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Sayles showcases independent cinema

By Brad Sanders · Monday, Sept. 12,2011 9:22 p.m.

John Sayles is a true American original. Whether as a Hollywood gun-for-hire, a novelist, a historian or an auteur filmmaker, Sayles has always carried with him a fiercely individualistic vision. For many, he is the definition of independent cinema.

Focus on Fashion

By Samantha Kirby · Monday, Sept. 12,2011 9:20 p.m.

I’m one of those annoying people who channel surfs during commercials. I’ve been known to switch between three different shows in one half-hour time slot. This weekend, I was doing my usual channel surfing and I came across “Say Yes to the Dress.”

'It Still Bleeds': an original night of comedy and music

Monday, Sept. 12,2011 9:18 p.m.

The Comedy Attic is proud to present "It Still Bleeds," a performance by eight comedians and two musical acts. “It’s a variety show that’s a little more edgy and unexpected than your standard comedy show,” show curator Mat Alano-Martin said. Includes a performance by “Heinous Orca”, a garage punk band made up of four IU students.

Viewers interact with art

By Nicole Montella · Sunday, Sept. 11,2011 10:11 p.m.

Intertwining art and reality, Margaret Dolinsky’s “Inter:Facing” premiered Sept. 9 in the Grunwald Gallery of Art at the School of Fine Arts. Five pieces filled the gallery and allowed audience members to interact with the computer-mediated portraitures.

Hollinden plans for more

By Barb Anguiano · Sunday, Sept. 11,2011 10:10 p.m.

Sometimes a professor’s forte doesn’t exist just within the classroom walls. When you’re a Rock and Roll History professor, that can even mean taking your know-how to the stage. Andy Hollinden took the stage at Bluebird Nightclub once more Saturday night.

Gallery talks explores history of collection during WWII

By VICTORIA SUMMERS · Sunday, Sept. 11,2011 10:08 p.m.

On a weekend filled with the memory of contemporary loss, IU Art Museum took a moment to look at loss of the past. A gallery talk Sunday at the museum explored the history and role of art in World War II.

Scenes of New York come to life in ‘9/11’ at IU Cinema

By Brian Welk · Friday, Sept. 9,2011 12:55 a.m.

The film of two French filmmakers, “9/11,” honors the memory of the victims on the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks with an exclusive screening at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the IU Cinema.

Jacobs organist shares personal chronology for love of music

By Brittany Tempest · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 10:04 p.m.

Janette Fishell began playing piano at age five.Fishell now works as a professor in the Jacobs School of Music. She recently embarked upon a 21-concert, three-year project, “The Seasons of Sebastian,” in which she performed the complete organ works of J. S. Bach for the first time on campus and in the Bloomington community.

MAC welcomes a full ballet and opera schedule

By Brittany Tempest · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 10:01 p.m.

IU Opera and Ballet Theater Production Director Tim Stebbins said he is confident everyone can find something to enjoy this season, from comedies to dramas. “There’s going to be a little bit of something for everyone this season,” Stebbins said. Favorites like “The Nutcracker” and “Candide” will be joined by new productions such as “The Sleeping Beauty” and “Der Rosenkavalier”.

Hollinden delivers bonus set

By Barb Anguiano · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 9:44 p.m.

Every semester for four years, Andy Hollinden has been playing the Bluebird the Friday before finals week. This time, however, he’ll be playing early in the semester.

Deadmau5 to play GLOWfest

By Corinne Lambert · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:47 p.m.

GLOWfest traveling music festival announced Deadmau5 as its fall show headliner.

Friends of Art paint broader strokes

By Derrick Naylor · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:14 p.m.

The Friends of Art is throwing its first ever-block party at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 in front of Pygmalion’s Art Supplies. The organization continues to support the Grunwald Gallery of Art and IU Fine Arts students through a variety of programs and financial assistance.

Folk-rock to charm Buskirk

By Brittany Tempest · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:10 p.m.

On Sept. 16, musician Mason Jennings will perform at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater during the first week of his tour, which is expected to run through February. This tour comes on the wake of his latest album, “Minnesota,” which will be available Sept. 13.

Band Heinous Orca talks punk

By Celia Grundman · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:08 p.m.

Punk band Heinous Orca is a tale of two cities, Nashville and Bloomington. Twins Isabel and Laura Solomon, on drums and vocals respectively, are recent graduates of IU returned to their native Nashville, Tenn. while guitarist Austin Hoke and bass player Evan Latt are finishing their senior year at IU.

Food, Life: Exotic tastes right at home

By Nona Tepper · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2011 11:30 p.m.

Kin served simmering food on a white tablecloth and introduced Bloomington locals to an international culture. “I like the Mandalay fritter. It’s a Burmese traditional side dish and one of the most famous foods” Kin said.

Grunwald exhibit honors memory of the Holocaust

By Derrick Naylor · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2011 11:28 p.m.

“Last Folio,” which opened Friday, uses photographs and other visuals to depict the lost culture of Slovak Jews whose lives were destroyed by the Holocaust.

IU alumna Jessica Quirk finds success in fashion blog

By Amy Gartenberg · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2011 11:25 p.m.

Quirk, an IU alumna, is the brains and beauty behind the blog “What I Wore — A Personal Style Blog” at whatiwore.tumblr.com.

Fashion Column: So Much Skin

By Samantha Kirby · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2011 11:23 p.m.

I love dresses and shorts as much as the next girl, but I do not enjoy seeing butt cheeks, almost nip-slips and other people’s underwear on my way to class.

Jacobs professor to create symphonic work

Tuesday, Sept. 6,2011 11:21 p.m.

Baker was recently commissioned to compose an original multi-symphonic work by the Meet The Composer 2011 Commissioning Music/USA program. The piece is to be performed by Ohio’s Canton Symphony Orchestra, a group that Baker has collaborated with in the past.

Storytellers Guild tell soul-fulfilling tales

By Taylor Smith · Monday, Sept. 5,2011 9:49 p.m.

As part of the 35th annual Forth Street Festival, the Bloomington Storytellers Guild touted tales to curious college students, agile children and tie-dye clad adults on Saturday. They wove messages from urban legends and mythical tales into theatrical narratives.

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