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Hustler in the canon’s shadow

By Ryan Brown · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:16 p.m.

Let us consider Larry Flynt. Part invalid, part eccentric hillbilly, part founder and operator of hardcore porn magazine Hustler.

Behind the villain

Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:16 p.m.

Leah McRath, who plays Fata Morgana, shares insight into her evil character and her experience singing in “The Love for Three Oranges.”

Master's candidate Mark Van Arsdale, as Truffaldino, sings Tuesday evening at the IU Musical Arts Center. "The Love For Three Oranges" opens Nov. 14th at 8 p.m., and runs Nov. 15, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. in the MAC.

‘Three Oranges’ brings fantasy to the MAC stage

By Katherine Hagan · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:15 p.m.

A prince, a princess, a witch and ... oranges. This farcical opera has the makings of a classic Disney princess movie, while unfolding a random plot a la absurdist theater.

Obama campaign inspires music, artists to sing praises

Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:13 p.m.

Throughout history, high-profile political figures have attracted public curiosity, heated debate and worldwide attention. President-elect Barack Obama, the first black voted into presidential office, is no exception. And to up the ante from former administrations, the music industry has prepared a soundtrack.

Actors in the production Cabaret perform during their dress rehearsal Tuesday night in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The showings for the musical will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Willkommen to the Kit Kat Klub

By Lara Streyle · Wednesday, Nov. 12,2008 10:11 p.m.

The image of Liza Minelli dressed in black, complete with bowler hat and garters, dancing seductively across a stage might not resonate with college students today, but it most likely did in 1972 when Minelli starred in the film version of the Broadway musical “Cabaret.”

A.A. Bondy to take Bear’s stage

By Kelsey McArdle · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2008 10:48 p.m.

Guitar in hand and stories abounding, southern singer-songwriter A.A. Bondy will take the stage at Bear’s Place tonight, doling out his distinctive take on the blues-folk revival.

The music elitists

By Emily Campion · Tuesday, Nov. 11,2008 10:48 p.m.

Every Monday evening, I sit down at my computer and conjure up some random nonsense about music. I enjoy the freedom that comes with a weekly column assignment – I can write about anything. Even music some people find terrible.

‘Twilight’ series turns to film

Tuesday, Nov. 11,2008 10:47 p.m.

It’s the year’s guiltiest literary pleasure: Stephenie Meyer’s series of teenage vampire romance novels, “Twilight.”

Make a lasting impression with a great dress

By Gabrijel Gelic · Monday, Nov. 10,2008 8:30 p.m.

The holiday season is around the corner, bringing with it fancy parties, social gatherings and everything in between.

Tutto Bene offers quiet study space with fine dining, cafe

By Erica Beringer · Monday, Nov. 10,2008 8:28 p.m.

For the past four years, Tutto Bene has taken the concept of a traditional cafe and turned it into much more.

‘Singing for Social Justice’: a look back at 1968

By Lara Streyle · Monday, Nov. 10,2008 8:26 p.m.

“Faca amor nao faca guerra.”Make love not war, reads a graffiti-covered backdrop. A painted dove with an olive branch protests the war and violence.

VIDA brings identity to Waldron

By Risha Kohli · Sunday, Nov. 9,2008 7:13 p.m.

After dedicating weeks to rehearsing and fine-tuning their Spanish, the actors from the Spanish theater group Vision, Identity, Drama, and Art (VIDA) kicked off their Spanish language plays Thursday night at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Members of the IU Soul Revue perform during the Potpourri of Arts Saturday evening at the Buskirk Chumley Theater. The Potpourri of Arts was put on by the African American Arts Institute and featured performance by the IU Soul Revue, the African American Dance Company and the African American Choral Ensemble.

‘Looking Back – Pressing Forward’ with music, dance

By Lara Streyle · Sunday, Nov. 9,2008 7:12 p.m.

“Sing it brother,” shouted an audience member. With hands raised toward the sky in praise and bodies grooving to the beat, audience members got down to soulful music and a night of full entertainment Saturday.

Live From Bloomington CD to benefit food bank

By Benjamin Martinson · Friday, Nov. 7,2008 12:03 a.m.

For all who are feeling inspirational, it’s time to finally write the song for that special someone and submit it to the Live From Bloomington Union Board.

Students perform songs recalling activism and culture of 1968

By Lara Streyle · Friday, Nov. 7,2008 12:02 a.m.

The year 1968 was a turning point not only for America, but the world. It was the year that promising leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated, backlash against the Vietnam War was strong and social activism raged.

‘Potpourri of the Arts’ fuses cultures with song, dance

By Lara Streyle · Friday, Nov. 7,2008 12 a.m.

On Saturday, performers from the African American Arts Institute will come together for “Potpourri of the Arts,” an event that started 15 years ago and is a fusion of the three ensembles the African American Arts Institute encompasses.

NEEDTOBREATHE to make tour stop at IU

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Thursday, Nov. 6,2008 11:55 p.m.

Little boys want hot rods. Teenage boys want girls. And rock ’n’ roll boys ... they want only the need to breathe.

Grammy-winning group Third Day to play Friday

By Erica Rogers · Thursday, Nov. 6,2008 11:54 p.m.

Third Day, a popular Christian rock band, will perform Friday at the IU Auditorium in collaboration with New Covenant Productions. Tickets are still available.

Shop smart during a recession

By Bryan Payton · Thursday, Nov. 6,2008 11:50 p.m.

With our country in a recession and the economy in shambles these days, it’s important to bargain shop. After all, not all of us can afford to buy $150,000 worth of clothes from Saks and Neiman Marcus like Sarah Palin.

Politics, art draw perception parallels

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, Nov. 6,2008 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday night, the world watched, Bloomington had an impromptu parade, and I sat in my living room staring transfixed as state by state ushered in the reality of President-elect Barack Obama.

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