Pulitzer prize-winning author Michael Chabon is giving a free public reading at 5:30 p.m. today at Fine Arts 015.
Wonka’s Chocolate Carnival started at 3 p.m., and within the first half hour, there were at least 100 volunteers, parents and children in the Boys & Girls Club.
Before movies had sound designers, fancy noises and a complete orchestra, only one person typically did the music — a live accompanist.
Keb’ Mo’ swayed to the song he played on his silver steel guitar. Three spotlights reflected off his guitar onto the walls, causing the walls to seemingly move with music.
Bear sex, stalking and the Red Light Challenge were all a part of this weekend’s storm of laughter as the Comedy Attic brought comedian Ben Bailey to Bloomington.
Director, producer, writer and actor Spike Lee will be a guest speaker for Bloomington’s 27th annual ArtsWeek.
Fans of author Michael Chabon will have the chance to hear him read his work in person Monday. The free public reading begins at 5:30 p.m. in Fine Arts 015 and is sponsored by the College Arts and Humanities Institute.
“Tradition, tradition!” When spoken, these words can evoke many emotions, but tradition is one of the main themes in the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” which will be performed 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the IU Auditorium.
Wood, stone and metal are all on display at Sublime Design Gallery and Gifts from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. The art show “Wood, Stone and Metal,” will display the work of six local artists.
Tom Sobel said he believes most IU students and Bloomington residents aren’t aware that one of the best places in the nation for stand-up comedy is in their own backyard. Sobel, the owner of Comedy Caravan, said Bear’s Place is one of Bloomington’s hidden gems.
Director, producer, writer and actor Spike Lee is coming to Bloomington as a speaker for Bloomington’s 27th annual ArtsWeek.
“Wonka’s Chocolate Carnival” is complete with everything Wonka’s Chocolate Factory is famous for, from the chocolate river to the Oompa Loompas.
There has been a lot of buzz lately about South African artist Jax Panik.
Keb’ Mo’ was born Kevin Moore in 1951, in South Los Angeles. His parents were from the “Deep South” where the Delta blues originated.
Ben Bailey, stand-up comedian and host of Discovery Channel’s “Cash Cab,” will be performing at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Comedy Attic
In the midst of what Indiana residents are dubbing “snowpacolypse 2011,” most Indiana University students are keeping close to home and hoping for a snow day. However, the one thing patrons of the IU Auditorium were hoping wouldn’t be canceled was Tuesday’s performance of the Blue Man Group.
Music and the sweet treat of chocolate will be paired as the Week of Chocolate festivities continue. Rhino’s Youth Media Center and All-Ages Club will be the host of the Chocolate Prom from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday.
With contemporary music genre titles like psych-ambient-folk-hop and shoegaze, Bloomington band Charlie Patton’s War prefers to keep things classic.
Conductor Andrew Altenbach said the only thing Giacomo Puccini’s “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi” have in common visually is the presence of a donkey. Both of these works are part of the trilogy known as “the Triptych” Puccini composed in 1918. Angelica chronicles the tragedy of death and heartache within a convent, and Schicchi stages a lighthearted farce surrounding one family’s greed.
A few nights ago, I gave in because as everyone knows, Italians do it best. As of last week, I am no longer a vegetarian.
