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Medical examiner finds Heath Ledger died of overdose

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:48 a.m.

NEW YORK – Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of painkillers, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medication and other prescription drugs, the New York City medical examiner said Wednesday.

Meditation guru who taught Beatles dies

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:47 a.m.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, a guru to the Beatles who introduced the West to transcendental meditation, died Tuesday at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop, a spokesman said. He was thought to be 91 years old.

Looted Jewish art to be identified

By Shannon Dahmer · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:46 a.m.

The IU Art Museum Provenance Project, part of a global effort to find the history of various art pieces, has turned its focus to the “degenerate.”

Local author to hold book signing

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:45 a.m.

Local author Robert W. Thrasher will be at Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 2813 E. Third St., to sign copies of his book “Popcorn Road to Paris ... And Back.”

What is art: The ‘social crime’ of censorship

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:44 a.m.

Being an adult, I find it personally acceptable and most often entertaining to see violence, drunkenness and subtle portrayals of sexual innuendo in TV commercials.

Renowned IU graduates to play sold-out Sunday concert at MAC

By Amanda Cochara · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:43 a.m.

Violinist Joshua Bell might have had a visit to Bloomington in mind when he came up with the title track, “Short Trip Home.” Bell and fellow IU graduate Jeremy Denk will make that trip when they perform at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Musical Arts Center.

The music of matchboxes, newspaper, toilet plungers

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:41 a.m.

As audience members entered the IU Auditorium Tuesday, they were greeted with a traditional STOMP set – a metallic grid-like structure covered in seemingly everyday objects.

Mardi Gras

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 12:37 a.m.

For thousands of people every year, the ultimate destination for Mardi Gras is Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Many traditional elements of Mardi Gras stem from the area’s Creole and Cajun culture. The food, music and language permeate the festivities, from the Creole dish jambalaya to the Cajun-based zydeco music.

Writers strike could be resolved in time for Oscars

By Lynn Elber · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2008 11:47 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – An agreement to end the three-month-old Hollywood writers strike could be ready in time to avoid disrupting the Oscars, but studios and the union are still haggling over the precise language, two people familiar with the talks said.

Upcoming documentary to explore human trafficking in two nations

By Chelsie Hopkins · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2008 11:45 p.m.

Human trafficking and exploitation will become a reality Thursday at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium. Amy Serrano explores these issues in her documentary, “The Sugar Babies: The Plight of the Children of Agricultural Workers in the Sugar Industry of the Dominican Republic,” which will begin at 2 p.m.

Trumpet player brings Afro-Peruvian jazz to Bloomington

By Savannah Worley · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2008 11:44 p.m.

Acoustic sounds, scraping, tap dancing and percussion fused with the contemporary sounds of horns are what trumpet player and music educator Gabriel Alegria and his Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet bring to music lovers around the world.

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Grammy nominated Feist will perform during Little 500. She will perform Friday April 11, at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m.

Feist to perform at Little 500 concert

By Haley Adams · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2008 1:22 a.m.

The Union Board and Spirit of ’68 Promotions announced Monday that Feist will performed at the 2008 Little 500 Concert at 7:30 p.m. April 11. Union Board Concerts Director Kathy Cook said Union Board is happy to have a fresh artist.

Letters from abroad: A feast for the senses

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Feb. 4,2008 11:26 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – Super Bowl Sunday is a timeless American tradition.

STOMP: A performer’s perspective

By Allison Tyra · Monday, Feb. 4,2008 11:22 p.m.

To some, STOMP is performance-art genius. To others, it’s just plain weird.

Indiana looks for successor poet to fill government post

By Lauren Clason · Monday, Feb. 4,2008 11:13 p.m.

The poet laureate may be an officially recognized state position, but the responsibilities the position entails can be a little unclear.

35 Pipers Piping: Traditional Scottish, Irish groups play variety of songs

By Brent Williamson · Monday, Feb. 4,2008 3:28 a.m.

Kilts and bagpipes were in abundance Thursday night at the IU Auditorium. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Band of the Coldstream Guards performed music from all around the United Kingdom and America. SLIDESHOW: Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

Renowned music critic to lecture on 20th century music

By Julia Bergman · Monday, Feb. 4,2008 12:20 a.m.

New Yorker music critic Alex Ross will give a lecture, which he describes as a “whirlwind audio tour of 20th century music,” 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Jacobs School of Music. The lecture will be free and open to the public.

Celebrities flock to Fashion Week

By Anna Jane Grossman · Monday, Feb. 4,2008 12:17 a.m.

It’s not often that you get to meet the first lady. But if you’re Joss Stone, a brush with American royalty at Fashion Week pales in comparison to running into - Ana Ortiz?

‘Meta’ Metes Out Magic

By Erich Reinhard · Monday, Feb. 4,2008 12:16 a.m.

Just taking your seat before IU’s production of Mary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses” can be an unusual experience. Younger theatergoers at the Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center giggled at the bare-chested and toga-clad cast Friday night, whose physical endeavors conveyed a freshness of expression and an ethereal ease.

Jacobs student earns awards in competition in France

By Tom Edwards · Monday, Feb. 4,2008 12:15 a.m.

Timpanist David Constantine, an IU Jacobs School of Music doctoral student, recently earned the recognition of an international panel and audience with his performance in last month’s International Timpani Competition in Lyon, France.

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