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'Queen of Soul' hospitalized

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, March 23,2004 11:19 p.m.

NEW YORK-- Aretha Franklin has been hospitalized for an undisclosed ailment and is in stable condition, her publicist said Monday. 'The Queen of Soul,' who lives in Detroit, was hospitalized Saturday, according to Gwendolyn Quinn, her New York City-based publicist. Quinn declined to say where the singer had been hospitalized.

Gypsy spirit soars at IU

By -Jenny Kobiela · Tuesday, March 23,2004 11:18 p.m.

Critically-acclaimed cimbalom player Kalman Balogh and the Gypsy Cimbalom Band will present a concert titled "The Music of Gypsy Spirit" tomorrow.

OutKast wins twice to lead Soul Train awards

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, March 21,2004 11:30 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- OutKast's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" won two awards, including R&B/soul or rap album of the year, to lead the winners at Saturday's 18th-annual Soul Train Music Awards.

Breakfast for dinner?

By Suzanna Lindemann and Suzanne Lindemann · Sunday, March 21,2004 11:24 p.m.

Living in the fast lane of college life has its ups and downs. One of these downs is studying all night and oversleeping to find yourself rushing out the door with no breakfast. Although this is something ill-advised by nutritionists, some of us just don't have the time to enjoy a healthy breakfast. Well, it's time to reclaim the lost time and have breakfast for dinner. Instead of running to Denny's or Waffle House, try these easy recipes you can make at home.

Copperfield astounds audience

By Daniel Castro · Sunday, March 21,2004 11:21 p.m.

Before any jokes or tricks, David Copperfield had the audience at the IU Auditorium March 11 close their eyes and picture the place they would most like to travel. He announced that for one audience member that night, the dream of traveling to that special place would come true.

High Flyers ready to captivate audience with acrobatic stunts

By Jennifer Griffin · Thursday, March 11,2004 11:26 p.m.

They fly through the air with the greatest of ease. See the amazing performers on the flying trapeze. Circuses have always held a certain air of mystery that captivates audiences of all ages. While most would have to travel great distances to see acrobats perform miraculous stunts, residents of Bloomington will be given the chance to experience the magic of trampolines, acrobatics and tumbling first hand.

Quilting show features variety

By Lyssa Rebholz · Thursday, March 11,2004 12:18 a.m.

Peering up at a wall filled with blankets may seem a bit strange, but for visitors to the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, it is exactly how they like to spend an afternoon. Many of them came miles to view the new exhibit, "Quilting in the Morning Calm," part of the ongoing Heritage Quilt Show.

The Target experience

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Thursday, March 11,2004 12:17 a.m.

I had to see what all the fuss was about. Everyone was talking about the new Target opening. I couldn't go anywhere without hearing about it -- the bus, the newsroom, campus. "Target has a Starbucks and a Pizza Hut Express. They have everything," they tell me. So yesterday, I finally did it. I made my pilgrimage to the new Target. Before I made my journey, a friend called me on her cell phone and said, "Everyone and their five kids are here."

Guild fires the kiln at IU

By -Jenny Kobiela · Thursday, March 11,2004 12:16 a.m.

The IU Ceramics Guild will hold the National Council on the Education of the Ceramic Arts Pre-Conference Friday through Tuesday. The Pre-Conference, "Tangents: Ceramics and Beyond," will highlight ceramic work of IU faculty and staff, as well as local Bloomington ceramists. Events include kiln firings, demonstrations, lectures and panel discussions on various topics in ceramics. The artists holding the event include people from all over the country and a special guest from Shigaraki, Japan, as well. "It's amazingly exciting," said senior Marissa Minelli, a fine arts major. "We get to interact with people in the field."

Around The Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, March 11,2004 12:03 a.m.

'High Flyers' ready to dazzle Saturday As a part of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Family Series, the Theater and Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department present the Bloomington High Flyers, professional performers that amaze all ages with feats of balance, momentum, artistry and pure enthusiasm. The High Flyers will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under and are available at the Sunrise Box Office, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington Parks & Recreation hosts interactive, on-site workshops following each BCT Family Performance. Children ages 5 and up can keep attending for $1. For more information, call (812) 323-3020 or visit www.buskirkchumley.org.

David Copperfield returns to share illusions

By Daniel Castro · Thursday, March 11,2004 12:01 a.m.

They say humans can't walk through steel. David Copperfield, world renowned as the "King of Magic," invites you to see for yourself tonight, at 6:30 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. at the IU Auditorium as part of his "An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion" tour. All tickets sold today will be $10. This applies to all tickets sold only today for all sections of the Auditorium at the IU Auditorium Box Office.

Exhibits allow kids' talents to shine

By Jaime Higginbotham · Thursday, March 11,2004 12 a.m.

Artistic skill runs in Samantha Crouch's family. Her father has been drawing since the first time he picked up a crayon, and both her twin and older sisters are painters. It is no surprise Samantha has artistic talent, too.

Galleries in the open air

By Jane Charney · Wednesday, March 10,2004 11:58 p.m.

Whitney Blake's vision of peace is simple. It's a world of quiet, flowers, friendship and love. And throughout March, Bloomington residents and IU students will see Blake's work on a billboard at the corner of Fourth Street and College Avenue. Along with three other local middle-schoolers, 12-year-old Blake won a Youth Art Month student art contest sponsored by Your Art Here.

'David's' restoration nears completion

By Alyson Brodsy and Frances D'Emilio · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:55 p.m.

FLORENCE, Italy -- After months of meticulous dabbing away at decades of dust and grime, a contested cleaning of Michelangelo's "David" is more than halfway done, and experts insist the restoration has improved the marble masterpiece's appearance.

Students shine in Mini-Play festival

By Lori Snow · Tuesday, March 9,2004 11:51 p.m.

This week, 52 elementary, middle and high school students from around Bloomington will see the results of their hard work as they produce, direct and perform their self-written plays. The event is a part of the 20th annual Mini-Play Festival sponsored by Bloomington Playwrights Project.

Escape to Amsterdam

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Tuesday, March 9,2004 1 a.m.

Don't get me wrong -- I absolutely love the city of København, despite the dismal weather. However, after spending a week by myself in my host family's home (they were skiing in the Italian Alps), I was ready to get out of the house myself. Since just about every other European destination is warmer and cheaper than København, I was faced with a bevy of options. Where to go?

Young Hoosiers learn the violin

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, March 8,2004 11:23 p.m.

FRENCH LICK, Ind. -- The sound of violins can now be heard at a southern Indiana elementary school as three third-graders have started learning to play the instrument as part of a new school program. The school district sought grants from two companies and bought three violins at $400 each to start the program at Springs Valley Elementary School, district superintendent Roger Fisher said.

Foci blends video, dance, music elements in one

By Stacey Laskin · Monday, March 8,2004 11:22 p.m.

Nestled intimately in the dimly lit room, the dozen or so audience members laughed together and traded professional experiences at Windfall Dancers' production of "Foci" Friday. According to the press release, "Foci" is designed to explore the tension between multiple perceptions of the present.

Three comics shake up the market

By Jamie Swhier · Sunday, March 7,2004 11:27 p.m.

Comedian Steve Medley appeared at the Market in the Indiana Memorial Union Friday as part of a night of comedy sponsored by Comedy Caravan. Medley, along with two other comics, performed jokes and skits in front of a full audience. The show included Scott Dunn, who has been on "The Man Show" and was featured on Bob and Tom's latest CD, and Randy Madsen, whose sense of humor caused the only outburst in the night's events. Each performer presented material for about 30 minutes.

Indiana represented in new hip-hop movement

By Eric Tash · Sunday, March 7,2004 11:25 p.m.

Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Eminem all have something in common -- and its not that they are all part of the same record label. They are all from big cities with tremendous exposure. Though Los Angeles, Detroit and New York are known for producing hip-hop's latest and best talent, the Midwest region is just beginning to gain exposure from artists such as Nelly, Kanye West and Twista.