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Trio kicks off Jazz in July series at IU Art Museum

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, July 8,2012 6:33 p.m.

The Jazz in July concerts are held every Friday in July on the IU Art Museum’s Sculpture Terrace from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

IU Theatre has modern theme on Shakespeare production

By Chloe Kent · Wednesday, July 4,2012 8:29 p.m.

“The Taming of the Shrew” premieres 7:30 p.m. July 5 at the Wells-Metz Theater at the IU Department of Theatre and Drama. The show, which is part of the 2012 Indiana Festival Theatre, runs until July 28.

50 show promoters change ticketing system, aim to increase attendance

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, July 4,2012 7:07 p.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater Box Office changed the way patrons can purchase their tickets starting July 1. Fifty organizations that use the BCT Box Office to sell tickets will now allow patrons to make their purchases wherever, whenever and without a $2 convenience fee.

Column: RZA’s kung fu film aspirations come to light

By Bari Finkel · Wednesday, July 4,2012 7:04 p.m.

Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA are working together for a new kung fu film, guaranteeing America a movie full of sex, violence, great music and fantastic kung fu fight scenes.

German artists’ modern work at IU Art Museum for Jazz in July series

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, July 4,2012 6:54 p.m.

“Baumeister in Print,” a new installation featuring three of Baumeister’s prints, will be exhibited at the IU Art Museum’s Gallery of Art of the Western World until Sept. 9. The Baumeister prints were chosen specifically for the “Jazz in July” series.

Column: Is there an algorithm for a successful sitcom? Does ‘Friends’ have a protégé?

By Shelby Rizzi · Sunday, July 1,2012 7:39 p.m.

Lately, “How I Met Your Mother” has reminded me of the success of “Friends.” “How I Met Your Mother” is a sitcom about a guy who tells his children the story of how he met his wife.

Quarryland Men's Chorus to perform at Denver festival

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, July 1,2012 7:36 p.m.

The Quarryland Men's Chorus performed on Saturday at 7 p.m. at First United Church as a send-off concert to the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses Festival 2012 in Denver.

Art Museum sponsors Jazz in July series

Sunday, July 1,2012 7:29 p.m.

This year marks the 21st annual Jazz in July series, which is part of IU’s second annual Summer Festival of the Arts.

IU a cappella group Gentleman's Rule finds success with YouTube mashup

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, June 27,2012 8:53 p.m.

All Gentleman’s Rule members are IU alumni and reside in Bloomington. The members are also former singers of the all-man Indiana University Straight No Chaser. The group's video "Pachanelly Canon" has received more than 200,000 views since being uploaded to YouTube at midnight on June 18.

Jacobs summer band play outdoors on campus

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, June 27,2012 7:21 p.m.

Though the scene was not part of this year’s program, the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music outdoor Summer Band concerts are anything but typical. Wednesday evening marked the beginning of the outdoor concert cycle.

Ladies only perform standup at Max’s Place for first time

By Jeff LaFave · Wednesday, June 27,2012 7:18 p.m.

On Tuesday night, Max’s Place featured a dozen female standup comics. For the first time in its one-year history, the stage was ladies-only.

Bloomington newcomer gives talk at City Hall

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, June 27,2012 7:16 p.m.

On Tuesday evening, Katz participated in an Artist’s Talk at the Council Chambers at City Hall where he discussed the philosophy, inspirations and techniques behind his art.

Comedic shorts pair well with wine, food

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, June 24,2012 7:28 p.m.

“Vintage Scenes,” written by Henry Greene and directed by Jim Hettmer, featured six comedic shorts inspired by Oliver Winery’s wine collection and history. Guests enjoyed a buffet-style dinner and wine tasting on the winery’s back porch at 6:30 p.m., prior to the entertainment at 7:30 p.m.

Local restaurants benefit from Taste

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, June 24,2012 7:26 p.m.

On Saturday afternoon, a line of people waited outside the Bombay Café tent during the 30th Annual Taste of Bloomington. Bombay Café was one of 62 local food and drink vendors at this year’s event, which took place in Showers Common next to City Hall.

Column: Summer solstice tradition

By Lena Morris · Sunday, June 24,2012 7:23 p.m.

Two days after the beginning of summer, June 23 was the Lunar Calendar’s fifth day of the fifth month, also known as the “Duanwu Jie” or Double Fifth Festival. Traditionally, the fifth month has been seen as the month of poison and evil spirits due to the summer solstice.

Community celebrates summer, admires artwork

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, June 24,2012 7:21 p.m.

To celebrate the summer solstice, which occurs June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, patrons of all ages gathered for the annual Midsummer Night event at the museum Friday.

String quartet makes 10th appearance in Jacobs summer series

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, June 20,2012 8:06 p.m.

As part of IU’s Summer Music Festival at the Jacobs School of Music, Jerzy Kaplanek, Jacob Braun, Christine Vlajk and Bell will perform for a Bloomington audience at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21, in Auer Hall. The second part will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday in Auer Hall.

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Trio kicks off Jazz in July series at IU Art Museum

IU Theatre has modern theme on Shakespeare production

50 show promoters change ticketing system, aim to increase attendance

Column: RZA’s kung fu film aspirations come to light

German artists’ modern work at IU Art Museum for Jazz in July series

Column: Is there an algorithm for a successful sitcom? Does ‘Friends’ have a protégé?

Quarryland Men's Chorus to perform at Denver festival

Art Museum sponsors Jazz in July series

IU a cappella group Gentleman's Rule finds success with YouTube mashup

Jacobs summer band play outdoors on campus

Ladies only perform standup at Max’s Place for first time

Bloomington newcomer gives talk at City Hall

Comedic shorts pair well with wine, food

Local restaurants benefit from Taste

Column: Summer solstice tradition

Community celebrates summer, admires artwork

String quartet makes 10th appearance in Jacobs summer series

Workshop prepares performers for stage

Galleries display ‘solstice’ art for event

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Get fiscal in ‘Finance with Fernando’: Former Indiana QB launches new series

Beta Theta Pi and Pi Kappa Phi fraternities placed on cease and desist for hazing

IU student charged with possession of child pornography

COLUMN: Indiana football didn’t deserve to win. It did it in ugly fashion

Lilliana Young announces campaign for Bloomington city council at-large seat