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You're going where?

By Hannah Smith · Monday, Aug. 13,2012 8:29 p.m.

When people find out I’m leaving in a few weeks to study in Cairo, I generally get one of two reactions: excitement or terror.

The Venue features abstract art

By IDS staff · Monday, Aug. 13,2012 8:25 p.m.

The Venue Fine Art & Gifts is featuring Marco Zehrung’s abstract acrylic paintings in an exhibit titled “Articulture” until Thursday. Zehrung describes his paintings as “non-figurative abstract.”

A Fair of the Arts

By Kate Thacker · Monday, Aug. 13,2012 8:21 p.m.

On the second Saturday of every month, the Fair of the Arts sets up in the Bloomington Farmers’ Market. Vendors sell a variety of arts and crafts from stalls across from stands of fresh fruit and flowers.

Column: A home for the abandoned

By Lena Morris · Wednesday, July 25,2012 8:22 p.m.

It’s hard to stroll the streets of Taiwan without seeing a few skinny dogs digging through the neighborhood dumpster. It’s no secret that this country has long suffered a serious stray dog problem due to the lack of animal shelters.

Bloomington indie band debuts EP, prepares for tour

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, July 25,2012 8:19 p.m.

Following their EP release show, the trio will embark on a 25-date tour after the release of their first EP “FRAMES,” which they debuted at The Bishop Bar on Tuesday night.

Jacobs faculty office space expands, construction to end next summer

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, July 25,2012 8:15 p.m.

Construction began in April 2011 for the new Faculty Studio Building, located on the northeast corner of Third Street and Jordan Avenue.

City museum displays 20th century, contemporary porcelain art

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, July 25,2012 8:13 p.m.

From July through September, the Farmer House Museum, located in downtown Bloomington, will feature the works of contemporary artist Jane Briley in “The Art of Painted Porcelain.”

Independent film studio, IU alums shoot short film in local businesses

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, July 22,2012 8:22 p.m.

This trend affecting college graduates who wish to support themselves with a career in the arts is explored in the 20-minute short “It’s Okay to Be Happy,” which is being filmed in Bloomington until July 28.

Column: Will the Colorado Shooting Affect the Way We Enjoy Going to the Movies?

By Shelby Rizzi · Sunday, July 22,2012 7:51 p.m.

Those in the film industry have adjusted to the impact of this senseless act. Out of respect for the victims, Warner Bros. Pictures won’t release the overall revenue until after the weekend.

International performer plays organ to silent film at Jacobs

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, July 22,2012 7:50 p.m.

Amidst the week full of lessons and events, Tuesday night will feature a silent film presentation of “The Phantom of the Opera,” accompanied by Dorothy Papadakos’ improvisation on the pipe organ.

IU professor’s art part of Summer Olympics exhibit

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, July 22,2012 7:46 p.m.

Edward Bernstein, head of the printmaking department at the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts at IU, will have his artwork, titled “Illuminata,” on display at the Barbican Centre in London. The artwork will be a part of “The River Thames, the Great Wall of China — Embrace the World,” an international juried exhibition in honor of the Summer Olympics.