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Two people are looking to bring a new, collaborative community to Bloomington.
A wide variety of painting, wood, photography and jewelry will be on display Saturday as local artists once again show off their work at the 34th annual Arts Fair on the Square. The event will go from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.
the Communion Clubnight series will return to Bloomington 8 p.m. Tuesday.The show will feature a line-up of both national and local bands at the Bishop Bar.Jeff the Brotherhood, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Bonesetters, Indigo Wild and special guests will perform live sets.
The IU Libraries Moving Image Archive has digitized 116 World War II propaganda films that spans from 1940 to 1945. IU libraries launched the digital exhibition in honor of the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, according to an IU Newsroom press release.
The 2014 Independent Filmmakers Convention will take place at IU for the second consecutive year.
As part of IU’s Summer Festival of the Arts, the Jacobs School of Music will present a summer music series. It will include more than 40 free and ticketed events from June 7 through July 25
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>A group of friends, all artists, wanted to have a home show, hang out and sell art.From this idea, Gathering, the local pop-up shop, was created in February 2013. Owner Talia Halliday said each time the group opened at an artist’s home and featured about seven artists, she knew she wanted it to be bigger and better each time. “Basically, I wanted it to be a full-time, real-time shop, but I wanted to start small, so that’s why we started as a pop-up,” Halliday said in an email. A pop-up, unlike a traditional shop, only opens up for a finite amount of time. In the past year, Gathering organized three one-day events in February, May and August and one one-month event for the holiday season.Featured goods vary from handcrafted jewlery, bath and body products, kids’ toys and clothing, woodworking pieces, illustrations and knitted and crocheted work. “It really came to be because I know a ton of awesome artists that I think our town would love, and I wanted to give them a venue to show their work because, as of yet, one did not exist for the type of art and craft we are showcasing,” Halliday said. For each pop-up shop event, Gathering typically puts out a call to artists and craftmakers using Facebook and its website.Artists can apply to be part of the shop through the website. A group of jurors review applications, and the group bring in artists who meet the aesthetic for the shop, Halliday said. “We’ve had an amazing reception from the citizens of Bloomington,” Halliday said. “We’ve had great support. People are excited to find handmade items they can’t find anywhere else.”It’s now more common for people to want to know the story behind the things they buy, to know the people behind them, which is exactly what Gathering allows for them to know, Halliday said. Gathering is now moving to become Gather — a full-fledged store.The store-front will represent more than 70 handmade indie makers. “At Gather, we hope to host monthly craft nights, workshops, skill shares, lectures and classes,” Halliday said. “We want to host gallery nights, meet-the-maker events, trunk shows and even a Last Minute Gift Show at the end of year.” The Bloomington Open Studios Tour will be the final time Gathering will have a presence as a pop-up shop.The pop-up will partner with the I. Fell Building and Bea’s Soda Bar for the Open Studios Tour. Gathering hopes to be established as a full-time store in downtown Bloomington in the Fountain Square Mall. The pop-up shop has a Kickstarter page to raise funds to become Gather. “We hope to continue our amazing relationship with Bloomington and hopefully start a relationship with the University once we’re a permanent fixture as well,” Halliday said. Anu Kumar
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>A group of friends, all artists, wanted to have a home show, hang out and sell art.From this idea, Gathering, the local pop-up shop, was created in February 2013. Owner Talia Halliday said each time the group opened at an artist’s home and featured about seven artists, she knew she wanted it to be bigger and better each time. “Basically, I wanted it to be a full-time, real-time shop, but I wanted to start small, so that’s why we started as a pop-up,” Halliday said in an email. A pop-up, unlike a traditional shop, only opens up for a finite amount of time. In the past year, Gathering organized three one-day events in February, May and August and one one-month event for the holiday season.Featured goods vary from handcrafted jewlery, bath and body products, kids’ toys and clothing, woodworking pieces, illustrations and knitted and crocheted work. “It really came to be because I know a ton of awesome artists that I think our town would love, and I wanted to give them a venue to show their work because, as of yet, one did not exist for the type of art and craft we are showcasing,” Halliday said. For each pop-up shop event, Gathering typically puts out a call to artists and craftmakers using Facebook and its website.Artists can apply to be part of the shop through the website. A group of jurors review applications, and the group bring in artists who meet the aesthetic for the shop, Halliday said. “We’ve had an amazing reception from the citizens of Bloomington,” Halliday said. “We’ve had great support. People are excited to find handmade items they can’t find anywhere else.”It’s now more common for people to want to know the story behind the things they buy, to know the people behind them, which is exactly what Gathering allows for them to know, Halliday said. Gathering is now moving to become Gather — a full-fledged store.The store-front will represent more than 70 handmade indie makers. “At Gather, we hope to host monthly craft nights, workshops, skill shares, lectures and classes,” Halliday said. “We want to host gallery nights, meet-the-maker events, trunk shows and even a Last Minute Gift Show at the end of year.” The Bloomington Open Studios Tour will be the final time Gathering will have a presence as a pop-up shop.The pop-up will partner with the I. Fell Building and Bea’s Soda Bar for the Open Studios Tour. Gathering hopes to be established as a full-time store in downtown Bloomington in the Fountain Square Mall. The pop-up shop has a Kickstarter page to raise funds to become Gather. “We hope to continue our amazing relationship with Bloomington and hopefully start a relationship with the University once we’re a permanent fixture as well,” Halliday said. Anu Kumar
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>A three-day, multi-venue comedy festival returns to Bloomington for the second year. Limestone Comedy Festival will take place today through Saturday. The festival was originally founded by Comedy Attic owner Jared Thompson and local comedian Mat Alano-Martin.ComediansHeadliners for the festival includePatton Oswalt He has a Grammy nominated album, “Finest Hour,” and he recently released an hour special, “Tragedy Plus Comedy Equals Time.”The Legendary Emo Philips His career includes cult TV hits such as the “Weird Al Show” and “Adventure Time.” Sasheer Zamata She recently debuted as the newest cast member for “Saturday Night Live.” Zamata’s career includes appearances on FX’s “Totally Biased W. Kaumau Bell” and Comedy Central’s “Inside Amy Schumer.”Featured comedians includeRachel Bloom She has been named a comic to watch by Cosmopolitan, Time out LA and Backstage. Her TV acting credits include @Midnight and “How I Met Your Mother.”Saurin Choksi He performed at the TBS Just for Laughs Chicago, Bridgetown, Limestone and Cape Fear Comedy festivals last year. For a complete list of the 60 headliners and featured comedians, visit limestonefest.com/fest-performers. PodcastsThe schedule for the festival includes live recordings of podcasts. On the list are Jimmy Pardo’s “Never Not Funny,” Erin Foley’s “Sports Without Balls” and Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction.VenuesPerformances will take place in five different venues in Bloomington’s downtown area, including the Comedy Attic, the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, the Bishop Bar, Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center and the Back Door.Tickets There are multiple-day passes that give audience members VIP access to shows and after parties, but it is also possible to buy tickets for individual performances. The most inclusive and expensive multiple-day badge is $175, with lower cost choices available dependent on what the badge includes. Individual shows range between $10 and $30. For a complete list of ticket options, visit limestonefest.com/tickets or the Buskirk-Chumley box office. ScheduleToday and Friday include a full evening schedule, but Saturday features both a day and night line up. Visit limestonefest.com/schedule for more information on performances.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>FROM IDS REPORTSThe 2014 International Tuba Euphonium Conference returned to the Jacobs School of Music, its place of origin, after 41 years. “‘Where it all Began,’ right here in Bloomington, is our theme this year,” Dan Pertantoni, conference host and IU provost professor of tuba and euphonium, said in a press release.In 1973, the first Tuba Symposium took place in the Musical Arts Center. The symposium was also the first event that used the venue. The Boston Brass performed May 19, and the European Tuba Power performed May 20. There are three main-stage programs left in the conference. Howard Johnson and Gravity performs May 22, Foundation City Brass Band performs May 23 and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Wind Symphony closes the conference May 24. According to the press release, the conference features the world’s best in the field.The International Tuba Euphonium Association is a worldwide organization of musicians whose purpose is to maintain a connection among those who take a significant interest in instruments of the tuba and euphonium family.The programs are ticketed and open to the public.Tickets are $10 for regular admission and $8 for students. They can be bought 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the MAC box office.Anu Kumar
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>FROM IDS REPORTSThe IU Summer Festival of Arts kicked off May 12 with two Kinsey Institute art exhibits, “Creative Minds” and “Artistic Types: Text in Visual Art,” but students can look forward to many more events in the coming months. “The best thing about the Summer Festival of the Arts is that there is something going on every day all summer, whether students are interested in seeing a musical like ‘Godspell,’ unique offerings in the IU Cinema or exhibits in any of the many gallery spaces on campus,” Brady Miller, director of special and academic events, said in an email. The summer festival has a full calendar including music, cinema, theater and arts events.The festival will continue until Aug. 24. “There also are individual special events throughout the summer, such as the Midsummer Night at the Art Museum event on June 21, where we’ll be celebrating the return of the Light Totem, a signature piece of outdoor artwork for the campus,” Miller said.The Summer Festival of the Arts has recurred each summer since 2011. “Campus takes on a slightly slower pace during the summer, so this season is a great time for those in the Bloomington community and visitors from out of town to come on campus and experience everything IU Bloomington has to offer, whether they’ve been here many times or this would be their first venture,” Miller said. Many of IU’s campus partners take advantage of the summer season as well, Miller said. Some campus partners are programming outdoor events, such as the Jacobs School of Music’s Summer Band concert, a special performance that will take place June 16 on the lawn of the Musical Arts Center, Miller said. “It’s a great chance for new people to become engaged with each of the arts entities,” Miller said. Anu Kumar
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>FROM IDS REPORTSAdelheid “Heidi” Gealt, director of the IU Art Museum, has announced her retirement. She has been director since 1987 and will assume the role of director emerita once a new director is chosen.“We thank Heidi for her many years of service as director,” IU provost and executive vice president Lauren Robel said in a press release. “Her leadership helped the museum grow into one of the nation’s finest university museums and one of Bloomington’s true cultural gems.” The search committee to identify candidates for the new director will be chaired by Bruce Cole, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities.Cole served as the NEH chairman from 2001 to 2009, which makes him the longest serving chairman in the organization’s history. According to the press release, the search committee will launch a national search to identify, recruit and interview candidates for the position. The committee includes representation from a variety of departments and disciplines across the University.It aims to hire a new director who will begin July 1, 2015.Anu Kumar
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>FROM IDS REPORTSThe National Endowment for the Arts has awarded two grants to the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project based at IU for the continuation of its work. SNAAP is based at the IU Center for Postsecondary Research, a center of the IU School of Education. According to a press release, SNAAP has surveyed more than 100,000 arts alumni from about 300 American institutions. Surveys include questions on both the educational experiences and career outcomes of each respondent, including relevance of arts training, resource needs, job satisfaction, income and debt. The first grant, worth $20,000, will support a college senior exit survey of both arts and non-arts majors. The exit survey will be administered as part of the National Survey of Student Engagement, the country’s largest survey of undergraduate experiences. The new study aims to looks at the relationship between undergraduates’ arts or non-arts training and the development of workforce skills, such as creative problem–solving or entrepreneurship. “With this project, we hope to begin to answer the question of how the skills and career aspirations of graduating seniors who major in the arts compare and contrast with their peers in non-arts subjects,” SNAAP director Sally Gaskill said in the release. The second grant, worth $30,000, goes to support the second “3 Million Stories” conference, which will be directed by SNAAP partner Arizona State University. “Ultimately, SNAAP is about telling the stories of the 3 million graduates in the U.S. today,” Gaskill said. Anu Kumar
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>For those looking to wander through a gallery, check out a local musician or learn something new, here are some arts events in Bloomington this week worth a visit. Local musicBloomington Songwriters ShowcaseMonday, May 198 p.m.Player’s Pub will feature different Bloomington artists during the Bloomington Songwriters Showcase. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. African DanceTuesday, May 2011:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Afro Hoosier International will perform African and world dance music. Admission is free.Galleries & Exhibits“Mandatory Expression: Prague”through May 3110 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.This exhibit at By Hand Gallery features Bloomington-based photographer Kyle Spears. It showcases his recent body of work from Prague, Czech Republic. Admission is free.Auto Indianathrough December 3110 a.m. to 4 p.m.This exhibit at the Monroe County History Center examines the role of the car in the Hoosier State. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children ages 6 to 17 and free for those younger than 6. Classes & PresentationsThe Art of HypnosisTuesday, May 20 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.The Art of Hypnosis will take place at the Venue. The presentation will focus on how types of hypnosis can be learning tools in people’s lives. Admission is free.Yoga classesSaturdays through Oct. 2511:30 to 12:30 p.m.The IU Art Museum and Vibe Yoga Studio offer free yoga classes for one hour each Saturday in the Thomas T. Solley Atrium on the second floor. Admission is free.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>FROM IDS REPORTSThe Acoustic Roots Festival has become somewhat of a Bloomington summer tradition, now going on for its seventh year. WFHB has the festival set for Saturday.The festival will be at Upland Brewing Company, which has been the location for the festival in the past. All ages are welcome. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and the festival will run from 3 to 11 p.m.According to a press release, WFHB’s Acoustic Roots Festival is a fundraiser for Bloomington Community Radio. The festival will focus on the heritage of American roots music and allows local and regional artists to showcase their work.The 2014 line-up features T.V. Mike & the Scarecrowes, Timm Grimm and Jan Lucas, White Lightning Boys, Indiana Boys, Lexi Len & The Strangers, Ottomobile, The Underhills and Jacob Latham. “Many people just think of older people with gray hair when they think of acoustic and folk music, but we have many performers that are younger as well,” WFHB music director Jim Manion said. “Part of our mission is to celebrate an increase in local cultural diversity.” A number of the artists have played in the festival before and have close ties to Bloomington, Manion said. “It’s really gratifying to see these connections with musicians build,” Manion said.The lead singer of the headliner, T.V. Mike & the Scarecrowes, used to work at Upland, Manion said, but the group is currently based in California.“This definitely is a bit of a homecoming for him,” Manion said. The festival had more than 300 people attend last year, and Manion said he expects higher attendance numbers this year. Tickets cost $15 if bought in advance. Tickets are available at WFHB, Bloomingfoods, Upland Brewing Company, the WFHB tent at the Bloomington Farmers Market and Muddy Boots in Nashville, Ind. Tickets can be bought at the gate as well and will cost $20.Upland brewery food and beverages will be available on site. Individual coolers with foods and drinks are not allowed to be carried into the festival. “It’s a really a great way to kick off the summer in Bloomington,” Manion said.Anu Kumar
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>By Anu Kumaranukumar@indiana.eduThe 85-student Singing Hoosiers ensemble will act as IU’s “Ambassadors of Song” as they tour Australia this week.The group is known for musical performances from Broadway, the Great American Songbook and current hits.“It is with great pleasure and pride that I introduce to the people of Australia the Singing Hoosiers, from Indiana University’s renowned Jacobs School of Music,” President McRobbie said in a press release.“And I am particularly honored to introduce them as I am a native of Australia, where I graduated from both the University of Queensland and Australian National University.” The Singing Hoosiers will be in Australia from Sunday to May 17 and will include performances at the University of Queensland and the University of Adelaide Elder Conservatorium. The ensemble, consisting of instrumentalists and vocalists from the Jacobs School of Music and other disciplines, have a long tradition of excellence in the contemporary performing arts.Jacobs School of Music professor Steve Zegree directs the group. “The Singing Hoosiers are thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to represent IU musically, personally and culturally, on this international tour,” Zegree said in a press release. “The tour will offer our students educational and performance opportunities that cannot be taught in the classroom.”According to the release, one of the highlights of the tour is a performance in conjunction with the Queensland Show Choir’s 30th anniversary celebration.IU alumnus Robert Clark founded the Queensland Show Choir with inspiration from the Singing Hoosiers.Zegree and assistant director Ly Wilder will also organize several clinics and workshops on vocal jazz and show choir techniques for teachers and students. “A tour like this is a wonderful educational opportunity for these students to travel internationally and to represent Indiana University and the United States as ambassadors of song,” McRobbie said.
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>When I first arrived in Paris, a small clothing store always caught my eye as I walked to my favorite boulangerie.I remember the store went through a sale season in February, and then it marked its prices down this past month as it prepared to close.Now, there are no longer any sweaters stacked on the tables or mannequins dressed to the nines standing in the windows.The furniture is stacked, and the walls are bare. The store has officially closed.As I walked past that empty clothing store, I realized how long I have been here, how quickly time has passed and how soon I will be returning home. Like many students currently living abroad, this week marks the end of my stay in Paris.While it’s expected that students experience culture shock upon arriving in their host countries, it might come as a surprise to some when students experience reverse culture shock upon returning home. In between the moments of stress during my finals week, I am overcome with nostalgia for Paris.There is a certain sense of achievement that comes from successfully living in a foreign country. When I first arrived, I would run through my coffee order at least five times in my head before speaking out loud in French.Now, it comes naturally. I’ve stopped translating every interaction. I hear in French, and I respond in French.I’ve grown used to my daily visits to the boulangerie.I’ve come to enjoy taking time out of my day to sit down and enjoy a full meal, and I’m finally able to navigate the Metro by memory. As uncomfortable as I first felt when I arrived in Paris, I’m surprised at how natural it now feels to be here. Regardless, all good things come to an end. Just as everyone reacts to being in a foreign country differently, each individual deals with returning home differently. Many students experience boredom, have difficulty articulating their experience abroad to friends and family at home, have feelings of alienation, develop critical views of their home country, etc. Consider how you will share your experience with others. There will be people who will eagerly listen and try to understand, while others will only want the highlights.Don’t be discouraged by people’s disinterest. Remember your friends and family back home have also undergone change, so reciprocate by listening to their experiences. Time abroad is always exciting. It serves as a challenge and a fresh change from the ordinary.But returning to normal life does not have to be dull.Recall the obstacles that were present and overcome while studying abroad, as well as the risks that were taken, and transfer that attitude to daily life. Don’t forget — adventure happens at home, too.anukumar@indiana.edu@AnuKumar23
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>When I first arrived in Paris, a small clothing store always caught my eye as I walked to my favorite boulangerie. I remember the store went through a sale season in February and then marked its prices down this past month as it prepared to close. As I passed the store today, there were no longer any sweaters stacked on the tables or mannequins dressed to the nines standing in the windows. The furniture was being stacked and the walls were bare. The store had officially closed. In that moment as I walked past that empty clothing store, I realized how long I had been here, how quickly time had passed, and how soon I would be returning home. Like many students currently living abroad, this week marks the end of my stay in Paris. While it’s expected that students experience culture shock upon arriving in their host countries, it might come as a surprise to some when they experience reverse culture shock upon returning home. In between the moments of stress during my finals week, I am overcome with nostalgia for Paris. There is a certain sense of achievement that comes from successfully living in a foreign country. When I first arrived, there were moments when I would run through my coffee order at least five times in my head before speaking out loud in French. Now, it comes naturally. I’ve stopped translating every interaction. I hear in French, I respond in French. I’ve grown used to my daily visits to the boulangerie. I’ve come to enjoy taking time out of my day to sit down and enjoy a full meal, and I’m finally able to navigate the Metro through memory. As uncomfortable as I first felt when I arrived in Paris, I’m surprised at how natural it now feels to be here. Regardless, all good things come to an end. Just as everyone reacts to being in a foreign country differently, each individual deals with returning home differently. Many students experience boredom, have difficulty articulating their experience abroad to friends and family at home, have feelings of alienation, develop critical views of their home country, etc. From my experience, it’s always beneficial to return home and throw yourself into a project. Whether it’s picking up a new hobby or starting a new job or internship, it’s healthy to keep challenging yourself even upon return to your home country. Also, consider how you will share your experience with others. There will be people who will eagerly listen and try to understand, while others will only want the highlights. Don’t be discouraged by people’s disinterest. Remember your friends and family back home have also undergone change, so reciprocate by listening to their experiences as well. Time abroad is always exciting. It serves as a challenge and a fresh change from the ordinary.But returning to normal life does not have to be dull. Recall the obstacles that were present and overcome during studying abroad, the risks that were taken, and transfer that attitude to daily life. Don’t forget, adventure happens at home too. anukumar@indiana.edu
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Looking for an escape from the clouds as Paris slowly tiptoed into spring, I recently headed south to Marrakech, Morocco, for spring break.I was curious to visit a non-European French-speaking country, which also had overcome the rule of the French Protectorate. Landing in Marrakech, I was greeted by a gust of hot air, quickly followed by the brightly burning sun. I was no longer in mainland Europe. The orderly roads of Paris were quickly replaced by drivers with little regard for traffic laws and were simply content in using their horn in order to weave in and out of lanes. After being dropped off on the side of the road and overcoming a moment of panic, a guide from my hostel led me and a Canadian couple through winding alleyways to our sign-less hostel. I was quickly greeted by a cup of warm tea and thrown into a cluster of worn out young travelers. As the dark of the night settled in, I ventured through the winding alleys to make my way to Jamaa el Fna. This square is full of vendors, restaurants, performers and motorcyclists trying to make their way through the crowds. It doesn’t take too long to realize the city of Marrakech is geared toward tourists. From the number of hostels, spas, non-Moroccan restaurants and massive tour groups that can easily be spotted throughout the city, it’s evident that tourism is pivotal to this Moroccan city’s economy. As I wandered around the square, I saw many Moroccans dressed in traditional Berber clothing offering photo opportunities to tourists.Many servers, cab drivers and others in the service industry constantly apologized for their inability to speak English, which was striking after having lived in Paris where most will scoff at your inability to speak French. It became clear the city did what it could to present its culture in a comprehensible bite-sized package for its Western visitors. Though Morocco is predominantly Muslim, tourists are able to get away with wearing shorter, skimpier clothing due to the sheer number of foreigners that visit the city. Vendors were skilled at identifying where tourists are from and can tweak their heckling technique to attract customers. While I loved visiting palaces, bargaining with vendors at the souks and riding camels at the Palmeraie, I left Marrakech not fully understanding the culture. In some senses, it seemed as though Marrakech served Western travelers the way Florida serves American travelers. It was a vacation city, full of luxury hotels and families with young children. Marrakech is certainly worth the visit, especially because of how safe it can be for travelers. The city is even equipped with its own tourist police force to help keep visitors safe. Especially as a young female wanting to travel to North Africa, Marrakech was my safest option. Enjoy the touristic opportunities Marrakech offers, but if you have the chance, venture out to other cities in Morocco to better understand the country’s culture, because Marrakech will leave you longing for more.