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Britain’s Doris Lessing wins 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature at age 87

By Matt Moore · Sunday, Oct. 14,2007 9:19 p.m.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – British writer Doris Lessing won the 2007 Nobel Prize in literature, the Swedish Academy said Thursday, citing her “skepticism, fire and visionary power” in dozens of works, notably her classic “The Golden Notebook.”

SoFA celebrates artist Robert Baines’ new exhibit with opening reception

By Lauren Younis · Sunday, Oct. 14,2007 9:18 p.m.

For someone who is not an art school student, it may be hard to imagine that being a professional gold and metalsmith artist is a wise career move. And it’s not, unless the idea of spending all day indulging in the creative process and showing the resulting work in major capitals all over the world sounds appealing.

Brown County wants to incubate arts businesses

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Sunday, Oct. 14,2007 9:17 p.m.

For more than 100 years, the creations of Brown County artists have added to the county’s reputation as the “Art Colony of the Midwest.”

Indian Student Association celebrates Hindu holiday with traditional dance, colorful clothing

By Chelsea Merta · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:08 p.m.

It may not be the holiday season yet, but one of the most important times of year is coming up for the Hindu religion. Navrati begins Friday, and will last for 10 nights until Oct. 20, Indian Student Association President Veral Patel said.

Bloomington author hosts informal discussion on issue of immigration

By Rama Sobhani · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:08 p.m.

The debate over immigration is hardly a new thing in the United States, but the names and faces associated with it are constantly changing and the literature discussing it is ever expanding.

New SoFA Gallery exhibits to feature contemporary jewelry and holloware through Nov.

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:07 p.m.

Friday night, the SoFA Gallery will open two new exhibits to the public. The first, “Field of Vision: Contemporary Jewelry and Holloware” will showcase the unique and sophisticated works of both national and international artists. The second is “Personal Objects: Personal Spaces,” an exhibit dedicated to everyday objects made personal through computer-aided design, by Nicole Jacquard, an assistant professor of metalsmithing.

Yo La Tengo gets personal at Buskirk-Chumley show

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Thursday, Oct. 11,2007 10:06 p.m.

Yo La Tengo performed at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Wednesday to a near-capacity audience comprised predominantly of students who were encouraged to interact with band members while they were on stage.

Workshop of wonder

By Tom Edwards · Wednesday, Oct. 10,2007 10:53 p.m.

IU professor of String Technology Tom Sparks was 14 when he took apart his mother’s 18th century violin with a kitchen knife. He wanted to know how it worked, and naturally tried to find out for himself.

Director helps dancers find the rhythm

By Ashlyn McNeal · Wednesday, Oct. 10,2007 10:53 p.m.

After 30 years of teaching on IU’s campus, Iris Rosa is full of energy, enthusiasm and concern for her students.

Doug Lansky takes audience around the world in 60 minutes

By Lauren Younis · Wednesday, Oct. 10,2007 10:53 p.m.

Eat the local food, drink the local water and don’t worry about the dysentery that you’ll probably acquire – it’s not that bad.

Jive Records moves up release date of Britney Spears’ new ‘Blackout’

By AP Reports · Wednesday, Oct. 10,2007 10:50 p.m.

NEW YORK – Britney Spears’ “Blackout” is coming sooner than expected.

New book spotlights 300 letters addressed to Hitler

By David Rising · Wednesday, Oct. 10,2007 9:59 p.m.

BERLIN – At first glance, the letter carefully printed in a child’s hand seems innocuous, nothing more than the expression of a young crush: “I love you so much. Write me – please. Many greetings. Your Gina.”

Around the arts

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Oct. 10,2007 9:58 p.m.

Union Board presents ‘Sicko’ When: 8 and 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday Where: Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union More information: This is Michael Moore’s latest documentary, which compares the American health care industry to other nations’. Showings are free for IU students and $2 for non-students.

Paris designers pull out stops as weak dollar hurts American retailers

By Joelle Diderich · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2007 10:28 p.m.

PARIS – American retailers attending the Paris ready-to-wear shows this week have been feeling the sting of the weak dollar.

Yo La Tengo performs today at Buskirk

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2007 10:27 p.m.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater Concert Series and Union Board will present Yo La Tengo at 8 p.m. today at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. The band is making a stop in Bloomington as part of the “Freewheeling Yo La Tengo Tour,” which will include songs from its latest album, “I Am Not Afraid of You And I Will Beat Your Ass.” According to a press release, the band will play a special, almost entirely acoustic set for the evening.

Le Dernier Cri

By Claire Burke · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2007 10:26 p.m.

This past month in New York, London, Milan and Paris, fashion weeks have been forecasting the trends for next season and allowing designers to show six months worth of hard work to their eager audiences. This season, we saw many new trends for spring, including menswear-inspired looks, muted colors, hats in many forms and the ever-present spring floral print. This season’s looks were much more sophisticated, with clothing that was more structured and planned than that of past years.

Former associate sues Diddy for over $19M

Monday, Oct. 8,2007 9:20 p.m.

A former associate of Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a lawsuit from prison against the hip-hop mogul, claiming Combs owes him more than $19 million for music by the late rapper Notorious B.I.G.

Travel writer to share experiences, advice today at IMU

By Jessica Andrews · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 9:19 p.m.

World travel and thrifty adventure will be the main topic today as travel author Doug Lansky gives insight on the benefits and challenges facing young explorers. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Whittenberger Auditorium at the Indiana Memorial Union and will feature photos, videos and commentary from Lansky’s many travels.

Letters from abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 9:18 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – The easiest way to cross the chaotic streets here is to just close your eyes and run.

Classic musical ‘Annie’ opens tonight at IU Auditorium

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Monday, Oct. 8,2007 9:17 p.m.

The family-friendly Broadway musical “Annie” is coming to Bloomington for the first time in 30 years. Based on the “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip, the musical is showing at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Wednesday at the IU Auditorium.

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