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Runway show displays PINK fashions, benefits Middle Way House

By Lindsey Ferguson · Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 9:40 p.m.

“This Is How I Pink” is co-sponsored by WIUX and VS PINK and will feature students modeling styles from Victoria’s Secret Pink Collegiate Collection, as well as local vendors Cactus Flower, Cha Cha and In Seam Denim Supply. “This Is How I Pink” Runway Show is 7 p.m. today at the Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall.

‘Last Comic Standing’ finalist to discuss relationships, race

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 9:38 p.m.

After six seasons on MTV’s “Road Rules,” a stint as a “Last Comic Standing” finalist and appearing on VH1’s “Reality Bites Back,” comedian Theo Von will perform at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club this week.

Trombone choir to perform at Recital Hall

By Lily Miller · Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 9:35 p.m.

But Jacobs School of Music brass department professor Carl Lenthe has given another definition to the term with the Jacobs Trombone Choir, whose 12 members will perform for the first time this year at 8:30 p.m. today at Recital Hall.

Rock, energy take the stage in ‘Tick, Tick … BOOM!’

By Margaret Ely · Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 9:33 p.m.

Before he wrote the musical “Rent,” a Broadway hit that won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1996, composer and playwright Jonathan Larson produced and acted in his own one-man show, “Tick, Tick ... BOOM!”

‘Naked’ play to premiere at BPP

By Joe Popely · Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 9:31 p.m.

After being delayed nearly a month because of an illness in the cast, Canadian playwright Lynda Martens’ “Naked in the Kitchen” will premiere tomorrow at the Bloomington Playwrights Project. Winner of the 2009-10 Season Reva Shiner National Full-Length Playwriting Contest, “Naked in the Kitchen” was selected as the best play from the submissions.

Local groups offer performance opportunities

Wednesday, Nov. 4,2009 9:59 a.m.

Theatre of the People and the School of Education are both offering opportunities to be involved in their upcoming performances.

Award-winning author speaks at The Venue

By Kirk Bradtmiller · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 10:58 p.m.

Bestselling author and former IU faculty member James Alexander Thom spoke to a handful of art enthusiasts Tuesday at The Venue Fine Art and Gifts about his experiences. He also read from his book “The Art and Craft of Writing Historical Fiction.”

One year later: Obama paints a brighter outlook for the arts

By Therese Kennelly · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 10:56 p.m.

A year ago, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. He ran his campaign on the promise of change, and since then, the slogan has followed many different facets of American popular culture, including the arts realm.

Barack Obama presidential campaign buttons are for sale by a sidewalk vendor on Monday in New York. Republican contender Sen. John McCain faces his Democratic opponent Obama on Tuesday.

Creating a presidency: The art of election

By Jackie Kochell · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 10:54 p.m.

A year after President Obama's election, artists have shaped his image through positive and negative "Hope" poster spoofs.

Comedy for the masses

By Caitlin Peterkin · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 10:32 p.m.

I’ve always considered my humor to be multifaceted. There’s the more mature side that appreciates witty dialogue, pop culture references and political jokes as well as the college student who loves sarcasm, YouTube videos and collegehumor.com.

Folk music: More popular than you think

By Erica Rogers · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 10:31 p.m.

Since the legendary Bob Dylan visited the IU Auditorium on Monday, his music has softly sung in my ears. However, when people hear “folk music,” many do not understand the great impact that this unique genre has had on popular culture.

BEAD looks for artwork proposals

Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 10:05 a.m.

Bloomington is in search of two public art projects for the City’s Entertainment and Arts District also known as BEAD.

Dylan’s politics compel crowd

By Rachel Krasnow · Tuesday, Nov. 3,2009 12:23 a.m.

At the IU Auditorium on Monday, there was no blaring music, no multimedia video clips, no flamboyant costumes and no special effects – just Bob Dylan’s black fedora hat, raspy vocals, soulful harmonica and classic rock tunes.

Spreading the words: Students diffuse poetry throughout city

By Lauren Younis · Monday, Nov. 2,2009 10:59 p.m.

Graduate student Marcus Wicker’s W203: Poetry Creative Writing class is taking poetry outside the classroom and posting it around Bloomington. As part of an ongoing class project, Wicker assigned his students the tasks of reading selections from the contemporary poetry anthology “McSweeney’s Poets Picking Poets” and selecting their favorites to share with the community.

Mathers Museum exhibit celebrates heritage month

By Almondia White · Monday, Nov. 2,2009 10:55 p.m.

To kick off National American Indian Heritage History Month, the Native American Community Center, in conjunction with First Nations Educational and Cultural Center and the City of Bloomington, organized an opening reception Monday at City Hall.

IU Art Museum offers virtual exhibitions

By Margaret Ely · Monday, Nov. 2,2009 10:51 p.m.

The IU Art Museum has 10 online exhibits, two of which were designed and produced this year. The exhibits, or “modules,” have a variety of content that accompanies the art, ranging from timeliness to more written information and links to other Web sites and modules.

IU alumnus set to release documentary on DVD

Monday, Nov. 2,2009 10:23 a.m.

IU alumnus and Bloomington native Deren Abram will release his documentary “ClarkWORLD” on DVD tomorrow. The premier event for the film is in Denver and proceeds will benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Wandering Turtle celebrates Dia de los Muertos

By Abby Hull · Monday, Nov. 2,2009 12:38 a.m.

Dia de los Muertos is celebrated each year on Nov. 1 and 2, when the veil between the living and the dead is believed to be the thinnest. On these days, it is believed the dead are most receptive to messages from the living.

100th birthday honors violin legend

By Lily Miller · Sunday, Nov. 1,2009 11:55 p.m.

“Josef Gingold: A 100th Birthday Celebration for a Musical Legend” took place at the IU Auditorium on Sunday. The orchestra accompanied Jacobs faculty members Joshua Bell and Jaime Laredo at the birthday performance. The Jacobs School of Music’s Violin Virtuosi also performed.

Comedians joke about travels, politics

By Allison Tyra · Sunday, Nov. 1,2009 11:54 p.m.

The Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club filled with laughter Thursday, Friday and Saturday as headliner Daniel Kinno entertained audiences with the help of feature performer Jeff Oskay.

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