Normal Theater
NORMAL, Ill.- The Normal Theater is partnering with the Community Players Theatre for the annual showing of the “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” once again with shows on Oct 24-26. The production includes a showing of the film, as well as live shadow actors participating by acting out the movie while it plays. The actors […]
Image Courtesy of Survivor Love Letter Bloomington-Normal’s official Instagram page NORMAL, Ill. – According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, two out of every three cases of sexual assault go unreported leaving so many stories untold. “Our side” is a documentary by Jinglen Zeng detailing not only the stories untold but the next […]
Image courtesy of the official Normal Theater website NORMAL, Ill. – Film can be used to express different experiences, cultures or ideas. At the Normal Theater in Uptown Normal, graduate student Gustavo Nery uses film to showcase Brazilian culture. Nery curated a collection of three films, titled “Way Beyond Samba,” with the last film debuting […]
Photo provided by the Normal Theater NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Theater is partnering with Keg Grove Brewing Company to unite the community through film. “Out of Your Element: The Big Lebowski Festival” will be on April 20 and open to the public to purchase tickets. The street festival portion will begin at 5 […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – This month, Illinois State University is hosting several events in celebration of black history month. This week ISU has special guest lecture presented by Dr. Barbara Fields. “Is Race Identity” will take place in the Prairie Room in Bone Student Center from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 […]
Photo provided by Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. — A local, free film series aims to get students thinking of issues beyond their homework. The Green Screen: A Climate Change Film Series is held from 7 to 9 p.m. weekly at the Normal Theater until Nov. 15. The next film, “Thunderbird Woman: Winona LaDuke,” will […]
NORMAL, Ill. – A film festival is coming to the Normal Theater this spring that will give Illinois State University students experience in filmmaking. The Foxtail Film Festival is now accepting submissions to be curated by ISU students for class credit. The course Film Festival Management and Curation sees students view and select movies given […]
NORMAL, Ill.-In-person screenings return to the Normal Theater on Thursday, Feb. 4 with the new sci-fi film Little Fish. Closed March 13 of last year, the Normal Theater had initially resumed operations in October before increased COVID mitigations brought another closure in November. “We’re excited to welcome guests back through our doors to share in […]
Photo courtesy to Normal Theater Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- While the Normal Theater is currently closed, fans can still view its scheduled new films online. The Normal Theater is now offering “Virtual Screenings” of films that were originally slated to appear on its programming calendar as well as additional film options that might not have […]
Photo courtesy to Town of Normal Facebook page NORMAL, Ill.- As a response to the Coronavirus, Normal will be canceling several events and closing down several locations. The Town of Normal’s Cultural Arts Department will temporarily close to the public starting on Saturday, March 14 to help limit large gatherings for the health and safety […]