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Former, current students to celebrate prof's birthday

By Mary DeBrunner · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 1:36 a.m.

When renowned pianist Menachem Pressler entered this world, it seemed he was destined to be great. This is partly because the distinguished professor of music shares his birthday with one of the world's greatest composers, Ludwig van Beethoven. Pressler, who began teaching at IU in 1955, will celebrate his 80th birthday a little differently this year. Hundreds of his current and former students will gather together to thank and honor him with a special concert, reflecting on his past teaching experiences. Although his real birthday falls on Tuesday, this commemorative event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday in Auer Hall at the IU School of Music. It will feature a number of ensemble performances and special guest speakers.

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Holiday magic comes alive

By Jessica Dalsing · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 12:14 a.m.

Twelve soldiers emerge from the depth of a life-sized present and begin to dance in unison about the stage. The red sequins of their hats and the metallic sounds of the taps hitting the floor keep the time of the music as the audience struggles to take in every element of the scene.

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Personalizing holiday gifts

By Cecelia Wolford · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 12:12 a.m.

So you think gift wrap is just the pesky intermediary between you and what you want? Think again! With a little creativity, you can make a gift something really special for the person receiving it.

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Concert to honor senior killed in car crash

By -Jenny Kobiela · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 12:08 a.m.

Uncle Fester's House of Blooze, 430 E. Kirkwood Avenue, will host a memorial party at 10 p.m. Wednesday for Jon Fillippo, an IU senior killed in a car accident Nov. 28. The party will feature hip-hop music by area DJs, including Top Speed, Cypher Devine, the Devastator and Tom Slick. "Jon enjoyed hip hop," his roommate Justin Hart said. "He mainly listened to hip hop or rap … it's fitting to play hip hop (at the party)."

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Musicians educate audience

By Josh Hamm and Joshua Hamm · Monday, Dec. 15,2003 12:08 a.m.

A Samulnori ensemble performed at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures Thursday. Samulnori is a traditional Korean musical style that uses percussion instruments. The ensemble is a group of four IU students each playing a different instrument. Samulnori is made up of two root words: samul which signifies "four things" and nori which means "to play." Thus, Samulnori suggests four people play instruments in the performance.

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Local non-profit group to play host to concert

By Daniel Castro · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:53 a.m.

The Bloomington chapter of the Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project will host two benefit concerts tonight. The first will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Rhino's All Ages Club, featuring the bands Mt. Gigantic, The Door Keys and Sex Tiger. The second begins at 10 p.m. at Vertigo, with Turn Pale, John Wilkes Booze, Bobby Conn and Puppy Vs. Dyslexia.

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Warm winter trends

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:52 a.m.

Throwing fashion to the wind to stay warm is a very practical approach to winter. Then the holiday sales come, and I black out in the mall. I usually give in to winter trends. As I look down at my hands clad in lambswool hand warmers, I am thinking: "why did I buy these?" They are really pretty, but they serve no function -- they don't actually cover the fingers.

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New dance troupe begins first season

By -Jenny Kobiela · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:51 a.m.

IU graduates Katie Kasper and Katie Smith are collaborating their dance and theatre troupes into "Ignitio," to be presented over the next two weekends at the Peine Theater at Marian College. While at IU, Smith wrote and Kasper choreographed the original full-length musicals "Neenog" and "Fish for a Long Time." Now, Smith, founder of Loose Cannon Productions, and Kasper, founder of the Motus Dance Theater, have collaborated once again -- this time on a multi-arts presentation.

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Around The Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:57 a.m.

What do Jesus, Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, a leprechaun, some disgruntled elves, a lonely woman in a bar and prison inmates all have in common? Bloomington Playwrights Project seems to know. The BPP brings them all together to celebrate the holidays in the twisted production of "The Twelve Plays of Christmas."

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Chicago fan? Don't miss 'Royko'

By Brittany Ausmus · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:45 a.m.

Corrosive, vitriolic, insightful. All were words used to describe Mike Royko, the late Chicago Tribune columnist who was described as the best journalist of his time by many of his peers.

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Sale showcases various pottery styles

By Jenica Schultz · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:44 a.m.

Colorful mugs, plates, vases and bowls line the shelves between Fine Arts Rooms 173 and 174. Students make their purchases and go home with handcrafted ceramics from the IU Ceramic Guild's pottery sale, which began Tuesday and continues until 3 p.m. today.

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Dance troupe to present annual concert

By Jessica Dalsing · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:43 a.m.

The Indiana Dance Theater will perform "Holiday Magic: A dance concert for the whole family" at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and free for children under five.

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Battling Stereotype

By Lynndi Lockenour · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:41 a.m.

What is a gamer? Is it a man, a woman, a geek? Do they have glasses? Tousled hair? A pocket protector? Gamers are much more than this popular stereotype. Still, stereotypes exist in almost every hobby and participants learn to live with it. But role-playing games are being banned from schools, clubs and libraries, according to the Web site www.TheEscapist.com. Cultural assumptions make it challenging for gamers to engage in their hobby.

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Memo could be key in Jacko defense

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Molloy · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:18 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Child welfare investigators earlier this year found there was no basis for allegations that Michael Jackson had abused the boy now accusing him of molestation, according to a confidential memo.

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Professors show talent in gallery

By Christine Jang · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:13 a.m.

The SoFA gallery, located within the School of Fine Arts, currently has on display experimental works of four visiting professors, each specializing in different studio areas.

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'Chimes' concert features Singing Hoosiers

By Claire Blaustein · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:13 a.m.

With Christmas coming up, many stores are using Christmas carols to complete the ambiance of holiday cheer. The IU Auditorium is also getting into the sprit with "Chimes of Christmas," a concert performed by IU's Singing Hoosiers, along with the Symphonic Band and the Trombone Choir at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the IU Auditorium.

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