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Dance performance to highlight theme of restricted movement

By Christian Hines · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 9:05 p.m.

Whether they are exploring the claustrophobic dynamics of a train car or the inventive acrobatics of concession-stand workers, members of the Windfall Dancers Company challenge audiences’ perception of space and confinement in their upcoming show, “Edgy Things in Small Spaces.”

The book will be available later this month.

IU publishes book with works from Art Museum galleries

Monday, Feb. 18,2008 9:04 p.m.

After two years of editing, writing and shooting, the IU Art Museum has compiled a “masterwork” of pieces from its galleries into a book, due for release later this month.

Awkward Silence creates 4 improvised musicals

By Allison Tyra · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 2:30 p.m.

The John Waldron Arts Center auditorium rang with laughter last Thursday, Friday and Saturday as Awkward Silence Comedy created four brand-new, on-the-spot musicals for crowds of 60 to 100 people.

IU Auditorium hosts Garrison Keillor's ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ broadcast

By Allison Tyra · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 1:32 a.m.

The sold-out crowd at the IU Auditorium alternated between laughter, silence and thunderous applause Friday night as Garrison Keillor and company showed that after 32 years, his radio variety show, “A Prairie Home Companion,” is still going strong. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

‘Monologues’ open hearts and minds

By Jeff corso · Monday, Feb. 18,2008 12:24 a.m.

For two nights at the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union, a large ensemble of women opened not only their hearts, but the hearts and minds of an audience packed to capacity. Eve Ensler’s witty and powerful story, “The Vagina Monologues,” closed Friday at IU.

‘National icon’ comes to Auditorium

By Allison Tyra · Friday, Feb. 15,2008 4:25 p.m.

“Welcome to Lake Wobegon, where the women are strong, the men are good-looking and the children are above average.” Now in its 32nd year on the radio, Garrison Keillor’s matchless program, “A Prairie Home Companion,” will bring the fictitious small town of Lake Wobegon, Minn., to the IU Auditorium at 5:45 p.m.

Auction money to support kids

Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 10:10 p.m.

The IU chapter of One Here...One There will host its first annual silent art auction and art benefit today at Upland Brewery to raise money for children in sub-Saharan Africa.

Le Dernier Cri: The most diverse industry on Earth

Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 9:36 p.m.

There is no industry more diverse and more tolerant than the fashion industry. It is tolerant of all different things: skin color, age, gender, religion, country of origin, ideas and sexual orientation.

Around the Arts

Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:21 a.m.

Photography and DART area shows When: Noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 to 16 Where: School of Fine Arts, room 123 Cost: Free More Info: www.indiana.edu/~sofa/

Past, present, future expressed through the Art of Bloomington’s Black History Month

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:15 a.m.

The African American Arts Institute, sponsored by Arts Week, will present “Worlds Collide: Spirit, Soul and Body” in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall at 6 p.m. Monday . This is just one of the upcoming events commemorating Black History Month with art at IU.

Making up a musical

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:04 a.m.

Though many adjectives can be applied to musicals, “improvised” is rarely among them. But IU’s Awkward Silence Comedy troupe will be changing that Thursday through Saturday at the John Waldron Arts Center.

The political gallery

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:33 a.m.

As the country comes closer and closer to the general election, the race to the White House is unfolding like a Charles Dickens plot; each character is playing an extremely important role and adding flavor to the story.

Renowned saxophonist to perform

By Theresa Bradtke · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:31 a.m.

For hungry jazz fans seeking fulfillment, the Jacobs School of Music will host the last of three performances of the Moveable Feast of the Arts Series 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ogle Center in New Albany, Ind. at IU Southeast’s campus.

Technology, art come together

By Julia Bergman · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:30 a.m.

A new institute at IU will allow artists and scholars to collaborate on digital arts and humanities projects, such as digital music libraries and virtual reality programs. Work in the new Institute for the Digital Arts and Humanities will extend to dance, music and even literature.

Local artist helps shape IU campus

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:28 a.m.

When she isn’t working on her own limestone sculpture pieces, local artist Amy Brier is spending her time doing commissioned work around Bloomington.

‘Symphony for Three’ to premiere today

By Savannah Worley · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:26 a.m.

Instead of showing a typical version of “Romeo and Juliet,” where two young people fall deeply in love, the Bloomington Playwrights Project will present a story unafraid to examine imperfect love.

From Bloomington to Broadway and back

By Tom Edwards · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12 a.m.

Theatrical set and costume design master Robert O’Hearn retired from the IU faculty following the completion of William Bolcom’s opera “A Wedding” earlier this month.

Sexy Tunes, Sexy Time

By Teri Rosenbaum · Wednesday, Feb. 13,2008 12:11 a.m.

Raise your hand if this has ever happened to you: You’re on your first date with the guy or girl of your dreams.

Pictured here is “A caelo usque ad centrum,” by digital artist and IU professor Margaret Dolinsky, who combines digital art and ancient artifacts in her artwork. Dolinsky was recently named the 2008 Outstanding Educator in Science, Engineering and Technology. The award is given to the educator who uses technology creatively and involves students.

IU professor turns ancient artifacts into enchanting art

By Mark Wilson · Wednesday, Feb. 13,2008 12:07 a.m.

Digital artist Margaret Dolinsky’s says her favorite part of her job is “exploring the creative uses of digital technology with students.” Dolinsky a professor in the school of Fine Arts, was recently named the 2008 Outstanding Educator in Science, Engineering and Technology by the organization women and Hi Tech.

Violin virtuoso

By Amy Burke · Tuesday, Feb. 12,2008 1:02 a.m.

IU alumnus Joshua Bell and acclaimed pianist Jeremy Denk performed together Sunday at the Musical Arts Center in a free, completely full show. For those who were unable to get tickets, the Jacobs School of Music streamed a live feed of the performance on its Web site. A native of Bloomington, Bell will join the IU Jacobs School of Music as a senior lecturer in the String Department.

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