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Novel sheds insight on IU basketball, segregation

By Rorye O'Connor · Thursday, Oct. 2,2008 9:13 p.m.

Hoosiers, particularly basketball fans, might think they know everything behind the history of IU’s heralded basketball team. However, there’s one book Hoosiers should consider adding to their reading list.

Blue Collar Comedy star, Ron "Tater Salad" White, to perform at Auditorium

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Oct. 2,2008 9:11 p.m.

With a glass of scotch in one hand, a lit cigar in the other and his French bulldog, Gertrude, backstage, Ron White will bring his unique brand of stand-up comedy to the IU Auditorium on Friday.

To hip or not to hip

By Ryan Brown · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2008 10:37 p.m.

In August, culture-jamming publication Adbusters released the cover story, “Hipster: The Dead End of Western Civilization,” an article that, since its release, has received more than 2,300 online comments – a lot more than most Adbusters cover stories.

Economics and entertainment

By Claire Burke · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2008 10:36 p.m.

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few days, never look at a newspaper or – like John McCain – don’t know how to use e-mail, you probably have heard at least a little bit about our country’s current economic situation.

Actor Merritt David Janes (Sweeney Todd) casts a menacing look during the first act of Sweeney Todd Tuesday night at IU Auditorium.

‘Sweeney Todd’ brings music, gore to the Auditorium

By Erica Rogers · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2008 10:34 p.m.

Barber knives gleaned and blood dripped on the stage of the IU Auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday with the musical presentation of “Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

Fire breather with Dhoad Gypsies during a performance at the 2007 Lotus in the Park.

Capturing the essence of Lotus through the lens of Jeffrey Hammond

By Erica Beringer · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2008 10:31 p.m.

Every year, the world comes to Bloomington for the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, and photographer Jeffrey Hammond is there to capture nearly every moment.

Bringing home Mr. Right

By Emily Campion · Tuesday, Sept. 30,2008 10:46 p.m.

So that special someone from last week (you know, the guy taking Jell-O shots by himself?) turns out to be the love of your life. Who knew? It’s about time to bring him home and introduce him to the parents.

SoFA Gallery highlights 'One Moment'

By Katherine Hagan · Tuesday, Sept. 30,2008 10:44 p.m.

By bringing images of moments in time to the School of Fine Arts Gallery, Thomas Robertello, a Jacobs School of Music flute professor and owner/director of Thomas Robertello Gallery, plans to inspire more than fleeting attention during the “One Moment” exhibition scheduled for Oct. 17.

From plaid country styles to skirts and bows, find your fall versatility

By Gabrijel Gelic · Monday, Sept. 29,2008 8:50 p.m.

Fall is here and that means it’s time to bring out the plaids, tweeds and velvet. This season, country style is taking over the catwalks.

Male a capella group to sing at Homecoming

Monday, Sept. 29,2008 8:49 p.m.

The original 10 members of a capella group Straight No Chaser will perform during the 2008 IU Homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the IU Auditorium.

Actress Johanna Ruszala, playing the the part of Violetta Valery for the Giuseppe Verdi opera La Traviata, performs during the production's dress rehearsal on Thursday evening at the MAC.

Jacobs’ elite performs free of charge

By Katherine Hagan · Monday, Sept. 29,2008 8:48 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music puts on more than 1,100 performances per year in different venues, but only a select few are held at the Musical Arts Center.

IU Auditorium welcomes show ‘Sweeney Todd’

By Erica Rogers · Monday, Sept. 29,2008 8:44 p.m.

Sweeney Todd will seek his revenge today and Wednesday at the IU Auditorium during the Tony award-winning musical “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

See Jacobs’ elite, free of charge

By Katherine Hagan · Monday, Sept. 29,2008 12:50 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music puts on more than 1,100 performances per year in different venues, but only a select few are held at the Musical Arts Center. On Monday, a weekly music series returns to the MAC, giving people more opportunities to see some of the best music ensembles on campus. “Live and Free at the MAC” kicks off at 8 p.m. Monday with the Jazz Ensemble.

Project grant awarded to create virtual video orchestral conducting

By Katherine Fay · Monday, Sept. 29,2008 12:25 a.m.

Instead of conducting an orchestra from a concert hall, IU music informatics professor Chris Raphael will bring the orchestra to a computer screen.

Audience, stage leave 1st impressions at ‘La Traviata’

By Katherine Hagan · Sunday, Sept. 28,2008 11:22 p.m.

Bad outfits but classic costumes, poorly planned seating but stunning set design, appalling behavior but masterful music – all in all, the opening night of the opera “La Traviata” on Friday was, simply put, a night of first impressions.

Changing to French currency

By Bonnie White · Sunday, Sept. 28,2008 11:20 p.m.

I was beginning to think the phrase “studying abroad” was a nice euphemism for a semester vacationing in a foreign city while still receiving college credit. That was until my classes started last week.

Jackie Knowles, left, an employee for the marketing department of Qdoba Mexican Grill, sorts through buttons for the 2008 Presidential Election Saturday afternoon in Dunn Meadow, to encourage people to vote. Qdoba offered free food as part of the Get Out the Vote concert, put on by INPIRG.

INPIRG sponsors free concert, registers voters

By Nick Cusack · Sunday, Sept. 28,2008 11:19 p.m.

Bands, free food, local politicians, prizes and a warm, sunny day attracted students and Bloomington residents to Dunn Meadow on Saturday for a “Get Out the Vote” concert.

Chloe Strauss & Nathan Mittleman star as Juliet and Romeo. (ask arts for more)

Shakespeare Musical defies classic style

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Sept. 25,2008 11:52 p.m.

The music is original, but the lyrics are pure Shakespeare in the latest Bloomington Playwrights Project production, “Romeo and Juliet: a Shakespearean Music-Drama.”

Actress Johanna Ruszala, playing the the part of Violetta Valery, and actor Jason Wickson, playing the part of Alfredo Germont for the Giuseppe Verdi opera La Traviata perform during the production's dress rehearsal on Thursday evening at the MAC. They take the stage for the showings Saturday and next Friday.

‘La Traviata’ opens IU Opera Theater’s 60th season

By Katherine Hagan · Thursday, Sept. 25,2008 11:50 p.m.

With evocative themes of betrayal, honor and unconditional love, the new production “La Traviata” kicks off the IU Opera Theater’s 60th anniversary season at 8 p.m. Friday at the Musical Arts Center.

Accessories, not just a girl’s best friend

By Bryan Payton · Thursday, Sept. 25,2008 11:46 p.m.

I encourage all guys to be young men of style, and good style is about making a statement. You want to make that statement with confidence. It can be strong or subtle. Adding accessories enables you to add personality to your look by using slight accents.

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