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COLUMN: KFC takes dire derriere measures

By Keiara Carr · Monday, Oct. 25,2010 10:18 p.m.

As a new way to advertise the chicken patty “buns” with an arterial blood clot sandwiched in between, KFC began recruiting women on campuses across the nation to wear sweatpants with “Double Down” printed on them.

Grateful Dead brought back to life at Bluebird

By Corinne Lambert · Monday, Oct. 25,2010 10:15 p.m.

For die-hard fans of any musical group, the term “tribute band” usually stirs a mix of feelings. A genre of their own, tribute acts tend to consist of iconic wannabes dressed up in period garb attempting to strum out classics in and oftentimes subpar manner. In a field where many have jammed and failed, one band has managed to surpass the stereotypes surrounding tribute bands.

SoFA exhibit teaches artists, attendees to live sustainably

By Caitlin Peterkin · Sunday, Oct. 24,2010 8:25 p.m.

Leah Gauthier’s exhibit “Tending a Difficult Hope” opened at 7 p.m. Friday at the School of Fine Arts Gallery with a reception. The exhibit, which will be on display until Nov. 19, encompasses growing, cooking, preserving and eating organic food.

Entering the ‘Rabbit Hole’

By Taylor Smith · Sunday, Oct. 24,2010 8:23 p.m.

The pain and uniqueness of human suffering are two hardships examined in the Department of Theatre and Drama’s production of “Rabbit Hole,” David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Passion Pit’s stop at IU becomes vibrant dance party

By Kelsey Collisi · Sunday, Oct. 24,2010 5:11 p.m.

A brilliant light show accompanying charismatic music transformed Passion Pit’s concert into a dance party when the band played Saturday at the IU Auditorium.

Passion Pit to stop at IU Auditorium for environmental awareness concert

By Bennett Fuson · Friday, Oct. 22,2010 12:23 a.m.

Passion Pit, one of summer 2010’s most in-demand touring artists, will make a stop in Bloomington on Saturday as part of the Campus Consciousness Tour.

VIDA: Group brings life to language learning in show

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, Oct. 21,2010 11:13 p.m.

Though theater performances are common on a college campus, Grupo de Teatro VIDA performances are different from the typical show — they’re not in English. Formed in 2006, the group annually performs plays in Spanish.

IU Opera Theater to present ‘Little Women’

By Kelsey Finn · Thursday, Oct. 21,2010 11:11 p.m.

“This is a dream come true,” Thoreson said about having the opportunity to perform as Jo in the opera “Little Women” opening at 8 p.m. Friday at the Musical Arts Center. Thoreson is currently pursuing her performer diploma.

Q&A with ‘My Suicide’ actor Gabriel Sunday

By Rachel Trees · Thursday, Oct. 21,2010 11:08 p.m.

Gabriel Sunday, the lead actor, co-writer and co-producer of “My Suicide” was at the Root Cellar in Bloomington on Thursday as part of the Midwest showing of the film. Sunday plays the character of Archie.

Jacobs School of Music live stream goes global

By Samuel Tallman · Thursday, Oct. 21,2010 11:04 p.m.

It is safe to say average students spend a chunk of their days checking Facebook or Twitter and watching YouTube. It is probably a lot less safe to say that average students spend a chunk of their days watching videos of jazz ensembles and live streams of operas.

JMUSE’s ‘Divining’ performance to retell story of Middle Passage

By Rachel Trees · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2010 11:24 p.m.

JMUSE Productionz is preparing to take the stage this weekend in “The Divining,” a showcase of dance styles such as stepping and ballet and musical styles from neo-soul to classical.

Local DJ’s to clash Jamaican sounds at Rachael’s Cafe

By Corinne Lambert · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2010 11:22 p.m.

Local DJs will be guiding an audience through the history of reggae during their free performance Friday at Rachael’s Cafe.

COLUMN: Iggy Pop, just so cool

By Dan Alten · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2010 11:20 p.m.

Everyone knows James “Iggy Pop” Osterberg, The Godfather of Punk is one of the coolest people on the planet.

Snaarj to perform at The Bishop Friday

By Corinne Lambert · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2010 11:18 p.m.

Snaarj will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday at The Bishop. The band formed in March 2009 and released its debut album “Road Snacks” in June 2010.

Elle Woods paints IU Auditorium pink for Broadway musical

By Bennett Fuson · Wednesday, Oct. 20,2010 12:37 a.m.

“Legally Blonde The Musical,” the Tony-nominated adaptation of the 2001 comedy, opened its two-night run Tuesday at the IU Auditorium to an enthusiastic crowd.

British musician to play Bluebird

By Kelsey Collisi · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2010 11:33 p.m.

Bobby Long will perform with Michael Franti & Spearhead at 8 p.m. today at Bluebird Nightclub.

Venue art demonstration promotes preservation

By Amanda Jacobson · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2010 11:28 p.m.

On Tuesday at The Venue Fine Art and Gifts, Kriste Lindberg taught an art demonstration, titled “Green Halloween,” featuring images of bats and salamanders — regular cave-dwelling species — to promote cave conservation education.

Vollmar to perform at the Bishop

By Kelsey Collisi · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2010 11:27 p.m.

Now celebrating eleven years of performing, Vollmar is continuing to tour including a show here in his current residence of Bloomington at 9 p.m. Thursday at The Bishop.

Jacobs masters student pioneers new way of constructing horns

By Jake Wright · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2010 8:54 p.m.

Growing up in North Carolina with a French horn player for a father and a clarinet player for a mother, Jacob Medlin’s decision to play an instrument was obvious.

IU Auditorium continues season with ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ debut

By Bennett Fuson · Monday, Oct. 18,2010 10:41 p.m.

In a season full of acclaimed Broadway shows, the IU Auditorium will debut the critical and commercial smash hit “Legally Blonde The Musical,” at 8 p.m. Tuesday for the first performance of a two-day run.

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