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“Death of an Assassin” is the true story of a German assassin who flees to America. He later dies in the Mexican American war, defending Robert E. Lee.

COLUMN: IU alumna writes nonfiction book about a German-American mystery

By Audrey Lee · Monday, Oct. 2,2017 12:41 a.m.

Ann Marie Ackermann talks about her book inspired by a 150-year-old diary.

Malian band Trio da Kali performs during the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Saturday night in Buskirk Chumley Theatre. The trio performs traditional Mandé griot music with an emphasis on a soulful and expressive sound.

Final night of Lotus Festival promotes inclusion, unity

By Kathryn Jankowski · Sunday, Oct. 1,2017 5:50 p.m.

The final night of the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival included concerts and a parade.

Mafer Bandola of Ladama plays a solo on the bandola llanera during the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Saturday night in the First United Methodist Church. Ladama specializes in Pan-American music combining the styles of traditional Brazilian, Venezuelan and Colombian music with contemporary American pop and jazz.

GALLERY: Final night of Lotus Festival promotes inclusion, unity

By Andrew Williams · Sunday, Oct. 1,2017 12:53 p.m.

The Bloomington community and visitors come together to celebrate the last night of the Lotus Festival.

Bloomington resident Sage Kinzey hula-hoops during the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Friday night in the Festival Arts Village. The Festival Arts Village is one of the free additions to the Lotus Festival where the public can see art installations, live demonstrations and engage in various activities like hooping and chalking.

GALLERY: Lotus Festival celebrates diversity through music and dance

By Bobby Goddin and Andrew Williams · Saturday, Sept. 30,2017 12:30 p.m.

Bloomington residents and visitors gather downtown to listen to diverse music.

Yamina Nid el Mourid, member of the French group Lo'Jo: Fonetiq, performs in the Pictura Gallery/Old National Bank tent Friday afternoon as part of Lotus Festival. Lo'Jo: Fonetiq has performed in many places across the world including West Africa and the Sahara.

Lotus celebrates common humanity through diverse music

By Clark Gudas · Saturday, Sept. 30,2017 9:20 a.m.

There were 18 artists and ensembles at Lotus on Friday.

COLUMN: Politically burned out? Try making a statement with fashion instead

By Brielle Saggese · Friday, Sept. 29,2017 11:47 a.m.

Political fashion could be the reprieve you need.

COLUMN: New Zealand will form coalition government, an example of compromise

By Dominick Jean · Friday, Sept. 29,2017 12:31 a.m.

New Zealand elections should provide an example of bipartisanship for the United States.

Marcus Kearns, Ali Lidbury, Henry McDaniel, Michael Sheehan and Carina Lastimosa act in "Beating a Dead Horse." Bloomington Playwrights Project will put on the play, directed by Ivey Lowe, Sept. 28-Oct. 14.

Farcical Comedy 'Beating a Dead Horse' premiering at Bloomington Playwrights Project

By Clark Gudas · Friday, Sept. 29,2017 12:25 a.m.

“Beating a Dead Horse” will open Bloomington Playwright Project’s 2017-2018 season.

Mikael Marin, a member of the Swedish music group Väsen, plays the viola at the Lotus kick-off concert Thursday evening in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. This year is the group's ninth time playing at Lotus.

Vasen brings spirit and noise to the Lotus Festival

By Hannah Reed · Friday, Sept. 29,2017 12:17 a.m.

Swedish trio kicks off the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival.

Food columnist Rachel Rosenstock offers suggestions for late-night homemade snacks. One recipe is homemade bagel bites.

COLUMN: Late-night snacks for the lazy, hungry student

By Rachel Rosenstock · Thursday, Sept. 28,2017 1:38 a.m.

Four easy, satisfying snacks perfect for late nights.

Trio Da Kali performs in the Mandé griot tradition of southern Mali. Trio Da Kali will perform on Sept. 29 from 10:45 p.m. to midnight at the Ivy Tech Community College Tent and Sept. 30 at 9 to 10:15 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Q & A: Lotus executive director discusses the festival's past and present

By Kathryn Jankowski · Thursday, Sept. 28,2017 1:37 a.m.

Executive Director of the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival discusses her job and this year's event.

The Lotus World Music and Arts Festival backdrop will be displayed at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater throughout the weekend. This year's backdrop was created by Sooran Youn, an IU School of Fine Arts graduate from Seoul, South Korea.

Lotus Festival activities to include poetry, yoga

By Lauren Fazekas · Thursday, Sept. 28,2017 1:37 a.m.

In addition to world music, the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival will include a wide range of activities and food.

The Lotus Festival is named after Hoosier musician Quinten “Lotus” Dickey. Dickey was a folk singer, songwriter, fiddler and guitarist from Orange County, Indiana.

Lotus festival honors tradition, diversity

By Hannah Reed · Thursday, Sept. 28,2017 12:19 a.m.

The 24th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival is taking place this weekend.

WFHB to host live sessions of Lotus Festival bands

By Katie Chrisco · Wednesday, Sept. 27,2017 12:19 a.m.

WFHB's world music director talks about bands performing at the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival.

The cast of Diavolo performs "Cubicle," the first of a two-part piece entitled "L.O.S.T." ("Losing One's Self Temporarily") on Tuesday at the IU Auditorium. Diavolo is an acrobatic dance group that placed in the top 10 of season 12 of "America's Got Talent".

DIAVOLO performs high-energy acrobatic dance at IU

By Clark Gudas · Wednesday, Sept. 27,2017 12:18 a.m.

DIAVOLO performed “Cubicle” and “Passengers” on Tuesday.

COLUMN: Kinsey Confidential answers question about sex in marriage

By Kinsey Confidential and Debby Herbenick, PhD · Wednesday, Sept. 27,2017 12:15 a.m.

Kinsey Confidential gives advice about married couples facing issues with sex.

Comedian Dan Alten will perform at Uel Zing Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. Alten is an IU alum who is now based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Comedian Dan Alten to perform at Uel Zing Coffee

By Katie Chrisco · Monday, Sept. 25,2017 8:12 p.m.

Louisville-based comedian Dan Alten will perform at Uel Zing Coffee this Thursday.

COLUMN: Macklemore releases album without Ryan Lewis

By Hannah Reed · Monday, Sept. 25,2017 8:11 p.m.

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have split up after nine years.

COLUMN: Four activities to make it feel like fall has arrived in Bloomington

By Samantha Bunes · Monday, Sept. 25,2017 1:50 a.m.

Fall brings many activities to start off the season the right way.

Q&A: Doctorate Student Releases Afro-Cuban Percussion Album

By Lauren Fazekas · Monday, Sept. 25,2017 1:50 a.m.

Percussionist Joe Galvin speaks about the release of the Afro-Cuban percussion album "Bákini."

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