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‘Vagina Monologues’ to raise funds for women’s shelter

By Melissa Sokolski · Thursday, Feb. 11,2010 10:04 p.m.

Started just 12 years ago with a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” on a New York stage, V-Day, a global movement to end violence against women and girls, is now celebrated all over the world. This Friday, IU will carry on the campaign to end violence with its own production of “The Vagina Monologues.”

The Black History Art Fair

City honors artist Joel Washington's 50th birthday with 50-painting exhibit

By Alyssa Goldman · Thursday, Feb. 11,2010 10:02 p.m.

He has become a local celebrity. You don’t have to look far to see his 1960s-inspired “pop art” paintings and portraits. You can pass his artwork while making your daily stroll through the Union. Joel Washington, a local artist and Indiana Memorial Union custodian, celebrates his 50th birthday with a 50-work exhibit at City Hall.

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Art fair ‘expresses soul,’ raises money

By Jake New · Thursday, Feb. 11,2010 12:45 a.m.

The Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall echoed with slaps, thuds and chants Wednesday when four dancers in rubber rain boots fixed with loose bottle caps led a crowd in a traditional African Gumboot Dance. The dance was just one part of the eighth-annual Black History Month Art Fair sponsored by the FASE Mentoring Program, the African American Arts Institute and the Office of Multicultural Initiatives.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Rock-opera musical tells story of Jesus’ last week on earth

By Bennett Fuson · Thursday, Feb. 11,2010 12:41 a.m.

On Wednesday, the IU Auditorium hosted an audience ready to see Jesus rock. “Jesus Christ Superstar” opened Wednesday to an appreciative crowd eager to escape the frigid weather outside. The show, one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most famous productions, is a retelling of the final days of Jesus’ life – beginning with the preparation for his arrival in Jerusalem and ending with his Crucifixion.

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BAAC to expand board membership

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 11:20 p.m.

The Bloomington Area Arts Council Board voted unanimously Tuesday to expand the governing board by recruiting locally.

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Student supports Haiti with song

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2010 11:15 p.m.

Amy C. Wolff, a graduate student in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, is working with a non-profit organization, the ZyOzy Foundation, to raise $30,000 to benefit the CARE Earthquake Relief Fund. How is she doing it? Through song.

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‘Four-eyes’ couture

By Jackie Kochell · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 10:52 p.m.

Nerd-inspired styles have invaded fashion magazine pages and storeroom floors, showing that the “geek” look is now, well, not so geeky.

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Artistic world lends a helping hand to Haiti

By Adriane Jefferson · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 10:37 p.m.

While the Gallery Group requests that showcased artist donate 25 percent of their profit to a local charity, due to personal connections Manns and Houin both specifically requested the contributions be given to the Haiti Relief Fund, Gallery Group Manager John La Bella said.

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‘Superstar’ performance to rock IU Auditorium stage

By Bennett Fuson · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 10:32 p.m.

“Jesus Christ Superstar,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning musical detailing the final days of Jesus’ life will begin its two-day run today at 8 p.m. Tickets for students start at $19 and are still available on the auditorium’s Web site.

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Make sure to call ahead

By Lily Miller · Monday, Feb. 8,2010 8:56 p.m.

Valentine’s Day – a time for couples to get away with public displays of affection and sickeningly sweet cuteness. And really, is there a better way to display your relationship status than by going out to eat?

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