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Hoochie Coo adds humor, sensuality to burlesque art

Thursday, Nov. 19


The Hoochie Coo Burlesque Party will showcase local musicians, professional dancers and acrobatic pole dancing on Saturday at The Lodge.

LA band Los Lobos goes Disney at Buskirk

Thursday, Nov. 19


The triple Grammy-winning band that just released their 17th album, “Los Lobos Goes Disney,” on Oct. 27 will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday at the Buskirk.

Local jazz artists to dust stars

Thursday, Nov. 19

The Stardusters Jazz Orchestra featuring Janiece Jaffe will perform Saturday at the fourth-annual show honoring legendary composer and singer Hoagy Carmichael.
The event will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m at KRC Catering.

Local fifth graders show their smarts to raise awareness of hunger and homelessness

Thursday, Nov. 19


A school-friendly version of the popular Fox TV game show, “Are They Smarter than a Fifth Grader?”, was produced Thursday at Bloomington High School South as a charitable event  for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Cabinets serve as social commentators in Nancy Hiller talk

Thursday, Nov. 19


Bloomington cabinetmaker Nancy Hiller provided a brief history of cabinets and their transformation of the kitchen space Thursday to an audience of approximately 40 people at the Monore County History Center.

Creativity process represents the path to success in Venue gathering

Friday, Nov. 20


As part of the Skills for the Art of Fine Living series organized by The Venue Fine Arts & Gifts, Ladi Terry, a creativity trainer and consultant, addressed an intimate gathering Thursday about the different styles, cognitive approaches and tools that apply to the creative thinking and problem solving.

Fourth Cinema director engages crowd with film series, vision

Thursday, Nov. 19


From Princeton to Paris, Dr. Sally Shafto has spread her love for film as a student, professor and translator. On Thursday, she brought the same passion to Bloomington as the fourth candidate to compete for the new IU Cinema director position.

Local family band joins Haley Bonar for Bishop show

Thursday, Nov. 19

Alternative country singer-songwriter Haley Bonar, Sin Ropas and Bloomington family band Blue Cut will each perform at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Chicago band set to play Bloomington debut

Thursday, Nov. 19

Chicago rock band Blane Fonda will be making its Bloomington debut 8 p.m. Saturday at Rhino’s All Ages Club. Opening acts include Bloomington metal bands Pariah and Horrid House Guest.