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Tabitha Burton's character, Cecelia, coaches Mike Sheehan's character, Duncan, on how to channel Lady Gaga's "Telephone" persona during a tech rehearsal of their play, "Going Gaga." Burton and Sheehan were part of a team competing in the Ike & Julie Arnove PlayOffs, in which a team of a playwright, director and three actors have 24 hours to work with a surprise theme, prop and line of dialogue to create a full production.

Annual PlayOffs taking stage at Bloomington Playwrights Project

By Clark Gudas · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 8:21 a.m.

Teams have 24 hours to write and stage a fully-produced play.

COLUMN: Body images shouldn't come from a style tip

By Brielle Saggese · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 8 a.m.

"Wearing what makes you feel good" is good in theory but not in practice.

“Chthonic," the name of songwriter Julia Lucille's latest album, means concerning, belonging to or inhabiting the underworld. Lucille will perform at the Bishop Bar on Nov. 5.

Songwriter Julia Lucille to perform at the Bishop

By IDS staff · Friday, Nov. 3,2017 7 a.m.

Julia Lucille, a songwriter from Texas, will perform at the Bishop Bar on Nov. 5.

Lighting designer Anthony Stoeri hangs lights above the Wells-Metz Theater along with his crew. Stoeri will be the master electrician and lighting designer for the upcoming show, "Peter and the Star Catcher."

‘Be creative now’: lighting designers create art in short period of time

By Lexi Haskell · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 10:21 p.m.

Lighting designers make last-minute magic with the addition of actors on stage.

RuPaul walks the runway in his famous drag queen guise during a taping of "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2009 in Culver City, California. "Drag Race," a show in which drag queens compete to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, will air "All Stars 3" in January 2018.

COLUMN: "RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 3" predictions

By Emily Eckelbarger · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 9 a.m.

The cast of "Peter and the Starcatcher" will perform through Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ruth N Halls Theatre, with a matinee on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. "Peter and the Starcatcher" is a back story to Peter Pan.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” kindles youthful imagination

By Clark Gudas · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 8:06 a.m.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” shows at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre until Nov. 4.

L.A. musician Ethan Gruska released his album "Slowmotionary" this year. Gruska will open for Ray LaMontagne on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. at the IU Auditorium.

Q&A: Musician Ethan Gruska to perform with Ray LaMontagne

By Adele Poudrier · Thursday, Nov. 2,2017 7:38 a.m.

Singer-songwriter Ethan Gruska will open for Ray LaMontagne on Nov. 4.

While gelatin was invented in 1845, it became popular in the mid 1900's.

COLUMN: Eating through the ages

By Rachel Rosenstock · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2017 12 p.m.

American food trends documented through nostalgia TV and film.

Column: Australian government loses majority, birther crisis

By Dominick Jean · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2017 11 a.m.

Another member of Australia’s Parliament has been removed.

COLUMN: Kinsey Confidential answers a question about vaginal lubrication

By Kinsey Confidential and Debby Herbenick, PhD · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2017 10 a.m.

Kinsey Confidential gives information on ways to help issues with vaginal wetness.

Kenneth Mosley as Berry Gordy and Trenyce as Diana Ross star in "Motown The Musical." The musical comes to the IU Auditorium Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. both nights.

"Motown the Musical" opens at the IU Auditorium on Halloween

By Lauren Fazekas · Wednesday, Nov. 1,2017 8:09 a.m.

"Motown the Musical" opened Oct. 31 at the IU Auditorium.

Bad Suns released their single “This Was a Home Once” on Oct. 5. The song showcases the same poppy, indie-rock sound the fact as their sophomore album, “Disappear Here," which was released on Sept. 15, 2016.

Disappear with “Disappear Here”

By Hannah Reed · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2017 9:57 a.m.

"Disappear Here" by Bad Suns had a buoyant atmosphere full of hypnotic tunes.

Country music artist Gary Allan will perform Nov. 3 at the IU Auditorium. Allan released his ninth album, "Set You Free," in 2013.

Gary Allan comes to the IU Auditorium

By Adele Poudrier · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2017 6 a.m.

The country music artist will perform Nov. 3.

Q&A: Kennth Mosley will play Berry Gordy in "Motown the Musical" at the IU Auditorium

By Lauren Fazekas · Tuesday, Oct. 31,2017 3 a.m.

Q&A with Kenneth Mosley, who will star in "Motown the Musical" this week.

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne will return to the stage with his Just Passing Through acoustic tour on Nov. 4 at the IU Auditorium. LaMontagne last went on tour five years ago.

Grammy Award Winning singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne to perform at the IU Auditorium

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 30,2017 5:27 p.m.

Ray LaMontagne will perform Nov. 4 at the IU Auditorium.

COLUMN: 'Stranger Things' season two lives up to high expectations

By Joe Schroeder · Monday, Oct. 30,2017 9 a.m.

Netflix released the highly anticipated follow up season Friday.

COLUMN: Haunted stories offer a great way to celebrate Halloween

By Audrey Lee · Monday, Oct. 30,2017 7 a.m.

Authors from Stephen King to Edgar Allen Poe have Halloween stories for everyone.

Local drag queen from The Back Door chooses about 30 people to be a part of a costume contest. The contest was a part of a "de-virginization" ritual for newcomers to Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Rocky Horror Picture Show returned to the Buskirk Chumley Theater

By Emily Berryman · Monday, Oct. 30,2017 3 a.m.

Rocky Horror Picture Show welcomed audience member participation once again.

Christopher Ellis, acting as the Creature in the Cardinal Stage's production of "Frankenstein," comes to life as he is tied up to a machine. "Frankenstein" is showing from Oct. 27 to Nov. 5 in Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

“Frankenstein” offers new angle on an old classic

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Oct. 30,2017 12 a.m.

“Frankenstein” will be playing at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater through Nov. 5.

Pre-show guide to Bob Dylan

By IDS staff · Sunday, Oct. 29,2017 12:40 p.m.

A must-read before Dylan's show tonight.

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