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Rock for Your Rights

Students rock for rights

By Ashlee Green · Friday, Oct. 16,2009 12:12 a.m.

Political action against climate change and big money in government were the topics of discussion at the “Rock for Your Rights” concert Thursday at the Indiana Memorial Union Starbucks Cafe. The event was organized by the Democracy Matters Club.

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Renovated theater opens new possibilities, cinema

By Danielle Paquette · Friday, Oct. 16,2009 12:09 a.m.

IU President Michael McRobbie and Provost Karen Hanson will lead a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off renovation of the Theatre and Drama Building and construction of the new IU Cinema at 2 p.m. Saturday. The event, open to students and the public, will take place on the north side of the IU Auditorium.

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‘12 Ophelias’ modernizes ‘Hamlet’

By Jacque Donahue · Friday, Oct. 16,2009 12:06 a.m.

Beginning right where Ophelia’s story ends in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the University Players will perform “Twelve Ophelias: A Play with Broken Songs”  at 8 and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday  at the Theater Annex.

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Cubes, curves take shape in gallery

By Margaret Ely · Friday, Oct. 16,2009 12:03 a.m.

The past and present will cross paths at the School of Fine Arts Gallery on Friday. Work by Hope School of Fine Arts professor emeritus William Itter and fundamentals studio director Martha MacLeish will share the gallery space. Both exhibits open with a reception at 6:30 p.m.

Tommy Ramone

Tommy Ramone goes country at local cafe

By Carly Bassen · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 11:21 p.m.

The lively pluck of string instruments reverberated through out the open space of Rachael’s Cafe Thursday night as an audience came to see the last living member of legendary punk band The Ramones play bluegrass music.

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Student artists to shine at Broad Ripple Music Festival

By Kelsey Finn · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 10:53 p.m.

Musicians will make the streets, bars and records stores of Broad Ripple Village come alive Saturday when they hit the stages showcasing some of the best local, regional and national artists in hip-hop, indie rock, dance and electronic.

Night at the MAC

Effron, Symphony Orchestra bring life to music

By Lily Miller · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 12:09 a.m.

The musicians and conductor all appeared to sway with the rhythm, as though the music itself was a strong wind blowing through the stage. The audience gave thunderous applause to the orchestra and its conductor after the piece concluded. On Wednesday, Jacobs School of Music faculty member David Effron conducted the IU Symphony Orchestra at the Musical Arts Center.

Brian Posehn

Posehn premieres at Funny Bone

Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 11:57 p.m.

This week Brian Posehn is making his first-ever appearance at the Funny Bone Comedy Club. Many people said that Posehn is the biggest act to come to the Funny Bone since its opening.  “Brian Posehn is another one of those comedians that comes to town that you say, ‘How the hell did the Funny Bone get him?’ And that’s something they consistently do,” IU graduate and Funny Bone host Brad Wilhelm said.

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Agency celebrates 50 years

Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 11:53 p.m.

Stone Belt Arc is celebrating its 50th anniversary with its “Belt Out Laughing!” comedy show today at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The show is 7:30 p.m. today at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater and features season four winner of “Last Comic Standing” Josh Blue and opening act Brad ‘Wilhelm.’

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Catwalk to Sidewalk

By Alexa Altman · Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 11:50 p.m.

It is occasionally upsetting that just because I’m not Lady Gaga, it’s unacceptable for me to wear an Alexander McQueen futuristic masterpiece to meet with my textiles professor. While a straight off the runway ensemble may not jive with the scenery in Ballentine Hall, haute couture elements can be borrowed to update a wardrobe without looking like an extra from a Cirque Du Soleil show.

Rain The Beatles Experience

Beatles tribute band to play homecoming concert

By Rachel Krasnow · Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 10:41 a.m.

The Beatles have released a total of 12 studio albums, 22 singles and 13 EPs. They have been separated since 1970, but die-hard fans and new listeners alike should prepare to feel nostalgic from hearing one the band’s first hits, "Love Me Do," to the later "Let It Be."

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Fabolous to rock IU Homecoming

By Bailey Loosemore · Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 12:55 a.m.

Fabolous, whose debut album “Ghetto Fabolous” featured his first hit single “Can’t Deny It,” will perform as part of the homecoming celebration along with rapper Wiz Khalifa.

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AroundArts

Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 12:11 a.m.

Arts happenings through campus and around Bloomington for the week ending Oct. 16

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