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Big Impact: 5 graphic design majors to present their final show

By Emma Grdina · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2011 11:51 p.m.

Their work will be on display Dec. 6 to 10 with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Grunwald Gallery of Art.

Jacobs school unites for holiday concert

By Makenzie Holland · Monday, Dec. 5,2011 11:26 p.m.

For the first time, faculty and students from the IU Jacobs School of Music will come together for a holiday celebration today at the Musical Arts Center.

Focus on Fashion

By Samantha Kirby · Monday, Dec. 5,2011 11:25 p.m.

Jewelry can be valuable sentimentally and monetarily. People carry signs of their religion, relationships, relationship status and mood through scraps of fabric, pieces of metal and shiny stones. They use their accessories for more than just tying an outfit together.

Bloomington's got talent

By Derrick Naylor · Monday, Dec. 5,2011 11:24 p.m.

Various local talents gathered at Café Django on Monday to perform comedy, magic and the kind of music the café has become known for. The event, called The Short List, kicked off at 7 p.m. for an audience seeking warmth and shelter from the cold rain outside.

‘Downstairs Mixup’ shows sexual curiosity

By Casey Engelman · Monday, Dec. 5,2011 11:22 p.m.

Nine students have adopted the perspective of the opposite gender — at least when it comes to creating their art. The Downstairs Mix-Up show featuring the work of Sculpture MFA students opens from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. The exhibit will be located at the Fuller Projects inside McCalla School and is free and open to the public.

Annual holiday ballet performance opens to sold-out crowd

By Shelby Rizzi · Sunday, Dec. 4,2011 8:38 p.m.

IU Ballet Theater presented its 53rd annual production of “The Nutcracker” this weekend at the Musical Arts Center.

Songs from famed composer duo performed at Buskirk

By Rebeca Garcia Gil · Sunday, Dec. 4,2011 8:37 p.m.

On Friday and Saturday, the Union Board Performing Arts Committee presented a show featuring a variety of the duo’s songs in “An Evening of Kander and Ebb” at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Fitz & the Tantrums to play Toys for Tots concert

By Celia Grundman · Sunday, Dec. 4,2011 8:36 p.m.

The vintage organ that first led Michael Fitzpatrick, a.k.a. Fitz, to create the sound for Fitz & the Tantrums does not tour with the band. After all, the band would have to have its own semi-truck to move it, said saxophonist and flautist James King. But the massive instrument is still an inspiration.

Sugar Plum Fairy performers ready for 'The Nutcracker'

By Jake Wright · Friday, Dec. 2,2011 12:08 a.m.

It isn’t often that three Sugar Plum Fairies are seen sharing a stage, but senior Jordan Martin and juniors Mary-Quinn Aber and Gabriella Johnson are only rehearsing the part they share.

Local musicians to play as part of benefit concert

By Derrick Naylor · Thursday, Dec. 1,2011 10:51 p.m.

Local students at Bloomington High School North show their support for domestic violence awareness with music at 7 p.m. Friday. The BHSN Student Council sets up the annual concert that features local bands.

Column: Botanically ambiguous vegetable

By Nona Tepper · Thursday, Dec. 1,2011 10:50 p.m.

Until a week ago, pizza wasn’t a vegetable. But now it is, for all children ages 2 through 19.

Jewelry artist displays work for purchase

By Courtney Stiehl · Thursday, Dec. 1,2011 10:49 p.m.

The IU Art Museum’s gift shop, Angles, will wrap up its two-day Meet the Designer event Friday. The occasion featured pieces by Andrea Kruman, a jewelry maker that draws on the natural beauty of Brazil.

Column: Roman holiday

By Brea Johnson · Thursday, Dec. 1,2011 10:47 p.m.

Fully immersing yourself into another language is exhausting. Between classes, conversations with roommates and interactions with store workers, you can begin to grow a bit nostalgic for the days when you were able to communicate effectively with those around you.

Sustainability after 30 days

By Keiara Carr and Jake Wright · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2011 9:55 p.m.

After 30 days, Jake Wright and Keiara Carr have completed the 6 Sustainable Items Challenge.

Jewish A Cappella group to perform winter showcase

By Shelby Rizzi · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2011 9:51 p.m.

At 7 p.m. today in Rawles Hall 100, Hooshir A Cappella is having its annual winter concert.

Murder by Death debuts new music at the Bishop

By Celia Grundman · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2011 11:01 p.m.

Now, Murder By Death is back in Bloomington, where it began more than a decade ago, and is holed up writing songs for the album to be recorded in January. The band will debut several new songs Friday at the Bishop.

Students create photographs of new IU BFA Alternative Show

By Casey Engelman · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2011 11 p.m.

The IU BFA Photography class will display its students’ work as part of the annual Alternative Show Friday night in old Middle Way House may now be abandoned.

IU alumna exhibit remains on display

By DAVID CAMELI · Monday, Nov. 28,2011 9:45 p.m.

The Mathers Museum of World Cultures is currently displaying an exhibit by former IU student Erika Brown titled “Blended Harmonies: Music and Religion in Nepal.”

‘Urbana’ CD released by Latin group

By Lauren Glapa · Monday, Nov. 28,2011 9:42 p.m.

The Latin American Popular Music Ensemble is redefining the perception of music within its genre. The group will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Auer Hall within the Jacobs School of Music.The concert will feature members of El Taller and will be the official release event for the ensemble’s latest CD, “Paisaje Urbano.”

Exhibit brings diverse art

By Mary Kenney · Monday, Nov. 28,2011 9:38 p.m.

“The Photographs of Len Prince,” an exhibition of Prince’s work, is on display until Dec. 21 at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction.

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