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Column:Hip-hop in West Africa

By Therese Kennelly · Wednesday, April 6,2011 10:20 p.m.

Hip-hop is everywhere. All over the world, people listen to different variations of music that incorporate the global genre of hip-hop into their local styles. In the West African nation of Ghana, the manifestation of this incorporation of global and local musical influences is hiplife.

Jacobs facility turns into reality

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, April 6,2011 10:13 p.m.

The northeast corner of Third Street and Jordan Avenue sits as an empty lot of land, but for Jacobs staff and students, it will be much more.

Are you listening?: Dylan Ettinger

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, April 6,2011 10:10 p.m.

There is always some musical project in the works for Dylan Ettinger. graduated from IU last spring and has kept the music coming ever since.

Rapparoo festival offers off campus alternative

By Corinne Lambert · Wednesday, April 6,2011 10:08 p.m.

Rapparoo, hailing as Little 500’s only festival-style concert, has announced the venue for the April 14 show at Pic-a-Chic Farms.

Not your average, American man

By Taylor Smith · Wednesday, April 6,2011 12:07 a.m.

From my observations, Italian men have popped the bubble of personal space, inviting people to see their multiple sides, from sheer excitement to vulnerability. After growing up in the United States, where men are taught to be tough, falling somewhere between the image of the Brawny Paper Towel man and G.I. Joe, it’s almost refreshing to see men who giggle and wear capris.

Joffrey Ballet premiere brings top professionals to IU

By Isabel Dieppa · Wednesday, April 6,2011 12:06 a.m.

The atmosphere of the IU Auditorium was buzzing with excitement as audience members came by the dozens to see the Joffrey Ballet on Tuesday.

Q&A with indie movie mogul

By John Seasly · Tuesday, April 5,2011 12:31 a.m.

Jonathan Sehring, president of IFC Entertainment, which is distributing “Cave of Forgotten Dreams,” introduced director Werner Herzog’s 3-D documentary Monday at the IU Cinema.

Column: Strawberry frosting forever

By Lily Miller · Monday, April 4,2011 11:25 p.m.

Strawberries. If I could get away with typing a smiley face throughout this column I would, because I can only smile when I think about strawberries.

Ferber promises to tell truth about concert

By Kelsey Collisi · Monday, April 4,2011 11:20 p.m.

Jason Ferber started young. At age 15, he was handing out his CDs in the hallways of his high school in Minnesota. Once a friend showed his work to the president of Best Buy, Ferber said he knew he would really have to start living up to his work.

Brasil Brazil Carnaval to spice up weekend at Jake’s

By Kevin Doran · Monday, April 4,2011 11:16 p.m.

Normally you would have to fly to Brazil to experience the infectious rhythms, bright lights, colorful costumes and festive dancing of Carnaval, but Friday, all you have to do is go to Jake’s Nightclub.

‘Cave’ sheds light on paintings, 3-D

Sunday, April 3,2011 8:47 p.m.

In the trailer for his film, the narration of German filmmaker Werner Herzog hints at the potential buried in the “Cave of Forgotten Dreams.”

‘Freedom Riders’ rolls into cinema with creator

Sunday, April 3,2011 8:45 p.m.

Documentary filmmaker Stanley Nelson presented the U.S. theatrical premiere of his film “Freedom Riders” on Friday at the IU Cinema.

Joffrey ballet to keep audience on its toes

Sunday, April 3,2011 8:43 p.m.

Powerhouse athletes will be gracing the stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the IU Auditorium as “America’s Ballet Company of Firsts,” the Joffrey Ballet, makes its Bloomington appearance.

Student shares last night with group Ladies First

By Kelsey Holder · Sunday, April 3,2011 8:41 p.m.

Senior Ashley Toole stood with 12 young ladies, six to each side. In her Act II outfit, a black dress and heels with her red hair lying straight over her shoulders, she sang as a member of IU female a cappella group Ladies First for her last time as a college student.

WHAT TO KNOW: Toro Y Moi

By Adam Lukach · Sunday, April 3,2011 8:38 p.m.

Toro Y Moi with Adventure & Braids9 p.m. WednesdayThe Bishop, 123 S. Walnut St.Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 day of show.

Spring events in Bloomington

By Sarah Suksiri · Thursday, March 31,2011 10:53 p.m.

As the temperature rises and a green blush creeps over the earth, join the celebration and check out some of the spring arts and community events that are happening here in Bloomington.

Director to give speech, present ‘Freedom Riders’

By John Seasly · Thursday, March 31,2011 10:51 p.m.

Award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson will lecture and present the U.S. theatrical premiere of his new documentary “Freedom Riders” on Friday at the IU Cinema.

Singing Hoosiers mix pop, choir

By Keiara Carr · Thursday, March 31,2011 10:50 p.m.

The Singing Hoosiers will give the spring season some pop in the group’s performance Saturday at the IU Auditorium.

Jake’s announces Lil Wayne after party

By Corinne Lambert · Thursday, March 31,2011 10:47 p.m.

All Around Entertainment and Jake’s Nightclub announced the official “I’m Still Music” After Party featuring Lil Wayne and guests. Scheduled after Wayne’s anticipated Little 500 concert April 12, the party is designed exclusively for Weezy’s biggest fans and will give partygoers an intimate night with one of rap’s biggest stars.

First song festival offers language practice, culture

By Rebecca Garcia Gil · Thursday, March 31,2011 12:36 a.m.

The first Spanish and Portuguese Song Festival will be 5 p.m. Friday in the Frangipani Room at the Indiana Memorial Union. This competition will feature nine IU undergraduate students singing songs by Ibero-American artists while a jury evaluates their performances and chooses the top three presentations.

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