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Student goes on a hike Sept. 16, 2023, at Griffy Lake in Bloomington. Griffy Lake had many hiking trails for the student to try.

COLUMN: Start your hiking journey at Griffy Lake this fall

Sep 18, 2023 2:50 pm

With over 40 scenic trails, there’s bound to be one that’s perfect for you.

Tay is announced as the winner of the Bloomington Slam Poetry competition Sept. 15, 2023, at The Bishop Bar. There were three contestants and two rounds of the competition in all.

‘Poetry is Therapy’: a night at The Bishop Bar

Sep 18, 2023 2:42 pm

The Bishop Bar hosted poets for slam poetry competition Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

A publicity still of the 1984 film "Stop Making Sense" is pictured. The 40th anniversary re-release of “Stop Making Sense” opens Sept. 22, 2023, at IMAX theaters.

‘Stop Making Sense’ remains in astonishing light 40 years later

Sep 18, 2023 11:07 am

The 40th anniversary re-release of “Stop Making Sense” opens Sept. 22 at IMAX theaters.

Dr. John Watson and Sherlock Holmes from the play "Holmes and Watson" is seen. Constellation Stage & Screen is presenting “Holmes & Watson” on Thursday through Sunday every week Sept. 7 to 24 at the Waldron Auditorium.

Constellation Stage & Screen’s ‘Holmes and Watson’ is a whirlwind take on the classics

Sep 18, 2023 7:00 am

The show takes well-known and loved tropes in a novel direction.

Jacobs School of Music junior Kelly Gleason and sophomore Bryan Gregory, who both major in ballet theater, perform "Arabian Dance" from Sasha Janes' upcoming production of "The Nutcracker" during the MAC Gala on Sept. 16, 2023, in the Musical Arts Center lobby. The event highlighted not only the Jacobs School of Music, but also their extensive partnerships with the IU Cinema, Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance, the Eskenazi Museum of Art, the Kinsey Institute and the Lilly Library.

The 2023 MAC Gala celebrates the arts and the Jacobs School of Music

Sep 17, 2023 5:54 pm

The event supports The Society of the Friends of Music and scholarships for Jacobs students.

IU students and visitors take free hot air balloon rides Sept. 14, 2023, above Dunn Meadow. The event is sponsored by the Indiana Memorial Union and the annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, which kicks off Sept. 29.

Lotus in the Meadow brings live music, hot air balloon to Dunn Meadow

Sep 17, 2023 5:26 pm

The free event previewed the international music acts to hit Bloomington this month.

"Kids Ultimate Camping Experience: Activity Book, Camping Log & More!" is pictured. There will be events on Sept. 15 and 16 at Morgenstern Books with activities from the book.

Morgenstern Books to host free children's interactive events Fri., Sat.

Sep 15, 2023 10:33 am

The activities are from a recently published camping activity book.

The pit splits in two for a spirited game of tug of war whilst metal core band Spawn plays in the background Sept. 8, 2023. Four Indiana-based bands came together for music, madness and tug of war.

Metallic mayhem: a deep dive into The Reef’s Metal Night

Sep 14, 2023 5:44 pm

Four Indiana-based bands came together for music, madness and tug of war.

Street Pennies lined up for their last group photo on Sept. 1 at The Bluebird stage. The band performed their last show on Sept. 1.

From a basement to The Bluebird: Street Pennies break up after 2 years

Sep 14, 2023 11:46 am

On Sept. 1, Street Pennies concluded their 2-year musical endeavor with a self-titled EP.

IU doctorate student Rachel Fitzgerald rehearses as Hanna for the Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater's production of "The Merry Widow" on Sept. 11, 2023. Performances will be held on Sept. 22-23.

Q&A with ‘The Merry Widow’ director Keturah Stickann

Sep 14, 2023 10:34 am

“The Merry Widow” opens at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Musical Arts Center.

A still from the movie "The Nun II" is seen. The ninth film in the “Conjuring” universe offers extended lore and new scares.

COLUMN: Franchise filmmaking done right: why ‘The Nun II’ works

Sep 13, 2023 3:28 pm

The ninth film in the “Conjuring” universe offers extended lore and new scares.

Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg poses in an IU baseball cap. Eisenberg's short film "In the Morning Kitchen" will screen at the IU Libraries Century of 16mm film conference this week.

IU film conference to screen unseen Andy Warhol, Jesse Eisenberg films this week

Sep 12, 2023 5:53 pm

A Century of 16mm will celebrate a century of film as a medium.

The cover for Olivia Rodrigo's album "Guts" is pictured. Rodrigo's second studio album released Sept. 8, 2023.

COLUMN: Life lessons from Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’

Sep 12, 2023 4:45 pm

Rodrigo released her sophomore album on Sept. 8.

Local music this week: headbanging, triple-header performances

Sep 12, 2023 3:33 pm

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

The painting New York Sites at Night by artist Emilio Sanchez is pictured Aug. 30, 2023, at The Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art. The new gallery explores over two centuries of artwork.

Eskenazi pays homage to the 18th century in new watercolor exhibit

Sep 12, 2023 7:00 am

The gallery explores the evolution of watercolors in Europe and Latin America.

The cover for Laufey's album "Bewitched" is seen. Bewitched is Laufey's sophomore studio album, which was released on Sept. 8, 2023.

COLUMN: Laufey’s ‘Bewitched’ is an alluring lullaby

Sep 11, 2023 5:02 pm

The singer’s second studio album is an elegant take on classic vocal jazz.

People stand at a cross walk June 9, 2022, in Madrid, Spain. In the world of fashion, basic, timeless pieces have become the most popular style.

COLUMN: Basic clothing is in and taking over

Sep 10, 2023 5:35 pm

Bloomington is getting taken over by the current street style worn by celebrities and I love it.

Restaurant customers sit at tables on Kirkwood Avenue on Aug. 29, 2020. Sometimes the public has to take extra precautions to enjoy their meal in peace.

COLUMN: Tips on how to survive a meal at the bar for introverts

Sep 10, 2023 5:19 pm

Sometimes you have to take extra precautions to enjoy your meal in peace.

Russian Recording poses for a group photo. Local recording studio Russian Recording will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a family-friendly fundraising event at 12:30-10 p.m. Sept. 10 at 1021 S. Walnut St.

Russian Recording to celebrate 20th anniversary with fundraiser event Sunday

Sep 8, 2023 6:29 pm

There will be live musical performances and previously designed tattoos available.

An audience watches a semi-staged performance of Act I from "The Mensch," a new in-progress opera by Lauren Bernofsky, at 8 p.m. Sept. 6 in Auer Hall. The opera told the story of Anton Schmid — an Austrian man who saved nearly 300 Jewish people during the Holocaust.

Jacobs School of Music premieres Act I of ‘The Mensch’

Sep 7, 2023 8:21 pm

'The Mensch’ is an in-progress opera originally presented at 8 p.m. Sept. 6 at Auer Hall.