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Sam Smith, a British singer-songwriter, released his album "The Thrill of It All" on Friday. Smith's last full work was "In the Lonely Hour," which came out in 2014.

COLUMN: Sam Smith elevates emotion with sophomore album

By Hannah Reed · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 3 a.m.

"The Thrill of It All" by Sam Smith is a 49-minute emotional masterpiece.

Middle Eastern band to perform at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By IDS staff · Monday, Nov. 6,2017 11 a.m.

Mashrou’ Leila, a Middle Eastern band, will perform Nov. 8.

Harry Potter is one of many book series that have been turned into movies. Movies based on books like "Wonder" and "Murder on the Orient Express" will be released soon.

COLUMN: New movies adaptations of books show potential

By Audrey Lee · Monday, Nov. 6,2017 5 a.m.

Multiple movies coming out in November are based on popular books.

Potpourri of the Arts returns to IU Auditorium

By Adele Poudrier · Monday, Nov. 6,2017 3 a.m.

"In the African American Tradition" will be presented Nov. 11 at 8 p.m.

Nearly one week after hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, residents were still trying to get the basics of food, water, gas and money from banks. The benefit concert in Bloomington on Nov.5 will support those in Puerto Rico.

Benefit concert Monday to help Puerto Rico, Mexico, U.S. Virgin Islands bounce back from natural disasters

By Christine Fernando · Monday, Nov. 6,2017 1:47 a.m.

Organizers said they targeted areas that were overlooked by other charities.

Tabitha Burton's character, Cecelia, coaches Mike Sheehan's character, Duncan, on how to channel Lady Gaga's "Telephone" persona during a tech rehearsal of their play, "Going Gaga." Burton and Sheehan were part of a team competing in the Ike & Julie Arnove PlayOffs, in which a team of a playwright, director and three actors have 24 hours to work with a surprise theme, prop and line of dialogue to create a full production.

Annual PlayOffs taking stage at Bloomington Playwrights Project

By Clark Gudas · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 8:21 a.m.

Teams have 24 hours to write and stage a fully-produced play.

COLUMN: Body images shouldn't come from a style tip

By Brielle Saggese · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 8 a.m.

"Wearing what makes you feel good" is good in theory but not in practice.

“Chthonic," the name of songwriter Julia Lucille's latest album, means concerning, belonging to or inhabiting the underworld. Lucille will perform at the Bishop Bar on Nov. 5.

Songwriter Julia Lucille to perform at the Bishop

By IDS staff · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 7 a.m.

Julia Lucille, a songwriter from Texas, will perform at the Bishop Bar on Nov. 5.

Lighting designer Anthony Stoeri hangs lights above the Wells-Metz Theater along with his crew. Stoeri will be the master electrician and lighting designer for the upcoming show, "Peter and the Star Catcher."

‘Be creative now’: lighting designers create art in short period of time

By Lexi Haskell · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 10:21 p.m.

Lighting designers make last-minute magic with the addition of actors on stage.

RuPaul walks the runway in his famous drag queen guise during a taping of "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2009 in Culver City, California. "Drag Race," a show in which drag queens compete to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, will air "All Stars 3" in January 2018.

COLUMN: "RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 3" predictions

By Emily Eckelbarger · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 9 a.m.

The cast of "Peter and the Starcatcher" will perform through Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ruth N Halls Theatre, with a matinee on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. "Peter and the Starcatcher" is a back story to Peter Pan.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” kindles youthful imagination

By Clark Gudas · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 8:06 a.m.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” shows at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre until Nov. 4.

L.A. musician Ethan Gruska released his album "Slowmotionary" this year. Gruska will open for Ray LaMontagne on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. at the IU Auditorium.

Q&A: Musician Ethan Gruska to perform with Ray LaMontagne

By Adele Poudrier · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 7:38 a.m.

Singer-songwriter Ethan Gruska will open for Ray LaMontagne on Nov. 4.

While gelatin was invented in 1845, it became popular in the mid 1900's.

COLUMN: Eating through the ages

By Rachel Rosenstock · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2017 12 p.m.

American food trends documented through nostalgia TV and film.

Column: Australian government loses majority, birther crisis

By Dominick Jean · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2017 11 a.m.

Another member of Australia’s Parliament has been removed.

COLUMN: Kinsey Confidential answers a question about vaginal lubrication

By Kinsey Confidential and Debby Herbenick, PhD · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2017 10 a.m.

Kinsey Confidential gives information on ways to help issues with vaginal wetness.

Kenneth Mosley as Berry Gordy and Trenyce as Diana Ross star in "Motown The Musical." The musical comes to the IU Auditorium Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. both nights.

"Motown the Musical" opens at the IU Auditorium on Halloween

By Lauren Fazekas · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2017 8:09 a.m.

"Motown the Musical" opened Oct. 31 at the IU Auditorium.

Bad Suns released their single “This Was a Home Once” on Oct. 5. The song showcases the same poppy, indie-rock sound the fact as their sophomore album, “Disappear Here," which was released on Sept. 15, 2016.

Disappear with “Disappear Here”

By Hannah Reed · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2017 9:57 a.m.

"Disappear Here" by Bad Suns had a buoyant atmosphere full of hypnotic tunes.

Country music artist Gary Allan will perform Nov. 3 at the IU Auditorium. Allan released his ninth album, "Set You Free," in 2013.

Gary Allan comes to the IU Auditorium

By Adele Poudrier · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2017 6 a.m.

The country music artist will perform Nov. 3.

Q&A: Kennth Mosley will play Berry Gordy in "Motown the Musical" at the IU Auditorium

By Lauren Fazekas · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2017 3 a.m.

Q&A with Kenneth Mosley, who will star in "Motown the Musical" this week.

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne will return to the stage with his Just Passing Through acoustic tour on Nov. 4 at the IU Auditorium. LaMontagne last went on tour five years ago.

Grammy Award Winning singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne to perform at the IU Auditorium

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 30,2017 5:27 p.m.

Ray LaMontagne will perform Nov. 4 at the IU Auditorium.

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