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Diaghilev masterpieces harmonize ballet with music

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 11:44 p.m.

IU Ballet Theatre will honor Sergei Diaghilev with this year’s fall ballet, a tribute to his reputation to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ballets Russes, which brought artists like Anna Pavlova to the United States.

‘Blood Brothers’ adjoins audiences across Atlantic

By Carly Bassen · Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 11:36 p.m.

The IU Department of Theatre and Drama begins this year’s season with the originally British production of “Blood Brothers” by Willy Russell. Opening night of the musical tragedy is Friday under the direction of award-winning director, Murray McGibbon.

Polls now open to vote for WIUX as top college station

Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 9:14 a.m.

Fans of WIUX-LP 99.1 FM now have ability to rock the vote as it is officially in the top 25 college radio stations nationwide, due to a Woodie award nomination by mtvU. Among the range of competitors are stations from Boston University to Ithaca College in upstate New York.

Tundra Music Festival canceled

By Jake Wright · Thursday, Oct. 8,2009 12:23 a.m.

Anticipated to be the largest outdoor event in IU history, the Tundra Music Festival has been postponed because of a flood watch, said event organizers.

Connolly returns to the Funny Bone

Wednesday, Oct. 7,2009 11:49 p.m.

James P. Connolly makes his return to the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club this week. Accompanying Connolly will be IU graduate Jamison Raymond and junior Josh Cocks. Connolly, a California native, said he enjoyed his last visit to Bloomington, especially the diversity of the audience. The show is 8 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club. Admission is $10 for the general public and $5 with a student ID.

Timmy raises funds with concert at the Bishop

By Carly Bassen · Wednesday, Oct. 7,2009 11:47 p.m.

While many 9-year-olds were riding bicycles, junior Gaby Cheikh was starting the Timmy Foundation with her doctor Chuck Dietzen. Cheikh is president of IU’s Timmy chapter.

Main Squeeze brings funk, rock to Bluebird

By Alex Benson · Wednesday, Oct. 7,2009 11:44 p.m.

The band members of The Main Squeeze are headlining what they said they believe is their most important show tonight at The Bluebird. The band, which formed in April, has played mostly at bars and greek events and opened up for State Radio on in May 1 at Dunn Meadow. The Main Squeeze is primarily a cover band of classic rock and funk jams, but the musicians are slowly developing their own sound.

Costume for a Cause

By Carly Bassen · Wednesday, Oct. 7,2009 11:42 p.m.

Kappa Delta sorority presented a runway for students to strut their stuff and raise money for the IU Dance Marathon on Tuesday evening in the field behind Foster Quad. Halloween costumes were provided by Campus Costume and modeled by volunteers from the greek community as well as IU’s dance team, the Red Steppers.

Bad Veins, Subjects offer varied indie pop tunes Bishop crowd

By Kelsey Finn · Wednesday, Oct. 7,2009 10:30 a.m.

On the second stop in their cross country tour, bands Bad Veins and The Subjects, as well a performance by local artist Smedley Jergins did not disappoint an intimate audience who came to hear sincere indie pop and rock gathered at The Bishop late Tuesday night.

Never ending ‘Party in the USA’

By Erica Rogers · Tuesday, Oct. 6,2009 11:39 p.m.

The product of the Walt Disney Company has created not only the worst nasal country accent I have ever heard, but also one of the best pop songs of the year. Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA,” has reached No. 1 on iTunes, No. 3 on the Billboard Digital Chart and every computer, iPod and party on campus.

Taking a moment to redefine divas

By Caitlin Peterkin · Tuesday, Oct. 6,2009 11:38 p.m.

Last weekend, I went home to get my wisdom teeth removed. After the surgery, I made the pain bearable with mass amounts of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, prescription drugs and plenty of time sitting in front of the television. I happened to flip through the channels and see that the 2009 “VH1 Divas” show was re-airing. Interested, I stayed tuned to see who would be named VH1’s top female performers.

Film highlights art of ‘Typeface’

By Margaret Ely · Tuesday, Oct. 6,2009 11:37 p.m.

The fast-pace world of graphic design met the slow pace of a small town in Wisconsin to create “Typeface,” a documentary presented Tuesday at the School of Fine Arts. The film was screened free to the public and was followed by a question-and-answer session with panelists, including the film’s director Justine Nagan.

Kosher Ham ships funny Tees worldwide

By Danielle Paquette · Tuesday, Oct. 6,2009 11:07 p.m.

Amid oxymoronic creativity and a continuous flow of green beer, Kosher Ham was born. “I was probably about a dozen beers deep during St. Patrick’s Day of ’07 when I started thinking, ‘Everyone gets to be Irish for a day. Why can’t everyone dress Jewish for a day?’” said Jeremy Bloom, founder and president of the ironically named T-shirt company. “I was starving and thought, ‘Kosher Ham – I’ve got a great idea!’”

Urban Market sets up shop at Peoples Park

By Danielle Paquette · Tuesday, Oct. 6,2009 11:05 p.m.

From her earliest memories, senior Kathleen Clark said she was captivated by the eclectic, eccentric world of garage sales. “I remember waking up early with my parents so we could get there first,” she said. “I told people that I was probably raised on the floor of a garage sale.”

New CD features 12 unreleased Jackson 5 recordings

Tuesday, Oct. 6,2009 1:59 p.m.

DETROIT (AP) - The Jackson 5 was one of the greatest in a long line of legendary Motown acts. Now, 40 years after their single, "I Want You Back," debuted, the brothers from Gary, Ind., are returning with a CD of unreleased recordings.

Backstreet’s back with latest effort, ‘This Is Us’

Tuesday, Oct. 6,2009 9:35 a.m.

Fans of the Backstreet Boys may be ready to chant “Backstreet’s back!” as the pop quartet sans original member Kevin Richardson forges on with their “This Is Us” album, released nationwide today.

Comedians incorporate audience at Bear's Place

By Mickey Woods · Tuesday, Oct. 6,2009 12:36 a.m.

There were only 17 people seated around the stage at Bear’s Place Ale House & Eatery, but New York native Jordan Cooper was still able to take advantage of his audience.

Patrons wait to hear the Anat Cohen Quartet at the Buskirk-Chumley theater September 30, 2008 during the Lotus World Music and Arts festival. The Buskirk Chumley Theater Grant Program allows organizations, similar to the Lotus World Musical Festival, rent the theater for free for one day. Applications for the grant are due by Friday at 5 PM.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater opens doors for free use

By Patrick Craig · Tuesday, Oct. 6,2009 12:29 a.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater will open its doors to several winning grant applicants, providing full use of the stage for one day free of charge.

Jacobs faculty lectures for library series

By Lily Miller · Monday, Oct. 5,2009 11:34 p.m.

Classic musical numbers, Chicago blues and rural folk music filled the auditorium at the Monroe County Public Library Monday night during the panel discussion titled “Dealing with Hard Times: Popular Music During the Depression.” Jacobs faculty members Constance Cook Glen, Andrew Hollinden and Glenn Gass lectured as part of the IU Library series “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”, which continues through the end of October. All three included music from the Depression era, as well as music that was influenced and had influence during the time period.

Local beats take back the streets

Monday, Oct. 5,2009 11:32 p.m.

A long-forgotten Bloomington tradition was rekindled Friday evening with the year’s third “Dancing in the Streets” public concert event. Despite the ominous gray clouds that loomed overhead, Bloomington residents danced and listened as local bands took their talents to the streets.

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