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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.”

Hollywood Labor

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.

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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/

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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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Around the arts

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

‘Objects of War’: Lamia Joreige screening What: “Objects of War” is a series of testimonials on the Lebanese war by artist Lamia Joreige. When: 4 p.m. today Where: School of Fine Arts 123 more info: Admission is free.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon

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.

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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.

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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.

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