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Students perform "A Strange Peace" Saturday evening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Composed by graduate student Jonathan Sokol and choreographed by junior Utam Moses, the piece was one of fourteen original student works in the "Hammer and Nail" performance.

‘Hammer and Nail’ showcases talent

By Anna Batcheller · Sunday, April 19,2009 9:01 p.m.

“Hammer and Nail,” performed this weekend at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, was not just a concert of new music written and played by musicians from the Jacobs School of Music, nor was it simply a display of virtuosic dance choreographed by students in the IU Contemporary Dance Program.

Piano concert to honor survivors

By Mickey Woods · Friday, April 17,2009 2:15 p.m.

In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Memorial Day, the Polish Studies Center and Congregation Beth Shalom in Bloomington will play host to a Holocaust memorial concert to raise money for the Children of the Holocaust in Poland.

Bestselling author to speak Monday at Whittenberger Auditorium

By Rachel Pankiw · Friday, April 17,2009 12:30 a.m.

Imagine being born in Zimbabwe, educated in Scotland, working as a medical law professor and becoming a bestselling author.

Theater workshop to perform in Italian

By Mickey Woods · Friday, April 17,2009 12:28 a.m.

Producing and performing a full-scale production entirely in Italian would be a huge undertaking for most.

Comedian to open for Conchords

By Jackie Kochell · Friday, April 17,2009 12:28 a.m.

Eugene Mirman could be labeled an actor, author and videographer, but he prefers to be known as a comedian.

Friends dance together for final time

By Bene Viera · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:13 p.m.

For two African American Dance Company members who are also roommates, their last performance with the company was both an emotional and rewarding experience.

Students of the Department of Theater and Drama perform the dress rehearsal of the classic musical "Oklahoma" on Monday evening at the Lee Norvell Theatre. Junior, Mark Banik and Kerry Ipema perform as Curly and Laurie.

Emmy winner Pinney directs ‘Oklahoma!’

By Alex Brown · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:11 p.m.

When most theatergoers think of the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma!,” they might recall sitting in the audience of a high school performance, struggling to keep their eyes open.But with a talented cast and an award-winning director, audiences can expect to stay wide awake during the IU Department of Theatre and Drama’s upcoming production.

Student-produced “Hammer and Nail” opens this weekend

By Anna Batcheller · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:08 p.m.

Composers from the Jacobs School of Music and dancers from the IU Contemporary Dance Program have been working all year to present this weekend’s performance of live music and dance at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Bloomington Playwrights Project announces Reva Shiner contest winner

By Michelle Funk · Wednesday, April 15,2009 9:07 p.m.

Lynda Martens’ play “Naked In The Kitchen” won the 11th annual Reva Shiner National Full-Length Playwriting Contest, sponsored by the Bloomington Playwrights Project. It was chosen out of about 150-300 submissions, and she received a cash prize.

Tackle the tote trend this season

By Amanda Cochara · Tuesday, April 14,2009 10:47 p.m.

A new purse is always sure to do the trick while updating a wardrobe or adding style to a basic look.

Jewish Theatre to debut show about perception

By Rachel Pankiw · Tuesday, April 14,2009 10:46 p.m.

The same moment can be perceived differently by two different people. This is the basis for Donald Margulies’s “Collected Stories,” which The Jewish Theatre of Bloomington will debut Thursday.

Students of the ballet department performed during the dress rehearsal of "The Choreography Project" Tuesday evening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The show ,directed by Michael Vernon, will be on April 15 and 16.

Ballets to feature students’ creative choreography

By Patrick Craig · Tuesday, April 14,2009 10:28 p.m.

The IU Ballet Theater will present its annual “Ballet at the BCT: The Choreography Project” at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday with a matinee showing at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

MP3s, CDs and records, oh my!

By Danielle Rindler · Tuesday, April 14,2009 10:27 p.m.

Once upon a time, the local independent record store dominated musical culture. However, as these one-time staples face increasing competition from higher-tech players like iTunes and Limewire, faithful record enthusiasts designated the third Saturday of April as Record Store Day.

YouTube, Universal Music to launch musical venture

Monday, April 13,2009 8:21 p.m.

YouTube and Universal Music Group are teaming up on an online music video venture that will launch later this year with Universal’s entire catalog of nearly 10,000 music videos.

In this animated still released by Comedy Central, a cartoon version of rapper Kanye West is shown on an episode of the Comedy Central animated series, "South Park," that aired Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

Kanye says ‘South Park’ put him in check

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody · Monday, April 13,2009 8:18 p.m.

“South Park” may have accomplished the impossible: getting Kanye West to check his ego.

Winner of composition competition to premiere work ‘Through Doorways Between Dreams’

By Anna Batcheller · Monday, April 13,2009 8:17 p.m.

Graduate student Christopher Renk, winner of the Musical Arts Youth Orchestra Composition Competition, will see his piece “Through Doorways Between Dreams” performed publicly this Sunday. Ninety musicians ages 8 to 18 from around the world will play Renk’s piece at the IU Auditorium as part of the International Youth Orchestra Festival.

Phil Spector found guilty of 2nd-degree murder

Monday, April 13,2009 5:53 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Rock music producer Phil Spector was convicted Monday of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a film actress at his mansion six years ago.

The African American Choral Ensemble sings "Hallelujah Hosanna," a South African/Swaziland praise song, Saturday evening at the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium. The program included classically-arranged pieces, comtemporary Gospel and jazz-infused arrangements.

‘From Africa to Ellington’ showcases versatility

By Anna Batcheller · Sunday, April 12,2009 8:34 p.m.

From African a cappella songs to classically arranged pieces and jazz-infused medleys, the African American Choral Ensemble proved its vocal versatility in a concert Saturday evening at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Actors perform at the dress rehersal of Chicks with Dicks Tuesday evening at the Bloomington Playwrights Project.

‘Chicks with Dicks’ engages, captures audience’s attention

By Rachel Pankiw · Sunday, April 12,2009 8:28 p.m.

“Well, well, well, looks like we’re in for a little action tonight,” military-warrior-princess Oxi said. Truer words couldn’t have been spoken when Oxi, played by Emily Goodson, opened the show Thursday night for the debut performance of Trista Baldwin’s “Chicks with Dicks II: Battle with Cannibal Sluts from Outer Space” at the Bloomington Playwrights Project.

Senior Mary Wittmer and junior Loren Gurman perform during opening night for "Fucking A" Thursday evening at the John Waldron Arts Center. This is the third to last performance of the University Players.

Spin on ‘Scarlet Letter’ has message of good, evil

By Bene Viera · Sunday, April 12,2009 8:27 p.m.

Good versus evil and the distinction of class were reoccurring themes conveyed by the cast of “Fucking A.”

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