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The Christmas Tree frappuccino recently came out at Starbucks. The drink consists of mocha and peppermint, matcha-infused whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, candied cranberries and a strawberry topper.

Ho, ho, no to the Starbucks Christmas Tree Frappuccino

By IDS staff · Monday, Dec. 25,2017 8:25 a.m.

On the seventh day of Christmas, Starbucks gave us a bland, ice-blended drink.

IU professor named Poet Laureate of Indiana

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Dec. 18,2017 9:26 p.m.

Professor Matejka will serve a two-year term as Poet Laureate of Indiana.

Karen Day’s new book “I’ll Stay,” will be published Jan. 30, 2018. Day is an Indiana native, and she graduated from IU in 1984 with degrees in journalism and English.

COLUMN: IU alumna Karen Day writes IU-centered book

By Audrey Lee · Monday, Dec. 11,2017 7 a.m.

"I'll Stay" by IU alumna Karen Day will publish in January.

Cardinal Stage Company will be performing "Peter Pan" Dec. 15 though Dec. 30. The musical adaptation of the story premiered first on Broadway in the 1950s.

“Peter Pan” coming to Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Dec. 11,2017 3 a.m.

“Peter Pan” is a whimsical, emotional journey for the holiday season.

Emmy Award-Winning composer shares insight on new classes

By Lauren Fazekas · Monday, Dec. 11,2017 1 a.m.

Groupé answered questions about new courses he created at Jacobs School of Music.

“Front Page Flo” calls back classic musical theater

By Clark Gudas · Friday, Dec. 8,2017 11:19 a.m.

The musical brings song and tap dance to Bloomington Playwrights Project.

2017's best dressed list isn't about fashion at all

By Brielle Saggese · Friday, Dec. 8,2017 7:30 a.m.

This year's style standouts included Celine Dion, Beyoncé and sad frat boys.

The Bloomington Playwrights Project has been performing original plays for 35 years. Brad Schiesser will be replacing Jessica Reed as the new managing director in December.

Bloomington Playwrights Project hires new managing director

By IDS staff · Friday, Dec. 8,2017 12 a.m.

The BPP announced the hiring of a new managing director on Dec. 7.

Kendrick Lamar released his album "Damn" in April. "Damn" is one of the many standout albums of 2017.

COLUMN: The only gift from 2017: Music.

By Hannah Reed · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 11 a.m.

A recap of music in 2017.

Avocado juice is a delicious way to drink an avocado-based smoothie that incorporates dates, almonds or lemon. Food columnist Rachel Rosenstock first encountered the drink while traveling to Morocco.

COLUMN: Avocado juice is the beverage you never knew you needed

By Rachel Rosenstock · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 8:30 a.m.

Columnist recommends recipes for avocado juice

The Monroe County Civic Theater’s Director’s Symposium & Variety Show will be presented on Dec. 10 at the Player’s Pub. For it’s 18th iteration, the free show offers a dozen acts, featuring three theatrical productions and a variety of musical acts.

Eighteenth Director’s Symposium offers theater and music

By Clark Gudas · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 7 a.m.

Productions range in theme from domestic violence to seasonal music.

'Tis the season to be meme-y

By Annie Aguiar · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 4 a.m.

Whomst'd've wouldn't want to look back at the year's best memes?

Kinsey Confidential: Answering a question about unconventional orgasms

By Kinsey Confidential · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 11 a.m.

Kinsey Confidential discusses having orgasms outside of sex.

Lady Bird, directed by Greta Gerwig, was released on Nov. 3. The movie is set in California, and follows a teen who prefers to be called Lady Bird as she navigates her senior year of high school.

COLUMN: Take Flight with "Lady Bird"

By Jesse Pasternack · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 8 a.m.

"Lady Bird" takes a modern look at coming of age stories.

38th Annual Arts and Fair on the Square opens artist submissions

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 2 a.m.

The Bloomington Playwright's Project is accepting applications for the Arts Fair on the Square.

Andrew McMahon, who also performs as Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, released "Zombies on Broadway" on Feb. 10, 2017. He will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bluebird Nightclub.

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness comes to the Bluebird

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 12 p.m.

The artist behind the single "Cecilia and the Satellite" will perform Dec. 5.

Hippo Campus released "Landmark," on Feb. 24. It can be good music to study to if you enjoy listening to music while you study.

COLUMN: The final playlist for finals week

By Hannah Reed · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 11 a.m.

Beach Fossils, Archy Marshall and The Temper Trap are all great artists to study to.

Comedian Brian Posehn has appeared on TV shows such as "Lady Dynamite," "New Girl" and "Mr. Show." He will perform at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Comedy Attic.

Comedian Brian Posehn to return to the Comedy Attic

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 6 a.m.

The comedian will perform Dec. 8 and 9 at the Comedy Attic.

Felix Merback, as Joe Farkas, and Adam Crowe, as Adolph Freitag, react to news of Hitler's advance into Poland in the performance of "The Last Night of Ballyhoo." The show, put on by the Jewish Theatre of Bloomington, will show at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 7 and 9 and at 3 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 10.

“The Last Night of Ballyhoo” portrays otherness and exclusion

By Clark Gudas · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 3 a.m.

The play deals with themes of assimilation and intra-ethnic divisiveness.

Courtney Reid Harris plays a drunk Dockdaisy and Carina Lastimosa, as Ragg, speaks while Glynnis Kunkel-Ruiz, playing Arturo Ui, and Dominic Pagliaro, playing James Greenwool, look on in "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui." The play will run at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1-9 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the Wells-Metz Theatre.

Play “Arturo Ui” presents how dictators rise to power

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 9:31 a.m.

"The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" runs Dec. 1 through Dec. 9 at the Wells-Metz Theatre.

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