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‘Complexions’ explores future of contemporary dance

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Sweat rolled down the faces of the dancers, during Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s master class at the Musical Arts Center on Monday, as they learned a routine at a fast-paced rate from company member Juan Antonio Rodriguez.


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Trigorin (junior Josh Hambrock) and Nina (junior Justine Salata) share their love in "The Seagull" presented by the IU Department of Theatre and Drama in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

‘Seagull’ flies short of expectations

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For avid theater-goers, there is always that one play that makes them sit and stay on the edge of their seat, even after the performance has finished. Despite the beautifully fluid language of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” which opened Friday in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre, it did exactly the opposite. Brilliant costuming and sets seemed to be the few redeeming qualities of this production.


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The British are coming!

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Sir Elton John, scones from Marks & Spencer, Kate Moss and Pete Doherty (my favorite role model), the world’s best kebabs after 2 a.m., Top Shop, the beehive of my sexy female lover Amy Winehouse and The Office ... what is the common thread here? Well, I’m cheating on America (and I’m not even using protection) – England has stolen my heart, and those were just a few of the many reasons why.



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IU ArtsWeek begins with exhibit at Mathers Museum

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IU ArtsWeek kicked off Friday with an opening ceremony for the exhibit “A Change is Gonna Come: Black Music and Political Activism” in the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, which included an a capella performance by the AcaBella Ensemble.


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Gass discusses ’60s, ’70s songs

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From the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement to women’s rights and the counterculture, the ’60s experienced a variety of social and political movements that were often reflected in music.


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Baroque trio to play free recital at IU

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Dutch performers Jacques Ogg, Wilbert Hazelzet and Jaap ter Linden will be playing a free recital tomorrow night focusing on music of the Baroque period. They will perform at 8:30 p.m. in the IU Jacobs School of Music Recital Hall.




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Phil Vassar performs for enthusiastic fans

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“Chug it, chug it, chug it!” an enthusiastic Bluebird crowd chanted to Phil Vassar as he held his cup of beer Thursday night during his Bloomington stop on his first-ever acoustic tour. A fun college crowd is what Vassar was hoping for, and that is exactly what he got.


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IU ‘tWITS’ perform sketch comedy

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Under the soft glow of stage lights, about 80 people streamed in and out of the Frangipani Room at the Indiana Memorial Union Saturday evening for the premiere of the University tWITS sketch comedy show.



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Peter Fonda to receive career achievement award

Peter Fonda, the king of cool in “Easy Rider,” will receive the 2008 King Vidor Career Achievement Award at next month’s San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.


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Around the Arts

“A Change is Gonna Come”: Black Music and Political Activism exhibit opening What: An exhibit exploring how black communities drew on their sacred and secular musical traditions to create the sounds that powered the Civil Rights era When: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22


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New sketch comedy group to premiere Saturday

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If someone asked sophomore Kyle Cowser about University Twits, IU’s newest comedy troupe, he wouldn’t be shy about his opinion. “I think we’re pretty hilarious,” the group’s leader said.


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Beauty and youth

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The allure of plastic surgery is touted all over. Celebrities deny having it, claiming they are just genetically-gifted. TV shows are based around it, with Nip/Tuck emotionally violating my roommate and me every Tuesday evening, and Dr. 90210 becoming one of E! Network’s most popular shows.


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Event humanizes the skin industry

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Strippers, dominatrices, porn stars and more will descend on the IU campus this Sunday for some raunchy fun – and to educate about the sex industry – at the Sex Workers’ Art Show.


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Around the Arts

Faculty/Guest recital What: Guest, faculty and students in the Jacobs School of Music will perform Who: Professor James J. Pellerite (n`ative American flute), Walfrid Kujala (piccolo) and others from the Jacobs School When: 8 p.m. today Where: Auer Concert Hall on the second floor of the Simon Music Center