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Pedro the Lion singer performs tonight

By IDS staff · Sunday, Sept. 9,2007 9:29 p.m.

Singer-songwriter David Bazan will perform at 8 p.m. today in the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium. The concert will be one of many in the upcoming months for Bazan, who is promoting his debut solo EP “Fewer Moving Parts.”

Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s play Bluebird

By Brian Hettmansperger · Sunday, Sept. 9,2007 12 a.m.

The rain could not stop the show Saturday night at the Bluebird. A varied mix of hipsters, scene kids and music fans of varying ages filed into the dark and musty venue to see headliners Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s.

Cancer claims beloved Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti at age 71

By Alessandra Rizzo · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:18 p.m.

ROME – He was the son of a singing baker and became the king of the high C’s. Luciano Pavarotti, opera’s biggest superstar of the late 20th century, died Thursday. He was 71.

Jacobs professor rewarded

By IDS staff · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:15 p.m.

Jacobs School of Music Professor David Dzubay won first prize in the 2007 Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival/Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Composition Competition. His winning composition, “Double Black Diamond,” will be performed Nov. 9 at the Indiana State University Music Festival.

GLBT Alumni Association honors 10th anniversary with comedian

By IDS staff · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:15 p.m.

The IU Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alumni Association will honor its 10-year anniversary this weekend with a special performance from nationally renowned comedian Kate Clinton.

Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos to play in town, announce label

By Brian Hettmansperger · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:13 p.m.

On stage, guitarist Andy Fry is not afraid to improvise. His band, Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos, has never used a permanent set list and sometimes plays without one at all.

Expectations high for orchestra opener Satuday night at MAC

By Kristin Riccardo · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:11 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music Philharmonic Orchestra will open its fall concert season Saturday with one of the most popular symphonies in the classical music world, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.

A look from Tim Hamilton's spring collection. His presentation will be shown at Fashion Week in New York City.

New York Fashion Week 2008

By Kevin Caldwell · Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 10:13 p.m.

The island of Manhattan will be a bit more crowded than usual as fashion editors, buyers, celebrities and clothing-lovers of all breeds flock to the infamous tents in Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week.

Clint Eastwood tells Tony Bennett’s story in new PBS documentary premiering next week

By Lynn Elber · Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 9:46 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – The two men are perched at a piano, one tapping out an impromptu version of the classic tune “In a Mellow Tone,” the other nodding encouragement.

Ailing Pavarotti receives Italian government prize

Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 9:45 p.m.

ROME – Luciano Pavarotti is getting a new government award for his work promoting Italian culture in his country and abroad.

Waldron exhibit explores art of instrument building

By Rorye O'Conner · Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 9:45 p.m.

Crafting Sound, an exhibit featuring 20 Indiana instrument builders and their instruments, begins tomorrow at the John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut Street.

IU alumnus’ exhibit ‘Pipe Dream’ on display this month at Textillery Gallery

By Whitney Biber · Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 9:44 p.m.

Local artist and IU graduate Libby Bulloff will be celebrated during an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday for her exhibit “Pipe Dream,” on display in the Textillery Gallery, located on the second floor of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Bulloff’s exhibit will run through Sept. 28.

Woody Allen says he has not influenced other filmmakers

By AP Reports · Tuesday, Sept. 4,2007 9:49 p.m.

VENICE, Italy – Oscar-winning director Woody Allen does not believe he has influenced other filmmakers.

Coupons available for Dylan, Costello concert

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Sept. 4,2007 9:49 p.m.

The Union Board has announced that $10 discount coupons for the Oct. 19 Bob Dylan concert will be issued to 2,000 current IU-Bloomington students on a first come, first serve basis.

Sweden gives $3 million to preserve work of filmmaker Ingmar Bergman

By AP Reports · Tuesday, Sept. 4,2007 9:45 p.m.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – The Swedish government will give $3 million to promote and preserve the works of Ingmar Bergman.

Letters from Abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Tuesday, Sept. 4,2007 9:44 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – You know you aren’t in Bloomington anymore when you can only find peanut butter at an exotic food store. I have been in Europe for one week now, and I have spent the entire time trying to deal with culture shock. For instance, there is no Comedy Central, and I don’t know the intended use of half of my bathroom fixtures. Also, I have been frantically searching for an apartment. There has been very little time for arts and entertainment this week, and more of a focus on survival. I have to say that there are a few things I really think someone could have mentioned before I left.

George Strait, Brad Paisley lead nominees for CMA Awards

By Kristin M. Hall · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:55 p.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – George Strait, who had his 55th No. 1 single this year and was recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, was nominated Thursday for five Country Music Association Awards, including entertainer and male vocalist of the year. Strait tied Brad Paisley for the most nominations, and Paisley said he feels honored to share the spotlight this year with Strait, a Texan who debuted in 1981.

Bulletin Board

Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:51 p.m.

Concerts this week in Bloomington

Frank Lloyd Wright house relocated to Pa.

Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:50 p.m.

ACME, Pa. – Western Pennsylvania has long been home to two of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s best known works: Kentuck Knob and Fallingwater.

Yo La Tengo to play Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:49 p.m.

The Union Board announced Yo La Tengo will play at 8 p.m. Oct. 10. in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Tickets for the show went on sale Friday, Aug. 31, and can be purchased at the Sunrise Box Office, located at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. Tickets are $20 for IU students and $25 for non-students.

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