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Artistry of vandalism

By Dae Woo Son · Monday, March 3,2008 2:43 a.m.

Joe LaMantia, local artist and coordinator for “Writing on the Wall,” an ArtsWeek exhibit which asked community members to use graffiti to communicate their views of democracy, joined city and campus representatives for a panel discussion of graffiti’s place in the arts on Friday night at the School of Fine Arts Gallery. STORY: Local artists show what democracy means to them with SoFA Gallery exhibit

Local artists show what democracy means to them

By Dae Woo Son · Monday, March 3,2008 2:40 a.m.

Local graffiti artist Julian Hensarling said for simply writing on a wall, many of his fellow graffiti artists have spent years in jail – a punishment, he believes, that does not fit the crime. Hensarling and four other local graffiti artists prepared pieces for “Writing on the Wall,” an exhibit exploring the intersection of graffiti and democracy on display at the School of Fine Arts Gallery. It’s a change of pace for artists who are usually prosecuted for vandalism.

Publishers embrace short nonfiction, from biographies to science

By Hillel Italie · Monday, March 3,2008 12:40 a.m.

In the decade since James Atlas revived the form with his “Penguin Lives” series, at least 10 publishers have started their own lines of short, nonfiction books, on subjects ranging from scientists to presidents to mythology.

‘The Girl Stories’ explores gender at the Waldron

By Erica Rogers · Monday, March 3,2008 12:38 a.m.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, writer and performer Danielle McClelland explored the roles and issues around gender in the one-person performance called “The Girl Stories” at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Activist-actor Martin Sheen to receive medal from Notre Dame

Monday, March 3,2008 12:28 a.m.

Activist-actor Martin Sheen will be honored by the University of Notre Dame with its Laetare Medal for his humanitarian work, the school announced Sunday. Sheen, who starred as a U.S. president who was a Notre Dame graduate in NBC’s “The West Wing,” is to receive the medal at the school’s May 18 commencement.

Fashion takes over Oscars

By Gabrijel Gelic · Monday, March 3,2008 12:18 a.m.

The Oscars this year had plenty to offer when it came to fashion. As the stars paraded down the red carpet, there were definitely some fabulous dresses that really stood out in my mind.

Clinton credits ‘SNL’ sketch for campaign boost

Monday, March 3,2008 12:14 a.m.

Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton took a break from the campaign trail to thank “Saturday Night Live” for giving her candidacy a boost – although she failed to get an official endorsement from the show.

New theater schedule announced Friday

By Jordan Zaslow · Monday, March 3,2008 12:11 a.m.

The IU Department of Theatre and Drama has announced next season’s selections, which promise to be some of its most “dangerous” choices yet.

Graffiti artist to display work

By Dae Woo Son · Saturday, March 1,2008 5:26 p.m.

Malcolm Mobutu Smith developed an interest in graffiti when he was 12 and began practicing in Flint, Mi., Philadelphia, Pa. and Kansas City, Mo.

Around the arts

Friday, Feb. 29,2008 12:05 a.m.

Fusion Culture: Transportable Living When: Now through March 7 Where: School of Fine Arts Gallery More info: Works by environmental artist Sarah FitzSimons will be on display. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Entry is free.

Le Dernier Cri: Best dressed but boring

Friday, Feb. 29,2008 12:04 a.m.

The Academy Awards have come and gone, the red carpet has been rolled up and the borrowed jewels have been returned. There were a few surprises, but not many.

Panel discusses political origins of Cold War music

By Gabrijel Gelic · Friday, Feb. 29,2008 12:02 a.m.

Politics and music were on everyone’s mind this week at the post-war politics and music panel presentation sponsored by IU ArtsWeek and the Jacobs School of Music.

War stories

By Dayna Sheinberg · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 1:42 a.m.

Fifteen years ago, Monroe County resident Robert Thrasher put his first story about his World War II experiences on paper. The feedback from his friends and family was so positive that he ended up with a book full of stories.

2 IU alumni return to IU for free concert

By Emily Campion · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 1 a.m.

For their March 2 performance at the Musical and Arts Center, the renowned Indy-based orchestra will feature some of IU’s finest.

What is art?: There’s more to Oscar night

Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:58 a.m.

Watching the pre-Oscar celebrity round-up, I was quickly reminded how full of scum Hollywood actually is. As Miley Cyrus assumed a slew of poses for the flashing lights, I realized how much grip the industry’s gravitational pull has around what a celebrity becomes.

Afro-Cuban styles enliven the Waldron Tuesday

By Elvia Malagon · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:57 a.m.

Audience members danced in their seats as they felt the spirits of Havana Tuesday night at the John Waldron Arts Center.

‘Evita’ examines Argentinian history, culture

By Amy Burke · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:56 a.m.

“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “Buenos Aires” are popular tunes that students will hear while attending the Tony-winning Broadway musical “Evita” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the IU Auditorium.

Breaking the ice

By Haley Adams · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:55 a.m.

The president’s Oval Office desk sits under a white tent in the center of People’s Park on the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Dunn Street. A sign at the bottom tells passersby to pose behind it and take a picture. A mother and her young son examine the desk in amazement.

Figaro is no farce

By Deanna Krinn · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:53 a.m.

Sex, bitter jealousy and complex characters with scheming plots are elements anyone could find incorporated into a number of soap operas. But these aren’t the first “operas” to have risque and exciting plot lines.

‘Complexions’ explores future of contemporary dance

By Ashlee Green · Wednesday, Feb. 27,2008 12 a.m.

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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