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‘Passing Strange’ opens Reclaiming the Right conference

By Bennett Fuson · Thursday, Nov. 12,2009 12:29 p.m.

“Reclaiming the Right to Rock: Black Experiences in Rock Music” kicked off its conference Wednesday with a free screening of “Passing Strange,” a filmed performance directed by Spike Lee of the award-winning Broadway stage production.

Auer Hall at capacity for Pro Arte Singers, Chamber Orchestra

Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 10:32 p.m.

Auer Concert Hall was filled to capacity for Bach’s “Mass in B Minor,” performed by the Jacobs School of Music Pro Arte Singers and the Chamber Orchestra on Wednesday.

Benson makes audiences laugh and puts them at ease with laid-back style

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 9:27 p.m.

Doug Benson will make his second appearance at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club this weekend.

The first lady of fashion

By Alexa Altman · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 9:14 p.m.

In a sea of washed-up celebutantes with nasty cocaine habits, it is so utterly refreshing to see someone respectable staring back at you in the self-checkout line at Kroger.

Gallery space for all: no experience needed

By Margaret Ely · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 9:11 p.m.

Created in 2002 by a group of Fine Arts students, Fuller Projects is home to semi-monthly gallery shows featuring contemporary art in any medium. The gallery’s first November show is titled “5 Obstructions” and opens at 8 p.m. Friday.

As You Like It’ demonstrates love has no rhyme or reason

By Carly Bassen · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 9:10 p.m.

The upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” proves people still fall weak in the knees to the temptations of love, even after 400 years.

Art exhibit collects support for Coal Free IU

Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 9:06 p.m.

Coal Free IU organized an art installation Wednesday outside Woodburn Hall to protest the 60,000 tons of coal IU burns each year.

‘Wizard of Oz’ tale spellbinds audience

By Rachel Krasnow · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 12:35 a.m.

Ruby red slippers, Munchkins, the Yellow Brick Road and a little dog named Toto remained an integral part of “The Wizard of Oz” experience, best known originally as the 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland.

Waldron encourages expressive local artists

By Therese Kennelly · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 12:08 a.m.

From plays to after-school programs, the John Waldron Arts Center provides a venue for community art education and for local artists to exhibit their work.

Stuck on replay

By Erica Rogers · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 12:01 a.m.

Weekly music column by Erica Rogers, focusing on songs that get in your head and don't get out.

‘Passing Strange’ amplifies, asserts black rock music

By Danielle Paquette · Wednesday, Nov. 11,2009 12 a.m.

Spike Lee-directed film screens in Indiana Memorial Union today.

Excuse me fellas... It’s Ladies First

By Madeline Haller · Tuesday, Nov. 10,2009 11:56 p.m.

IU's women's a cappella group to perform independently on Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Playhouse opens for holiday season

Tuesday, Nov. 10,2009 2:19 p.m.

The Brown County Playhouse in Nashville, Ind., which is normally closed in the winter, will be open during the holiday season.

SoFA open submissions calls for themes about landscapes

Tuesday, Nov. 10,2009 10:50 a.m.

Submissions are now being accepted for “Forgotten and Future Landscapes,” a series of projects that address the meaning of landscapes in the past and in the future.

Tatsuya Nakataki builds eclectic soundscape at Rachael's Cafe

By Lauren Younis · Tuesday, Nov. 10,2009 12:50 a.m.

Experimental Japanese percussion artist has audiences 'meditating.'

‘Friendly’ bookstore returns scholarly gifts

By Andrew Anderson · Tuesday, Nov. 10,2009 12:47 a.m.

The Friends of the Art Bookshop is a bookstore serving IU's arts community with its selection of books rarely seen elsewhere in Bloomington.

Percussionists drum lively semester finale

By Lily Miller · Tuesday, Nov. 10,2009 12:43 a.m.

The Jacobs School of Music Percussion Ensemble performed five percussion pieces for its final semester concert Monday at Auer Hall.

Ragains’ rich humor cheers Bear’s Place

By Kirk Bradtmiller · Tuesday, Nov. 10,2009 12:41 a.m.

Comedian Rich Ragains performed to an enthusiastic audience Monday at Bear’s Place as part of this week’s Comedy Caravan.

My Sister's Closet displays vintage, used fashions at Briscoe benefit show

By Danielle Paquette · Tuesday, Nov. 10,2009 12:39 a.m.

Used clothing store organizes "Monday Night Fashion."

‘Wizard of Oz’ recreates classic at Auditorium

By Rachel Krasnow · Tuesday, Nov. 10,2009 12:33 a.m.

Dorothy Gale from the Broadway production of “The Wizard of Oz” is no longer in Kansas. Performances will be Tuesday and Wednesday at the IU Auditorium.

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