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Column: Contradiction in Cape Town

By Eshley Spitzer · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:28 p.m.

Sailing into Cape Town at sunrise had me singing the “Circle of Life”’s Zulu phrases at the top of my lungs as the majestic view of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and the rest of the luxurious landscape welcomed me to South Africa.

Rhino's celebrates 20 years

By Brad Sanders · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:25 p.m.

Rhino’s All Ages Music Club will put on a 20th Anniversary Retrospective showcase Friday and Saturday, bringing together more than 15 bands that have played at the venue in its two decades in Bloomington.

'The Art of Performance' plays live

By Kate Thacker · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 9:37 p.m.

A few minutes later, Gutjahr and Cocalis began “The Art of Performance,” this week’s Tuesday night event at the Venue Fine Art & Gifts.

Senior creates official cream, crimson plaid

By Jackie Veling · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 9:31 p.m.

Now, scarves, sweatshirts, rain boots and the like will sport her design for years to come as official IU wear.

Native art displayed at IU Museum

By Kate Thacker · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 9:28 p.m.

Titled “Paintings by Contemporary Native American Artists,” the three installations feature art from the museum’s permanent collection.

‘In the Heights’ premieres at Auditorium

By Makenzie Holland · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 12:29 a.m.

The crowd roared with laughter as two actors stomped to the mini-store placed onstage for the opening night of “In the Heights” at the IU Auditorium.

'The Middle' producers discuss their time at IU

By Michela Tindera · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2012 9:41 p.m.

Close friends Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline left IU in 1984, but their experiences during the two years they lived in Bloomington inspired them to create ABC’s “The Middle.”

Jazz Ensemble concert fills Musical Arts Center

By Makenzie Holland · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2012 9:39 p.m.

It was a typical Monday night, but some chose to unwind in an uncommon way — listening to the soothing music of the IU Jazz Ensembles during a concert at the Musical Arts Center.

Organist plays lunchtime concerts at Beck Chapel

By Mary Kenney · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2012 9:34 p.m.

Janette Fishell, chair of the organ department at the Jacobs School of Music, played her 10th concert of a series devoted to Bach on Thursday afternoon.

John Mayer launches US tour at IU Auditorium

By Michelle Sokol · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:52 p.m.

After a two-year hiatus, John Mayer is launching a new U.S. tour on April 9 at the IU Auditorium that will lead into his new album, “Born and Raised.”

Column: Signing off to the Boss

By Bari Finkel · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:06 p.m.

Jimmy Fallon is designating this week as a Springsteen tribute week on his show, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” in anticipation of Springsteen’s upcoming LP, “Wrecking Ball,” which will be released in March.

Local Showcase feature more than 80 artists

By Nona Tepper · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:03 p.m.

The Local Showcase premiered Saturday at the Bloomington Convention Center, and more than 80 artists sharing 67 booths featured their work.

Bloomington Arts Commision Program increases funds for artists

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:01 p.m.

Donations are the reason the City of Bloomington Arts Commission’s 2012 Arts Project Grant Program has been able to increase its funds for grants.

Column: Why winter makes us fat

By Hannah Spencer · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 9:59 p.m.

While the number of daylight hours dwindles before winter solstice, another number tends to rise: the one on the scale.

IU Opera stages 'Der Rosenkavalier' for second time

By Amelia Chong · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 9:57 p.m.

This is the second time — the first was in 1966 — the IU Opera and Ballet Theater is staging “Der Rosenkavalier.” The opera clocks in at a hefty four-hour duration and is the department’s largest production to date. Previously, the production was performed in English, but it will be sung in German this time.

John Mayer to perform at IU Auditorium

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:49 a.m.

John Mayer is starting his first U.S. tour in two years on April 9 at the IU Auditorium. He will stop in 18 cities through May 6.

Couples jump, jive to swing dance sound

By Nona Tepper · Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 10:05 p.m.

On Saturday, the IU Swing Dance Club partnered with the Boilermaker Jazz Band for the annual Big Red Swing Weekend. The weekend featured dance lessons and live music — and couples jumped and jived to this old-time sound.

Broadway star Peters entertains audience at Auditorium show

By Makenzie Holland · Sunday, Feb. 26,2012 10:02 p.m.

As Bernadette Peters glided onto stage Saturday, the crowd roared with applause, and stage lights sparkled in audience members’ eyes. Conductor Marvin Laird, who has been working with Peters for nearly 30 years, accompanied her onstage.

Largest German opera in IU history returns to stage after 46 years

By Makenzie Holland · Friday, Feb. 24,2012 12:12 a.m.

More than 46 years ago, the opera “Der Rosenkavalier” by Richard Strauss made its debut on the IU campus. This weekend, after more than a year of preparation, the four-hour production will return to the Musical Arts Center.

NY Fashion Week's best trends

By Emily Farra · Thursday, Feb. 23,2012 9:59 p.m.

Luckily, London Fashion Week picked up right where New York left off and has more than satisfied my craving. Some of my favorite shows have taken place in London this week: Topshop Unique, Erdem, Burberry Prorsum, Mary Katrantzou and Meadham Kirchhoff, to name a few.

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