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(08/31/06 4:00am)
Dick McKaig may find time to do a lot of things around the IU campus, but also depends on modern technology to catch him up on everything he misses as having a time-consuming job like Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs.\n"I have to use my DVR to record all of my favorite shows," he says. "I watch '24' and 'Deadwood' on HBO. I also really like 'The West Wing,' but it's gone now—so now I'm in trouble."\nIn the summer months he tries to keep things as simple as possible.\n"I just like to loathe," McKaig says jubilantly. "Just lie on the couch, watch TV, swim in the swimming pool. I don't need any additional addictions. It's just really nice to have free time."\nSummer blockbusters fall through McKaig's fingers, however. He may get to enjoy having his primetime lineup recorded while he's not home, but it still doesn't do much for his movie-going habits. \n"No, I haven't seen 'Snakes on a Plane,'" he says, laughing.\nIn fact, going to the movies at all is a treat in itself: "I usually just make it to the movies about twice a year, actually. It's embarrassing. I only get there once in the winter and once in the summer."\nWorking on a campus saturated with MP3 players, does Dean McKaig keep up with the listening habits of his students?\n"Of course I have an iPod!" he says. "I've had one for years. I even have the docking deck right here on my desk, so I can listen to it even while I'm not walking around."\nChances are you won't bump into our charismatic Dean listening to his iTunes at Kilroy's or Bluebird, unfortunately. He prefers immersing himself in on-campus activities, experiencing first hand what IU students encounter every day.\n"I don't usually frequent those kinds of hotspots. Wow--I've been here 30 years and never been to Bluebird," he says with another laugh. "I do go to many things here on campus, though."\nHe dove right into things just this week at the residence halls.\n"Just the other night I went over to Read for their Welcome Week Pajama Jam, and it was lots of fun," McKaig says. "But it was lame because I went straight from the office and all of these opening ceremonies—so here I am with my suit and tie and everyone else is in pajamas."\nBut McKaig still looks on the bright side, even if he was in violation of dress code.\n"I got my red Read bandana and everything," he said. "It was very cool"
(08/31/06 3:36am)
Dick McKaig may find time to do a lot of things around the IU campus, but also depends on modern technology to catch him up on everything he misses as having a time-consuming job like Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs.\n"I have to use my DVR to record all of my favorite shows," he says. "I watch '24' and 'Deadwood' on HBO. I also really like 'The West Wing,' but it's gone now—so now I'm in trouble."\nIn the summer months he tries to keep things as simple as possible.\n"I just like to loathe," McKaig says jubilantly. "Just lie on the couch, watch TV, swim in the swimming pool. I don't need any additional addictions. It's just really nice to have free time."\nSummer blockbusters fall through McKaig's fingers, however. He may get to enjoy having his primetime lineup recorded while he's not home, but it still doesn't do much for his movie-going habits. \n"No, I haven't seen 'Snakes on a Plane,'" he says, laughing.\nIn fact, going to the movies at all is a treat in itself: "I usually just make it to the movies about twice a year, actually. It's embarrassing. I only get there once in the winter and once in the summer."\nWorking on a campus saturated with MP3 players, does Dean McKaig keep up with the listening habits of his students?\n"Of course I have an iPod!" he says. "I've had one for years. I even have the docking deck right here on my desk, so I can listen to it even while I'm not walking around."\nChances are you won't bump into our charismatic Dean listening to his iTunes at Kilroy's or Bluebird, unfortunately. He prefers immersing himself in on-campus activities, experiencing first hand what IU students encounter every day.\n"I don't usually frequent those kinds of hotspots. Wow--I've been here 30 years and never been to Bluebird," he says with another laugh. "I do go to many things here on campus, though."\nHe dove right into things just this week at the residence halls.\n"Just the other night I went over to Read for their Welcome Week Pajama Jam, and it was lots of fun," McKaig says. "But it was lame because I went straight from the office and all of these opening ceremonies—so here I am with my suit and tie and everyone else is in pajamas."\nBut McKaig still looks on the bright side, even if he was in violation of dress code.\n"I got my red Read bandana and everything," he said. "It was very cool"
(05/25/06 4:00am)
Indiana Beach Amusement Resort is located in Monticello, IN and boasts five unique roller coasters for attendees' enjoyment.
(05/25/06 4:00am)
After two years and much anticipation, Dan Brown's controversial novel "The Da Vinci Code" has been brought to life on film. The controversy arose out of the novel's theories regarding one of the most ancient relics of the church, the Holy Grail. Apparently this theory has riled some members of the church, as well as members of the Christian community. \nI certainly haven't been able to turn on a TV in the last week or so without hearing all about the church's condemnation of the film, and their implorations that no Christian see it. Odd though, that the church would spend so much time and effort attempting to discredit a film they have pronounced to be ineffectual and totally inaccurate. Their staunch proposal that no real Christian would take this "absurd" premise seriously has been documented in no less than 24 "Cracking the Da Vinci Code" type books, and even a few preemptive TV specials. Strange behavior for such an unshakable and self-assured organization, no? \nTo be sure, the book and the film contain inaccuracies, exaggerations and shaky premises of argument, but many renowned books and films have had the same problems. This one, however, takes on the church, that shakiest of all premises of argument. And therein lies the rub. Luckily, however, the film is a piece of entertainment and should thusly be judged.\nScreenwriter Akiva Goldsmith's treatment of the novel is mostly accurate, changing only a few prominent details in an effort to cut the running length of the film. For all the critical guffaw I've been hearing about the film being boring, I can safely say it is anything but, if you're not someone who despises having to think about a film as you watch it. \nDan Brown's original novel was suspenseful and intriguing, if ungracefully written and starkly unpoetic. The novel, however, was a page-turner. The story begins with the elderly curator Jacques Sauniere racing through the Louvre museum in Paris, attempting to evade a murderer. When he is shot, he has just enough time to construct a labyrinthine message to his granddaughter Sophie and Harvard Symbologist Robert Langdon. The clues lead to a scavenger/treasure Holy Grail hunt that has them trotting from Swiss banks, to mansions of old professors, to ancient churches in Great Britain. \nAs Robert Langdon, Tom Hanks was direly miscast. He is perpetually confused and never seems comfortable with the dialogue. Conversely, Audrey Tataou is perfectly cast as Cryptologist Sophie Neveu. She is compelling, \nintelligent and delivers her performance with the right mixture of awe and poise. Perhaps the best performance is delivered by Ian McKellen as the old English professor, Leigh Teabing, who brings to the character the right blend of austereness and an over-the-top zealotry worthy of Monty Python. Supporting cast include Paul Bettany, Alfred Molina and the ever-sublime and underappreciated Jean Reno as Inspector Bezu Fache. \nRon Howard has done an excellent job bringing the novel to the screen. The film is flawed, but not in any crucial way. And if you're compelled by any of the naysayers to stay away, maybe rent "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" instead, still the best Grail film ever made.
(05/25/06 12:18am)
After two years and much anticipation, Dan Brown's controversial novel "The Da Vinci Code" has been brought to life on film. The controversy arose out of the novel's theories regarding one of the most ancient relics of the church, the Holy Grail. Apparently this theory has riled some members of the church, as well as members of the Christian community. \nI certainly haven't been able to turn on a TV in the last week or so without hearing all about the church's condemnation of the film, and their implorations that no Christian see it. Odd though, that the church would spend so much time and effort attempting to discredit a film they have pronounced to be ineffectual and totally inaccurate. Their staunch proposal that no real Christian would take this "absurd" premise seriously has been documented in no less than 24 "Cracking the Da Vinci Code" type books, and even a few preemptive TV specials. Strange behavior for such an unshakable and self-assured organization, no? \nTo be sure, the book and the film contain inaccuracies, exaggerations and shaky premises of argument, but many renowned books and films have had the same problems. This one, however, takes on the church, that shakiest of all premises of argument. And therein lies the rub. Luckily, however, the film is a piece of entertainment and should thusly be judged.\nScreenwriter Akiva Goldsmith's treatment of the novel is mostly accurate, changing only a few prominent details in an effort to cut the running length of the film. For all the critical guffaw I've been hearing about the film being boring, I can safely say it is anything but, if you're not someone who despises having to think about a film as you watch it. \nDan Brown's original novel was suspenseful and intriguing, if ungracefully written and starkly unpoetic. The novel, however, was a page-turner. The story begins with the elderly curator Jacques Sauniere racing through the Louvre museum in Paris, attempting to evade a murderer. When he is shot, he has just enough time to construct a labyrinthine message to his granddaughter Sophie and Harvard Symbologist Robert Langdon. The clues lead to a scavenger/treasure Holy Grail hunt that has them trotting from Swiss banks, to mansions of old professors, to ancient churches in Great Britain. \nAs Robert Langdon, Tom Hanks was direly miscast. He is perpetually confused and never seems comfortable with the dialogue. Conversely, Audrey Tataou is perfectly cast as Cryptologist Sophie Neveu. She is compelling, \nintelligent and delivers her performance with the right mixture of awe and poise. Perhaps the best performance is delivered by Ian McKellen as the old English professor, Leigh Teabing, who brings to the character the right blend of austereness and an over-the-top zealotry worthy of Monty Python. Supporting cast include Paul Bettany, Alfred Molina and the ever-sublime and underappreciated Jean Reno as Inspector Bezu Fache. \nRon Howard has done an excellent job bringing the novel to the screen. The film is flawed, but not in any crucial way. And if you're compelled by any of the naysayers to stay away, maybe rent "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" instead, still the best Grail film ever made.
(05/25/06 12:06am)
Indiana Beach Amusement Resort is located in Monticello, IN and boasts five unique roller coasters for attendees' enjoyment.
(05/18/06 4:00am)
There are many unique experiences for Bloomington residents in the summer. Traffic on 10th is thinned, the quarries are still relatively accessible for those braving the "No Trespassing" signs and the Ryder Film Series is once again filling a variety of different venues with interesting, important and classic films.\nThe Ryder Film Series was started 25 years ago by Peter LoPilato. The then student, LoPilato had been hearing from friends in New York City about the many exciting films they were seeing, however none of these films ever seemed to make their way to Bloomington. LoPilato decided to change this. He began obtaining the rights to screen movies at Time-Out (now known as the Tap located on Walnut). These films showed at Time-Out for a few months before the club closed and LoPilato and the Ryder Film Series began its lasting relationship with the restaurant/bar Bear's Place. LoPilato was only 22 when he did this. "Physically I was 22, emotionally I was more around 14."\nLoPilato is still in charge of the Ryder Series and has since also started the Ryder Magazine, a monthly film program that offers news and features on Bloomington arts and popular culture and can be found virtually anywhere in Bloomington. \n"It's a business in the loosest sense of the word," LoPilato says about his work with the Ryder. "But it's closer to a hobby."\nThe Ryder Film Series now hosts film screenings at not only Bear's Place, but also the IU Fine Arts building, the Cinemat, Bryan Park and the Buskirk-Chumley. Old participants of the screenings may notice that Laughing Planet is no longer having its annual summer night screenings, this is due to the new daylight savings time change, where residents can now expect sunlight until 10PM. \n"Each venue has its own personality" explains LoPilato. Bear's Place, for example, offers moviegoers a chance to eat a meal, have a snack, or simply enjoy a drink in its 21 or over screening room. It's also suggested by the www.theryder.com that participants wear a sweater, even in summer, to a screening at Bear's Place, as it can be a bit on the chilly side.\nThe most recently added venue for film screenings is the Buskirk-Chumley. Last week they featured "The Battle of Algiers," the 1966 film by Gillo Pontecorvo that was commissioned by the Algerian government in an attempt to show an unbiased account of the country's revolution against France. \nThis upcoming Friday promises an even more exciting evening as Harry O'Hoyt's 1925 silent feature "The Lost World" will be screened as piano player William O'Brien provides a live performance of an originally scored soundtrack. The special effects are particularly of interest with this film as it is the first feature film to utilize stop motion animation which was created by Marcel Delgato who went on to do "King Kong" 8 years later. \nBeginning the first Monday in June, the Buskirk-Chumley will begin a Foreign Classic Film Series with screenings of the films at 7 PM and then again at 9PM. This event starts off with a kick as cinephiles are treated to an array of incredible classics beginning with the brilliant Italian director Federico Fellini's Oscar Nominated "Satyricon." The following week will feature "Last Tango in Paris" by director Bernardo Bertolucci and starring a still charismatic Marlon Brando. The foreign hits continue to roll the third week of June with Michelangelo Antonioni's 1966 remarkable "Blow-Up." Each of these films are on the "must see list" for any fan of good movies and will be quite a treat on the screens of the Buskirk. \nOne of the reasons for the recent addition of the Buskirk to the list of Ryder screening locations is an attempt to offer fans of all different theater preferences a place to see these classic films. The Buskirk offers a more formal atmosphere for those who wish not to attend screenings at Bear's or the Cinemat, and for others who would rather avoid the IU campus' Fine Arts Building. \nThe IU Fine Arts Building screenings were added in part to accommodate Indiana University professors who felt the film screenings were important for underage students who were unable to get into Bear's Place. The Fine Art's building has two rooms for the screenings and much like Bear's Place, the Fine Art's screening can still be cold during summer, so dress accordingly.\nBryan Park, which has been host to Ryder's outdoor summer screenings for the past 8 years, will continue to screen movies this summer. This is an event that offers something for everyone and is quite the experience. The Ryder website invites people to "bring a blanket. Bring a snack. Bring a dog." But make sure to call ahead if there is a chance of rain, as screenings at Bryan Park are weather permitting. \nThe Cinemat is primarily a video rental store, but serves as a screening room for Ryder Films twice a week. There relationship started relatively recently, about 2 years ago, but is considered one of the more intimate places to see a Ryder Film. \nFor years, Peter LoPilato and the Ryder Film Series have offered Bloomington residents opportunities to see movies that aren't found on other theaters' screens. This year is no different and with the addition of the Buskirk-Chumley as a venue along with the Foreign Classic Film Series that begins in June, Bloomington will once again offer summer inhabitants and movie fans plenty of chances to enjoy a good movie, no matter what their preference of theater or film. \nFor more information on the Ryder, pick up their monthly magazine available all over campus, or visit their website at www.theryder.com. For film listings and showtimes call 339-2002.
(05/17/06 11:02pm)
There are many unique experiences for Bloomington residents in the summer. Traffic on 10th is thinned, the quarries are still relatively accessible for those braving the "No Trespassing" signs and the Ryder Film Series is once again filling a variety of different venues with interesting, important and classic films.\nThe Ryder Film Series was started 25 years ago by Peter LoPilato. The then student, LoPilato had been hearing from friends in New York City about the many exciting films they were seeing, however none of these films ever seemed to make their way to Bloomington. LoPilato decided to change this. He began obtaining the rights to screen movies at Time-Out (now known as the Tap located on Walnut). These films showed at Time-Out for a few months before the club closed and LoPilato and the Ryder Film Series began its lasting relationship with the restaurant/bar Bear's Place. LoPilato was only 22 when he did this. "Physically I was 22, emotionally I was more around 14."\nLoPilato is still in charge of the Ryder Series and has since also started the Ryder Magazine, a monthly film program that offers news and features on Bloomington arts and popular culture and can be found virtually anywhere in Bloomington. \n"It's a business in the loosest sense of the word," LoPilato says about his work with the Ryder. "But it's closer to a hobby."\nThe Ryder Film Series now hosts film screenings at not only Bear's Place, but also the IU Fine Arts building, the Cinemat, Bryan Park and the Buskirk-Chumley. Old participants of the screenings may notice that Laughing Planet is no longer having its annual summer night screenings, this is due to the new daylight savings time change, where residents can now expect sunlight until 10PM. \n"Each venue has its own personality" explains LoPilato. Bear's Place, for example, offers moviegoers a chance to eat a meal, have a snack, or simply enjoy a drink in its 21 or over screening room. It's also suggested by the www.theryder.com that participants wear a sweater, even in summer, to a screening at Bear's Place, as it can be a bit on the chilly side.\nThe most recently added venue for film screenings is the Buskirk-Chumley. Last week they featured "The Battle of Algiers," the 1966 film by Gillo Pontecorvo that was commissioned by the Algerian government in an attempt to show an unbiased account of the country's revolution against France. \nThis upcoming Friday promises an even more exciting evening as Harry O'Hoyt's 1925 silent feature "The Lost World" will be screened as piano player William O'Brien provides a live performance of an originally scored soundtrack. The special effects are particularly of interest with this film as it is the first feature film to utilize stop motion animation which was created by Marcel Delgato who went on to do "King Kong" 8 years later. \nBeginning the first Monday in June, the Buskirk-Chumley will begin a Foreign Classic Film Series with screenings of the films at 7 PM and then again at 9PM. This event starts off with a kick as cinephiles are treated to an array of incredible classics beginning with the brilliant Italian director Federico Fellini's Oscar Nominated "Satyricon." The following week will feature "Last Tango in Paris" by director Bernardo Bertolucci and starring a still charismatic Marlon Brando. The foreign hits continue to roll the third week of June with Michelangelo Antonioni's 1966 remarkable "Blow-Up." Each of these films are on the "must see list" for any fan of good movies and will be quite a treat on the screens of the Buskirk. \nOne of the reasons for the recent addition of the Buskirk to the list of Ryder screening locations is an attempt to offer fans of all different theater preferences a place to see these classic films. The Buskirk offers a more formal atmosphere for those who wish not to attend screenings at Bear's or the Cinemat, and for others who would rather avoid the IU campus' Fine Arts Building. \nThe IU Fine Arts Building screenings were added in part to accommodate Indiana University professors who felt the film screenings were important for underage students who were unable to get into Bear's Place. The Fine Art's building has two rooms for the screenings and much like Bear's Place, the Fine Art's screening can still be cold during summer, so dress accordingly.\nBryan Park, which has been host to Ryder's outdoor summer screenings for the past 8 years, will continue to screen movies this summer. This is an event that offers something for everyone and is quite the experience. The Ryder website invites people to "bring a blanket. Bring a snack. Bring a dog." But make sure to call ahead if there is a chance of rain, as screenings at Bryan Park are weather permitting. \nThe Cinemat is primarily a video rental store, but serves as a screening room for Ryder Films twice a week. There relationship started relatively recently, about 2 years ago, but is considered one of the more intimate places to see a Ryder Film. \nFor years, Peter LoPilato and the Ryder Film Series have offered Bloomington residents opportunities to see movies that aren't found on other theaters' screens. This year is no different and with the addition of the Buskirk-Chumley as a venue along with the Foreign Classic Film Series that begins in June, Bloomington will once again offer summer inhabitants and movie fans plenty of chances to enjoy a good movie, no matter what their preference of theater or film. \nFor more information on the Ryder, pick up their monthly magazine available all over campus, or visit their website at www.theryder.com. For film listings and showtimes call 339-2002.
(02/16/06 5:00am)
He's the talk of the town and the voice of IU's first sports TV show. Andy Tuholski, a junior studying business and political science, is also the host of IUSTV's sports show "On the Edge of Your Sport." The show airs at 8 p.m. every Thursday on campus channel two. The show covers every sport IU has to offer from varsity sports and intramurals to club sports and anything IU sports fans are passionate about.\n"For me, I play intramural basketball. I think it's really great that there is someone out there covering it. Just because you're not Marco Killingsworth, doesn't mean you're not going to be covered for this show."\nWhen this Indiana native isn't bogged down with homework or extracurriculars, here is what he's into:
(02/16/06 2:32am)
He's the talk of the town and the voice of IU's first sports TV show. Andy Tuholski, a junior studying business and political science, is also the host of IUSTV's sports show "On the Edge of Your Sport." The show airs at 8 p.m. every Thursday on campus channel two. The show covers every sport IU has to offer from varsity sports and intramurals to club sports and anything IU sports fans are passionate about.\n"For me, I play intramural basketball. I think it's really great that there is someone out there covering it. Just because you're not Marco Killingsworth, doesn't mean you're not going to be covered for this show."\nWhen this Indiana native isn't bogged down with homework or extracurriculars, here is what he's into:
(08/25/05 5:49am)
It's your first weekend in Bloomington. Instead of sitting in your dorm room staring at your new roommate, get off your butt and do something. Let IDS WEEKEND break it down for you. Here's the fat, the skinny and everything in between.\nRestaurants\nAll corners of the world converge in Bloomington when it comes to food. It doesn't matter if you're craving casual home-cooked meals or something a little more exotic.\nFourth Street from Indiana Avenue to Lincoln Avenue is known for its impressive array of ethnic cuisine. Diners can find food from Turkey, Italy, France, Thailand and Tibet, among other nations, as well as spicy Cajun food from Louisiana.\nThird Street is home to several campus favorites, including Mother Bear's Pizza, a next-to-campus pizzeria that's been around since 1973. The menu at Mother Bear's offers award-winning pizza, salad, pasta, sandwiches and wings.\n"The food is really good (at Mother Bear's) and it's a great place to go to hang out with your friends or if you need a late-night study break," said sophomore Johanna Chang.\nBig Mouth Subs, The Mac Grill, a new Mediterranean restaurant; Dragon Express, a Chinese restaurant; Bear's Place Ale House and Eatery and Domo, a popular Japanese restaurant and sushi bar, also share Third Street. \nOther student favorites include Crazy Horse, Scotty's Brewhouse, Grazie! Italian Eatery, Malibu Grill, Café Pizzeria, Jimmy John's and Dagwood's, which are all located downtown, as well as Lennie's, which is located directly behind Ashton Center on Tenth Street.\n"If you manage to somehow get a girlfriend, take her to the Malibu (Grill)," said senior Rob Weber. "It makes you look really classy even if you actually aren't."\nMalibu Grill and Grazie! are perfect places to kick off a night on the town. They both have a more formal atmosphere and serve more upscale entrées. \nAfter a brain-draining day of classes, nothing beats a cup of coffee and conversation with friends. Soma, Encore Café and Runcible Spoon, which are located downtown, are comfortable cafés that sometimes offer open mic nights and live entertainment. \nArts & Entertainment\nIn Bloomington, the entertainment opportunities are as diverse as the hair colors you might see strolling across campus. Fortunately for the underage crowd, students don't have to be over 21 to enjoy live music and other entertainment. There are plenty of local spots that offer music, dancing, theater, art and movies that are open to people of all ages. Live music can be found almost anywhere in Bloomington. A stroll down Kirkwood always introduces people to local musicians and their unique styles. Restaurants and cafés downtown like Max's Place, Encore Café, Runcible Spoon and Soma are known for providing a variety of live entertainment for free. \nMax's Place on Seventh Street has acoustic music on Thursday evenings and has shows on Friday and Saturday nights. Encore Café has a traditional Irish music session every Friday night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a solo performance by Steve Sobiech, a local jazz musician. Sobiech also performs at Encore on Saturday nights. The café also offers dinner specials on performance nights.\nRuncible Spoon has Irish-themed music nights every Tuesday and Sunday. They are open to anyone who would like to come and play along. The Sunday night session is geared toward those who are "just picking up an instrument" while the Tuesday night session is for more advanced musicians, according to Regen Ton, co-owner of Runcible Spoon. The café, which is located on Sixth Street, also has poetry readings the last two Fridays of every month and welcome the public to participate.\nSoma, which is located on Kirkwood Avenue, has Matrix poetry readings the first Wednesday of every month and sometimes features live musical performances. For students who would rather be on the stage performing the music, Max's Place and Runcible Spoon both have open mic nights once a week. Max's Place has an open mic night every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Runcible spoon has open mic night every Wednesday at 7 p.m.\n"It's just whoever shows up and they play," Ton said. "People just chill out and listen to music."\nAnother form of free musical entertainment is available right on campus -- student recitals at the music school. Every week the public can hear students from the music school perform at different performance halls around campus. \nThe IU Auditorium also hosts many musical and comedy events, including performers, orchestras and musicals. This season performances include "Chicago," The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and David Spade. \nFor those who prefer a club atmosphere, Rhino's All-Ages Music Club is the place to go. Rhino's is Bloomington's only underage club and is located downtown on South Walnut Street. The club hosts local bands every weekend that cover "every single genre you could think of," according to Bob Nugent, the assistant director of booking.\n"(Rhino's features) a who's who of awesome Bloomington bands," Nugent said. "We're the best place to see music in Bloomington."\nThe Bloomington Playwrights Project has shows almost every weekend during the year. Regular admission is $12 for students, but they also offer tickets for $5 for students who come only five minutes before the curtain time. Mainstage shows run Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The BPP also offers a "Dark Alley Late Night" series which features plays that may contain adult content and sometimes start as late as 10:30 p.m. \nThe Waldron Arts Center, which is located downtown, hosts many dance, music and theater events, as well as art exhibits and classes in the arts. IU is a perfect place to find a variety of theatrical performances as well. The theater department has countless performances each year. Student groups such as Black Curtain also perform on a regular basis. Bloomington is also a movie lover's dream. In addition to its two Kerasotes theaters, Bloomington has several film series. The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is home the "Classics on Kirkwood" film series, which kicks off Monday at 7 p.m. The Ryder film series is popular series in Bloomington. With movies playing at Bear's Place, IU School of Fine Arts rooms and the Cinemat. \nOn campus, the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center hosts a bi-monthly black film series, which starts Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. The City Lights Film series, which is held every Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Radio-TV Center starting Sept. 9, features classic and contemporary movies from around the world. The Mathers Museum of World Cultures on IU's campus is sponsoring the Margaret Mead Film Festival Series starting Nov. 5. The Union Board also sponsors a film series featuring popular movies that have recently been in theaters. A fall schedule is posted on the Union Board Web site.\nMuseums\nBloomington's museums are a favorite with tourists and locals alike. Whether you're looking for local or world history, there are several interesting places to learn outside the classroom.\nWonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology is popular with both adults and children. It has numerous exhibits and daily demonstrations, and gives visitors a hands-on scientific experience. The museum is located on Fourth Street just west of the square. The Mathers Museum of World Cultures has a variety of interesting exhibits, including two that are here for the first semester only -- "The Allure of Clothing" and "Talking Shoes," which feature clothes from different time periods and shoes from around the world. The Mathers Museum also sponsors several cultural events throughout the year. A site that has captured the attention of the entire nation is the Kinsey Institute in Morrison Hall, but the Institute gives public tours only occasionally. Upcoming public tours are Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. and Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. The IU Art Museum is also a popular attraction on campus. \nFun & Games\nAfter a long day of classes or an evening of studying, students need to give their brains a break. Getting out and playing a game of pool or challenging friends to arcade games can be the perfect cure for humdrum of student life. There are plenty of places around town that will help everyone procrastinate. \nThe Back Alley at the Indiana Memorial Union has 12 bowling lanes, 10 pool tables and a large arcade. Students can bowl for $1.75 per game, plus $1.50 for shoe rental during regular hours. Billiards cost $5 per hour. The Back Alley will have fun leagues and bowling, billiards, Dance Dance Revolution and pinball tournaments throughout the semester. \nLazerlite is a popular place for arcade lovers. They have a laser tag area that can accommodate up to 21 players per game and 26 arcade games, including two DDR games. Lazerlite is located on East Third Street across from Sterling University apartments and is close to a Bloomington Transit bus stop.\nSports & Recreation\nExercise is one of the best way to relieve stress in college. While everyone gets the urge to tear up a test or punch a professor, it's best to get away from it all and work off some of that negative energy. Lake Griffy, which is just north of campus, gives students the opportunity to rent boats, canoes and kayaks for $5 an hour and to hike on numerous trails. \nThe Boathouse closes at the end of October, but the trails are always accessible. Laying out and swimming at the IU Outdoor Pool is a great way to spend the first few weeks of school. The pool is open until Sept. 5, and admission for students is $2. The pool will also be hosting Welcome Week events. The pool is sponsoring a "Float & Float" event Aug. 28 1:30 to 6 p.m. Students may bring floating devices and simply relax in the pool during this time. Root beer floats will be sold on deck as well.\nFor freshmen who bring bikes, biking can be a great way to get to know campus and town, according to Weber.\n"Bloomington has some of the best bike routes around," he said. "(There are) plenty of hills and flat areas so it's easy to do whatever you like."\nWhen it gets too cold to do outside activities, there are still plenty of indoor recreation options.\nHoosier Heights is an indoor wall climbing facility. It offers walls and guest passes that are appropriate for every level of climber, as well as a gear shop. Hoosier Heights is located on South Rogers Road.\nRecSports also gives students plenty of opportunities to exercise and participate in sports. They sponsor intramural and club sports, as well as plenty of classes. The SRSC and HPER buildings both have exercise facilities and indoor pools. \nThe rest of the shops in downtown Bloomington are great to explore, too; and College Mall also offers students a variety of popular stores. The C bus makes frequent trips to the mall at no charge to students since city buses are free to students if they can show their student ID.\nSo grab your new friends and hit the streets, because the time of your life starts now.\n-- Writer Carrie Ritchie has been on the VIP list at most fraternities since her freshman year. Get ahold of her at ccritchi@indiana.edu.
(08/25/05 4:00am)
It's your first weekend in Bloomington. Instead of sitting in your dorm room staring at your new roommate, get off your butt and do something. Let IDS WEEKEND break it down for you. Here's the fat, the skinny and everything in between.\nRestaurants\nAll corners of the world converge in Bloomington when it comes to food. It doesn't matter if you're craving casual home-cooked meals or something a little more exotic.\nFourth Street from Indiana Avenue to Lincoln Avenue is known for its impressive array of ethnic cuisine. Diners can find food from Turkey, Italy, France, Thailand and Tibet, among other nations, as well as spicy Cajun food from Louisiana.\nThird Street is home to several campus favorites, including Mother Bear's Pizza, a next-to-campus pizzeria that's been around since 1973. The menu at Mother Bear's offers award-winning pizza, salad, pasta, sandwiches and wings.\n"The food is really good (at Mother Bear's) and it's a great place to go to hang out with your friends or if you need a late-night study break," said sophomore Johanna Chang.\nBig Mouth Subs, The Mac Grill, a new Mediterranean restaurant; Dragon Express, a Chinese restaurant; Bear's Place Ale House and Eatery and Domo, a popular Japanese restaurant and sushi bar, also share Third Street. \nOther student favorites include Crazy Horse, Scotty's Brewhouse, Grazie! Italian Eatery, Malibu Grill, Café Pizzeria, Jimmy John's and Dagwood's, which are all located downtown, as well as Lennie's, which is located directly behind Ashton Center on Tenth Street.\n"If you manage to somehow get a girlfriend, take her to the Malibu (Grill)," said senior Rob Weber. "It makes you look really classy even if you actually aren't."\nMalibu Grill and Grazie! are perfect places to kick off a night on the town. They both have a more formal atmosphere and serve more upscale entrées. \nAfter a brain-draining day of classes, nothing beats a cup of coffee and conversation with friends. Soma, Encore Café and Runcible Spoon, which are located downtown, are comfortable cafés that sometimes offer open mic nights and live entertainment. \nArts & Entertainment\nIn Bloomington, the entertainment opportunities are as diverse as the hair colors you might see strolling across campus. Fortunately for the underage crowd, students don't have to be over 21 to enjoy live music and other entertainment. There are plenty of local spots that offer music, dancing, theater, art and movies that are open to people of all ages. Live music can be found almost anywhere in Bloomington. A stroll down Kirkwood always introduces people to local musicians and their unique styles. Restaurants and cafés downtown like Max's Place, Encore Café, Runcible Spoon and Soma are known for providing a variety of live entertainment for free. \nMax's Place on Seventh Street has acoustic music on Thursday evenings and has shows on Friday and Saturday nights. Encore Café has a traditional Irish music session every Friday night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a solo performance by Steve Sobiech, a local jazz musician. Sobiech also performs at Encore on Saturday nights. The café also offers dinner specials on performance nights.\nRuncible Spoon has Irish-themed music nights every Tuesday and Sunday. They are open to anyone who would like to come and play along. The Sunday night session is geared toward those who are "just picking up an instrument" while the Tuesday night session is for more advanced musicians, according to Regen Ton, co-owner of Runcible Spoon. The café, which is located on Sixth Street, also has poetry readings the last two Fridays of every month and welcome the public to participate.\nSoma, which is located on Kirkwood Avenue, has Matrix poetry readings the first Wednesday of every month and sometimes features live musical performances. For students who would rather be on the stage performing the music, Max's Place and Runcible Spoon both have open mic nights once a week. Max's Place has an open mic night every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Runcible spoon has open mic night every Wednesday at 7 p.m.\n"It's just whoever shows up and they play," Ton said. "People just chill out and listen to music."\nAnother form of free musical entertainment is available right on campus -- student recitals at the music school. Every week the public can hear students from the music school perform at different performance halls around campus. \nThe IU Auditorium also hosts many musical and comedy events, including performers, orchestras and musicals. This season performances include "Chicago," The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and David Spade. \nFor those who prefer a club atmosphere, Rhino's All-Ages Music Club is the place to go. Rhino's is Bloomington's only underage club and is located downtown on South Walnut Street. The club hosts local bands every weekend that cover "every single genre you could think of," according to Bob Nugent, the assistant director of booking.\n"(Rhino's features) a who's who of awesome Bloomington bands," Nugent said. "We're the best place to see music in Bloomington."\nThe Bloomington Playwrights Project has shows almost every weekend during the year. Regular admission is $12 for students, but they also offer tickets for $5 for students who come only five minutes before the curtain time. Mainstage shows run Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The BPP also offers a "Dark Alley Late Night" series which features plays that may contain adult content and sometimes start as late as 10:30 p.m. \nThe Waldron Arts Center, which is located downtown, hosts many dance, music and theater events, as well as art exhibits and classes in the arts. IU is a perfect place to find a variety of theatrical performances as well. The theater department has countless performances each year. Student groups such as Black Curtain also perform on a regular basis. Bloomington is also a movie lover's dream. In addition to its two Kerasotes theaters, Bloomington has several film series. The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is home the "Classics on Kirkwood" film series, which kicks off Monday at 7 p.m. The Ryder film series is popular series in Bloomington. With movies playing at Bear's Place, IU School of Fine Arts rooms and the Cinemat. \nOn campus, the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center hosts a bi-monthly black film series, which starts Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. The City Lights Film series, which is held every Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Radio-TV Center starting Sept. 9, features classic and contemporary movies from around the world. The Mathers Museum of World Cultures on IU's campus is sponsoring the Margaret Mead Film Festival Series starting Nov. 5. The Union Board also sponsors a film series featuring popular movies that have recently been in theaters. A fall schedule is posted on the Union Board Web site.\nMuseums\nBloomington's museums are a favorite with tourists and locals alike. Whether you're looking for local or world history, there are several interesting places to learn outside the classroom.\nWonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology is popular with both adults and children. It has numerous exhibits and daily demonstrations, and gives visitors a hands-on scientific experience. The museum is located on Fourth Street just west of the square. The Mathers Museum of World Cultures has a variety of interesting exhibits, including two that are here for the first semester only -- "The Allure of Clothing" and "Talking Shoes," which feature clothes from different time periods and shoes from around the world. The Mathers Museum also sponsors several cultural events throughout the year. A site that has captured the attention of the entire nation is the Kinsey Institute in Morrison Hall, but the Institute gives public tours only occasionally. Upcoming public tours are Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. and Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. The IU Art Museum is also a popular attraction on campus. \nFun & Games\nAfter a long day of classes or an evening of studying, students need to give their brains a break. Getting out and playing a game of pool or challenging friends to arcade games can be the perfect cure for humdrum of student life. There are plenty of places around town that will help everyone procrastinate. \nThe Back Alley at the Indiana Memorial Union has 12 bowling lanes, 10 pool tables and a large arcade. Students can bowl for $1.75 per game, plus $1.50 for shoe rental during regular hours. Billiards cost $5 per hour. The Back Alley will have fun leagues and bowling, billiards, Dance Dance Revolution and pinball tournaments throughout the semester. \nLazerlite is a popular place for arcade lovers. They have a laser tag area that can accommodate up to 21 players per game and 26 arcade games, including two DDR games. Lazerlite is located on East Third Street across from Sterling University apartments and is close to a Bloomington Transit bus stop.\nSports & Recreation\nExercise is one of the best way to relieve stress in college. While everyone gets the urge to tear up a test or punch a professor, it's best to get away from it all and work off some of that negative energy. Lake Griffy, which is just north of campus, gives students the opportunity to rent boats, canoes and kayaks for $5 an hour and to hike on numerous trails. \nThe Boathouse closes at the end of October, but the trails are always accessible. Laying out and swimming at the IU Outdoor Pool is a great way to spend the first few weeks of school. The pool is open until Sept. 5, and admission for students is $2. The pool will also be hosting Welcome Week events. The pool is sponsoring a "Float & Float" event Aug. 28 1:30 to 6 p.m. Students may bring floating devices and simply relax in the pool during this time. Root beer floats will be sold on deck as well.\nFor freshmen who bring bikes, biking can be a great way to get to know campus and town, according to Weber.\n"Bloomington has some of the best bike routes around," he said. "(There are) plenty of hills and flat areas so it's easy to do whatever you like."\nWhen it gets too cold to do outside activities, there are still plenty of indoor recreation options.\nHoosier Heights is an indoor wall climbing facility. It offers walls and guest passes that are appropriate for every level of climber, as well as a gear shop. Hoosier Heights is located on South Rogers Road.\nRecSports also gives students plenty of opportunities to exercise and participate in sports. They sponsor intramural and club sports, as well as plenty of classes. The SRSC and HPER buildings both have exercise facilities and indoor pools. \nThe rest of the shops in downtown Bloomington are great to explore, too; and College Mall also offers students a variety of popular stores. The C bus makes frequent trips to the mall at no charge to students since city buses are free to students if they can show their student ID.\nSo grab your new friends and hit the streets, because the time of your life starts now.\n-- Writer Carrie Ritchie has been on the VIP list at most fraternities since her freshman year. Get ahold of her at ccritchi@indiana.edu.
(06/09/05 4:00am)
'Speed of Sound'
This ethereal power ballad screams of accomplishment.
(06/09/05 12:27am)
'Speed of Sound'
This ethereal power ballad screams of accomplishment.
(06/02/05 4:00am)
Crash -- R\nStarring: Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon\nDirected by: Paul Haggis\nShowing: Showplace East 11\nEnsemble cast makes "Crash" excellent\nA\n\nThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy -- PG\nStarring: Martin Freeman, Mos Def, \nSam RockwellDirected by: Garth Jennings\nShowing: Showplace West 12\nA hilarious trip based on a classic book\nA-\n\nKicking & Screaming -- PG\nStarring: Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, Mike Ditka\nDirected by: Jesse Dylan\nShowing: Showplace East 11\nFerrell should stay off the soccer field\nC+\n\nKingdom of Heaven -- R\nStarring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson\nDirected by: Ridley Scott\nShowing: Showplace West 12\nScott makes "Kingdom" a true epic\nB+\n\nThe interpreter -- pg-13\nStarring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn\nDirected by: Sydney Pollack\nShowing: Showplace West 12\nKidman, Penn contribute good acting to so-so thriller\nB-\n\nThe longest yard -- PG-13\nStarring: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds\nDirected by: Peter Segal\nShowing: Showplace East 11\nSandler should go back to his old stuff\nB-\n\nMindhunters -- R\nStarring: LL Cool J, Jonny Lee Miller, Kathryn Morris\nDirected by: Renny Harlin\nShowing: Showplace East 11\n"Mindhunters" nothing but mindless\nD\n\nMadagascar -- G\nStarring Voices of: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith\nDirected by: Eric Darmell and Tom McGrath\nShowing: Showplace East 11\nMindless kid's film doesn't impress\nB-\n\nStar Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith -- PG-13\nStarring: Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman\nDirected by: George Lucas\nShowing: Showplace West 12\nFinal Star Wars flick a worthwhile ride\nA
(06/02/05 4:00am)
TV on the Radio
Life Aquatic
The Coup
Still Remains
(06/02/05 2:24am)
TV on the Radio
Life Aquatic
The Coup
Still Remains
(06/02/05 2:24am)
Crash -- R\nStarring: Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon\nDirected by: Paul Haggis\nShowing: Showplace East 11\nEnsemble cast makes "Crash" excellent\nA\n\nThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy -- PG\nStarring: Martin Freeman, Mos Def, \nSam RockwellDirected by: Garth Jennings\nShowing: Showplace West 12\nA hilarious trip based on a classic book\nA-\n\nKicking & Screaming -- PG\nStarring: Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, Mike Ditka\nDirected by: Jesse Dylan\nShowing: Showplace East 11\nFerrell should stay off the soccer field\nC+\n\nKingdom of Heaven -- R\nStarring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson\nDirected by: Ridley Scott\nShowing: Showplace West 12\nScott makes "Kingdom" a true epic\nB+\n\nThe interpreter -- pg-13\nStarring: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn\nDirected by: Sydney Pollack\nShowing: Showplace West 12\nKidman, Penn contribute good acting to so-so thriller\nB-\n\nThe longest yard -- PG-13\nStarring: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds\nDirected by: Peter Segal\nShowing: Showplace East 11\nSandler should go back to his old stuff\nB-\n\nMindhunters -- R\nStarring: LL Cool J, Jonny Lee Miller, Kathryn Morris\nDirected by: Renny Harlin\nShowing: Showplace East 11\n"Mindhunters" nothing but mindless\nD\n\nMadagascar -- G\nStarring Voices of: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith\nDirected by: Eric Darmell and Tom McGrath\nShowing: Showplace East 11\nMindless kid's film doesn't impress\nB-\n\nStar Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith -- PG-13\nStarring: Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman\nDirected by: George Lucas\nShowing: Showplace West 12\nFinal Star Wars flick a worthwhile ride\nA
(05/26/05 4:00am)
Bloc Party\nSilent Alarm\nThis British band's debut is worthy of a purchase. They sound like the Cars meets the Strokes, with a thick accent, extra-catchy beats and super-wicked riffs.\nParliament\nMothership Connection\nWith Bootsy Collins on bass, this album will get you up on the down stroke. If you enjoy hip-hop, or want to "tear the roof off the sucka" - this is for you.\nThe Smiths\nSingles\nRock the classic eighties synth-melodrama with hits like "There is a Light that Never Goes Out." Put on your leather jacket and lean on a wall somewhere.\nSystem of a Down\nMezmerize\nS.O.A.D. proves once again to be head-and-shoulders above their nü-metal compatriots. Turn this politically \ninsurged CD up to 11.
(05/25/05 8:09pm)
Bloc Party\nSilent Alarm\nThis British band's debut is worthy of a purchase. They sound like the Cars meets the Strokes, with a thick accent, extra-catchy beats and super-wicked riffs.\nParliament\nMothership Connection\nWith Bootsy Collins on bass, this album will get you up on the down stroke. If you enjoy hip-hop, or want to "tear the roof off the sucka" - this is for you.\nThe Smiths\nSingles\nRock the classic eighties synth-melodrama with hits like "There is a Light that Never Goes Out." Put on your leather jacket and lean on a wall somewhere.\nSystem of a Down\nMezmerize\nS.O.A.D. proves once again to be head-and-shoulders above their nü-metal compatriots. Turn this politically \ninsurged CD up to 11.