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ArtsWeek offers students place to display work

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 9:19 p.m.

ArtsWeek will take a school-like spin, as the theme for this year’s week of creativity is “ArtsTeach.”

Column: It’s a rap for Uganda

By Therese Kennelly · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 9:14 p.m.

When I grow up, I want to be a president with a hit rap single.

The Memorials to make an appearance at Rhino’s after cancellation

Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 9:11 p.m.

The musical trio, The Memorials, will make an impromptu stop in Bloomington.

WIUX to bring an edge to Bishop

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 9:07 p.m.

From campus to past Kirkwood, IU students are faced with plenty of options for spending their free time. The trouble is picking just one, depending on the day.

Actress, comedian to bring magic, jokes to Bloomington

By Isabel Dieppa · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 1:05 a.m.

Actress, comedian, writer and musician Charlyne Yi will bring her quirky comedy show to the Comedy Attic from Thursday through Saturday. She will have two showings each night at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

IU welcomes the return of 'The Room'

By Gabrielle Cherney · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 1:03 a.m.

Tuesday, the Whittenberger Auditorium of the Indiana Memorial Union reached its 400-person capacity for an event that attracted individuals from all over. Armed with plastic spoons, they may have appeared peculiar to outsiders but all shared a common purpose: to experience the infamous film with director and actor Tommy Wiseau and actor Greg Sestero.Check out a video of the event here.

'Fiddler on the Roof' opens at IU Auditorium

By Isabel Dieppa · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 1:01 a.m.

It’s all about family in the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” The musical, which focuses on tradition and family, opened at the IU Auditorium Tuesday with one more performance today.

Ettinger ends hiatus to perform at Bishop

By Corinne Lambert · Wednesday, Feb. 9,2011 12:59 a.m.

When Dylan Ettinger first saw fellow Bloomington artists Kam Kama live, he said he decided to end his four-month concert hiatus to team up with them and Mark Trecka for a performance at The Bishop. The Bishop will be hosting all three local groups at 9 p.m. today.

Student to show documentary about New Orleans oil spill

Tuesday, Feb. 8,2011 3:32 p.m.

IU graduate student Ahmed Hamada will show his documentary, “Coming up for Air,” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Ernie Pyle School of Journalism.

'Nothing succeeds like failure'

By John Seasly · Monday, Feb. 7,2011 10:21 p.m.

Michael Chabon read five lessons he learned from his own failure to a rapt audience that sat and stood in a packed room Monday.

Coleman to display at the Venue

Monday, Feb. 7,2011 10:15 p.m.

Local poet, artist and wellness guide Patricia Coleman will display her recent works at 6 p.m. Friday at The Venue Fine Arts and Gifts.

Column: Vying for vino

By Lily Miller · Monday, Feb. 7,2011 10:13 p.m.

You know what’s not fun? Being underage.

Professor to feature play in ‘Going Solo Festival’

By Kim Hullinger · Monday, Feb. 7,2011 10:09 p.m.

Professor Kenneth Weitzman talked of his new play “Fire in the Garden,” which will be performed at the Indiana Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis this month.

Pulitzer author to give reading

Monday, Feb. 7,2011 1:58 p.m.

Pulitzer prize-winning author Michael Chabon is giving a free public reading at 5:30 p.m. today at Fine Arts 015.

Carnival brings children, raises awareness

By Rachel Cerrone · Sunday, Feb. 6,2011 8:04 p.m.

Wonka’s Chocolate Carnival started at 3 p.m., and within the first half hour, there were at least 100 volunteers, parents and children in the Boys & Girls Club.

Alumnus accompanies silent films at IU Cinema

By Isabel Dieppa · Sunday, Feb. 6,2011 8:01 p.m.

Before movies had sound designers, fancy noises and a complete orchestra, only one person typically did the music — a live accompanist.

Keb’ Mo’ brings Delta to Buskirk

By Kelsey Holder · Sunday, Feb. 6,2011 7:58 p.m.

Keb’ Mo’ swayed to the song he played on his silver steel guitar. Three spotlights reflected off his guitar onto the walls, causing the walls to seemingly move with music.

Bailey cashes in at Comedy Attic

By Isabel Dieppa · Sunday, Feb. 6,2011 7:55 p.m.

Bear sex, stalking and the Red Light Challenge were all a part of this weekend’s storm of laughter as the Comedy Attic brought comedian Ben Bailey to Bloomington.

Spike Lee to speak at IU Auditorium

By Keiara Carr · Thursday, Feb. 3,2011 11:34 p.m.

Director, producer, writer and actor Spike Lee will be a guest speaker for Bloomington’s 27th annual ArtsWeek.

Michael Chabon to give free reading Monday

By John Seasly · Thursday, Feb. 3,2011 10:13 p.m.

Fans of author Michael Chabon will have the chance to hear him read his work in person Monday. The free public reading begins at 5:30 p.m. in Fine Arts 015 and is sponsored by the College Arts and Humanities Institute.

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