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Jon Stewart keeps faith in America

By Erin Carson · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 11:32 p.m.

From the minute Stewart's name was announced until his final bow, the crowd was engaged and visibly entertained.

Can O' Worms weekend unleashed on local scene

By Celia Grundman · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 10:02 p.m.

Fans squeezed into Russian Recording for the finale of the Can O’ Worms Rock ‘N’ Roll Weekend, and the room was packed tighter than a tin of sardines.Numerous bands, many of which are based in Bloomington, came together for the music festival last weekend, and were treated to various bands and types of music.

"Bomb/Shell" opens with a bang at Playwrights Project

By Adria Nassim · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 9:58 p.m.

This was the start of the Bloomington Playwrights Project’s new series of all-original plays titled “Bomb/Shell,” which features eight plays, each lasting no longer than ten minutes and drawing from the theme “Making War Making Peace.”

Bologna by Bre

By Brea Johnson · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 9:05 p.m.

The land of pasta, pizza and wine is home to a lesser-known invention that may overshadow the aforementioned three: Nutella. The delicious almond, hazelnut and chocolate spread invented by the Ferrero family has been one of the best-selling condiments in Italy since its release in the 1960s. There are even shops called Nutellerias that feature a full menu of items with the chocolate spread as the main ingredient.

Brothers to play Bishop

By Celia Grundman · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 9:03 p.m.

They’ve been lauded left and right, coast to coast and by both the Seattle Times and the New York Times. They were featured on NPR in June. They’ve traveled from state to state since their tour began last week, and Friday they’ll drop into Bloomington. At 8 p.m., The Wood Brothers will bring their roots-oriented, blues and folk-style music to The Bishop.

University's reputation brings Jon Stewart to Bloomington

By Erin Carson · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 9 p.m.

Jon Stewart is known for his witty political humor, down-to-earth discourse and honest scrutiny of the American media.On Friday, Stewart is bringing his tongue-in-cheek humor and “everyman” delivery style to the IU Auditorium, one of the biggest “gets” for the auditorium this year. IU is a giant hub for Stewart’s key demographic because of his popularity among viewers under 30.

Questions arise in iTunes genre classification

By Brittany Tempest · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 1:06 a.m.

On Sept. 18, the Jerusalem Post noted a development in the world of Apple Inc.: The songs of Jewish cantors and other Hasidic music were listed under the Christian and Gospel genre on iTunes.

Fallen tree snatches Adam from Eve

By Corinne Lambert · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 12:25 a.m.

Since its installation in 1968, a delicately designed bronze sculpture of biblical Adam and Eve has posed among the foliage of Dunn Woods.

Column: Nonna Shari's tri-cultural spinach pasta

By Nona Tepper · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 12:24 a.m.

It’s that time of year again: my grandma’s “pretty-much-fat-free” spinach pasta time. My grandmother, Nonna Shari Tepper-Mayes, has spent her life between Rome, Detroit and Chicago. She has cooked on granite countertops everywhere, always with her recipes by her side.

Group plays classic jazz

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 12:22 a.m.

The Jazz Fables Quintet is a continuous musical project founded and maintained by jazz artist David Miller. The Jazz Fables Concert Series at Bear’s Place started in 1989 and has remained a popular fixture for Bloomington jazz fans ever since.

Can o' Worms throws local music at fans

By Celia Grundman · Thursday, Sept. 29,2011 12:20 a.m.

This Friday, the Can O’ Worms Rock ’n’ Roll Weekend returns for its second year. Whether attendees stay for one band or all 14 in the lineup, a ticket costs only $5 at the door for the all-ages music festival.

FreshmenGo! to discount tickets

Tuesday, Sept. 27,2011 11:39 p.m.

The FreshmanGo! program offers new students the opportunity to attend various musical and artistic events for a $10 ticket.

Students record album with grant from Hutton Honors

By Celia Grundman · Tuesday, Sept. 27,2011 10:26 p.m.

The music is for the upcoming album “Popular People,” which is being co-produced by Kaplan and Rossman. As students in the Recording Arts program, they’ve often recorded other artists’ work. Now, they’re working on their own.

Professional textile artist speaks to fashion students

By Shelby Rizzi · Tuesday, Sept. 27,2011 12:12 a.m.

Sharon Kilfoyle, a textile designer and tie dye expert, gave a presentation about her work Friday at the Indiana Memorial Union as part of the Bill Blass Fashion Design Seminar Series.

Fans rave about comedic opera

By Shelby Rizzi · Tuesday, Sept. 27,2011 12:07 a.m.

The show didn’t start for an hour, but at 7 p.m. Friday, patrons were already arriving in their opera attire for the opening of W.A. Mozart’s “Cosí fan tutte” at the Musical Arts Center.

Seamless style to grace Rhino's

By Raven Carpenter · Monday, Sept. 26,2011 11:40 p.m.

Merrill Garbus, better known as tUnE-yArDs, has described her style as wild, according to her Facebook page.After releasing her newest EP “Gangsta” last month, tUnE-yArDs is performing at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Rhino’s Youth Center.

Guest conductor leaves impression on Jacobs

By Derrick Naylor · Monday, Sept. 26,2011 11:38 p.m.

The Musical Arts Center was filled with the sounds of traditional European culture and American elements when conductor Manny Laureano led the IU Concert Ochestra on Sunday.

Focus on Fashion

By Samantha Kirby · Monday, Sept. 26,2011 11:35 p.m.

As I sat watching “How I Met Your Mother,” I found myself wondering: this TV comedy is a little redundant with its similarities to “Friends.” But then, there was one quote that brought me to this week’s topic: “Suit up,” one of Barney Stinson’s catch phrases.

Music lovers get worldly fix with Lotus Music Festival

By Shelby Rizzi · Sunday, Sept. 25,2011 11:06 p.m.

Friday night marked the arrival of what some have called “the best weekend in Bloomington.” During the subsequent 24 hours, the southern Indiana college town brimmed with music, food and customs of other cultures thanks to the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival.

Movits! makes Lotus a party

By Bailey Loosemore · Sunday, Sept. 25,2011 11:03 p.m.

Movits!, a Swedish music group, took the stage at Lotus Music and Arts Festival on Saturday night.

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