This group consists of musicians from Central Illinois performing classical concerts and three pops performances each year. Illinois State University Galleries Nearly 15 annual exhibitions are held in the three galleries, including nationally known works and the latest projects from Illinois State art students and faculty. Theatre department freestage performances also sometimes take place in the Galleries McLean County Arts Center The Arts Center hosts internationally acclaimed art exhibits as well as works by regional and local artists who attract national audiences. The Trail is a beautiful tree-lined route following abandoned railroad lines and passes within two blocks of the theatre building. ISU Recreation Services Lifestyle programs provide scheduled open recreation hours in addition to special activities.
Instruction is available in a number of areas such as scuba diving.
The Outdoor Program provides an array of services, including the Outdoor Equipment Rental Center, Outdoor Adventure Trips, and environmental programs. Indoor Rock Climbing Upper Limits is the tallest climbing facility in the world and one of the largest in the country. The Department of Theatre and the College of Fine Arts at Illinois State University sponsors a wide range of special arts trips at low cost for students. Chicago Theatre Trips Theatre students take a quick day trip in vans up to Chicago to see Illinois State Theatre alums or current faculty performing in productions at Steppenwolf Theatre or other theatres. Each fall, a four-day trip to Stratford, Ontario, Canada, is arranged to visit the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and see a series of productions.