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Column: Is there an algorithm for a successful sitcom? Does ‘Friends’ have a protégé?

By Shelby Rizzi · Sunday, July 1,2012 7:39 p.m.

Lately, “How I Met Your Mother” has reminded me of the success of “Friends.” “How I Met Your Mother” is a sitcom about a guy who tells his children the story of how he met his wife.

Quarryland Men's Chorus to perform at Denver festival

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, July 1,2012 7:36 p.m.

The Quarryland Men's Chorus performed on Saturday at 7 p.m. at First United Church as a send-off concert to the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses Festival 2012 in Denver.

Art Museum sponsors Jazz in July series

Sunday, July 1,2012 7:29 p.m.

This year marks the 21st annual Jazz in July series, which is part of IU’s second annual Summer Festival of the Arts.

IU a cappella group Gentleman's Rule finds success with YouTube mashup

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, June 27,2012 8:53 p.m.

All Gentleman’s Rule members are IU alumni and reside in Bloomington. The members are also former singers of the all-man Indiana University Straight No Chaser. The group's video "Pachanelly Canon" has received more than 200,000 views since being uploaded to YouTube at midnight on June 18.

Jacobs summer band play outdoors on campus

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, June 27,2012 7:21 p.m.

Though the scene was not part of this year’s program, the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music outdoor Summer Band concerts are anything but typical. Wednesday evening marked the beginning of the outdoor concert cycle.

Ladies only perform standup at Max’s Place for first time

By Jeff LaFave · Wednesday, June 27,2012 7:18 p.m.

On Tuesday night, Max’s Place featured a dozen female standup comics. For the first time in its one-year history, the stage was ladies-only.

Bloomington newcomer gives talk at City Hall

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, June 27,2012 7:16 p.m.

On Tuesday evening, Katz participated in an Artist’s Talk at the Council Chambers at City Hall where he discussed the philosophy, inspirations and techniques behind his art.

Comedic shorts pair well with wine, food

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, June 24,2012 7:28 p.m.

“Vintage Scenes,” written by Henry Greene and directed by Jim Hettmer, featured six comedic shorts inspired by Oliver Winery’s wine collection and history. Guests enjoyed a buffet-style dinner and wine tasting on the winery’s back porch at 6:30 p.m., prior to the entertainment at 7:30 p.m.

Local restaurants benefit from Taste

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, June 24,2012 7:26 p.m.

On Saturday afternoon, a line of people waited outside the Bombay Café tent during the 30th Annual Taste of Bloomington. Bombay Café was one of 62 local food and drink vendors at this year’s event, which took place in Showers Common next to City Hall.

Column: Summer solstice tradition

By Lena Morris · Sunday, June 24,2012 7:23 p.m.

Two days after the beginning of summer, June 23 was the Lunar Calendar’s fifth day of the fifth month, also known as the “Duanwu Jie” or Double Fifth Festival. Traditionally, the fifth month has been seen as the month of poison and evil spirits due to the summer solstice.

Community celebrates summer, admires artwork

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, June 24,2012 7:21 p.m.

To celebrate the summer solstice, which occurs June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, patrons of all ages gathered for the annual Midsummer Night event at the museum Friday.

String quartet makes 10th appearance in Jacobs summer series

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, June 20,2012 8:06 p.m.

As part of IU’s Summer Music Festival at the Jacobs School of Music, Jerzy Kaplanek, Jacob Braun, Christine Vlajk and Bell will perform for a Bloomington audience at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, in Auer Hall. The second part will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday in Auer Hall.

Workshop prepares performers for stage

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, June 20,2012 7:04 p.m.

On Wednesday, participants performed a series of scenes from various selected operas, including Don Giovanni and Falstaff, which will be put on by the Jacobs School this upcoming academic year.

Galleries display ‘solstice’ art for event

By Caitlin Ryan · Wednesday, June 20,2012 7 p.m.

On June 22, the IU Art Museum will celebrate the longest day and shortest night of the year — the summer solstice — with select works that evoke the spirit of the Midsummer Night from 7 to 9 p.m.

Column: I really do love this giant

By Bari Finkel · Wednesday, June 20,2012 6:58 p.m.

On June 14, St. Vincent and David Byrne released “Who,” their first collaborative single.

Summer music program prepares students for future

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, June 17,2012 8:12 p.m.

Students from across the country attended the Jacobs School’s 66th annual Summer Music Clinic, June 10-16. The international appeal allowed students from 15 different states and Seoul, South Korea, to attend.

Local theater company brings classic children’s book to stage

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:51 p.m.

On Saturday afternoon at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center, families were invited to sing along as the cast danced and sang about dogs at work and dogs at play.

‘Damn yankees’ exudes music, wit

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:50 p.m.

Directed by George Pinney, with musical direction by Terry LaBolt, “Damn Yankees” is a cross between the classic story “Faust” and America’s favorite pastime.

Column: Evolution of cinema’s douchebag: Is douchebaggery the new punk rock?

By Shelby Rizzi · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:48 p.m.

The role of the douchebag in movies has changed during the past few decades.

Art Museum displays work of British pop artist

By Caitlin Ryan · Thursday, June 14,2012 12:50 p.m.

Two new acquisitions pieces will join three previously acquired pieces in the museum’s collection of Hockney’s art. These images, on display from June 12 to Oct. 21, are featured in the Gallery of the Art of the Western World on the first floor at the museum.

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