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Locals compete in a ‘Battle of the genres’

By Kayleen Cohen · Wednesday, June 9,2010 6:24 p.m.

When bands battle, it’s all about the energy and connection with the audience — or at least that was one factor that helped land punk group Medusa in first place Tuesday. It was just one segment of an extensive Battle of the Bands put on by Spirit of ’68 Promotions and hosted by the Bluebird Nightclub. The Bluebird Nightclub is hosting a Battle of the Bands running through August. The first place winner will receive a $2000 cash prize.

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IU student films in national competition

By Daniel Brown · Wednesday, June 9,2010 6:19 p.m.

Six IU filmmaking teams will compete against the best student cinematographers in the world this weekend at the 2010 Campus MovieFest International Grande Finale in Las Vegas.

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IU Alumnus writes memoir life as a Korean-American

Wednesday, June 9,2010 6:13 p.m.

IU 1972 graduate Yearn Choi recently published his memoir, “Song to Myself: A Korean-American Life.” reflecting on his time in Korea, and the United States with a portion of the novel dedicated to his life at IU.

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Nationally touring Think Outside the Bomb presents at Boxcar Books

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, June 2,2010 8:13 p.m.

Nuclear disarmament has been an international issue for decades. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made global headlines in April when they signed a treaty to reduce the number of both countries’ nuclear weapons by a third. But groups like the Think Outside the Bomb campaign, who presented an event Tuesday at Boxcar Books, say that’s not enough.

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Songwriting competition open for 2010 submissions

By Melissa Wasserman · Wednesday, June 2,2010 7:02 p.m.

The Blooming-Tunes 2010 Competition, Songs From the Heartland, is now open for songwriting submissions. This second annual competition is an opportunity for songwriters all over the country and beyond to showcase their musical talents.

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The Tallest Fan on Earth

By Ryan Martin · Wednesday, June 2,2010 6:56 p.m.

Ryan Martin's music column, BloomingBeats, reviews the Tallest Man on Earth concert at the Dome House.

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Activists set up camp in London

By Caitlin Ryan · Sunday, May 30,2010 10:55 p.m.

On June 2, 2001, Brian Haw set up camp in London's Parliament Square, protesting against the war in Iraq. Now, nearly nine years later, Haw has been joined by a host of activists in the square, collectively forming what has been dubbed "Democracy Village," comprised of over forty tents and activists campaigning for a variety of causes.

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Gary Coleman dies at age 42

By Jennifer Dobner · Friday, May 28,2010 3:12 p.m.

Gary Coleman, the child star of the smash 1970s TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" whose later career was marred by medical and legal problems, has died after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42.

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Kinsey Institute features annual Juried Art Show

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, May 26,2010 8:37 p.m.

While the Kinsey Institute for Research in Gender, Sexuality and Reproduction is more than condom studies, degrees in sexology and the advice column “Kinsey Confidential,” it is well-known for its vast collection of erotic art — portions of which are often on display in the Kinsey Gallery — and library materials. Besides the about 7,000 pieces of art in the official collection, the Institute will once again organize its annual Juried Art Show, kicking off with an opening reception Friday.

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Community Band blooms at the Buskirk

By Daniel Brown · Wednesday, May 26,2010 7:22 p.m.

The Bloomington Community Band performed at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Tuesday, celebrating the beginning of the group’s 2010 summer concert season.

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Ford corrals concert crowd

By Jake New · Sunday, May 23,2010 8:07 p.m.

Ford performed Friday at the Bluebird Nightclub to a large and rowdy crowd. He is currently on a nationwide tour, which heads to Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri before the month’s end.

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GuitArt to benefit Rhino's

By Melissa Wasserman · Sunday, May 23,2010 6:45 p.m.

Third Annual GuitArt Auction to benefit Rhino's Youth Center after school programs. Guitars, hand painted by local community members, will be auctioned starting at $200.

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Remember leisure reading?

By MaryJane Slaby · Sunday, May 23,2010 5:36 p.m.

MaryJane Slaby's Literary Life column discussing leisure reading and a preview to a series of biweekly literature columns.

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