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Who's Bad Michael Jackson Tribute rocks Bluebird

By Kayleen Cohen · Sunday, July 18,2010 6:22 p.m.

A little more than one year after the star’s death, Jackson fans flocked Saturday night to the Bluebird Nightclub to see Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band. A full band of concise, funky musicians backed two singers as they alternated performances between costume changes.

From Pages to Silver Screens

By MaryJane Slaby · Sunday, July 18,2010 6:18 p.m.

MaryJane Slaby's 'Literature Life' column discusses the virtues of reading a book before seeing the movie, and the inner conflict when deciding which to do first.

Indiana film available nationwide

By Nona Tepper · Wednesday, July 14,2010 8:15 p.m.

Independent film The Mini produced by Indiana locals with the assistance of Indiana University interns is now gaining national recognition.

Spoken Word accompanied by live musical trio

By Caitlin Ryan · Wednesday, July 14,2010 8:13 p.m.

By combining the creative energy of award-winning writer Alyce Miller with the innovative improvisational sounds of musicians Philip Anderson, Joe Stone and Marty Belcher, The Venue Fine Art & Gifts played host to a event Tuesday called “The Spoken Word, With Music.”

Hi-fi, Lo-fi or No-fi

By Ryan Martin · Wednesday, July 14,2010 8:10 p.m.

Ryan Martin's Blooming-Beats column discussing the recording options for local bands, including home software and Russian Recording Studios.

IU Swing Dance club collaborates with Windfall Dance Studio

By Melissa Wasserman · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:30 p.m.

The IU Swing Dance Club and interested community members put their dancing shoes to work Saturday night as part of the club’s Summer Fancy Dance.The Windfall Dance Studio on North Dunn Avenue provided the venue for the free event, and anyone interested was welcome to participate regardless of age, club membership or skill level.

Arts programs affected by MCCSC budget cuts

By Melissa Wasserman · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:28 p.m.

Changes to the Monroe County Community School Corporation teacher contract changes resulted in stipend cuts for extracurricular and co-curricular activities, including music and arts programs. With a successful and supported referendum on the November ballot, these activities have a chance of being restored for the 2011-12 school year.

Garden solutions: green thumbs, good grub

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:27 p.m.

Margaret Ely's 'Food for Thought' column discussing sustainable gardening options for students and universities.

‘Art of Jazz’ show on display at The Venue

By Caitlin Ryan · Sunday, July 11,2010 6:25 p.m.

Jazz bassist Max Hartstein's pen and ink drawings are on display now at The Venue Fine Art & Gifts gallery in a show titled, 'Art of Jazz'.

Summer Night of Lotus to feature world music

By Caitlin Ryan · Wednesday, July 7,2010 8:10 p.m.

This year’s Summer Night of Lotus, which will take place 7 p.m. Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, will feature the music of local singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer, world-renowned sarod player Amjad Ali Khan and sons and tango ensemble Tangamente.

Camaraderie helps artists through recession

By Kristen Watterson · Wednesday, July 7,2010 5:57 p.m.

Kristen Watterson's 'B-town Brush Strokes' column profiles artist Troy Engelhardt, a Bloomington-based web designer and ceramicist.

Hottest UVA, UVB protection yet

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, July 7,2010 5:47 p.m.

Amanda Jacobson's 'Fashion House' column discussing the latest options for fashionable sun protection.

IU Art Musuem to host 20th annual Jazz in July series

By Samantha Kirby · Wednesday, July 7,2010 5:45 p.m.

Jazz in July is a free summer concert series held at 6:30 p.m. every Friday this month at the IU Art Museum, with free parking at the Wells Library and Art Museum lots during the event.

Addicted to summer beach reads

By MaryJane Slaby · Wednesday, July 7,2010 5:44 p.m.

MaryJane Slaby's 'Literature Life' column discussing the quality of summer reading materials.

Coyaba, Wailers entertain reggae fans at Bluebird

By Kayleen Cohen · Wednesday, June 30,2010 8:20 p.m.

Lovers of all kinds flocked Sunday night to Bluebird Nightclub for The Wailers, Bob Marley’s former back-up band.

Bishop plays lily pad to Frog Eyes

By Ryan Martin · Wednesday, June 30,2010 5:37 p.m.

Ryan Martin's Blooming-Beats column reviews the recent Frog Eyes show at The Bishop.

Microcosm Publishing: creativity released

By Kristen Watterson · Wednesday, June 30,2010 5:36 p.m.

Kristen Watterson's Btown Brush Strokes column takes an in depth look at Microcosm Publishing.

Doctoral music student obtains national recognition

By Kayleen Cohen · Wednesday, June 30,2010 5:33 p.m.

Elliott Bark, Jacobs School of Music Doctoral Student, has received multiple national awards including the Bowdoin Student Composition Competition.

WFHB to present July 4 music festival

By Daniel Brown · Wednesday, June 30,2010 5:29 p.m.

Bloomington community radio station WFHB will sponsor the third annual July 4 Acoustic Roots Festival on Sunday afternoon behind the barn at the Story Inn bed & breakfast in Story, Ind.

Artistic efforts culminate in ‘City of Peace’ mural

By Melissa Wasserman · Sunday, June 27,2010 9:01 p.m.

Bright colors and familiar Bloomington icons adorn the wall outside the Bloomington Board of Realtors building at Fourth and Madison streets, the result of several months of planning, preparation and painting. A celebration of diversity and art honored the new “City of Peace” mural Friday evening.

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