations to come.

A writing exhibition showcasing the writing of students in the Department of English. Featuring ISU Alum, Randy Richardson, as our guest speaker. Richardson, is an attorney, award-winning journalist, and the founding president of the Chicago Writers Association. He is the author of the Tanner Ford thriller series, including Havana Hangover and its sequel, Another Havana Hangover (2026), now available—a globe-spanning story of espionage, loyalty, and deception set eight years after the events of the original novel.