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Grunwald Gallery to exhibit "The Last Folio"

By Derrick Naylor · Wednesday, Aug. 31,2011 9:59 p.m.

Starting Sept. 2, the Grunwald Gallery of Art will feature a historical photo gallery of lost photos from the World War II era. “Last Folio: A Photographic Journey with Yuri Dojc” will showcase photographs taken during a journey through communities destroyed by the Holocaust.

Mellencamp lyricist dies, is remembered

Tuesday, Aug. 30,2011 11:15 p.m.

He was the man behind the words of “Hurts So Good,” “Human Wheels,” “Minutes to Memories” and “Crumblin’ Down.” Long-time songwriter for John Mellencamp, George M. Green, died at the age of 59.

Bands join Husband&wife at Bishop tour stop

By Celia Grundman · Tuesday, Aug. 30,2011 11:14 p.m.

Muncie-based band State Park opened for Metavari and husband&wife, two bands touring “the universe and back,” as their poster announced, going from Midwestern cities to several stops in Canada.

Anatomy offers vintage fans a place to shop, win

By Sarah Suksiri · Tuesday, Aug. 30,2011 11:13 p.m.

Behind the glass-paned French doors of Anatomy Vintage, blouses in bright colors blend together on the racks like a painting by Matisse. Shoes — from pumps to flats to cowboy boots — cover shelves like a mosaic of leather, canvas and shoelaces. Even Anatomy’s owner, Amber Zaragoza, looks like a work of art, dressed smartly in a floral frock and ladies’ velvet hat, as she welcomes customers to her brand-new boutique.

Department of Theater, Drama opens doors for fall auditions

By Corinne Lambert · Tuesday, Aug. 30,2011 12:15 a.m.

Students from every major and class were invited to audition for the Department of Theater and Drama’s productions of “Hair,” “In the Next Room, or the Vibrator Play,” “Three Musketeers” and “Lysistrata” on Monday at the Lee Norvelle Theater.

BPP to drop "Bomb/Shell" as season opener

By Adria Nassim · Monday, Aug. 29,2011 11:13 p.m.

What do Leo Tolstoy and the Bloomington Playwright’s Project have in common? War and peace. In conjunction with IU’s Themester of “Making War, Making Peace,” sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the BPP is kicking off its 2011 season with “Bomb/Shell,” which begins Sept. 30 and runs until Oct. 15.

Staff members receive Governor's Arts Awards

By Derrick Naylor · Monday, Aug. 29,2011 11:10 p.m.

Gov. Mitch Daniels and the Indiana Arts Commission have announced six recipients of the 2011 Governor’s Arts Awards. Of the six candidates chosen from the entire state of Indiana, two were Bloomington residents associated with the Jacobs School of Music, Susann McDonald and Sylvia McNair.

Focus on Fashion

By Samantha Kirby · Monday, Aug. 29,2011 10:46 p.m.

Fashion serves many purposes, but when you are an athlete or a relative of one, fashion has a whole different set of rules.

Institute in search of artists, performers

By Brittany Tempest · Sunday, Aug. 28,2011 11:15 p.m.

Looking for a way to be involved in a performing arts group on campus? The African American Arts Institute has several ensembles to choose from, and auditions are coming up quickly.

Sublime tribute pleases listeners

By Celia Grundman · Sunday, Aug. 28,2011 11:13 p.m.

It was Friday night at Bluebird Nightclub. Waves of sound pounded through the door of the backstage room. There, the musicians of Sublime tribute act Secondhand Smoke waited in church pew seating while local band The Broderick rocked away.

23rd annual salsa contest brought spice to farmer's market

By Casey Engelman · Sunday, Aug. 28,2011 11:10 p.m.

Spicy or sweet. Fruit or tomato-based. Green or red. The variety was deliciously diverse as a famed topping of tacos, burritos and salted corn chips was revered this weekend at the Bloomington Farmers’ Market

Indiana bands to tour the Midwest

By Celia Grundman · Sunday, Aug. 28,2011 11:09 p.m.

Mike Adams can’t quite say what it is that gives husband&wife its Midwestern feel, but he’s often told the band is “definitely from the Midwest.” He and other members of husband&wife will spread the Midwestern mood as they kick off their tour with the Fort Wayne-based instrumental band Metavari at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bishop. Admission for the show, which will also feature Muncie-based band State Park, is $5.

"Storytellers" explores sex through novels, illustrations

Thursday, Aug. 25,2011 10:29 p.m.

Kinsey Institute Art Curator Catherine Johnson-Roehr unlocked the door to the gallery. As she flicked on the lights, a room of erotic paintings, photos, drawings and books came into view.

Shaw pays tribute to legend Bobby Darin

By Kelsey Holder · Thursday, Aug. 25,2011 10:27 p.m.

On the blue-illuminated stage of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Robert Shaw and the band practiced before the house doors opened at 7 p.m. Thursday.

IU Auditorium brings big-name shows for 2011 season

By VICTORIA SUMMERS · Wednesday, Aug. 24,2011 11:32 p.m.

As students return to campus, the IU Auditorium is preparing for its fall 2011 season by spreading the word around the IU community about upcoming shows.

New Jacobs faculty member brings passion to position

Wednesday, Aug. 24,2011 11:28 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music will open its doors to four new world-class faculty members this fall. Among the new faculty is a seasoned sound recorder, Mark Hood, who brings celebrity and real-world experience to share with his students.

Local artist shows ambition through the naked eye

By Derrick Naylor · Wednesday, Aug. 24,2011 11:25 p.m.

Lindsay Schroeder has been contributing artwork to the Bloomington community for more than 12 years. Her work has caught the attention of arts fans all through the city and has even proven to be a bit controversial. The IDS sat down with Schroeder to discuss her career, her inspirations and the journey to develop her latest works, which led her to begin painting without glasses to correct her eyesight.

Ind. artist presents lecture on artist Alice Neel

By Adria Nassim · Tuesday, Aug. 23,2011 10:52 p.m.

Spanger repeated her presentation for an audience at an Arts Work Indiana meeting Tuesday in Bloomington City Hall. This organization helps mentally handicapped artists gain employment and support for their work and creativity.

Bloomington booms with music for welcome week

By Casey Engelman · Tuesday, Aug. 23,2011 10:18 p.m.

Local venues around town are bursting with acts for your enjoyment during the week before the academic grind commences. We’ve compiled a few of our most anticipated artistic events and are hoping to get you acquainted with some of Bloomington’s favorite artists, musicians and venues.

Songs of old crooner come to life Thurs. at the Buskirk-Chumley

By Kelsey Holder · Tuesday, Aug. 23,2011 10:16 p.m.

“Splish Splash,” “Dream Lover” and “Beyond the Sea” are a few of the many songs that made Bobby Darin a legendary entertainer. This vocal powerhouse may no longer be living, but his hits will come to life on stage this week at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Robert Shaw, a southern Indiana native, will be performing “Dream Lover — A Salute to the Music of Bobby Darin” at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday.

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