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Bloomington Cooking School sparks interest in community

Located in Suite 14 on the lower level of a non-descript building on College Avenue, the Bloomington Cooking School is tucked in an out-of the way corner. Anyone searching for it could easily walk by several times without finding it. One could say that the Bloomington Cooking School is one of Bloomington's best kept secrets.

'Threepenny Opera' opens Friday

Last week, Richard Wagner's great-grandson, Gottfried Wagner, gave a lecture about the music of Kurt Weill and Berthold Brecht. This week, Bloomington residents will have the opportunity to see a live performance of one of their best-known works. Under the direction of Terence Hartnett, the Detour Theatre Company performs Weill and Brecht's 1928 work "The Threepenny Opera" at the John Waldron Arts Center this weekend.

Taking culture for granted

It took a trip to Spain to realize all the cultural things I never knew I take for granted. I was lied to. I was only mildly warned of the men of this country. A fellow Indiana Daily Student employee who studied in Salamanca over the summer (she shall remain nameless) had forewarned me. She then assured me that men in Spain are like men anywhere else. "You know how when you walk down the street and pass construction men and they whistle at you? It's the same thing."

Day of the Dead pays tribute to lost loved ones

R. Kelly files criminal complaint against Jay-Z's entourage after alleged incident

NEW YORK -- Lawyers for singer R. Kelly were filing a criminal complaint against a member of rapper Jay-Z's entourage and considering other legal action after the platinum-selling stars' joint tour came to an abrupt end.

New Waldron exhibit opens to display local artists' masterpieces

The Bloomington Area Arts Council unveiled the new works on display at the John Waldron Arts Center in an opening reception Friday night. The venue showcases many of south central Indiana's best artists. This month, the BAAC displayed the works of pastel artist Lynn Gilliatt, watercolorist Connie Brorson and lamp designers Ruth Hope Conway and Linda Knudsen.

Dolls, sports, music: Pianist shares life tales

International sensation Lang Lang will be giving a recital 8 p.m. Wednesday at the IU Auditorium. The 22-year-old Chinese pianist has been hailed as the Arthur Rubinstein of today's generation. Lang Lang is the first Chinese pianist to have performed with America's top five orchestras -- Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony, collectively known as "The Big Five." Recently named as an international UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Lang Lang is the youngest on the list of influential celebrities that do their part to make a difference in the world. Here Lang Lang gives IU students a glimpse into his extraordinary life.

Exhibit showcases local artists, artwork

Art will come alive at the John Waldron Arts Center for one and all to enjoy during an exhibit featuring only local artists. At 5:30 p.m. Today, the Bloomington community will be able to view feature works of art from South Central Indiana artists in two different exhibits.

Turkish culture served up

A stately stained glass door opens to release sounds of Turkish music playing quietly in the background as patrons savor their Turkish-inspired cuisine from colorful cushions on the floor. Anatolia, the latest ethnic restaurant to open its doors on Fourth Street, offers a taste of Turkish history, culture and cuisine.

Around The Arts

Mellencamp to play Buskirk-Chumley John Mellencamp is scheduled to perform at a live, nationally televised concert from Bloomington Nov. 11. The program, "Live By Request" on the A&E cable network, will feature Mellencamp and his band performing songs at Bloomington's Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Bloomington high school turns stage into 'The Dining Room'

Francesca Sobrer and her students open their production of A.R. Gurney's "The Dining Room" tonight at Bloomington High School North.

War paintings on display at Art Museum

Death, violence and torture are among the themes exhibited in Francisco Goya's print series, "The Disasters of War." The series, now on display at the IU Art Museum, is a chronicle of the Spanish artist's horrified reactions to the invasion of his country by Napoleonic troops during the Peninsular War of 1808-1814. Six etchings from the series will be displayed in the First Floor Gallery of Western Art throughout the fall semester.

Students hold workshop teaching how to care for performance voices

Voice and vocal health are a big concern to IU music school students, but what about theater majors? Nurturing the voice takes a conscious effort that many theater students have yet to learn. To help students keep their voices healthy, the Care of the Acting Voice workshop will be held Saturday in room A201 of the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center.

Wagner discusses family connection to Holocaust

In a lecture hall most musicians never see, a diverse audience gathered Tuesday night in Jordan Hall Room 124 to hear from Gottfried Wagner, the great-grandson of opera composer Richard Wagner, and expectations were high.

mastering the MACABRE

It's dark outside, but luckily the path is lit by torches. Ominous music is playing and screams are coming from inside the house. Onlookers watch as people run, frightened, from men with chainsaws. A group is huddled not far from the exit. They are laughing and talking excitedly. They seem to be relieved.

'The Full Monty' show comes to IU auditorium

This week, IU Auditorium audiences will have the chance to see whether six unemployed men will try to find a way out of their financial and social slumps by going for "the full monty" onstage.

Grafton Street at night

On a walk home from breakfast with friends this weekend, I found myself walking up Grafton Street. Grafton Street is a street in Dublin's City center, situated between Trinity College, the voluptuous Molly Malone statue and St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. Here you will find all of Dublin's best fashion shops, great cafés, one of the only McDonald's and street entertainers.

Group dedicated to arts networking comes to Bloomington

Though Bloomington has a reputation for a variety of creative outlets, Ladi Terry felt compelled to establish a breeding ground for creativity in the city. To this end, she has started the first Indiana chapter of the American Creativity Association. The group will hold its first meeting tonight.

Cooking school offers vegetarian lessons

College students who opt for the vegetarian or vegan life often find themselves tiring of the food available to them. While IU offers some alternatives, many students are left searching for another option.

Great-grandson of famous composer visits for lectures

A very distinguished guest will be lecturing at IU this week. Dr. Gottfried H. Wagner, the great-grandson of German operatic composer Richard Wagner and great-great-grandson of the piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt, will lecture on several topics, including the controversy surrounding his great-grandfather's operas tonight and Wednesday evening.