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Beatles tribute band rains ‘Love,’ sparks emotion

By Caitlin Peterkin · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 10:21 p.m.

By the third encore, tears came to my eyes seeing every member of the audience standing on his or her feet, swaying back and forth and waving their hands in the air while “Hey Jude” resounded in the IU Auditorium. Earlier this semester, I gave my top five performances to see this fall and listed “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles.

Local performer brings storytelling to magic show

By John Seasly · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 10:20 p.m.

Jim Keplinger has performed his magic for everyone from foreign dignitaries to passersby on the street. Tuesday at The Venue Fine Arts & Gifts, he performed for the first time in Bloomington. “My lords! Most honored citizens, come hither!” Keplinger called to the audience, introducing his show. “We will visit death, disease, mayhem and other light-hearted subjects.”

Student volunteer program explores traditions, opens doors to foreign countries

By Margaret Ely · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 10:18 p.m.

When freshman Brian Inlow heard about the Mathers Museum of World Cultures docent (museum volunteer) program, he couldn’t help but perk up. The opportunity was right up his alley. “I became interested in joining the docent program because I am really fascinated by other cultures,” Inlow said. “I love learning about the things that make different groups of people unique, and I figured that volunteering at Mathers could help me continue to extend my cultural awareness and knowledge.”

Songwriting competition extends deadline

Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 8:11 a.m.

The International Songwriting Competition has extended its deadline because of high demand from competitors.

AroundArts

Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 12:08 a.m.

Summary of arts related happenings for the week ending Oct. 24.

Sinclair Wheeler follows his heart, love of performance

By Kelsey Finn · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 12:03 a.m.

After one and a half years of IU education, Sinclair Wheeler said he decided to drop out and put 100 percent into his career as an entertainer.

David Barker ‘dodges bullets’ in true life play

By Jacque Donahue · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 12:01 a.m.

In a special two-day performance event, the Bloomington Playwrights Project organized David Barker’s one-man show, “Dodging Bullets.” The show chronicles the events leading up to when Barker’s brother in law attempted to murder him and his sister and what ultimately followed

McRobbie breaks ground on IU Cinema project

By Danielle Paquette · Monday, Oct. 19,2009 12:02 a.m.

Drama and film lovers of all ages attended the IU Theatre renovation and IU Cinema groundbreaking ceremony Saturday.

Ophelia given scond chance at life by Student Players

By Jacque Donahue · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 11:01 p.m.

The student-run theater group University Players brought Hamlet’s Ophelia back to life this weekend in its production of “Twelve Ophelias,” directed by junior Kelly Lusk. The set had three main features: a swing set on stage right, a main floor in the center and a chair on stage left. The back of the stage was also filled with a mixture of old bottles and boxes, a mattress against the wall and a Barbie head.

Local musicians compete at first Blooming-Tunes

Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:59 p.m.

Local artists took center stage for the First Annual Blooming-Tunes Songs from the Heartland at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Ten artists’ songs were picked out of about 80 other entries to perform. Mayor Mark Kruzan, writer Barbara Cloyd and professor Jeffrey Isaac judged the contest.

Beatles influence all ages

By Therese Kennelly · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:49 p.m.

IU music professor Glenn Gass charmed an audience of all ages as he spoke about The Beatles on Friday. Gass’s speech prefaced the performance of Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles at the IU Auditorium.

Curator discusses Spanish art

By Therese Kennelly · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:47 p.m.

Scholars, students and local residents joined together at the IU Art Museum on Saturday for IU museum director and curator of Western art before 1800 Heidi Gealt’s talk about 16th- and 17th- century Spanish art. The talk began when art professor Giles Knox introduced Gealt, who is best known for her work about artist Domenico Tiepolo.

Itter speaks about ‘Cubes, Curves’

Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:46 p.m.

Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts William Itter launched a retrospective exhibition of his own work with a lecture providing personal commentary on a selection of his paintings and drawings, including several never-before-seen pieces of art. Friday’s lecture, titled “Cubes Curves Facts Fantasy: A Paradigm,” was delivered in the Radio/TV Center to a packed lecture hall. The lecture covered four decades of Itter’s work.

Homecoming brings ‘Wacky, Wild, Crimson’ styles

Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:45 p.m.

Hoosier fans sported an eclectic array of “Wacky, Wild, Crimson Style” styles Friday and Saturday to promote homecoming spirit. This year’s theme, designated by the IU Student Alumni Association, aimed to capture traditional passion with an edge, said junior Kristi LaFree, who is IUSAA vice president of marketing and an Indiana Daily Student columnist.

Retrospective gallery combines with on-going works

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:43 p.m.

When Ryan McLaughlin, a perspective graduate student interested in the School of Environmental and Public Affairs visited IU this past weekend, a gallery opening wasn’t on his list of things to see. “We were just walking around and found this,” McLaughlin said.

Posehn brings personal life into jokes

Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:41 p.m.

Brian Posehn performed four packed shows at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club this weekend. He made comments about his nerdy look and life with his wife. Local comedian Brad Wilhelm warmed up the crowd serving as emcee for Friday night and fellow local comedian Brian M. Frange controlled the microphone on Saturday.

Folk, blues duo comes to The Bishop

By Kelsey Finn · Saturday, Oct. 17,2009 5:39 p.m.

American folk and blues filled The Bishop as Jolie Holland and Matt Bauer performed Thursday.

Rain tribute band replicates Beatle’s tunes, recalls nostalgia

By Rachel Krasnow · Friday, Oct. 16,2009 12:30 a.m.

“Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles” began with the 1963 hit single “I Want To Hold Your Hand" on Thursday at the IU Auditorium.

Students rock for rights

By Ashlee Green · Friday, Oct. 16,2009 12:12 a.m.

Political action against climate change and big money in government were the topics of discussion at the “Rock for Your Rights” concert Thursday at the Indiana Memorial Union Starbucks Cafe. The event was organized by the Democracy Matters Club.

Renovated theater opens new possibilities, cinema

By Danielle Paquette · Friday, Oct. 16,2009 12:09 a.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie and Provost Karen Hanson will lead a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off renovation of the Theatre and Drama Building and construction of the new IU Cinema at 2 p.m. Saturday. The event, open to students and the public, will take place on the north side of the IU Auditorium.

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