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Cartoonist visits Boxcar Books promoting comic collection

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:59 p.m.

On Tuesday evening, Lafler visited Boxcar Books and Community Center in downtown Bloomington, where he narrated scene excerpts from “Bughouse.”

Column: Oh, Canada

By Bari Finkel · Wednesday, July 18,2012 7:56 p.m.

On July 17, the 2012 Polaris Music Prize Short List was released. Although this list is solely Canadian artists, many of our northern neighbors on the list have reached immense fame in the U.S. as well.

Bloomington rapper maintains internet presence, gains local following

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, July 15,2012 8:22 p.m.

Lo-fi rapper Beverly Bounce House is Alex Swartzentruber.

IU Theatre brings play alongside ‘Shrew’ for festival

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, July 15,2012 8:06 p.m.

The 2012 Indiana Festival Theatre presents this show simultaneously with William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” which features the same cast.

Festival Orchestra concludes season

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, July 15,2012 8:04 p.m.

The IU Jacobs School of Music presented the Festival Orchestra at the MAC, led by conductor Carlos Kalmar and guest violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley.

Comedians face heckling, free speech issues

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, July 15,2012 8:02 p.m.

On Friday night, wearing all black, Chelsea Peretti took the stage at The Comedy Attic, microphone in hand, spotlight illuminating her face.

Kinsey exhibit depicts styles, evolution of tattooing style

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, July 11,2012 8:09 p.m.

“Ephemeral Ink: Selections of Tattoo Art From the Kinsey Institute Collections” opened July 9 and will remain until Sept. 21. Gallery hours are 1:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Artist explores ‘nature’ art in new exhibit

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, July 11,2012 8:06 p.m.

A Bloomington artist for almost 40 years, Steffey McQueen completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in printmaking at IU. Her newest exhibit, “Nature Play,” is on display at the By Hand Gallery in downtown Bloomington.

Pakistani artist, band play at City Hall

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, July 8,2012 7:53 p.m.

On Thursday at the City Hall Council Chambers, Bloomington sponsored an intimate performance given by Azhar and his quartet, who played the flute, electric guitar and tabla — a pair of small drums used in Indian music — with Azhar singing and playing the acoustic guitar.

Four artists' exhibit artwork at Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center for July

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, July 8,2012 7:25 p.m.

On the first Friday of every month at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center, artists attend a reception to showcase their exhibits on display for the rest of the month.

Column: “The Amazing Spider-Man”: Too soon for a reboot

By Shelby Rizzi · Sunday, July 8,2012 6:36 p.m.

Like thousands of other Americans, I spent this Fourth of July seeing “The Amazing Spider-Man,” the reboot of the 2002 film depicting Marvel’s friendly neighborhood web-slinger.

Trio kicks off Jazz in July series at IU Art Museum

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, July 8,2012 6:33 p.m.

The Jazz in July concerts are held every Friday in July on the IU Art Museum’s Sculpture Terrace from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

IU Theatre has modern theme on Shakespeare production

By Chloe Kent · Wednesday, July 4,2012 8:29 p.m.

“The Taming of the Shrew” premieres 7:30 p.m. July 5 at the Wells-Metz Theater at the IU Department of Theatre and Drama. The show, which is part of the 2012 Indiana Festival Theatre, runs until July 28.

50 show promoters change ticketing system, aim to increase attendance

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, July 4,2012 7:07 p.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater Box Office changed the way patrons can purchase their tickets starting July 1. Fifty organizations that use the BCT Box Office to sell tickets will now allow patrons to make their purchases wherever, whenever and without a $2 convenience fee.

Column: RZA’s kung fu film aspirations come to light

By Bari Finkel · Wednesday, July 4,2012 7:04 p.m.

Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA are working together for a new kung fu film, guaranteeing America a movie full of sex, violence, great music and fantastic kung fu fight scenes.

German artists’ modern work at IU Art Museum for Jazz in July series

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, July 4,2012 6:54 p.m.

“Baumeister in Print,” a new installation featuring three of Baumeister’s prints, will be exhibited at the IU Art Museum’s Gallery of Art of the Western World until Sept. 9. The Baumeister prints were chosen specifically for the “Jazz in July” series.

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.

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