General Events
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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The ILLIAC is presented by the same promoters who have brought you PYGMALION for the past twenty-plus. Named in honor of The Illiac Suite, which is widely known as the first piece of music composition created by a computer, it returns to Hessel Park this August in Sinfonia da Camera's first-ever outdoor performance.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Designed especially with youth in mind, this version of Turn. Turning. TURNT features excerpts presented in a lively lecture-demonstration format. Audiences won’t just watch—they’ll be invited to participate, ask questions, and connect with the artists and ideas on stage. This vibrant blend of dance, music, and visual design is recommended for ages 7 and up.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Turn. Turning. TURNT is a compelling triptych by award-winning Dance at Illinois professor, choreographer, and director Dr. Cynthia Oliver that captures movement, memory, and resilience across three distinct yet interconnected works titled: Tether, Fallow, and Summon, Sow, Reap.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Turn. Turning. TURNT is a compelling triptych by award-winning Dance at Illinois professor, choreographer, and director Dr. Cynthia Oliver that captures movement, memory, and resilience across three distinct yet interconnected works titled: Tether, Fallow, and Summon, Sow, Reap.
