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MFA students exhibit final works

By Casey Engelman · Monday, March 28,2011 10:27 p.m.

After three years of continuous creative work, candidates in the School of Fine Arts master of fine arts program will display their final works.

When's the Weekend? : Why Britney gets away with murder

By Mickey Woods · Monday, March 28,2011 10:24 p.m.

Britney Spears is truly America’s sweetheart. However, as one of the world’s biggest pop stars, Spears’ stumbles are all too documented.

Musicians play for Japan relief

By Rebeca Garcia Gil · Sunday, March 27,2011 10:29 p.m.

A group of IU Jacobs School of Music students will perform a benefit concert for earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

‘Angels’ provokes questioning, conclusions

By Kelsey Collisi · Sunday, March 27,2011 10:28 p.m.

A bottle of alcohol laid on the ground a few feet from where a group of drunken teenagers danced provocatively to the harsh sounds of dubstep. There was a sudden flash of light, and in slow motion, the exaggerated characters moved so that every detail of their emotion was conveyed to the audience. It was the opening scene of “Language of Angels” opening night and it set the ambience for realistic suspense of an unrealistic story.

Paul Schrader speaks at IU Cinema

By John Seasly · Sunday, March 27,2011 10:26 p.m.

Paul Schrader "Taxi Driver" writer and director, answered audience questions after Thursday’s screening and gave a public lecture Friday.

Stay Up to revive rave scene

By Kelsey Collisi · Sunday, March 27,2011 10:24 p.m.

Stay Up, an event-host organization founded partly by magician Evan Voss, features three DJs: Jobie Wan, Snack Pack and Dioxin One. Debuting Saturday was DJ Dzierba.

‘Tango’ inspires Waldron crowds

By Isabel Dieppa · Sunday, March 27,2011 10:22 p.m.

Full houses were entertained and inspired at the John Waldron Arts Center for the “This is Tango Now” dance concerts this past weekend.

Inaugural Blue Light Reading draws a crowd for poetry

By Sarah Suksiri · Sunday, March 27,2011 9:25 p.m.

More than 100 people gathered together in the Indiana Memorial Union University Club Friday, not for a rock concert or a sports event, but for poetry.

Silverman brings crude humor, laughter to IU

By Isabel Dieppa · Thursday, March 24,2011 11:18 p.m.

From pubic hair water fountains to exploding from her father’s penis hole, Sarah Silverman did not shy away from any socially awkward topic in Thursday’s performance at the IU Auditorium.

Writer, director talks ‘Taxi Driver’

By John Seasly · Thursday, March 24,2011 11:17 p.m.

Writer-director Paul Schrader arrived at IU on Thursday to present the digital restoration of the landmark film “Taxi Driver,” directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Schrader. He sat down with the Indiana Daily Student to discuss his perspective on his craft.

Column: The evolution of the mixtape

By Therese Kennelly · Thursday, March 24,2011 11:16 p.m.

People used to share their favorite songs through mixtapes. The process of putting together a mixtape required a great deal of consideration.

Margot to get grimy at Bishop show Sunday

By Kelsey Collisi · Thursday, March 24,2011 11:14 p.m.

Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s lead singer Richard Edwards said his new favorite word is “grimy,” which was also his word choice to describe the band’s current musical state.

Cardinal Stage Company goes ‘Lonesome West’

By Corinne Lambert · Thursday, March 24,2011 11:12 p.m.

Aside from a botched incident with a shotgun, the luck of the Irish certainly has been on Randy White’s side while directing the Cardinal Stage Company’s production of Irish playwright Martin McDonagh’s “The Lonesome West.”

Guitar competition to showcase international talents

By Claire Aronson · Thursday, March 24,2011 11:11 p.m.

IU Jacobs School of Music will sponsor the second annual Indiana International Guitar Festival & Competition on Saturday and Sunday.

Poetry reading to celebrate art form

By Sarah Suksiri · Wednesday, March 23,2011 10:02 p.m.

Friday, three critically acclaimed poets from across the country will gather on campus to share their original works at The Blue Light Reading sponsored by Indiana Review in partnership with Canvas Creative Arts Magazine and IU’s College Arts and Humanities Institute.

Holi festival set to bring local color

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, March 23,2011 10 p.m.

Dunn Meadow serves as a meeting place for many events during the year, and an upcoming celebration may be the messiest one yet.

Schrader to give lecture

By John Seasly · Wednesday, March 23,2011 9:58 p.m.

To Paul Schrader’s devout parents, films were a “worldly amusement” forbidden by the Calvinist Church.

Comedian Sarah Silverman comes to IU Auditorium today

Wednesday, March 23,2011 9:30 p.m.

Stories of courage, redemption and pee will be told at the IU Auditorium today when comedian Sarah Silverman stops by as part of her national book tour to promote her new book, “The Bedwetter.”

‘This is Tango Now’ to premiere Friday

By Isabel Dieppa · Wednesday, March 23,2011 9:27 p.m.

The sound of Argentinian music filled the air of the John Waldron Arts center as dancers, musicians and electricians rehearsed and prepared for the opening of “This is Tango Now.”

Column: United they stand, one flag, one hope

By Taylor Smith · Tuesday, March 22,2011 11:41 p.m.

Squished like an airtight can of crammed sardines, hundreds of people gathered on the uneven stones of Piazza Signoria to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification. Green, white and red lighting draped the walls of the Palazzo Vecchio as triumphant strains of “Fratelli d’Italia”, Italy’s national anthem, sailed through the starlit sky.

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