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The beat to ‘The Baker Dances’

By Sean Morrison · Thursday, Oct. 7,2010 1:43 a.m.

David Baker is a world-renowned composer with more than 2,000 works to his name.

Living in Hell with a bar for a cell

By Dan Alten · Thursday, Oct. 7,2010 12:23 a.m.

A few summers ago I picked up a George Jones greatest hits album, “Anniversary: 10 Years of Hits,” at a gas station in Elkhart, IN. I had never heard a George Jones song before that day, but since then I’ve been a big fan.

Kutter Quartet live for the music

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, Oct. 7,2010 12:14 a.m.

Kevin Kunkel, Rena Kimura, Rose Wollman and Colin Sorgi have been distinguished as some of the best collegiate musicians at IU. They are members of the 2010-11 Kuttner Quartet, a group that changes annually to feature four of the top strings players in the Jacobs School of Music.

Sedaris kicks off auditorium season

By Bennett Fuson · Thursday, Oct. 7,2010 12:11 a.m.

Sedaris opened the 2010-11 auditorium season to a packed theater Wednesday. Before he began reading from his new book, “Squirrel Meets Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary,” Sedaris announced that the collection of fables would reach number five on the New York Times Best Seller list, despite initial indications that it would be released on the non-fiction list.

Big Sean to perform at Jakes

By Derrick Naylor · Thursday, Oct. 7,2010 12:01 a.m.

After Big Boi and Bone Thugs n Harmony, a week of hip-hop concerts continues as Big Sean fans wait for him to take the stage this weekend. Detroit rapper Big Sean will take a big step through Bloomington for a special performance at 9 p.m. Friday at Jake’s Nightclub.

Humorist, essayist David Sedaris to read recent book at auditorium

By Bennett Fuson · Wednesday, Oct. 6,2010 12:31 a.m.

David Sedaris will return to the auditorium's stage at 8 p.m. today, hot on the heels of his new release, “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary,” released Sept. 28.

Stars to play at Bluebird

By Katie McKenna and Katherine Coplen · Tuesday, Oct. 5,2010 10:46 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student spoke with Evan Cranley, bassist for the Canadian band Stars, about the recording process of their latest album, touring, and what he would do if he had to give up making music.

An Ode to Busboys and Waiters

By Lily Miller · Tuesday, Oct. 5,2010 10:39 p.m.

Food columnist Lily Miller dedicates her column this week to the hard workers in the restaurant industry, providing people with clean tables, freshly prepared food and endless patience.

Company of Thieves to perform for IU Timmy Foundation

By Rachel Trees · Tuesday, Oct. 5,2010 10:37 p.m.

The IU chapter of the Timmy Foundation has booked three bands to perform a benefit show Thursday for their partnering organization, Pop Wuj, in Guatemala.

IU Department of Theatre and Drama prepares for RENT

By Taylor Smith · Tuesday, Oct. 5,2010 8:21 p.m.

During the IU Department of Theatre and Drama’s first production of the 2010-11 season, sex, addiction, love and economic hardship are just a small sample of themes that audiences will see, starting with the opening performance of Rent at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8.

David Sedaris to return to IU on Wednesday

Tuesday, Oct. 5,2010 12:20 p.m.

Sedaris will return to the auditorium stage at 8 p.m. Wednesday, hot on the heels of his new release, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary, released Sept. 28. Tickets are still available at the auditorium box office and website.

Here for the fellas

By Keiara Carr · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 10:16 p.m.

A friend sat me down the other day, and he told me my column is too girly. He said “guys can’t relate to the horridness of heels or having two X chromosomes.” He said I should try to tackle a subject about clothing for men.

South Jordan to broadcast for online-streaming concert

By Kayleen Cohen · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 10:12 p.m.

South Jordan will be returning to Bloomington Thursday to perform a live broadcasted acoustic set at Farm Fresh Studios. The concert, promoted by Stickam, a live video streaming site, will be available for viewers around the world.

Q&A with Big Boi

By Kelsey Finn · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 12:25 a.m.

Arts editor Kelsey Finn sat down with rapper Big Boi to discuss being on tour and his musical influences.

Outkast's Big Boi performs unforgettable show

By Kelsey Finn · Monday, Oct. 4,2010 12:22 a.m.

Outkast's Big Boi performed in the field near Jordan Avenue and 17th Street. Although the start of his performance was delayed Big Boi performed an unforgettable show.

Local band Good Luck to open show for The Thermals

By Kelsey Holder · Sunday, Oct. 3,2010 11:59 p.m.

Local band Good Luck discovered their name on the front steps of a fraternity house after eating at Dragon Express one night in Bloomington.

Union Board brings Manhattan Short Film Festival to Bloomington

By Rachel Trees · Sunday, Oct. 3,2010 11:58 p.m.

Bloomington was one out of 195 cities worldwide that participated in the 12th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Union Board brought the festival to the Whittenberger Auditorium Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.

The Thermals to perform at Rhino’s

By Katie McKenna · Sunday, Oct. 3,2010 11:57 p.m.

Indie punk band The Thermals will be playing at 8 p.m. today at Rhino’s with Cymbals Eat Guitars and Good Luck. Formed in 2002, The Thermals fifth album “Personal Life” was released Sept. 7 of this year.

Outkast’s Big Boi to perform solo show

By Kelsey Finn · Friday, Oct. 1,2010 12:52 a.m.

Senior Alyce Bryant said she is excited such a big celebrity is coming to IU. That celebrity — Outkast’s Big Boi will perform Friday in Bloomington.

Bloomington’s Finest Bluegrass is ‘Homegrown’

By Corinne Lambert · Thursday, Sept. 30,2010 11:54 p.m.

As Indiana’s prime folk artist, the Not Too Bad Bluegrass Band has been selected to perform for two concerts as part of the 2010 Homegrown Concert Series put on by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

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