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Boy meets girl, girl gives boy a makeover

By Alexa Altman · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2009 9:23 p.m.

I do not understand why men have seemingly super-glued themselves into holey, faded sweatshirts and mud-caked tennis shoes. I understand that the general male population enjoys the simplicity of yesterday’s T-shirt, but the general female population enjoys the sexiness of a well-dressed man.

Comedienne embraces ‘dented can’ in everyone

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2009 9:21 p.m.

With comedy that’s not about health care, philosophy or any other deep topics, Lisa Landry will headline at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club this weekend. “I don’t take much seriously,” Landry said. “I’m not a political comic; I’m not a topical comic.”

For sale: Stage where James Dean's career began

Wednesday, Oct. 21,2009 4:12 p.m.

FAIRMOUNT, Ind. — The stage in a long-closed central Indiana high school where James Dean first performed is up for sale.

Girl Talk and Cobra Starship to headline Victoria's Secret event

By Danielle Paquette · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2009 10:38 a.m.

DJ Girl Talk and chart-topping band Cobra Starship will provide entertainment at Victoria Secret’s Pink Nation B-Town Bash at 5 p.m. in Dunn Meadow.

Musical to TV: Cast of ‘Glee’ glistens in spotlight

By Erica Rogers · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 10:22 p.m.

The glittery cast of “Glee” and its catchy covers of hit pop songs have made their way into our TV-loving hearts this season, and the show continues to be one of the most highly anticipated on FOX. This musical comedy series is based around a show choir, also known as the “glee club,” and the struggles among the students and teachers.

Beatles tribute band rains ‘Love,’ sparks emotion

By Caitlin Peterkin · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 10:21 p.m.

By the third encore, tears came to my eyes seeing every member of the audience standing on his or her feet, swaying back and forth and waving their hands in the air while “Hey Jude” resounded in the IU Auditorium. Earlier this semester, I gave my top five performances to see this fall and listed “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles.

Local performer brings storytelling to magic show

By John Seasly · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 10:20 p.m.

Jim Keplinger has performed his magic for everyone from foreign dignitaries to passersby on the street. Tuesday at The Venue Fine Arts & Gifts, he performed for the first time in Bloomington. “My lords! Most honored citizens, come hither!” Keplinger called to the audience, introducing his show. “We will visit death, disease, mayhem and other light-hearted subjects.”

Student volunteer program explores traditions, opens doors to foreign countries

By Margaret Ely · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 10:18 p.m.

When freshman Brian Inlow heard about the Mathers Museum of World Cultures docent (museum volunteer) program, he couldn’t help but perk up. The opportunity was right up his alley. “I became interested in joining the docent program because I am really fascinated by other cultures,” Inlow said. “I love learning about the things that make different groups of people unique, and I figured that volunteering at Mathers could help me continue to extend my cultural awareness and knowledge.”

Songwriting competition extends deadline

Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 8:11 a.m.

The International Songwriting Competition has extended its deadline because of high demand from competitors.

AroundArts

Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 12:08 a.m.

Summary of arts related happenings for the week ending Oct. 24.

Sinclair Wheeler follows his heart, love of performance

By Kelsey Finn · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 12:03 a.m.

After one and a half years of IU education, Sinclair Wheeler said he decided to drop out and put 100 percent into his career as an entertainer.

David Barker ‘dodges bullets’ in true life play

By Jacque Donahue · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 12:01 a.m.

In a special two-day performance event, the Bloomington Playwrights Project organized David Barker’s one-man show, “Dodging Bullets.” The show chronicles the events leading up to when Barker’s brother in law attempted to murder him and his sister and what ultimately followed

McRobbie breaks ground on IU Cinema project

By Danielle Paquette · Monday, Oct. 19,2009 12:02 a.m.

Drama and film lovers of all ages attended the IU Theatre renovation and IU Cinema groundbreaking ceremony Saturday.

Ophelia given scond chance at life by Student Players

By Jacque Donahue · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 11:01 p.m.

The student-run theater group University Players brought Hamlet’s Ophelia back to life this weekend in its production of “Twelve Ophelias,” directed by junior Kelly Lusk. The set had three main features: a swing set on stage right, a main floor in the center and a chair on stage left. The back of the stage was also filled with a mixture of old bottles and boxes, a mattress against the wall and a Barbie head.

Local musicians compete at first Blooming-Tunes

Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:59 p.m.

Local artists took center stage for the First Annual Blooming-Tunes Songs from the Heartland at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Ten artists’ songs were picked out of about 80 other entries to perform. Mayor Mark Kruzan, writer Barbara Cloyd and professor Jeffrey Isaac judged the contest.

Beatles influence all ages

By Therese Kennelly · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:49 p.m.

IU music professor Glenn Gass charmed an audience of all ages as he spoke about The Beatles on Friday. Gass’s speech prefaced the performance of Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles at the IU Auditorium.

Curator discusses Spanish art

By Therese Kennelly · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:47 p.m.

Scholars, students and local residents joined together at the IU Art Museum on Saturday for IU museum director and curator of Western art before 1800 Heidi Gealt’s talk about 16th- and 17th- century Spanish art. The talk began when art professor Giles Knox introduced Gealt, who is best known for her work about artist Domenico Tiepolo.

Itter speaks about ‘Cubes, Curves’

Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:46 p.m.

Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts William Itter launched a retrospective exhibition of his own work with a lecture providing personal commentary on a selection of his paintings and drawings, including several never-before-seen pieces of art. Friday’s lecture, titled “Cubes Curves Facts Fantasy: A Paradigm,” was delivered in the Radio/TV Center to a packed lecture hall. The lecture covered four decades of Itter’s work.

Homecoming brings ‘Wacky, Wild, Crimson’ styles

Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:45 p.m.

Hoosier fans sported an eclectic array of “Wacky, Wild, Crimson Style” styles Friday and Saturday to promote homecoming spirit. This year’s theme, designated by the IU Student Alumni Association, aimed to capture traditional passion with an edge, said junior Kristi LaFree, who is IUSAA vice president of marketing and an Indiana Daily Student columnist.

Retrospective gallery combines with on-going works

By Margaret Ely · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 10:43 p.m.

When Ryan McLaughlin, a perspective graduate student interested in the School of Environmental and Public Affairs visited IU this past weekend, a gallery opening wasn’t on his list of things to see. “We were just walking around and found this,” McLaughlin said.

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