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No matter what, there is love

By Keiara Carr · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 11:01 p.m.

Lately, love has had a rough time.

Comedian’s American Idol debut increases ratings

By Associated Press · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 10:57 p.m.

Ellen DeGeneres’ debut on “American Idol” drove up ratings for the singing contest and drew praise from fellow judge Kara DioGuardi.

Four IU faculty become 2010 recipients of Fran Snygg award

By Jake Wright · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 12:08 a.m.

This year’s recipients are Joseph Galvin from the Jacobs School of Music and Gwendolyn Hamm, Elizabeth Shea and Selene Carter from the Department of Kinesiology.

‘Four-eyes’ couture

By Jackie Kochell · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 10:52 p.m.

Nerd-inspired styles have invaded fashion magazine pages and storeroom floors, showing that the “geek” look is now, well, not so geeky.

Artistic world lends a helping hand to Haiti

By Adriane Jefferson · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 10:37 p.m.

While the Gallery Group requests that showcased artist donate 25 percent of their profit to a local charity, due to personal connections Manns and Houin both specifically requested the contributions be given to the Haiti Relief Fund, Gallery Group Manager John La Bella said.

‘Superstar’ performance to rock IU Auditorium stage

By Bennett Fuson · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 10:32 p.m.

“Jesus Christ Superstar,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning musical detailing the final days of Jesus’ life will begin its two-day run today at 8 p.m. Tickets for students start at $19 and are still available on the auditorium’s Web site.

Local band Jip Jop mixes varied musical styles for unique sound

By Lauren Younis · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 9:19 p.m.

Bloomington’s own unique musical sextet has given birth to a genre in its own right. Jip Jop’s members hail from across the States, fusing the sound and energy of musical styles from Chicago to Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia.

Artists create billboards to highlight environmental awareness during February

By Danielle Rindler · Monday, Feb. 8,2010 9 p.m.

Environmental awareness meets art this month with Future and Forgotten Landscapes, a series of painted billboards focused on environmental health in Bloomington.

Curtains open at MAC for IU Symphonic Band, Orchestra

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 8,2010 8:57 p.m.

The Musical Arts Center will be filled with sounds of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion for two days only.

Make sure to call ahead

By Lily Miller · Monday, Feb. 8,2010 8:56 p.m.

Valentine’s Day – a time for couples to get away with public displays of affection and sickeningly sweet cuteness. And really, is there a better way to display your relationship status than by going out to eat?

Insanity, mayhem take center stage in IU Theatre’s ‘Marat/Sade’

By Melissa Sokolski · Sunday, Feb. 7,2010 9:41 p.m.

“We want our revolution now,” cry the patients of the Charenton asylum. Sometimes shouted, sometimes whispered, sometimes sung, the statement reverberates throughout the play “Marat/Sade,” produced by the IU Department of Theatre and Drama and directed by Dale McFadden.

Shams Band endures snowstorm to perform at Bear’s

By Leigh Abelson · Sunday, Feb. 7,2010 9:36 p.m.

Thanks to severe snowfall, The Shams Band made it to the Bear’s Place stage a day late.

Madness, deceit, murder onstage in ‘Lucia’

By Brian Marks · Sunday, Feb. 7,2010 9:14 p.m.

IU’s production of “Lucia di Lammermoor” opened Friday and will conclude its run with two performances 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Art aims to improve students’ body image

By Almondia White · Friday, Feb. 5,2010 1:16 a.m.

IU’s Counseling and Psychological Services wants you to care about your body, even if you need that third latte. To raise awareness during National Eating Disorder Awareness Month, the CAPS program is displaying a “Celebrate Your Body” art exhibit through Feb. 19 at the IMU Gallery in Starbucks.

Chocolate Prom to entice all ages

By Rachel Trees · Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 9:48 p.m.

Rhino’s Youth Media Center and All-Ages Club will present its 4th annual Chocolate Prom from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday. The prom is featured in conjunction with the “Week of Chocolate,” which benefits nine not-for-profit organizations.

Performers to bring Chicago influence to Bloomington stage

By Amy Lee Abelson · Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 9:44 p.m.

The Shams Band, with musical colleagues The Future Laureates and Knifey Spoonie, will perform at 10 p.m. Friday at Bear’s Place. The bands are part of the Chicago Roots Collective, a collaboration of 10 midwestern-based, indie-rock bands.

Actors go crazy in ‘Marat/Sade’

By Melissa Sokolski · Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 9:37 p.m.

That is the “play within a play” of the performance titled “The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade,” better known as “Marat/Sade.” The IU Department of Theatre and Drama will have performances Friday, Saturday and Feb. 9 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

Waldron seeks volunteers, keeps doors open

By IDS staff · Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 12:05 a.m.

Even with no paid staff members, the John Waldron Arts Center is keeping its doors open – for now. On Tuesday, Aaron Platt, volunteer coordinator for the Bloomington Area Arts Council, led a call-out meeting for volunteers to help run the Waldron. Twenty-six people attended, Platt said, and 22 signed up to become volunteers.

Brazilian percussion group to bring beats, perform free concert

By Lauren Younis · Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 8:33 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music will host a concert featuring international percussion ensemble Grupo PIAP from São Paulo State University at 8 p.m. today in Auer Hall.

Cat inspires color, painting contest for Humane Society

By Danielle Rindler · Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 8:26 p.m.

Alice Neel sat perched on an office chair in Pygmalion’s Art Supplies, watching as people hurried down Grant Street, their faces turned from the cold February air.

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