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Seymour, Indiana native John Mellencamp and IU President Pamela Whitten pose for a photo together March 3, 2023, at the IU Mellencamp Symposium inside Franklin Hall. Whitten annouced that Mellencamp will donate an achviced collection of his work to IU.

John Mellencamp to donate archives of his work to IU

Mar 3, 2023 6:37 pm

A new sculpture honoring his legacy will be built on IU’s campus.

COLUMN: 7 songs that feel like spring

Mar 2, 2023 5:22 pm

Listen to this collection of light, springy tunes.

From beachy to grungy: local music roundup

Mar 2, 2023 4:57 pm

A collection of local music releases.

Barista Delaney Parker works Feb. 28, 2023, at Runcible Spoon on East Sixth Street. She says that her favorite part of working at Runcible Spoon is the sense of community she feels among the employees there.

COLUMN: 3 underrated breakfast spots in Bloomington

Mar 2, 2023 1:39 pm

If you have been looking for a new spot to try, visit these restaurants.

Workers at Portillo's carefully place the toppings on hot dogs to fulfill orders.

COLUMN: Calling all condiment connoisseurs

Mar 2, 2023 1:36 pm

A look at some delicious, yet controversial, flavor combinations.

Doctoral student Anne Slovin performs as Anne Frank in a dress rehearsal for the new opera, "Anne Frank," on Feb. 28, 2023, at the Musical Arts Center. "Anne Frank" premieres on March 3, 2023.

‘Anne Frank’ premieres with Jacobs School of Music Friday

Mar 2, 2023 9:18 am

Student tickets for “Anne Frank” are available starting at $10.

Cover to Gorillaz new album "Cracker Island" is pictured. "Cracker Island" is the bands eighth studio album.

COLUMN: Gorillaz’s ‘Cracker Island’ is well-produced yet repetitive

Mar 1, 2023 6:46 pm

The virtual band’s eighth studio album suffers from stagnation.

Ride the vibrations: local performances this week

Feb 28, 2023 2:14 pm

Here’s everything you need to know about the Bloomington scene this week.

Edward Norton as Miles Bron and Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc are pictured in the movie "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery." Even with streaming services available, people can still got to movies at the AMC in Bloomington.

COLUMN: What happened to the 90-minute comedy?

Feb 28, 2023 2:08 pm

With the rise of film-rating apps like Letterboxd and thought-provoking movies, the mindless comedy gets left in the dust.

Zach Shallcross from ABC’s “The Bachelor” is pictured. In week six, Zach and eight women traveled to Estonia.

COLUMN: ‘The Bachelor’ week 6: love is on the line

Feb 28, 2023 2:06 pm

Zach and the women travel to Estonia.

The IU Auditorium is seen on Feb. 26, 2023, on East seventh Street. "Chicago" will begin shows at the location on March 7, 2023.

IU Auditorium March season features worldly and familiar music

Feb 28, 2023 9:48 am

American traditions will be joined by the music of Argentina and Ireland.

Co-director Robert Mack (center) alongside co-stars Zoe Gallagher (left) and Ahna Lipchik (right) answer questions during the premiere of "Dancing Man" on Feb. 26, 2023, at IU Cinema. IU Cinema screened Mack's short film and hosted a short Q&A afterward for attendees.

COLUMN: Student film ‘Dancing Man’ transcends homage to become its own film

Feb 28, 2023 8:00 am

The short film by IU graduate student Robert Mack premiered Feb. 26.

Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal portray Ellie and Joel in the show "The Last of Us". The seventh episode was released Feb. 26, 2023.

COLUMN: ‘The Last of Us’ episode 7: star-crossed best friends

Feb 27, 2023 5:22 pm

“Just Like Heaven,” a twinkly carousel and a best friend steal the show.

COLUMN: Unlocking the formula to a perfect brunch outing

Feb 27, 2023 1:15 pm

If your brunch comes up short, try these guidelines I swear by.

Jae Gasana addresses the crowd after handing performers flowers for the GRB Open Mic Night on Feb. 25, 2023, at the FAR Center of Contemporary Art. Girls Rock Bloomington and the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts hosted a Black History Month open mic night at 6 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2023.

Girls Rock Bloomington and Far Contemporary Arts Center hosts open mic event in honor of Black History Month

Feb 26, 2023 8:40 pm

The open mic welcomed several Black performers on Saturday.

Lindy Jenkins and Jada Bustamante share a kiss before a performance begins during Trinity Pride on June 25, 2022, at Magnolia Green Park. People wanting to listen to emo music can listen to emo hardcore band the Nova Twins and plain hardcore band Fever 333.

COLUMN: Diving into the Rawring ‘20s: a new era of emo

Feb 26, 2023 2:39 pm

Is the new age of emo music good or too derivative?

A cover for Samia's new Album "Honey" is pictured. The new album was released on Jan. 27, 2023.

Samia’s ‘Honey’ shares an intimate reflection of love

Feb 26, 2023 2:22 pm

The album features 11 tracks.

IU Jacob’s School of Music students and faculty perform at Music for Food’s inaugural concert on Feb. 27, 2022. The Bloomington chapter of Music for Food will host a benefit concert for Hoosier Hills Food Bank at 3 p.m. Feb. 26, 2023, at First United Methodist Church.

Music for Food to host concert benefitting Hoosier Hills Food Bank

Feb 24, 2023 3:55 pm

The event will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church.

Dancers from the Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater department rehearse choreography for a nightmare sequence in the opera "Anne Frank" at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2023. The Jacobs School of Music will premiere “Anne Frank” with two casts at 7:30 p.m. on March 3-4 and 9-10 at the Musical Arts Center.

Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater elevates ‘Anne Frank’ opera through dance

Feb 23, 2023 9:32 pm

“Anne Frank” utilizes the talent of the ballet department to transcend conventional storytelling.

An album cover is shown of P!nk's new album "Trustworthy." The album was released Feb. 17, 2023.

P!nk recalls sounds of 2000s pop on ‘TRUSTFALL’ to mixed effect

Feb 22, 2023 9:09 pm

The singer’s ninth studio album throws back to the heyday of her career.