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First Friday entertains, teaches at WonderLab

By Molly Morgan · Sunday, Nov. 4,2012 8:43 p.m.

For most of Friday evening, children zealously explored the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. But for nearly 45 minutes, they sat silent, mesmerized by the University Players’ performance of “Captain Louie.”

Samplers enjoy soup from local kitchens

By Jessica Campbell · Sunday, Nov. 4,2012 8:41 p.m.

Located on the outskirts of Saturday’s Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, the sixth annual soup tasting welcomed Bloomington residents for samples of fresh, hot soup donated by local restaurants.

Indigo Girls to perform at Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By IDS staff · Thursday, Nov. 1,2012 10:40 p.m.

First performing as The Indigo Girls in 1985, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1990 for their self-titled album.

Column: Subpoenas surprise as fashion's best new trend

By Megan Walschlager · Thursday, Nov. 1,2012 10:39 p.m.

Personally, I love the idea of a subpoena because it doesn’t really do anything except publicly throw shame and call people out. It’s like a retweet with an official seal.

IU alum to open new restaurant in Indianapolis

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Thursday, Nov. 1,2012 10:37 p.m.

The Geist community will get a taste of Simeri’s signature cracker-crust pizza at the new Simeri’s Italian restaurant, which opens Nov. 12.

IU Theatre to perform controversial rock musical

By Makenzie Holland · Thursday, Nov. 1,2012 10:35 p.m.

IU Theatre’s newest production opens at 7 p.m. today at the Ruth N. Halls Theater. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for student

Straight No Chaser to return to IU Audiorium

By Audrey Perkins · Thursday, Nov. 1,2012 12:10 a.m.

Straight No Chaser will return at 8 p.m. today to the IU Auditorium.

Students honor 85th anniversary

By Kate Thacker · Wednesday, Oct. 31,2012 9:42 p.m.

Contemporary dance students will celebrate IU Dance Theatre’s 85th anniversary with a concert Sunday evening at the IU Auditorium.Beginning at 7 p.m., the event is free and open to the public.

Plays explore manipulation

By Makenzie Holland · Wednesday, Oct. 31,2012 9:39 p.m.

Today at 8 p.m., the IU Grupo de Teatro VIDA presents its seventh annual performance. This year, it is called “Maniobras Traviesas,” Spanish for mischievous maneuvers.

To do in Bloomington music

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 30,2012 11:51 p.m.

Check out the variety of act performing around town this week.

Watercolor artist, poet to speak at Venue

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 30,2012 11:49 p.m.

The Venue Fine Art & Gifts will feature the newest work of watercolor artist Brian Gordy at 6 p.m. Friday. It will also feature local poet Jenny Kander in “The Art of Poetry” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Column: How to taste chocolate like a champion

By Eshley Spitzer · Tuesday, Oct. 30,2012 11:42 p.m.

Chocolate isn’t just meant to be eaten. It should also be enjoyed with all five senses.

Wood Brothers to perform at Bishop Bar

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 30,2012 11:38 p.m.

Family folk rock band the Wood Brothers will perform at the Bishop on Halloween night, presented by Spirit of ’68

Dada Life, Borgore to perform today at Bounce Music Festival

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 30,2012 11:36 p.m.

The festival will begin at 6 p.m. at Mike’s Music and Dance Barn on State Road 46.Originally scheduled at Pic-A-Chic Farms, the concert has been moved due to safety concerns about high winds.

Around the Arts

Monday, Oct. 29,2012 11:19 p.m.

This week around the arts in Bloomington.

An Eid-dentity crisis

By Hannah Smith · Monday, Oct. 29,2012 11:17 p.m.

Travel columnist Hannah Smith takes a break from Egypt and heads to Greece to explore her roots.

Maher discusses range of controversies at IU performance

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 29,2012 12:12 a.m.

Bill Maher, host of "Real Time" on HBO, performed Sunday evening at the IU Auditorium. Critics accuse Maher of political incorrectness, and his comments are often met with opposition from conservatives, who call his program offensive and ignorant.

Zombies 'thrill the world' at BCT

By Chelsea Katz · Sunday, Oct. 28,2012 11:10 p.m.

At exactly 3 p.m. Saturday, these dancers took part in Thrill The World, a worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

Bling sells jewelry by IU students

By Audrey Perkins · Sunday, Oct. 28,2012 11:07 p.m.

Bling, a newly created brand from the IU Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design Guild, launched this year.

Opera student wins district audition after years of training

By Mina Asayesh-Brown · Sunday, Oct. 28,2012 11:05 p.m.

Jacobs School of Music master's student Kelly Glyptis was one of two winners of the Met Opera Indiana District round auditions, receiving $1,550 in prize money and a chance to compete in the Central Region Finals next week.

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