NORMAL, Ill. – As a way to thank season ticket holders, Illinois State faculty and staff, and the community at large for its support this past year, Illinois State Athletics will host Community Appreciation Movie Night on Friday, June 17, at Hancock Stadium.
Redbird Athletics will host a free screening of worldwide hit Star Wars: The Force Awakens beginning at 7 p.m., at Hancock Stadium on June 17. Gates to the stadium will open at 6 p.m., and moviegoers are asked to bring their blankets to sit on the turf (no chairs will be allowed) and grab their spot to watch the fan favorite on the Hancock Stadium scoreboard. Admission and parking lots surrounding the stadium are free and seating will also be available in the east and west bleachers of Hancock Stadium.
Community Appreciation Movie Night is a part of a week-long schedule of events hosted by Illinois State Athletics to show appreciation to the Redbird community. Reggie Redbird, Redbird student-athletes and staff will be out in the community June 13-17.
Community Appreciation Week Meet and Greet Locations:
Monday, June 13 – 1-2 p.m.
Moe's Southwest Grill in Normal
Tuesday, June 14 – 4-5 p.m.
Starcrest Cleaners, 1712 College Avenue in Normal
Wednesday, June 15 – 4-5 p.m.
Four Seasons I, 904 Four Seasons Road in Bloomington
Thursday, June 16 – 1-3 p.m.
Parkway Auto Laundry, 307 Greenbriar Drive in Normal
Thursday, June 16 – 4-6 p.m.
WJBC/WBNQ Live Remote from Hy-Vee, 1403 N. Veterans Parkway in Bloomington
Friday, June 17 – 7 p.m.
Community Appreciation Movie Night at Hancock Stadium (Gates Open at 6 p.m.)
For special accommodations to fully participate in these events, please call the Redbird Athletics Ticket Office at 309-438-8000.
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