‘12 Ophelias’ modernizes ‘Hamlet’
Beginning right where Ophelia’s story ends in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the University Players will perform “Twelve Ophelias: A Play with Broken Songs” at 8 and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Theater Annex.
Beginning right where Ophelia’s story ends in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the University Players will perform “Twelve Ophelias: A Play with Broken Songs” at 8 and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Theater Annex.
The past and present will cross paths at the School of Fine Arts Gallery on Friday. Work by Hope School of Fine Arts professor emeritus William Itter and fundamentals studio director Martha MacLeish will share the gallery space. Both exhibits open with a reception at 6:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Stone Belt, a local not-for-profit organization that provides support and education for individuals with disabilities, celebrated its 50th anniversary with the “Belt Out Laughing!” comedy fundraiser.
The lively pluck of string instruments reverberated through out the open space of Rachael’s Cafe Thursday night as an audience came to see the last living member of legendary punk band The Ramones play bluegrass music.
Musicians will make the streets, bars and records stores of Broad Ripple Village come alive Saturday when they hit the stages showcasing some of the best local, regional and national artists in hip-hop, indie rock, dance and electronic.
Angolan writer and filmmaker Ondjaki spoke Thursday about Angolan history, contemporary life and writing.
The Buskirk-Chumley Theater will present the first annual Blooming-Tunes concert to showcase local and nationally known singers and songwriters.
Fabolous cancels show, Twista a no-show at Sigma Alpha Mu planned event.
Tommy Ramone, the last surviving member of legendary punk band the Ramones, will be performing today at Rachael’s Cafe.
The musicians and conductor all appeared to sway with the rhythm, as though the music itself was a strong wind blowing through the stage. The audience gave thunderous applause to the orchestra and its conductor after the piece concluded. On Wednesday, Jacobs School of Music faculty member David Effron conducted the IU Symphony Orchestra at the Musical Arts Center.
“Rain: A Tribute To the Beatles” will play at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the IU Auditorium as part of it’s national tour.
This week Brian Posehn is making his first-ever appearance at the Funny Bone Comedy Club. Many people said that Posehn is the biggest act to come to the Funny Bone since its opening. “Brian Posehn is another one of those comedians that comes to town that you say, ‘How the hell did the Funny Bone get him?’ And that’s something they consistently do,” IU graduate and Funny Bone host Brad Wilhelm said.
Stone Belt Arc is celebrating its 50th anniversary with its “Belt Out Laughing!” comedy show today at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The show is 7:30 p.m. today at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater and features season four winner of “Last Comic Standing” Josh Blue and opening act Brad ‘Wilhelm.’
It is occasionally upsetting that just because I’m not Lady Gaga, it’s unacceptable for me to wear an Alexander McQueen futuristic masterpiece to meet with my textiles professor. While a straight off the runway ensemble may not jive with the scenery in Ballentine Hall, haute couture elements can be borrowed to update a wardrobe without looking like an extra from a Cirque Du Soleil show.
The Beatles have released a total of 12 studio albums, 22 singles and 13 EPs. They have been separated since 1970, but die-hard fans and new listeners alike should prepare to feel nostalgic from hearing one the band’s first hits, "Love Me Do," to the later "Let It Be."
Fabolous, whose debut album “Ghetto Fabolous” featured his first hit single “Can’t Deny It,” will perform as part of the homecoming celebration along with rapper Wiz Khalifa.
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The University Players gives undergraduates of any major a chance to work on theatrical productions, including acting, writing, directing and production design.