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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.

Local church spreads awareness through hymns

By Amelia Chong · Sunday, Dec. 11,2011 8:55 p.m.

ClearNote Church hosted its fifth annual Good Shepherd Band Christmas Sing-A-Long Dec. 9.

Jumping through Hoops

By Hannah Crane · Sunday, Dec. 11,2011 8:52 p.m.

Some people have called it “a circle of happiness.” Freshman Sarah Mancourt calls it “the magical portal to positiveness.” Mancourt is referring to her hula hoop.

Music doctoral student receives prestigious $10,000 commission

By Lauren Glapa · Thursday, Dec. 8,2011 10:31 p.m.

Jeremy Podgursky, a Jacobs School of Music doctoral student in composition, received a $10,000 commission from the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard University.

My Little "Brony": Show attracts older audience

By Kathryn Moody · Thursday, Dec. 8,2011 10:28 p.m.

In fall 2010, “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” premiered on The Hub, a TV station with programming mainly for children ages 6 to 12. Little did Hasbro know that older men would be swept up by this animated sensation.

Fashion blog creator shares success story

By Shelby Rizzi · Thursday, Dec. 8,2011 10:18 p.m.

IU has produced many success stories: Robert Gates, Michael Uslan and Ryan Murphy, to name a few. Yet one of the most recent successes is that of Amy Levin, the founder of fashion website CollegeFashionista.com.

Column: Buongiorno, Bologna

By Brea Johnson · Thursday, Dec. 8,2011 10:15 p.m.

Dec. 8 marked the official start of the holiday season here in Bologna with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. While to students it’s mostly a reason for another four-day weekend, older Italians appreciate it as the day Mary began carrying Jesus.

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