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Chocolate confections

By Camilla Saulsbury · Tuesday, Feb. 6,2001 11:56 a.m.

My grumpy, cynical side longs to dismiss Valentine's Day as the Madison Avenue-produced frenzy of fluff I know it to be. But the strength of my testy convictions is curiously and invariably out-muscled each Feb. 14 by my softer, squishier side. After all, how could a winter's day dedicated to the sanctioned consumption of chocolate be all bad?

'Faust' opera struggles

By Gabriel Lewin · Tuesday, Feb. 6,2001 12:02 a.m.

With a red glow reflected off the curtain of the Musical Arts Center, the Philharmonic Orchestra began the somber prelude to "Faust" by Gounod under the baton of maestro Imre Pallo. Slowly, the curtain rose for the Saturday evening performance of the French opera about the dangers of lust and temptation.

Alpha Kappa Alpha 'angels' entertain IMU crowd

By Marna Cousino · Monday, Feb. 5,2001 10:11 a.m.

Models for the Alpha Kappa Alpha annual fashion show stepped out in style Thursday before a packed audience in the Indiana Memorial Union's Alumni Hall. The show was a creative combination of trendy clothes, hot choreography and club music. Music from Destiny's Child, Madonna, Jay-Z, Outkast and Mystikal was featured during and in between the fashion sets, which helped the audience get into the show.

'Oedipus' mesmerizing despite flaws

By Gabe Lewin · Sunday, Feb. 4,2001 11:16 p.m.

From the moment the house opened Friday evening at the University Theatre, a sense of horror filled the space. Hollow sounds of eminent doom echoed as the audience waited for "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles to begin the first of its eight performances for the Department of Theatre and Drama. This production of "Oedipus" was frightening and awe-inspiring to watch, but a few elements did not flow with the production of the play.

Drag show to aid student groups

By Marna Cousino · Friday, Feb. 2,2001 12:07 a.m.

Sometimes a costume mask is more than a mask. "We all wear masks everywhere we go," said senior Jason Jones, president of OUT. "But behind the masks, we are all people. We should celebrate our uniqueness, but realize what we all have in common."

'Faust' opera to open at MAC

By Tim Street · Thursday, Feb. 1,2001 11:54 p.m.

The opera "Faust" contains beautiful melodies, grandiose sets, sword fights and a pitched battle between good and evil.

Author Discusses

By Rachel Kipp · Thursday, Feb. 1,2001 3:22 p.m.

The sound of familiar but not quite placeable classical music crackles through the speakers at Planned Television Arts, a New York-based promotion company. Minutes tick by as the clock moves closer to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Relaxing sounds of violins and horns become the background music for an ever-growing number of men and women waiting at the other end of telephone lines. Finally, an overly happy and somewhat artificial-sounding woman delivers an introduction.

The Vagina Monologues

By Laura Ewald · Thursday, Feb. 1,2001 1:42 a.m.

Slowly, it dawned on me that nothing was more important than stopping violence toward women -- that the desecration of women indicated the failure of human beings to honor and protect life and that this failing would, if we did not correct it, be the end of us all. -- Eve Ensler, introduction to "The Vagina Monologues."

Hot off the runway

By Marna Cousino · Thursday, Feb. 1,2001 1:35 a.m.

"Good morning, models." "Good morning, Charlie." "Charlie's Angels" is just one of the themed sections of this year's Alpha Kappa Alpha fashion show, 7:30 p.m. today in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union.

IU Swing Club offers dance instruction

By Meghan Felicelli · Thursday, Feb. 1,2001 1:34 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 22, students and community members gathered at the Indiana Memorial Union for the IU Swing Club's Call-Out meeting.

University Theatre to bring 'Oedipus' to life

By Gabriel Lewin · Thursday, Feb. 1,2001 1:27 a.m.

Twenty-four centuries before Freud developed his theories, the ancient Greeks tapped into human psychology in the most public of places -- the theater. The most popular form of entertainment for the Greeks, playwrights such as Aeschylus, Euripides and Aristophanes brought the human condition to the foreground with their plays about the history and religion of their culture.

Recital features student talent

By Kailash V. Murthi · Tuesday, Jan. 30,2001 10:45 p.m.

The IU Chamber Orchestra will make its first public appearance at 8 p.m. today at Auer Hall. The recital is free and open to the public. The orchestra will be conducted by violin professor Paul Biss. A chamber orchestra is different from a normal-sized orchestra. Biss said the difference lies in both the size of the orchestra and the tone of the music. "A chamber orchestra is a smaller one. Here, the music becomes more intimate," Biss said.

Around the Arts

Monday, Jan. 29,2001 10:47 p.m.

Vertical Horizon creates contest to promote new CD NEW YORK -- To complement the release of Vertical Horizon's third single, "Best I Ever Had," the band wants to hear their listeners' "best they ever had" romance stories. Radio stations across the country will listen to these stories, and all callers will win a special edition of Vertical Horizon's album and be registered for a grand prize trip to New York for a romantic weekend getaway.

Local Exhibits

Monday, Jan. 29,2001 10:40 p.m.

IU Art Museum, "An Ancient Muse: Classical Themes in Old Master and Modern Prints from the Thimme Collection" and "The Fine Art of Conservation: An Homage to Danae Thimme" exhibits on display until March 4. "Contemporary Sculpture from Malaysia" exhibit on display until April 1. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free public tours available at 2 p.m. Saturday. For information on group tours, call 855-1045. For information on special exhibits and events, call 855-IUAM. For general information, call 855-5445.

Student discovers joys of Argentine tango

By Kama Korvela · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:31 p.m.

K'ai Roberts fell in love this summer. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old, but it wasn't until a trip to Hawaii that she learned the art of Argentine tango. "I went there to learn the international waltz, and I met someone who told me that they would teach me to tango," Roberts said. "Four hours later, I fell in love with it." Roberts, a native of Bloomington, is a veteran of dance. She said she grew up dancing with her sister Julie, and eventually realized how passionate she was about the art.

Willkie celebrates Asian traditions

By Juliet Eichberg · Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:29 p.m.

"The world's most colorful" was how emcee Ying Wang, a senior, described the Lunar New Year celebration Friday evening at Willkie Quad. Wang said the event, sponsored by the Asian Cultural Center, the Office of International Programs and CommUNITY Educators, was unique, entertaining and educational. "(The celebration) showcases to our best ability traditional Asian arts," he said.

O.A.R. electrifies Bluebird crowd

Sunday, Jan. 28,2001 11:28 p.m.

Take a gamble on O.A.R., whose staple song, "Crazy Game of Poker," got the crowd at Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N. Walnut Ave., on its feet Saturday night. The Maryland quintuplet kicked off the first set with its classic "island roots rock" sound, leading into an extended jam of "City on Down," the melody carried by the saxophonist, Jerry DePizzo.

Concert marks anniversary

Thursday, Jan. 25,2001 10:50 p.m.

Local radio station WFHB marks its eighth anniversary this weekend with a concert at Second Story, 201 S. College Ave.

Arts contest accepting student entries

Thursday, Jan. 25,2001 10:46 p.m.

One local artist could win $10,000 this May. Applications are due Jan. 31 for the 2001 Showcase of the Arts Annual Competition from the National Society of Arts and Letters. The Bloomington chapter of NSAL, a nonprofit organization designed to create opportunities for young artists, was formed in 1966. It has been active locally and encourages young artists to enter this competition in one of five divisions: Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music and Literature.

Couple to play recital

By Kailash V. Murthi · Thursday, Jan. 25,2001 10:42 p.m.

Music professor Ik-Hwan Bae is well-known throughout the Bloomington music community and nationwide. But most people are unaware that his wife, Sung-Mi Im, is also an accomplished musician who has performed throughout the world.

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