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Waldron news conference to announce arts center’s future

By IDS staff · Wednesday, March 10,2010 8:36 p.m.

The Bloomington Area Arts Council met with city officials Wednesday to discuss a proposal on whether to transfer ownership of the John Waldron Arts Center to the City of Bloomington.Miah Michaelsen, assistant economic development director for the arts at City Hall, said that the BAAC and city officials will hold a press conference 10 a.m. Thursday to announce the decision reached in the meeting.

Road trip soundtrack

By Keiara Carr · Wednesday, March 10,2010 8:35 p.m.

Take this as a fair warning, but this weekend we’ll be exchanging some asphalt as I attempt to drive my first road trip for spring break. That’s right, after a series of negotiations and a firm promise not to kill myself, my parents are extending the long arm of freedom — even if the stubby pinky of paranoia is slightly resting on the stop/eject button.

Musicians take a 'Pit Stop'

By Kelsey Finn · Tuesday, March 9,2010 11:35 p.m.

The first Pit Stop Music Marathon started March 6 with a performance by The Clovers at the Video Saloon. The marathon will end this Saturday when Murder by Death plays at The Bishop.

Talks continue while Waldron remains open

By Allison Tyra · Monday, March 8,2010 11:12 p.m.

Last month, the Bloomington Area Arts Council said it needed $120,000 by March 1 to keep the John Waldron Arts Center open. It’s been a week since March 1 came and went without the BAAC hitting that figure, and the doors remain open.

Singer, actor and Broadway star talks life, work at IU Auditorium

By Danielle Paquette · Monday, March 8,2010 9:25 p.m.

Shoulders leaned forward Monday in the IU Auditorium lobby as theater renaissance man Ben Vereen answered questions about his life, career and derriere.

Photographer preserves Indiana’s past

By Ben Kerns · Monday, March 8,2010 9:24 p.m.

Photographer John Bower finds Indiana’s history hidden in the abandoned farms and cemeteries lying along the road.

On a date or with a friend, go halfsies

By Lily Miller · Monday, March 8,2010 9:22 p.m.

I love going on dates. You get dressed up, butterflies dance in your stomach, and you get to split a meal.Yes, split a meal.

Write, sing, play, senior does it all

By Alyssa Goldman · Monday, March 8,2010 9:21 p.m.

From writing lyrics and notes to playing the piano and drums, Jordan Pike does it all. And instead of focusing on one thing in college, he wants to keep doing it all..”

Singer, actor, and Broadway star talks life, work at IU Auditorium

By Danielle Paquette · Monday, March 8,2010 9:19 p.m.

Shoulders leaned forward Monday in the IU Auditorium lobby as theater renaissance man Ben Vereen answered questions about his life, career and derriere.

Newcomer plays to Buskirk crowd

By Allison Tyra · Sunday, March 7,2010 9:12 p.m.

That night, Bloomington music legend Carrie Newcomer released her new CD with a concert for a sold-out crowd of hundreds of fans and friends.

Stone Belt clients perform at BPP

By Melissa Sokolski · Sunday, March 7,2010 9:08 p.m.

Fourteen performers with disabilities shared their stories onstage through songs and dramatic monologues in the show “I Am You.”

Magnetic Fields perform at Buskirk-Chumley

By Kelsey Finn · Sunday, March 7,2010 9:05 p.m.

Since it was her first time seeing The Magnetic Fields perform live, Kirby said she didn’t know what to expect, but afterwards was excited the band had played both new and older, familiar songs.

Q&A with Laura Wilde

Friday, March 5,2010 2:25 a.m.

Q&A With Laura Wilde

Jacobs student gets one step closer to Met Opera

By Caitlin Peterkin · Friday, March 5,2010 2:21 a.m.

After placing first in the Tri-State Regional competition of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Laura Wilde earned a spot to sing at the National Semi-Finals on Sunday at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.

IU students lend their talents to benefit Haiti

By Nicole Vargas · Thursday, March 4,2010 8:33 p.m.

A campus-wide benefit concert for Haiti, featuring several singers, pianists and two bands, Jip Jop and Rob and Falls, will take place 8 p.m. Saturday at the Willkie Auditorium. Tickets are $7.

Stone Belt to share human experience

By Melissa Sokolski · Thursday, March 4,2010 8:30 p.m.

Individuals with disabilities will take the stage this weekend to share their stories at the Bloomington Playwrights Project. The show, called “I Am You,” is a series of monologues written and performed by people with different handicaps.

Q&A with Carrie Newcomer

By Kelsey Finn · Thursday, March 4,2010 8:29 p.m.

Reporter Kelsey Finn interviewed singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer about her life in Bloomington and her newest album, “Before and After.” Newcomer will host a release concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

A ballerina’s tale in two acts

By Mickey Woods · Wednesday, March 3,2010 8:18 p.m.

The curtain was down for the New York City Ballet dancers. Ballerina Zippora Karz was 21 and had been working professionally for the prestigious company since age 18. Clive Barnes of The New York Post hailed her performance as the Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker” as one of a “potential star.”

Stepping out of your comfort zone

By Keiara Carr · Wednesday, March 3,2010 8:10 p.m.

I have enjoyed the smattering of sunshine this week and am now officially ready for winter to be done. However, as I tried to soak in a few rays, I realized my iPod could use a good spring cleaning.

Disney brought to IU Auditorium

By Bennett Fuson · Wednesday, March 3,2010 12:10 a.m.

“Beauty and the Beast,” the Tony Award-winning adaptation of the Disney film, began its three-day run to an enthusiastic crowd. The audience included children eager to see the well-known story come to life onstage.

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