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Art exhibit features floral arrangements

By IDS staff · Monday, Aug. 23,2010 11:33 p.m.

Flowers of all shapes, sizes and colors filled the IU Art Museum this weekend for its second Art in Bloom exhibition. The exhibit consisted of a two-day flower show that contained floral exhibits from 12 different members of the Bloomington Garden Club.

IU graduates to return for 99.1 FM WIUX Alumni Weekend

By Kayleen Cohen · Wednesday, Aug. 11,2010 6:32 p.m.

This annual event, WIUX Alumni Weekend, will bring an estimated 40 to 50 IU graduates back to Bloomington to take back their cherished student radio.

IU graduates to return to for 99.1 FM WIUX Alumni Weekend

By Kayleen Cohen · Wednesday, Aug. 11,2010 5:38 p.m.

This annual event, WIUX Alumni Weekend, will bring an estimated 40 to 50 IU gradautes back to Bloomington to take back their cherished student radio.

Are you a music seeder or a leecher?

By Ryan Martin · Wednesday, Aug. 11,2010 5:36 p.m.

Ryan Martin's 'Blooming-Beats' column discusses seeders and leechers.

Barnard Sisters play benefit show for New Buddhist Monestary

By Joy Msiska · Wednesday, Aug. 11,2010 5:34 p.m.

The leaders of the DGTL are raising funds to begin construction on a new, ecologically sustainable center at 2150 E. Dolan Rd. for learning about and practicing Buddhism.The first of many fundraising events was a concert by the Barnard Sisters on Aug. 8.

Mellencamp to perform Oct. 29 at IU Auditorium

Monday, Aug. 9,2010 11:28 a.m.

John Mellencamp will open his "No Better Than This" tour Oct. 29 at the IU Auditorium. The tour will celebrate the Aug. 17 release of his new album "No Better Than This."

Kinky Barcelona Co. brings ‘raunchy’ kitties to T-shirts

By Joy Msiska · Sunday, Aug. 8,2010 4:59 p.m.

Local artist Kyle Turpin is displaying his works with Kinky Barcelona in the Inner Chef downtown. His paintings of cats in 'raunchy' positions are on display now and can be purchased on t-shirts online.

Hold the caffeine, save some green

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, Aug. 8,2010 4:54 p.m.

Margaret Ely's 'Food for Thought' column discusses the cost of coffee addictions.

Back-to-school fashion

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:20 p.m.

Amanda Jacobson's 'Fashion House' column discusses back to school fashion trends.

Gallery Walk to feature exhibits in 9 local galleries

By Joy Msiska · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2010 6:15 p.m.

Friday's Downtown Gallery Walk will feature new exhibits in nine local art galleries.

BHSS alumni production brings laughs, support

By Kristina Vragovic · Sunday, Aug. 1,2010 8:20 p.m.

From July 21 to 31, zany props joined poor Yorick’s skull on the Bloomington High School South auditorium stage for “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” All profits benefited the Monroe County Community School Corporation’s extracurricular activities fund.

ADA celebrates 20th anniversary with Dr. Blues

By Melissa Wasserman · Sunday, Aug. 1,2010 6:36 p.m.

Interest in music, art and civil rights brought Bloomington community members together Thursday for Boogie-Woogie, Blues and the Arts: A celebration of 20 years with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Turning the page ... e-page, that is

By MaryJane Slaby · Sunday, Aug. 1,2010 6:34 p.m.

MaryJane Slaby's 'Literature Life' column discusses the convenience of electronic readers such as the Kindle or ipad versus traditional paper copies.

BHSS alumni put on comedy fundraiser for MCCSC

By IDS staff · Friday, July 30,2010 2:14 p.m.

IU students and Bloomington community members will get their last chances to see “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Bloomington High School South to benefit the Monroe County Community School Corporation.

Hootenanny celebrates music and art

By Melissa Wasserman · Wednesday, July 28,2010 5 p.m.

Tuesday evening an Art Hootenanny at The Venue Fine Art & Gifts brought people together to casually sing, strum instruments and look at art.

Where do you get your music?

By Ryan Martin · Wednesday, July 28,2010 4:57 p.m.

Ryan Martin's music column 'Blooming-Beats' discusses how college studios maintain their music libraries.

Pottery offers sense of community for artists

By Kristen Watterson · Wednesday, July 28,2010 4:54 p.m.

Kristen Watterson's 'Btown Brushstrokes' column discusses Ben Cirgin, a local ceramicist, and his work with the Bloomington Clay Studio.

Festival celebrates Eurasian culture, music

By Joy Msiska · Sunday, July 25,2010 7:52 p.m.

The 18th-annual Silk Road Bayram in the Willkie Auditorium celebrated the different countries along the ancient trade route, which wound its way from China to modern-day Italy. The event featured both a cultural gallery and musical performances from those familiar with the region.

Baby-food dieting

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, July 25,2010 7:09 p.m.

The director of nutrition for WebMD, Kathleen Zelman, wrote that celebrities are substituting one or more of their meals every day with baby food. And columnist, Margaret Ely, doesn't understand the trend.

Teen violin virtuoso wins international competition

By Aliya Mood · Sunday, July 25,2010 7:04 p.m.

Brian Allen, a member of the Violin Virtuosi, recently won the Lions Clubs International Global Youth Music Competition. He was awarded a monetary prize of $10,000 and also traveled to Sydney for a week and a half to perform in the 2010 music competition.

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