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Daniel Ellsworth to play Bishop

By Steven Arroyo · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 9:02 p.m.

Four-piece indie-pop group Daniel Ellsworth & the Great Lakes had the type of year every young band from Nashville, Tenn., works toward. The band’s new album, “Civilized Man,” garnered spots on a couple major year-end lists for its standout track “Shoe Fits.”

Daniel Ellsworth & the Great Lakes to play The Bishop

By Steven Arroyo · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 3:47 p.m.

Ellsworth and his band, which will perform at 9 p.m. today at The Bishop with local band Busman’s Holiday, spoke with Live Buzz earlier this week about their 2011 achievements and aims for 2012.

Small-town Indiana country star Clayton Anderson wrestles with fame

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 12:27 a.m.

Clayton Anderson isn’t a household name, though he is a regular at Bloomington’s Bluebird Nightclub. Clayton and his band will perform at the Bluebird on Friday, two days after releasing a new single.The 2005 IU graduate is known by high school teachers and family friends in Bedford, Ind., and some Hoosiers at IU.They know Clayton as the genuinely-smiling country crooner with a deep southern drawl. He’s the grandson who still drives five hours home for his grandmother’s birthday party and the small-town guy who sings about Muscadine wine. But he’s also the one, they whisper, on the cusp of making it.

Dancers hope to become part of arts institute tradition

By Hannah Crane · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 12:14 a.m.

The African American Dance Company held its semi-annual auditions last night. The 17 first-time auditioning dancers and five returning members performed to African beats in hopes of being a part of the company for the 2012 spring semester.

Soul bands to play at The Bishop tonight

By Jackie Veling · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 12:10 a.m.

Soul and motown are two genres associated with sounds of the 1970s. Tonight, three bands hope to make this music come alive in The Bishop.

Column: Preparing with the F Word

By Eshley Spitzer · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 12:08 a.m.

How does one prepare for a 105-day trip to not one, but 11 different countries? Sandy, a good friend of mine, always told me that preparing for any trip requires much use of the F word — flexibility.

Artist exhibits community work at The Venue

By Makenzie Holland · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2012 12:02 a.m.

Local collaborative artist Joe LaMantia is the creator of sculptures sprinkled throughout Bloomington. He spoke about his work philosophy last night at The Venue.

Higgins, Jacobs scenic artist, retires after 40 years of design

By Michelle Sokol · Tuesday, Jan. 10,2012 8:32 p.m.

After more than 150 productions and more than 40 years of working as a master scenic artist at the Jacobs School of Music, C. David Higgins has retired.

Q&A with pianist Menahem Pressler

By Amelia Chong · Tuesday, Jan. 10,2012 12:59 a.m.

This year marks Pressler’s 57th year teaching at the IU Jacobs School of Music, but has also seen him honored with the Music Teachers National Association Achievement Award, an honor bestowed to individuals who have had an impact on music teaching.

Bloomington Hudsucker Posse hoops for peace

By Nona Tepper · Tuesday, Jan. 10,2012 12:54 a.m.

On the outside, the Bloomington Hudsuckers spin hula hoops, but on the inside, they concentrate on inner peace. Some Hudsuckers have lost weight, others gained enlightenment, but all have gained a sense of community. Most Indiana residents find these hippie-dippy hula-hoopers out of the loop, but the flow of this simple circle helps members clear their mind and focus on peace.

Submissions for Iris film festival nearing

Tuesday, Jan. 10,2012 12:34 a.m.

The IU Department of Communication and Culture’s Iris Film and Video Festival is accepting film submissions for its sixth annual showcase, held Jan. 28 at the IU Cinema.

Pictura exhibits experiences by former NYC cop

By Libby Peterson · Sunday, Jan. 8,2012 9:32 p.m.

Antonio Bolfo’s exhibit “IMPACT” is on display at Pictura Gallery this month, showing life in the notoriously dangerous South Bronx housing projects in New York. Bolfo took pictures from the perspective of the rookie police officers who are assigned to the area, attempting to show the cops’ humanity.

Ice is art in WonderLab show

By Morgan Smith · Sunday, Jan. 8,2012 9:24 p.m.

Despite unseasonably warm January weather, Hermann Serfling used a chainsaw and hand tools to construct art out of a 300-pound block of ice Friday at WonderLab, a science museum geared toward children.

WonderLab exhibit explains the science of ice sculptures

By Morgan Smith · Sunday, Jan. 8,2012 1:36 p.m.

Despite the unseasonably warm January weather, Hermann Serfling used a chainsaw and hand tools to construct a piece of art out of a 300-pound block of ice Friday at WonderLab, a science museum geared toward children.

Bands perform for small crowd at the Bishop

By Nona Tepper · Friday, Jan. 6,2012 12:23 a.m.

The scene was classic as the bar crowd sat, drank and socialized with friends; everyone seemed to know everyone. With local band Qur’an Qur’an in the night’s lineup, the familiarity came as no surprise.

Bluebird benefit to raise funds for scholarships

By Michelle Sokol · Friday, Jan. 6,2012 12:20 a.m.

Concert and silent auction tonight at The Bluebird Bar will raise funds for Adam Sarnecki's children.

Bearcats play in jazz series

By Michelle Sokol · Friday, Jan. 6,2012 12:15 a.m.

The B-town Bearcats performed a three-hour long concert as part of the Jazz Fables Concert Series, the longest running jazz series in Bloomington.

Column: Semester at Sea

By Eshley Spitzer · Friday, Jan. 6,2012 12:12 a.m.

From frequent family road trips to youth group excursions, choosing to go abroad wasn’t the hard part. The question was: Where?

LAMC musical duo debuts album

By Anne Lorenzano · Sunday, Dec. 11,2011 8:59 p.m.

Winners of the Latin American Music Recording Competition are awarded an official slot in the Jacobs School of Music calendar, as well as an opportunity to record a professionally edited, fully produced CD. Jacobs associate instructor Jooeun Pak and her musical partner, recent graduate Colin Sorgi, are the victors of the 2011 LAMC Recording Competition for their multiple piano and violin ensembles.

Lysistrata represents Themester through theatrical adaptation

By Amelia Chong · Sunday, Dec. 11,2011 8:58 p.m.

How does one woman stop a war? By joining forces with other women in withholding sexual pleasure from their husbands.The message of Lysistrata, a play written by Greek comic playwright Aristophanes in Athens in 411 BC. The comedy centers around one woman’s incredible efforts to bring the Peloponnesian War to an end.

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