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John Vanderslice talks tunes, Twitter, B-Town

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Q&A with John Vanderslice, the singer-songwriter who began his career with the band Mk Ultra, has been a solo act since 2000 — the year that began his run of 9 studio albums in 11 years. His most recent work, “White Wilderness,” was released on the Bloomington-based label Dead Oceans.


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Phoenix Comics to participate in nationwide Free Comic Book Day

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Free Comic Book Day might sound too good to be true, but it most certainly is not. On the first Saturday of May every year, local comic book stores around the country give away comics to anyone who walks into the store. It’s both a celebration of the genre for current fans and a way for aspiring fans to better discover the world of comics.



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April showers bring free comics each May

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On the first Saturday of May every year, local comic book stores around the country, including Phoenix Comics in Bloomington, give away comics to anyone who walks into the store.



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Sun, art enhance first Audio Scenery festival

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Shirtless and barefoot, Travis Puntarelli built up a running start before hurdling six wooden chairs and then joining the band onstage at Audio Scenery’s arts festival in Dunn Meadow on Saturday.


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Column: Take big bites

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I am inspired by only a few well-known figures, but you would be wrong in assuming that I am most inspired by Giada De Laurentiis or Julia Child.


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Q&A with the Pharos

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Local bands The Pharos and The Natives have each worked to produce and promote their latest works just in time for summer vacation. The Pharos released their 5-track EP “Say What You Will” on April 26 with Farm Fresh Studios while The Natives will release their debut full-length album at midnight Thursday.


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Straight No Chaser celebrates 15 years

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Ten black stools accompanied by 10 mic stands sat centered on the IU Auditorium stage.It was the 15th anniversary concert of the collegiate group Straight No Chaser, which celebrated turning “old enough to get its learning permit” by welcoming home the now Atlantic Records SNC and alumni.



Director of IU Cinema Jon Vickers

Faces of IU Cinema make 1st year success

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The IU Cinema creates an intimate setting that transports the audience in style, thanks to the director’s dedication and a small staff’s hard work in its first year.


Canvas Premiere Party

Canvas premiere gives arts limelight at Rhino’s

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Rows of metal folding chairs faced the stage, the only thing you could hear over the crunch of popcorn was the sound of guitar and slam poetry. It was the open premiere party of Canvas Magazine happening at Rhino’s, a celebration of both full pages and a full venue.



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Vollmar discusses working solo

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Justin Vollmar’s self-titled musical project has brought Bloomington audiences subtle acoustic sounds with simple lyrics since spring 2000.


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Column: The 40-year-old oddball

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In hopes of spreading autism awareness this semester, guest columnist Adria Nassim reviewed three books whose main characters were affected by autism in some way. For her final installment, Nassim delved into the life of John Elder Robison, a man who found a way to rise above his disability.



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Column: Songs to compliment summer

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The past few weeks have been filled with rain. As I write this column, it is raining and I am unmotivated beyond belief. The only thing keeping me going is the fact that in a week I will be done with this semester. Done with the stress and multi-tasking that have become my life. And without all the stress, I will be able to focus on what really matters in life: good music.


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Bazaar brings new Lotus

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If you have ever wanted to sample tapas and desserts from Bloomington’s finest dining establishments, catch a flea circus performance, learn nightclub dance moves and have your tarot cards read, then Friday is your night.