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Sunni Fass takes over as executive director of Lotus Foundation

By Ashley Jenkins · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2013 10:23 p.m.

After 20 years, Lee Williams, who has been executive director of the Lotus Foundation since its inception, will step down from the position in January. Sunni Fass, an IU graduate involved with Lotus in the past, will fill the spot.

Man makes puzzles of Bloomington

By Anthony Broderick · Tuesday, Oct. 29,2013 10:21 p.m.

As the founder of Press Puzzles, Marc Tschida specializes in making specialized Bloomington-themed wooden jigsaw puzzles. They are based around the Bloomington’s performing arts, visual arts and iconic views.

World Fare to show at IU

By Carolyn Crowcroft · Monday, Oct. 28,2013 10:05 p.m.

Union Board and the Office of International Services will partner once again to present IU World’s Fare Thursday, Nov. 7. The fare will take place at 5 p.m. in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Rappers freestyle with food

By Amanda Arnold · Monday, Oct. 28,2013 10:01 p.m.

Food columnist Amanda Arnold discusses an interesting new trend for rappers — releasing cookbooks.

Art Museum presents gallery

By Anicka Slachta · Monday, Oct. 28,2013 9:53 p.m.

The IU Art Museum opens its doors today to the bright, eclectic pop art of James Rosenquist. The six prints will be on display and available for public viewing as an addition to the museum’s first-floor permanent collection gallery, Curator of Works on Paper Nan Brewer said.

Grunwald shows metalworking in new exhibits

Sunday, Oct. 27,2013 10:02 p.m.

The Grunwald Gallery of Art is currently displaying three new exhibits: “Shift,” “These Moments Existed” and “Metal Inkorporated.” The exhibits will be shown through Nov. 21.

Storytellers spook locals

By Janica Kaneshiro · Sunday, Oct. 27,2013 10 p.m.

As the sun set over Bryan Park Friday night, more than 100 Bloomington residents — families, couples, kids — gathered in front of a lighted stage decorated with a grinning jack-o’-lantern back drop for an evening of scary storytelling at the Festival of Ghost Stories.

Bloomington-based artist creates sculptures from recycled materials

Sunday, Oct. 27,2013 9:58 p.m.

Bloomington-based artist Cappi Phillips’ parents always encouraged her to pursue a “real job.”

Guitarists play at international festival

By Rachel Osman · Sunday, Oct. 27,2013 9:56 p.m.

Classical guitarists from around the world gathered at the Jacobs School of Music during the weekend to participate in the fourth annual Indiana International Guitar Festival and Competition.

Halloween DIY ideas

By Audrey Perkins · Sunday, Oct. 27,2013 9:54 p.m.

Fashion columnist Audrey Perkins gives some advice for making your own Halloween costume.

"Chicago" premieres at IU

By Ashley Jenkins · Sunday, Oct. 27,2013 9:53 p.m.

The Wells-Metz Theatre transformed into “Chicago” this weekend, where 1920s’ murderesses wooed the jail warden, the jury and the audience.

‘Price Is Right’ comes on down to IU

By Anicka Slachta · Friday, Oct. 25,2013 12:29 a.m.

Row after row of plush red seats were packed with groups of diehard fans of “The Price Is Right,” which stopped by Bloomington on its current live stage tour.

‘Werther’ premieres at IU Opera Theater

By Rachel Osman · Thursday, Oct. 24,2013 10:33 p.m.

The story of a poet’s unrequited love and psychological downfall will be explored this weekend as the IU Opera Theater presents Jules Massenet’s “Werther.”

Punktoberfest kicks off with music at Rhino’s, Rachael’s

By Olivia Williams · Thursday, Oct. 24,2013 10:31 p.m.

Punktoberfest, the second annual two-day, all ages punk music festival kicks off at noon Saturday at Rhino’s Youth Center and will continue into the night at Rachael's Cafe.

Needtobreathe coming to the Bluebird

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 24,2013 10:29 p.m.

Needtobreathe is stopping in at the Bluebird for the first time as a part of their “Stomping Ground” tour featuring Wild Feathers.

IU Art Museum presents one-hour pop-up exhibition

By Anthony Broderick · Thursday, Oct. 24,2013 10:27 p.m.

The IU Art Museum will present an exhibition that features work from early 20th-century Indiana artists from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

IU Theatre debuts ‘Chicago’

By IDS staff · Thursday, Oct. 24,2013 10:25 p.m.

The IU Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance continues its 2013-14 season Friday with the opening of “Chicago.”

Price is Right comes to IU

By Anicka Slachta · Thursday, Oct. 24,2013 12:18 a.m.

Get ready to “come on down” to the IU Auditorium tonight, because “The Price Is Right” is live, it’s on tour and it’s here.

Paul Reiser performing at the Comedy Attic

By Alexis Benveniste · Thursday, Oct. 24,2013 12:14 a.m.

Comedian Paul Reiser will be performing at the Comedy Attic Friday and Saturday.Tickets cost $34.50 and can be purchased on the Comedy Attic’s website. Before Reiser’s Bloomington shows, the IDS spoke to him about his love of comedy and the highlights of his career.

Swanberg comes to IU Cinema

By Alexis Benveniste · Thursday, Oct. 24,2013 12:12 a.m.

Director Joe Swanberg talked to the IDS about his career, including his fascination with craft beer and how his movies act as snapshots of his life.

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