Image courtesy of Gamma Phi Circus NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus was performed the 96 annual home show this weekend. Every show is centered around a theme - this year's was revealed by Circus Program Director Rainie Themer Bosquet, as well as other elements of the long standing show “This year’s theme is titled, ‘A Journey Through the Fine Arts,’ and so every single act […]
Story written by Liam Lyons NORMAL, Ill. — This past weekend, the Sweet Corn Circus took place in Uptown Normal. This event occurs around this time every year and runs from Saturday to Sunday. Alongside the corn were tents and booths for many businesses and groups in the Bloomington-Normal area. The event featured acrobatics from the Gamma Phi Circus, pro wrestlers and a variety of booths from the ISU tent […]
Image courtesy of the Gamma Phi Circus Facebook page NORMAL, Ill. - The annual Gamma Phi Circus took place this past weekend, with a show on Friday night, a matinee on Saturday, and a show on Saturday night. From its beginning in 1929, Gamma Phi is the oldest collegiate circus in Illinois and has established itself as a unique performance troupe. It facilitates acrobatic and circus acts in higher education […]
NORMAL, Ill. - This past weekend, Uptown Normal hosted its annual Sweet Corn Circus. The streets were packed for blocks with vendors selling anything from corn, clothing and more. There were also entertainment options to choose from such as the local Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling and Illinois State University's very own Gamma Phi Circus. Members of the Gamma Phi Circus walked the sidewalks and streets of Uptown Normal interacting with […]
NORMAL, Ill. -- Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus will be performing with Tony, Emmy, and Grammy award-winner Billy Porter at the 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Porter is an award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright. He began his theatre career in 1991 and has been performing on Broadway ever since. Porter made history this year by becoming the first openly gay black man […]
