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Past, present, future expressed through the Art of Bloomington’s Black History Month

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:15 a.m.

The African American Arts Institute, sponsored by Arts Week, will present “Worlds Collide: Spirit, Soul and Body” in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall at 6 p.m. Monday . This is just one of the upcoming events commemorating Black History Month with art at IU.

Making up a musical

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:04 a.m.

Though many adjectives can be applied to musicals, “improvised” is rarely among them. But IU’s Awkward Silence Comedy troupe will be changing that Thursday through Saturday at the John Waldron Arts Center.

The political gallery

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:33 a.m.

As the country comes closer and closer to the general election, the race to the White House is unfolding like a Charles Dickens plot; each character is playing an extremely important role and adding flavor to the story.

Renowned saxophonist to perform

By Theresa Bradtke · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:31 a.m.

For hungry jazz fans seeking fulfillment, the Jacobs School of Music will host the last of three performances of the Moveable Feast of the Arts Series 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ogle Center in New Albany, Ind. at IU Southeast’s campus.

Technology, art come together

By Julia Bergman · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:30 a.m.

A new institute at IU will allow artists and scholars to collaborate on digital arts and humanities projects, such as digital music libraries and virtual reality programs. Work in the new Institute for the Digital Arts and Humanities will extend to dance, music and even literature.

Local artist helps shape IU campus

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:28 a.m.

When she isn’t working on her own limestone sculpture pieces, local artist Amy Brier is spending her time doing commissioned work around Bloomington.

‘Symphony for Three’ to premiere today

By Savannah Worley · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:26 a.m.

Instead of showing a typical version of “Romeo and Juliet,” where two young people fall deeply in love, the Bloomington Playwrights Project will present a story unafraid to examine imperfect love.

From Bloomington to Broadway and back

By Tom Edwards · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12 a.m.

Theatrical set and costume design master Robert O’Hearn retired from the IU faculty following the completion of William Bolcom’s opera “A Wedding” earlier this month.

Sexy Tunes, Sexy Time

By Teri Rosenbaum · Wednesday, Feb. 13,2008 12:11 a.m.

Raise your hand if this has ever happened to you: You’re on your first date with the guy or girl of your dreams.

Pictured here is “A caelo usque ad centrum,” by digital artist and IU professor Margaret Dolinsky, who combines digital art and ancient artifacts in her artwork. Dolinsky was recently named the 2008 Outstanding Educator in Science, Engineering and Technology. The award is given to the educator who uses technology creatively and involves students.

IU professor turns ancient artifacts into enchanting art

By Mark Wilson · Wednesday, Feb. 13,2008 12:07 a.m.

Digital artist Margaret Dolinsky’s says her favorite part of her job is “exploring the creative uses of digital technology with students.” Dolinsky a professor in the school of Fine Arts, was recently named the 2008 Outstanding Educator in Science, Engineering and Technology by the organization women and Hi Tech.

Violin virtuoso

By Amy Burke · Tuesday, Feb. 12,2008 1:02 a.m.

IU alumnus Joshua Bell and acclaimed pianist Jeremy Denk performed together Sunday at the Musical Arts Center in a free, completely full show. For those who were unable to get tickets, the Jacobs School of Music streamed a live feed of the performance on its Web site. A native of Bloomington, Bell will join the IU Jacobs School of Music as a senior lecturer in the String Department.

Letters from abroad: Taken for granted

By Lindsey Landis · Tuesday, Feb. 12,2008 12:14 a.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – A friend recently asked me to what American figure I would relate Italian politician and corporate mogul Silvio Berlusconi.

Violinist receives graduate award

By Katherine Hagan · Tuesday, Feb. 12,2008 12:12 a.m.

Senior Jenna Sherry, a violin performance major in the Jacobs School of Music, was named by the British government as one of 37 young scholars to win the 2008 Marshall Scholarship last November.

John Waldron Arts Center brings Spanish theater to the stage

By Lara Streyle · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 1:06 a.m.

This past weekend, magic, love and mystery came alive in Bloomington during the performance of “Magia, misterio, amor y desamor” at the John Waldron Arts Center. Presented by Grupo de Teatro Vida, a Spanish language performance group, the show consisted of three short plays.

Buskirk theater packed for local artist

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 1:05 a.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater was filled to its capacity Saturday for Carrie Newcomer’s album release concert. Newcomer, a singer/songwriter who lives in Bloomington, started her night by telling the audience “it’s good to be home.”

Writers support deal to end 3-month strike

By Lynn Elber · Monday, Feb. 11,2008 12:25 a.m.

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood writers on Saturday gave resounding support to a tentative agreement with studios that could end a strike that has crippled the entertainment industry. However, it appeared the approval process might briefly delay their return to work.

Fashion Week comes to a close with tweed, corsets

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 10:20 p.m.

NEW YORK – Tweed’s style icons aren’t the most trendy bunch: Sherlock Holmes, college professors, your grandma.

Around the arts

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 10:19 p.m.

Metamorphoses WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday WHERE: Wells-Metz Theatre, Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center MORE INFORMATION: Visit http://www.theatreindiana.edu/

La Dernier Cri: A certain ‘je ne sais quoi’

Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 10:18 p.m.

A fashion icon is a person who inspires others to try new and different things. It’s a person who spurs trends, yet always stays true to his or her personal style. It’s a person who works for years cultivating a style that has an effortless grace and elegance and is the perfect marriage of trendy and timeless. It takes a lot of work.

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The Buzzkills perform Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Bluebird.

The Buzzkills: From side project to crowd favorite

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, Feb. 7,2008 1 a.m.

Inspired by many types of music, Bloomington-based band The Buzzkills started as a side project that eventually grew into something more. The band is getting ready to record its first album this spring.

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