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Rockstar Rundgren to lecture on ‘The Beatles Effect’

By Barb Anguiano · Wednesday, Oct. 27,2010 9:20 p.m.

Todd Rundgren, who has toured with Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band and has worked with the other three former Beatles in the studio in the past, will be talking about the Fab Four during his lecture today.

"The Wiz" character Q&A

By Rachel Trees · Wednesday, Oct. 27,2010 12:19 a.m.

“The Wiz” is opening Thursday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The IDS spoke to sophomore Allie Hillmann, who plays the role of Addaperle, the good witch of the north.

Union Board presents 'The Wiz'

Wednesday, Oct. 27,2010 12:15 a.m.

After eight months of preparation and nearly 160 auditions, 34 people will take the Buskirk-Chumley Theater stage as the cast of “The Wiz” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Dennis James returns to IU Auditorium stage

By Bennett Fuson · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2010 9:40 p.m.

Dennis James’ annual Halloween organ performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. today.

Healthy savings

By Lily Miller · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2010 9:38 p.m.

Columnist Lily Miller addresses how much money is spent on food and how to save some of that money.

Singer-songwriters to perform free concert

By Corinne Lambert · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2010 9:35 p.m.

Freshmen Anderson and Ray will be joining three other artists at 6 p.m. for the showcase presented by Union Board.

Meryl Streep, Jane Pauley to spend an evening at IU in November

By Taylor Smith · Tuesday, Oct. 26,2010 12:24 a.m.

The IU Auditorium will feature “An Evening of Conversation with Jane Pauley and Meryl Streep at Indiana University” on Nov. 12. The event is free and open to the public.

Designer brings sustainability to couture

By Casey Engelman · Monday, Oct. 25,2010 10:27 p.m.

The current IU College of Arts and Sciences’ Themester 2010 “sustain•ability: Thriving on a Small Planet” was highlighted with an unlikely partner on Monday — fashion. Natalie Chanin, creator and designer of the couture line Alabama Chanin, gave a lecture in the Whittenberger Auditorium.

COLUMN: KFC takes dire derriere measures

By Keiara Carr · Monday, Oct. 25,2010 10:18 p.m.

As a new way to advertise the chicken patty “buns” with an arterial blood clot sandwiched in between, KFC began recruiting women on campuses across the nation to wear sweatpants with “Double Down” printed on them.

Grateful Dead brought back to life at Bluebird

By Corinne Lambert · Monday, Oct. 25,2010 10:15 p.m.

For die-hard fans of any musical group, the term “tribute band” usually stirs a mix of feelings. A genre of their own, tribute acts tend to consist of iconic wannabes dressed up in period garb attempting to strum out classics in and oftentimes subpar manner. In a field where many have jammed and failed, one band has managed to surpass the stereotypes surrounding tribute bands.

SoFA exhibit teaches artists, attendees to live sustainably

By Caitlin Peterkin · Sunday, Oct. 24,2010 8:25 p.m.

Leah Gauthier’s exhibit “Tending a Difficult Hope” opened at 7 p.m. Friday at the School of Fine Arts Gallery with a reception. The exhibit, which will be on display until Nov. 19, encompasses growing, cooking, preserving and eating organic food.

Entering the ‘Rabbit Hole’

By Taylor Smith · Sunday, Oct. 24,2010 8:23 p.m.

The pain and uniqueness of human suffering are two hardships examined in the Department of Theatre and Drama’s production of “Rabbit Hole,” David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Passion Pit’s stop at IU becomes vibrant dance party

By Kelsey Collisi · Sunday, Oct. 24,2010 5:11 p.m.

A brilliant light show accompanying charismatic music transformed Passion Pit’s concert into a dance party when the band played Saturday at the IU Auditorium.

Passion Pit to stop at IU Auditorium for environmental awareness concert

By Bennett Fuson · Friday, Oct. 22,2010 12:23 a.m.

Passion Pit, one of summer 2010’s most in-demand touring artists, will make a stop in Bloomington on Saturday as part of the Campus Consciousness Tour.

VIDA: Group brings life to language learning in show

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, Oct. 21,2010 11:13 p.m.

Though theater performances are common on a college campus, Grupo de Teatro VIDA performances are different from the typical show — they’re not in English. Formed in 2006, the group annually performs plays in Spanish.

IU Opera Theater to present ‘Little Women’

By Kelsey Finn · Thursday, Oct. 21,2010 11:11 p.m.

“This is a dream come true,” Thoreson said about having the opportunity to perform as Jo in the opera “Little Women” opening at 8 p.m. Friday at the Musical Arts Center. Thoreson is currently pursuing her performer diploma.

Q&A with ‘My Suicide’ actor Gabriel Sunday

By Rachel Trees · Thursday, Oct. 21,2010 11:08 p.m.

Gabriel Sunday, the lead actor, co-writer and co-producer of “My Suicide” was at the Root Cellar in Bloomington on Thursday as part of the Midwest showing of the film. Sunday plays the character of Archie.

Jacobs School of Music live stream goes global

By Samuel Tallman · Thursday, Oct. 21,2010 11:04 p.m.

It is safe to say average students spend a chunk of their days checking Facebook or Twitter and watching YouTube. It is probably a lot less safe to say that average students spend a chunk of their days watching videos of jazz ensembles and live streams of operas.

JMUSE’s ‘Divining’ performance to retell story of Middle Passage

By Rachel Trees · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2010 11:24 p.m.

JMUSE Productionz is preparing to take the stage this weekend in “The Divining,” a showcase of dance styles such as stepping and ballet and musical styles from neo-soul to classical.

Local DJ’s to clash Jamaican sounds at Rachael’s Cafe

By Corinne Lambert · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2010 11:22 p.m.

Local DJs will be guiding an audience through the history of reggae during their free performance Friday at Rachael’s Cafe.

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