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Dark Side Tribal dancers add flair to traditional belly dancing

Bloomington's Dark Side Tribal dancers brought a fusion of belly dancing, flamenco and folkloric dancing to the Flavors of Fourth Street Festival Saturday evening.

Salsa for sampling

Bloomington Community Farmer's Market hosted their 25th annual salsa competition on Saturday.

Get off campus, get downtown this weekend

From international cuisine by local eateries to live music and craft fairs, the events give new students the opportunity to get a feel for the community. For those returning, it’s the chance to get reacquainted with Bloomington’s charm, and who can deny free admission to some of these events? Take a look below and start planning your weekend.

'Island Song' premieres at Wells-Metz Theatre

With little set, no breaks and less than a night for the actors to mull over the changes the writers gave them, “Island Song” premiered at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the Wells-Metz Theatre.

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Distinct style flavors musical at Wells-Metz

“Island Song” begins 7:30 tonight in partnership with the Bloomington Playwrights Project.

Hip-hop, art at Max's Place

Rachel Awoyemi prepares her second installment of “A Festivus for the Rest of Us,” a music and artist showcase that will start 9 p.m. Friday at Max’s Place.

Spanish comedy kicks off film series

The screening of "I'm So Excited" at IU Cinema marks the beginning of the International Arthouse Series.

Ali Wong brings humor to Bloomington

Ali Wong, a comedian that has appeared on E!, NBC and MTV, will perform at the Comedy Attic Thursday through Saturday.

Column: Navigating Indian nuances

Since arriving in Hyderabad, I learned how to eat rice and daal with my right hand, haggle for prices with drivers and properly match a kurta to my outfit.

Community gathers for culinary event at library

Children and members of the community came to taste the contents of the garden in the final event of a three-part series.

Angel Olsen to perform at the Bishop Bar

Singer/songwriter Angel Olsen will perform at 9:30 p.m Wednesday at the Bishop Bar. Tickets can be purchased in advance online for $10 or at the door for $12.

Navigating Indian customs and culture

Angel Olsen to perform at Bishop Bar

The Chicago singer will make a return to Bloomington with a show at 9:30 p.m. tonight.

Galleries offer visual outlet

Bloomington galleries offer student and local artists venues to display their work around town.

A bite of life

In San Francisco, food is more than sustenance — it’s an essential part of the city’s culture.

Traditional Arts Indiana to receive Governor’s Arts Award

The Governor's Arts Award is given every other year and honors contributions to the state's arts community.

Chrome Pony to play in Bloomington

Chrome Pony will perform this evening at Rachael's Cafe. The show will open with Ranch Ghost, a band that performed at Bonnaroo this year.

Summer Music Series sees multiple cancellations

This year’s Summer Music Series promised a lineup of more than 50 free and ticketed events, scheduled to take place between June 14 and July 23, but the concert series saw more than a few cancellations and last-minute changes that might have left some guests hanging.

Community Art Fair announces second year

The Bloomington Community Art Fair will take place 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 31 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Third Street Park and will showcase a variety of creative media produced by area artists.