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(04/19/17 2:16am)
There are plenty of stars out there, but no better than the ones we find in the movies. From Mars to Bugs Bunny to Kevin Spacey, the concept of films revolving around space has been a staple in the industry since the camera was invented. Here are a few of our favorites (or less so).
(11/16/16 9:12pm)
If there’s anything “Gilmore Girls” fans love, it’s debating Rory’s best boyfriend. With the revival taking place 10 years since we last left Stars Hollow, it’s likely Rory will have finally chosen between her three guys. Weekend makes a case for each.
(11/03/16 7:02pm)
As the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians last night after going into extra innings, Game 7 of the World Series felt more and more like something out of a movie. From “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” to “Parks and Recreation,” Weekend breaks down film and TV’s most famous references to the Cubs.
(10/31/16 9:33pm)
Halloweekend is is just a day away — or sooner, depending on when your festivities begin. If you’re scrambling to sort out your costume, we’ve got a handful of easy-ish
last-minute costumes for
you to choose from.
(10/20/16 3:11am)
In preparation for Friday’s release of “Joanne,” Weekend reviews Lady Gaga’s discography so far.
(09/29/16 12:38am)
With fall officially upon us, Weekend takes a look at some of the most anticipated movies coming out this season.
(09/22/16 2:02am)
With the decade's reigning power couple no longer, what pair will rise to become the next Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?
(09/15/16 5:37pm)
Print out a bingo card, grab some popcorn and get ready for Sunday night’s 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
(09/15/16 1:12am)
The 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards air Sept. 18 . Here are our predictions for some of the most anticipated categories.
(09/08/16 4:03am)
While this season’s “Dancing with the Stars” cast is already set and ready to groove for this Monday’s premiere, here are a few faces of 2016 we would’ve liked to see compete for the mirror ball trophy.
(08/18/16 4:06am)
Suicide Squad
(05/01/14 4:00am)
Stay cool this summer, and catch Weekend's top movie and TV picks
(02/06/14 5:00am)
Weekend reminisces on the show’s fallen survivors, ranking them from who we miss the most to who we’re glad ended up zombie chow.
(01/23/14 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Trust us, it’s not just you. January is scientifically proven to be the most depressing month of the year. In spirit of sticking it to your seasonal depression, Weekend has compiled the seven most surefire ways to make the best of your January.1. Develop a committed relationship with your Netflix accountWe’re all college students, so this may have already occurred. But if you haven’t, start making the most of the account probably paid for by your best friend’s cousin’s dad.Not only does the streaming empire hold countless critically acclaimed and award-winning movies, but Netflix now produces some of the finest “television” out there.Catch up on season one of “House of Cards” before the new season debuts next month, or finally watch “Orange is the New Black” because it’s as great as everyone says. 2. Go work out at the SRSCWe know, we know. It sounds like a horrible New Year’s resolution you don’t intend to keep. But if you stick with it for two weeks, we promise you’ll actually come to enjoy a few workouts a week.Plus, it’s a completely free, full gym at your service. All you have to do is show up and present your student ID to physically take out your winter anger on a treadmill or rowing machine. 3. Use your two free CAPS appointmentsJust by being a student at IU, you can keep winter depression at bay by using the two free counseling sessions provided by Counseling and Psychological Services when you’ve paid your student health fee. We aren’t saying you need to start seeing a counselor on a regular basis, but two free hours to talk to someone about whatever it is that’s getting you down? Sign us up. 4. Try a new recipe We don’t mean to sound like a Pinterest post, but trying new things in the kitchen can be really fun.You can even make a night of it and invite all your friends over for a big, family-style dinner. Just remember to keep it simple because you aren’t Julia Child.You aren’t even Martha Stewart. Stick to the recipe and see what wonders you can create without boiling water for Ramen noodles.5. Go to a restaurant in Bloomington you’ve never been to beforeBloomington is a hot spot for great restaurants, but you’re only human so you surely haven’t been to all of them. Hop on Urbanspoon or Yelp to figure out which hidden gems you’ve been missing out on for all these years and try them out.Chipotle and Jimmy John’s are great and all, but you can get them almost anywhere. Take advantage of the non-franchise Bloomington eateries while you still have the chance.6. SleepIt seems basic and something we shouldn’t have to tell you to do, but just sleep. Have a break in between classes? Sleep. Don’t have class until noon? Sleep. You can miss up to eight of your French classes? Sleep.It’s something your body physically needs, and you won’t be your best self if you keep yourself up every night until 3 a.m.So whether you can build it into your schedule or you prefer to take cat naps on a whim, take full advantage of everyone’s second-favorite horizontal pastime.7. Treat yourself to that extra cup of coffee (or glass of wine)There’s nothing better for the soul than treating it to the things you enjoy.Instead of limiting yourself to one cup of coffee in the morning and one glass of wine at night, let the liquid love flow.They both warm the soul during these frigid winter months. While a polar vortex may blow outside, you can be inside, curled up under a blanket with multiple drinks of your choice.
(01/16/14 5:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Now entering its third season, HBO’s award-winning show “Girls” has become the voice of a generation by offering millenial wisdom and narcissism in heaping amounts. Before you jump back into the 20-something trials and tribulations of Hannah, Marnie, Jessa, Shoshanna and Adam, Weekend has compiled the series’ most relatable quotes and one-liners from every season.HANNAH HORVATH"I don't even want a boyfriend. I just want someone who wants to hang out all the time, and thinks I'm the best person in the world, and wants to have sex with only me.""I'm an individual and I feel how I feel when I feel it.""It's really liberating to say no to shit you hate."MARNIE MICHAELS “Sometimes being stuck in my own head is so exhausting it makes me want to cry.” “I want to see you every morning, and I want to make you a snack every night, and, eventually, I want have your little brown babies, and I want to watch you die.” “I am OK. I may not seem OK and I might not be OK now, but I’m like, OK.” JESSA JOHANSSON “I don’t like women telling other women what to do, or how to do it or when to do it.” “I tell people you were a test tube baby just to give you a little edge.” “I figured my shit out when I was 5 years old. Heroin is really fun, but it can also kill you.” SHOSHANNA SHAPIRO “I may be deflowered but I’m not devalued.” “I can’t be surrounded by negativity while I’m trying to grow into a fully formed woman.’ “My life is a mess, and I know that was a personal choice, but I feel like maybe it’s time to un-choose that choice.” ADAM SACKLER “Holding onto toxic relationships is what keeps us from growing.” “When you love someone you don’t have to be nice all the time.” “I don’t hate your friends, I’m just not interested in anything they have to say.”
(12/05/13 5:00am)
We pick our favorite albums from the last year.
(12/05/13 3:07am)
Weekend picks its top five favorite flicks of the year.
(11/21/13 5:00am)
You voted, we counted. Here’s the results of Weekend’s annual Best of Bloomington poll.
(09/26/13 2:54am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>The Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates its 20th year this weekend. Here's a preview of just some of the bands set to take the stage.Nomadic MassiveHip HopNomadic Massive embodies global
hip-hop. Hailing from Montreal, Nomadic Massive is a diverse
composition of emcees, singers and musicians. They perform energetic,
culturally conscious international music through the use of live
instruments, assorted vocal styles and multilingual verses.The
group’s cultural diversity and open-mindedness has earned them
international recognition. As a result, they have performed all over the
world, including performances at many world-class festivals.Their
performances will captivate you, and you’ll be hard-pressed not to
connect with their music. Their energy is undeniable. They are in
constant motion. This energy, combined with their lyrical and
multi-instrumental power, results in a cathartic experience.Nomadic
Massive creates music that will diversify and enhance your musical
arsenal. Their style and diversity are incomparable to any of their
hip-hop contemporaries. If you’re desperate for a comparison, their
musical style slightly resembles that of the Fugees. Nomadic Massive
will undoubtedly rock the crowd and enthuse the souls of all in
attendance.David Wax MuseumMexican-AmericanPerforming in what they like to call a “Mexo-Americana” style, David Wax and Suz Slezak, along with an interchangeable group of players since 2009 are an energetic, rambunctious group with Mexican-inspired tunes. Often switching up their instruments, Slezak plays the fiddle as well as the quijada, their secondary production instrument made from a donkey’s jawbone. Wax plays a Mexican guitar called the jarana.Together, the two sing two-part harmonies with fun and quirky lyrics. Their songs “Will You Be Sleeping?” and “Harder Before It Gets Easier” sound like something you might come across in a rundown bar in rural Mexico where a bunch of American travelers have gathered to jam together.The mix of Mexican quickness and American quirk really meshes with David Wax Museum, and their live performances are great for dancing and singing along.KardemimmitFinnish folkAll four female members of Kardemimmit play the same instrument. It’s the kantele, the national instrument of Finland, their home country.The kantele is a member of the zither family and can have up to 40 strings. One of the members of Kardemimmit plays a lower-pitched one, which serves as the bass for the group.The kantele is similar to the Japanese koto and the Chinese gu zheng, so the resonating strings sound oddly oriental, but the quaint four-part harmonies are anything but oriental.The ladies of Kardemimmit share vocal qualities with Olivia Merilahti of the Dø, another Finnish vocalist. Their slightly nasal voices are light, and the four of them are never overbearing.The Finnish language in which they sing might be off-putting for some, but the women glide over the words with whimsical ease.If you’re in the mood for accessible and exotic at this year’s Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, the charming and cheerful music of Kardemimmit is the way to go.The OnceNewfoundland, CanadaProviding a traditional acoustic sound with powerful, lovely voices, this trio comes out of Newfoundland with music to fall in love with on the first listen. Members Geraldine Hollett (lead singer), Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale (harmonies, acoustic guitar) met as actors who enjoyed singing together. They made the wise decision to form a band.They are a sweet and intimate contrast to Newfoundland’s noisier Irish-based, sailor-song music scene, sometimes stripped down to just their vocals (as with their gorgeous cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Coming Back To You”), or crooning to a couple of choice acoustic instruments. They have an immense power that can quiet a room.Whether they choose a melancholy love song or an upbeat folk song, the Once knows their strength and their understated three-part harmony. Their album “Row Upon Row of the People They Know” is a must-have for an evening at home.DakhaBrakhaUkrainian folkDakhaBrakha takes some patience. Its music, which is derived from traditional folk songs combined with Indian, Russian and Australian instruments, requires long compositions.It might compare to Icelandic post-rock group Sigur Rós in the way its songs dance and meander. But the band uses instruments sparingly, often only a cello or accordion or a lone human voice.Vocalists Iryna Kovalenko and Olena Tsibulska have haunting and angelic voices. Their melodies float and waver above the accompanying cellos and accordions.On its website, DakhaBrakha describes its music as “ethnic chaos.” Although it began with traditional Ukrainian folk songs, the band has experimented further with them. DakhaBrakha combines the songs with the rhythms of the Indian tabla and the African djembe. The vocalists even experiment with their voices in the way of Mongolian throat singers.The songs are long, but they are rewarding. This challenging and fascinating group will surely deliver a harrowing performance at Lotus.Edmar Castaneda and Andrea TierraColombian jazz/folkEdmar Castaneda plays the arpa llanera, a Colombian folk harp, with virtuosic energy. But he doesn’t play it the traditional Colombian folk way.The arpa llanera has a lower, more resonant bass range than the concert harp. Castaneda uses his left hand on the low strings to accompany himself, which is similar to the way a bass player might accompany a piano player in a Latin jazz band.And Castaneda can certainly riff like a virtuosic piano player. He uses his right hand to furiously finger-pick the upper strings to create frantic melodies and improvise fast phrases.He also experiments with the sound of the arpa llanera, palm muting and using other effects to change the tone of the instrument.He will appear on stage with his wife, jazz vocalist Andrea Tierra, who will combine her fluid vocal style with Castaneda’s furious harp.This guy will blow your mind. He’s sure to be one of the surprises of the festival this year.Pacific CurlsOceanic folk/popPacific Curls combines traditional Oceanic music traditions with modern pop soundscapes.Members Kim Halliday, Ora Barlow and Jessie Hindin use instruments like the ukulele, fiddle and guitar. They also use traditional Maori percussion instruments, as well as the nguru, a Maori nose flute.They also switch between styles of music at a moment’s notice. Since Halliday is Scottish, Pacific Curls also plays Scottish fiddle tunes frequently. It combines this with vocals sung in the Maori language.They use many Maori instruments, but the percussion instrument of choice for Pacific Curls is the cajon. Originally from Peru, the cajon resembles a large box, which the player sits on and strikes with his or her hand, producing a subtle bass tone.Halliday also frequently uses effects to make her violin sound like a bass guitar. All these elements produce a striking combination of exotic music from Pacific Curls. They play with energy and will provide some fun for festival-goers.Debo BandEthiopian-AmericanDebo Band, a band of 11 musicians led by Ethiopian-American Danny Mekonnen (saxophone), has received praise from National Public Radio and the New York Times. They’ve performed at a number of international music festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Fest and the Ethiopian Music Festival.Debo Band boasts the essentials of a jazz band (trumpet, saxophones, drums and bass), but the twanged color of their sound comes from two violins (electric, five-string) and an accordion. A diverse group in age, color and gender, Debo Band offers a robust sound that can turn from a bluesy Sousamarch to a polka in one phrase.The eclectic group pulls from many international genres to form their distinct grooves, so you’re sure to hear at least one piece you’ll love and something new that will inspire you to broaden your tastes.Srinivas Krishnan and friendsAsian classical music It’s common at Lotus World Music and Arts Festival to see musicians from different backgrounds play together who normally wouldn’t join one another on stage.That’s no different this year, as Indian percussionist Srinivas Krishnan, Uzbek frame drummer Abbos Kosimov and Afghan rubab player Homayun Sakhi will play together.Krishnan is a versatile percussionist. He plays the Indian tabla, the Middle Eastern dombek and the Irish bodhran, and others. He has worked with musicians from all over the globe.Kosimov is a renowned musician in Uzbekistan. His dexterous fingers dance across the skin of his dayereh, a frame drum popular in central Asia. He is a nationally recognized Uzbek musician, as well as an active ambassador of his country’s culture.Sakhi plays the Afghan instrument rubab, a type of lute that has 11 or 12 strings. Afghan music draws influence from India, central Asia and Persia, and Sakhi’s playing reflects those diverse origins.Performances like these reflect the festival’s emphasis on diversity.
(09/05/13 4:00am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Bloomington is full of beautiful places, great for a weekend visit. Here are three of those places, but there are many others.Cascade Park WaterfallCascade Park is right in the middle of northern Bloomington. But once you’re in the park, it doesn’t seem like you’re in the middle of a city. The park has two shelters, a playground and softball fields. Close by to the north is a dog park for those outdoorsy canines. It’s a popular destination for families with children, but the park offers something for everyone. A network of trails leads hikers through tranquil, serene woods to a small waterfall.How to get there:Heading north on Walnut Avenue, turn left onto Old State Road 37, just north of Miller Showers Park. Continue north on 37 for about a mile until you come to the parking lot near the Waterfall Shelter. A trail behind that shelter leads to the waterfall.Jackson Creek TrailThe Jackson Creek Trail is a 12-foot wide asphalt surface perfect for biking, walking or running. The completed first phase of the trail only runs for 0.6 miles, but in that strech it leads past scenic views of the city-owned “Goat Farm,” beautiful woods and, of course, Jackson Creek. The trail leads to Sherwood Oaks Park near the middle and Olcott Park at the end.How to get there:A trailhead marking the northern edge of the trail is located just south of the roundabout at Winslow Road, High Street and Rodgers Street. Parking is not permitted at the northern trailhead, but it is a manageable bike ride from campus. If you are driving, you can find parking at Olcott Park or Sherwood Oaks Park and take the trail north.Hickory Ridge Fire TowerThe Hickory Ridge Fire Tower is located in the heart of Hoosier National Forest wilderness. But once you get past the winding gravel road and the tower’s 133 steps, the views from the top are stunning. Built in 1936, the tower was once used to locate forest fires and was one of eight similar towers throughout the forest. It was used until the 1970s, but now is the only tower that remains of the original eight.How to get there:The tower is about a 35-minute drive from Bloomington. To get there, take Third Street east and turn right onto State Route 446. Continue south across the Lake Monroe causeway, and turn left on Tower Ridge Road. The road is gravel and is marked by a sign for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness area. The tower is about five miles down Tower Ridge Road on the left.SOURCESCity of Bloomington Parks and RecreationU.S. Forest Service