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Local musicians to play as part of benefit concert

By Derrick Naylor · Thursday, Dec. 1,2011 10:51 p.m.

Local students at Bloomington High School North show their support for domestic violence awareness with music at 7 p.m. Friday. The BHSN Student Council sets up the annual concert that features local bands.

Column: Botanically ambiguous vegetable

By Nona Tepper · Thursday, Dec. 1,2011 10:50 p.m.

Until a week ago, pizza wasn’t a vegetable. But now it is, for all children ages 2 through 19.

Jewelry artist displays work for purchase

By Courtney Stiehl · Thursday, Dec. 1,2011 10:49 p.m.

The IU Art Museum’s gift shop, Angles, will wrap up its two-day Meet the Designer event Friday. The occasion featured pieces by Andrea Kruman, a jewelry maker that draws on the natural beauty of Brazil.

Column: Roman holiday

By Brea Johnson · Thursday, Dec. 1,2011 10:47 p.m.

Fully immersing yourself into another language is exhausting. Between classes, conversations with roommates and interactions with store workers, you can begin to grow a bit nostalgic for the days when you were able to communicate effectively with those around you.

Sustainability after 30 days

By Keiara Carr and Jake Wright · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2011 9:55 p.m.

After 30 days, Jake Wright and Keiara Carr have completed the 6 Sustainable Items Challenge.

Jewish A Cappella group to perform winter showcase

By Shelby Rizzi · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2011 9:51 p.m.

At 7 p.m. today in Rawles Hall 100, Hooshir A Cappella is having its annual winter concert.

Murder by Death debuts new music at the Bishop

By Celia Grundman · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2011 11:01 p.m.

Now, Murder By Death is back in Bloomington, where it began more than a decade ago, and is holed up writing songs for the album to be recorded in January. The band will debut several new songs Friday at the Bishop.

Students create photographs of new IU BFA Alternative Show

By Casey Engelman · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2011 11 p.m.

The IU BFA Photography class will display its students’ work as part of the annual Alternative Show Friday night in old Middle Way House may now be abandoned.

IU alumna exhibit remains on display

By DAVID CAMELI · Monday, Nov. 28,2011 9:45 p.m.

The Mathers Museum of World Cultures is currently displaying an exhibit by former IU student Erika Brown titled “Blended Harmonies: Music and Religion in Nepal.”

‘Urbana’ CD released by Latin group

By Lauren Glapa · Monday, Nov. 28,2011 9:42 p.m.

The Latin American Popular Music Ensemble is redefining the perception of music within its genre. The group will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Auer Hall within the Jacobs School of Music.The concert will feature members of El Taller and will be the official release event for the ensemble’s latest CD, “Paisaje Urbano.”

Exhibit brings diverse art

By Mary Kenney · Monday, Nov. 28,2011 9:38 p.m.

“The Photographs of Len Prince,” an exhibition of Prince’s work, is on display until Dec. 21 at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction.

Focus on Fashion

By Samantha Kirby · Monday, Nov. 28,2011 9:36 p.m.

It seems every year there is a story dedicated to why leggings shouldn’t be worn as pants. While I agree with this sentiment, I can’t help but feel like the other side isn’t represented.

Trio wins project award

By Sarah Griffin · Sunday, Nov. 27,2011 8:43 p.m.

Fourteen different groups representing more than 40 individual students began composing, rehearsing and recording their own demos for the second annual Emerging Jazz Artist Project Award. This year’s winners are members of the David Linard Trio. The group is senior Linard on piano, junior Ben Lumsdaine on drums and graduate student Nick Tucker on bass.

Madrigals to perform Rachael’s Cafe

By Adria Nassim · Sunday, Nov. 27,2011 8:41 p.m.

At 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Rachael’s Cafe will have a madrigal, or medieval, dinner party with entertainment, including singing, acting and a court jester. A traditional medieval meal will be served at the main event, along with the acting and singing. Two audience members will also be selected to sit with the king and queen at the head of the table.

Bäitoník Configuration balances science, music

By Celia Grundman · Sunday, Nov. 27,2011 8:39 p.m.

Experimental post-rock band Bäitoník Configuration will perform at 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Bishop with local Clouds as Oceans. Admission is $4.

1 month of sustainable fashion: week 3

By Keiara Carr and Jake Wright · Wednesday, Nov. 23,2011 6:31 p.m.

For the month of November, two Indiana Daily Student reporters will each be limited to wearing only six items of clothing as they take part in the Six Items or Less experiment. They are now starting their second week of the challenge.

1 month of sustainable fashion: week 4

By Keiara Carr and Jake Wright · Tuesday, Nov. 22,2011 12 a.m.

For the month of November, two Indiana Daily Student reporters will each be limited to wearing only six items of clothing as they take part in the Six Items or Less experiment. They are now starting their second week of the challenge.

Simon sings to sold-out audience

By Barb Anguiano · Sunday, Nov. 20,2011 11:13 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Paul Simon of 1960s folk-rock duo Simon and Garfunkel fame performed for a sold-out IU Auditorium crowd Sunday.

Cider, lights to start holiday season

By Celia Grundman · Sunday, Nov. 20,2011 7:24 p.m.

Bugles will blare, cider and hot chocolate will be passed around and downtown Bloomington will burst into light for the Canopy of Lights celebration. Santa Claus will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday on the south side of the square, where he’ll start the holiday season with the flip of a switch.

Native American heritage recalled through weaving

By Derrick Naylor · Sunday, Nov. 20,2011 7:23 p.m.

As National American Indian Heritage Month continues, the First Nations Education and Cultural Center sponsored events designed to spread awareness about Native American society and culture.