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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.

H1N1 infects Backstreet Boy

Monday, Oct. 5,2009 7:25 p.m.

Backstreet Boys member Brian Litrell has been diagnosed with H1N1. The band cancelled their PINKTOBER Hard Rock Café signing in New York City as a result.

Jazz Ensemble to play Coltrane, Mingus standards tonight

Monday, Oct. 5,2009 11:28 a.m.

The Jacobs School of Music is putting together a concert with the school’s jazz ensemble at 8 p.m. this evening in the Musical Arts Center. It is free and open to the public.

Nights of fright highlight Dark Carnival Film Festival

By Keiara Carr · Sunday, Oct. 4,2009 11:50 p.m.

The season for thrills and chills gave Bloomington a start as the Dark Carnival Film Festival concluded its third year this weekend at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Bob Dylan to play at IU Nov. 2

By Rachel Krasnow · Sunday, Oct. 4,2009 11:46 p.m.

Performing in Bloomington, Ind., will be an opportunity for legendary pop, folk and rock legend Bob Dylan to reinvent himself yet again.

Chamber orchestra inspire moods, invoke warmth at Auer Hall

By Lily Miller · Sunday, Oct. 4,2009 11:40 p.m.

A concert hall hidden away from the campus slowly filled last night as the IU Chamber Orchestra performed for the first time this year.

Barry varies from deodorant to Facebook

By Allison Tyra · Sunday, Oct. 4,2009 10:37 p.m.

Jokes at Funny Bone appeal to fans of fake IDs, Beyonce.

Art, nature collaborate to advocate global change

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, Oct. 4,2009 10:31 p.m.

“Canary Project” lecture last of its kind in exhibit on climate change.

‘Punch’ comics draw ‘buggy’ at Boxcar

By Bailey Loosemore · Sunday, Oct. 4,2009 10:27 p.m.

Brooklyn artists on two-week comics tour make stop at local bookstore.

Symmetry, geometry illustrate exhibit

By Pooja Kansal · Sunday, Oct. 4,2009 10:25 p.m.

Local artist David Hassell displays work.

Tickets, prizes promote Tundra Music Festival

Sunday, Oct. 4,2009 2:33 p.m.

Five days of promotions will lead up to the Tundra Music Festival.

Bob Dylan to return to IU

Friday, Oct. 2,2009 3:15 p.m.

Folk-rock legend Bob Dylan will perform at IU next month, his second trip to Bloomington in two years after performing in October 2007. Dylan will be at the IU Auditorium again at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 2.

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