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Farmers and actors collide in ‘Drawer Boy’

By Melissa Sokolski · Thursday, Feb. 18,2010 10:31 p.m.

The play opens Friday and runs through March 7, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, along with 2 p.m. shows each Saturday and Sunday, at the John Waldron Arts Center. The show is part of ArtsWeek 2010.

Snygg Arts Week

Snygg’s laugh still resonates through ArtsWeek

By Mickey Woods · Thursday, Feb. 18,2010 12:24 a.m.

Fran Snygg had a laugh that rippled through every corridor she walked down. It was childlike, the kind of uproariously whimsical sound that would inspire laughter from others. The outgoing New York dancer, choreographer and artist never met a stranger. But Fran died at 53 in 1996 of diabetic complications. Today marks the beginning of the 26th-annual ArtsWeek, a project Fran pioneered and directed during the final 10 years of her life as a tribute to the diverse artistic culture in Bloomington.

Poetry Slam

Poetry 'slamming' at Rachael's Cafe

By Stephanie Kuschel · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2010 10:46 p.m.

“They called you Perfecta, and what did they say when the disease ate at you?” resident Ashley Bayer said to a captivated audience. “God’s eyes turned from you, and as they do, I must leave you, because your burden breaks me in two.”So spoke one of five “slam poets,” who competed Wednesday in Rachael’s Café for first place in a slam poetry contest.

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Idol makeover

By Jackie Kochell · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2010 9:25 p.m.

As much as “American Idol” is about singing, it’s also about transformation. 

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Students express from the heart in spoken word poetry

By Alyssa Goldman · Tuesday, Feb. 16,2010 10:04 p.m.

“Spoken word is poetry, but it’s basically a song without music,” said IU alumnus Branden Scott. “Spoken word has more feeling. It’s like giving a speech. Poetry is reading from a book; it’s not emotional. Spoken word is a conversation meant to sway you.”

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Martin Sheen to speak at IU Auditorium

Tuesday, Feb. 16,2010 2:56 p.m.

Actor Martin Sheen will speak at 7:30 p.m. April 17 at the IU Auditorium as part of the Ralph L. Collins Memorial Lecture Series, presented by the IU Department of Theater and Drama.

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IU Cinema director named

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Feb. 16,2010 12:32 a.m.

IU Provost and Executive Vice President Karen Hanson announced Monday that Jon Vickers has been named the first director of the IU Cinema, pending approval by the IU board of trustees.

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Just what the doctor ordered

By Lily Miller · Monday, Feb. 15,2010 9:56 p.m.

Stuffy nose. Ridiculously sore throat. All-over exhaustion. I have a really annoying cold, and since I just got it, nothing seems to be making it better. One unfortunate side effect of my illness is a lack of appetite.

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Campus Super Star auditions come to IU

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 15,2010 7:06 p.m.

Campus Super Star, IU Hillel’s search for the most talented vocalist attending any of the universities or colleges in the state of Indiana, will be holding Bloomington auditions this Sunday. Campus Super Star takes contestants through three rounds of competition ending with one person being named Indiana’s Campus Super Star and winning a $5,000 prize. Bloomington try-outs will be noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Indiana Memorial Union in the Hoosier Room.

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Jon Vickers named first director of IU Cinema

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 15,2010 2:56 p.m.

IU Provost and Executive Vice President Karen Hanson announced Monday that Jon Vickers has been named the first director of the IU Cinema, pending approval by the IU board of trustees.

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1st ‘Raas Royalty’ dance contest comes to IU

By Jake New · Monday, Feb. 15,2010 12:53 a.m.

St. Louis University freshmen Dhwanil Thakkar and Shivam Parbhu joined their school’s Raas dance team this year with hopes of one day matching the success of the team’s previous incarnations. Their dream came true much faster than expected.

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Jazz ensemble to perform 1st spring concert

By Lauren Younis · Sunday, Feb. 14,2010 9:22 p.m.

Some of IU’s top jazz students will perform the works of notable musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus and Slide Hampton, when the David Baker Jazz Ensemble presents its opening spring semester concert. The ensemble, consisting of 20 students under the direction of renowned jazz musician David Baker, will perform at 8 p.m. today at the Musical Arts Center.

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‘Vagina Monologues’ pledge to end abuse

Sunday, Feb. 14,2010 9:19 p.m.

After hearing women squeal, scream and moan about their vaginas; after listening to stories both heart-wrenching and hilarious; after chanting “cunt” over and over again; the audience stood up and pledged to work against violence toward women and girls. “The Vagina Monologues” opened to a nearly full house Friday at the IU Fine Arts Auditorium, with performances throughout Valentine’s Day weekend.

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