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The Daily Show host Trevor Noah coming to IU

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Jan. 8,2018 8:02 a.m.

Noah does stand-up comedy alongside late-night talk show hosting.

Students Anna Grunewald and Darren Hsu dance as the Snow Queen and the Snow Cavalier on Nov. 28 in the first act of "The Nutcracker". The spring season at the Musical Arts Center has many performances to come.

MAC season bringing comedy and crisis

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Jan. 8,2018 5 a.m.

Productions start Feb. 3 and end April 14.

Yadira Correa and Caitlan Taylor speak to each other Oct. 26, 2016, during a dress rehearsal for Cardinal Stage Company's presentation of "The Merchant of Venice". The Cardinal Stage is switching their musical from “9 to 5: The Musical" to be more sensitive about the recent sexual harassment conversation.

Cardinal Stage switches out musical in response to national sexual harassment conversations

By Christine Fernando · Monday, Jan. 8,2018 2 a.m.

The company will no longer produce “9 to 5: The Musical.”

President Michael McRobbie and Provost Lauren Robel hired Helene O'Leary as the new assistant provost for strategic campus advancement at IU. O'Leary has been tasked with gathering private support for campus arts and humanities initiatives as a part of her new position.

Helene O'Leary explains her newly-created arts and humanities position

Monday, Jan. 8,2018 12:55 a.m.

She will be IU's first assistant provost for strategic campus advancement.

"Freshman Year of Life" by MindSumo was originally published Apr. 11, 2017. The book features "essays that tell the truth about work, home and love after college".

COLUMN: The New Year means a new reading list

By Audrey Lee · Friday, Jan. 5,2018 9:48 a.m.

A list of self-help books every student needs to read this New Year.

Semester of music coming to IU Auditorium

By IDS staff · Friday, Jan. 5,2018 8:53 a.m.

IU Auditorium features six shows this season, each with a unique theme.

Prestige Hat was on display at Eskenazi Museum of Art. This piece of art was created by an unknown artist in Cameroon with feathers and jute.

Anonymous donor gifts $1.5 million for endowed African art studies chair

By Christine Fernando · Friday, Jan. 5,2018 7 a.m.

The Tanner-Opperman chair will be created in honor of Roy Sieber.

The Thomas Gallery will present “Sketchbook,” a collection of recent works by native Californian and 24-year Bloomington resident Kurt Larsen. His art is aimed at being small and affordable. Most of Larsen's work in "Sketchbook" is on sale for less than $50. The Thomas Gallery will exhibit the collection from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday in January, or by appointment. The title of this work is "Nebulus".

Bloomington resident to present "Sketchbook" gallery

By Clark Gudas · Friday, Jan. 5,2018 7 a.m.

"Skechbook" aims to exhibit smaller, affordable works.

Mat Whiteley, a masters student in his third year, works on a mural in the stairwell of Franklin Hall. Whiteley spent months working on his artwork, then printed it on giant stickers to put on the wall.

New mural arrives at Media School stairwell

By Clark Gudas · Friday, Jan. 5,2018 7 a.m.

The mural presents vivid images representing the Media School.

The Christmas Tree frappuccino recently came out at Starbucks. The drink consists of mocha and peppermint, matcha-infused whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, candied cranberries and a strawberry topper.

Ho, ho, no to the Starbucks Christmas Tree Frappuccino

By IDS staff · Monday, Dec. 25,2017 8:25 a.m.

On the seventh day of Christmas, Starbucks gave us a bland, ice-blended drink.

IU professor named Poet Laureate of Indiana

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Dec. 18,2017 9:26 p.m.

Professor Matejka will serve a two-year term as Poet Laureate of Indiana.

Karen Day’s new book “I’ll Stay,” will be published Jan. 30, 2018. Day is an Indiana native, and she graduated from IU in 1984 with degrees in journalism and English.

COLUMN: IU alumna Karen Day writes IU-centered book

By Audrey Lee · Monday, Dec. 11,2017 7 a.m.

"I'll Stay" by IU alumna Karen Day will publish in January.

Cardinal Stage Company will be performing "Peter Pan" Dec. 15 though Dec. 30. The musical adaptation of the story premiered first on Broadway in the 1950s.

“Peter Pan” coming to Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Dec. 11,2017 3 a.m.

“Peter Pan” is a whimsical, emotional journey for the holiday season.

Emmy Award-Winning composer shares insight on new classes

By Lauren Fazekas · Monday, Dec. 11,2017 1 a.m.

Groupé answered questions about new courses he created at Jacobs School of Music.

“Front Page Flo” calls back classic musical theater

By Clark Gudas · Friday, Dec. 8,2017 11:19 a.m.

The musical brings song and tap dance to Bloomington Playwrights Project.

2017's best dressed list isn't about fashion at all

By Brielle Saggese · Friday, Dec. 8,2017 7:30 a.m.

This year's style standouts included Celine Dion, Beyoncé and sad frat boys.

The Bloomington Playwrights Project has been performing original plays for 35 years. Brad Schiesser will be replacing Jessica Reed as the new managing director in December.

Bloomington Playwrights Project hires new managing director

By IDS staff · Friday, Dec. 8,2017 12 a.m.

The BPP announced the hiring of a new managing director on Dec. 7.

Kendrick Lamar released his album "Damn" in April. "Damn" is one of the many standout albums of 2017.

COLUMN: The only gift from 2017: Music.

By Hannah Reed · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 11 a.m.

A recap of music in 2017.

Avocado juice is a delicious way to drink an avocado-based smoothie that incorporates dates, almonds or lemon. Food columnist Rachel Rosenstock first encountered the drink while traveling to Morocco.

COLUMN: Avocado juice is the beverage you never knew you needed

By Rachel Rosenstock · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 8:30 a.m.

Columnist recommends recipes for avocado juice

The Monroe County Civic Theater’s Director’s Symposium & Variety Show will be presented on Dec. 10 at the Player’s Pub. For it’s 18th iteration, the free show offers a dozen acts, featuring three theatrical productions and a variety of musical acts.

Eighteenth Director’s Symposium offers theater and music

By Clark Gudas · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 7 a.m.

Productions range in theme from domestic violence to seasonal music.

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