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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.

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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.

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Swift deserved it?

By Keiara Carr · Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 6:16 p.m.

Only a few weeks ago I wrote that Taylor Swift should take a bit of a hiatus. I might also have implied that she’s not really that talented or good enough for Taylor Lautner – but all in good fun, of course. I figured these comments would slide without much argument.Then there was Kelly, who left this comment on the Indiana Daily Student Web site

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Throw it out

By Jackie Kochell · Tuesday, Feb. 2,2010 9:31 p.m.

Some have trouble parting with clothes that remind them of positive memories and times in their lives when they were at their best. But over time, they age, go out of style or do not fit anymore, making them obsolete in a wardrobe. The emotional attachment toward clothing makes it hard to get rid of. We sometimes equate losing the item that reminds us of a particular time or event to losing memories.

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Sage Collection stylizes history

By Stephanie Kuschel · Tuesday, Feb. 2,2010 9:19 p.m.

In 1913, Elisabeth Sage, the first IU professor of clothing and textiles, started a private fashion collection for teaching and classroom activities. After retirement in 1937, she donated her collection to IU and planted the first seeds of the Elisabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection.

Comedy

Laughs mark Bear’s comedy anniversary

By Elvia Malagon · Monday, Feb. 1,2010 11:03 p.m.

Bloomington residents celebrated Comedy Caravan’s 27th anniversary by laughing over political correctness, everyday life and relationships. The stand-up comedy show ended its anniversary weekend with performances by comedians Mark Klein and Josh Copen. There were about 30 people Monday in Bear’s Place.

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The way to anyone's heart is through their stomach

By Lily Miller · Monday, Feb. 1,2010 11 p.m.

Valentine’s Day – a daunting holiday for many men and one of the roughest to get through. If you’re single, you’re not exactly pleased to see all the couples flaunting their relationship. And if you’re taken or going after someone, you need to get the right gift or have reservations at the perfect restaurant, right?Well, not necessarily.

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Latin music competition finals announce winner

By Rachel Cerrone · Monday, Feb. 1,2010 10:58 p.m.

As the full, luscious melodies of the violin, guitar, cello and piano echoed through Auer Hall, the audience enjoyed the talent and skill of the finalists in the 13th Annual Competition in the Performance of Music from Spain and Latin America.

Pride

A film festival with color

By IDS staff · Sunday, Jan. 31,2010 10:50 p.m.

Bloomington was recently named the “Fourth Gayest City in America,” by The Advocate, a national gay and lesbian news magazine. And this past weekend, the city lived up to the ranking when it played host to the seventh-annual Pride Film Festival.

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Posner plays for sold out crowd

By Meredith Enkoff · Sunday, Jan. 31,2010 10:17 p.m.

If a good time can be measured by the number of empty cups lying on the sticky floor, then the 800 Mike Posner fans definitely had a good time.

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BPP introduce big plans for new season

By Melissa Sokolski · Sunday, Jan. 31,2010 10:13 p.m.

The John Waldron Arts Center bustled with music and chatter Saturday when Bloomington residents filled the gallery in anticipation for the unveiling of the Bloomington Playwrights Project’s 2010-2011 season.

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Chocolate becomes tasteful art

By Amanda Day · Thursday, Jan. 28,2010 11:03 p.m.

The sixth annual Art of Chocolate exhibit will feature live chocolate art from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the IU Art Museum. This year local Collaborative Artist Joe LaMantia will be creating a masterpiece by painting chocolate onto a canvas. Tickets are $45 and all proceeds benefit OPTIONS, a Bloomington non-profit that provides services to people with disabilities.

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