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Hawkins personalizes jokes for Funny Bone

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 10:30 p.m.

This weekend, Robert Hawkins will make his Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club debut with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday as well as 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Jamison Raymond will do a guest spot, and Dave Waite will be the feature performer. Tickets are $12 general admission Thursday and Friday or $6 Thursday with a student ID, and $14 Saturday.

Game show aids homeless

By Almondia White · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 10:27 p.m.

Local organizations will present “Are They Smarter Than A Fifth Grader,” a spin on the TV game show, to raise money in support of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The event is 7 p.m. today at Bloomington High School South.

Woodworking topic of discussion tonight at County History Center

By Lauren Younis · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 10:24 p.m.

In a free talk at 7 p.m. today in the Monroe County History Center, Nancy Hiller will further discuss the role of Hoosier cabinets within the context of woodworking and home furnishing, how they were sold and marketed and how they contributed to turning the United States’ economy from one grounded in production to one grounded in consumption.

Family, food and fashion

By Alexa Altman · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 10:21 p.m.

Thanksgiving is hardly a holiday for high-fashion; in fact I believe that the gluttonous celebration is scoffed at by most of the style world’s high rollers. Turkey day with Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld and supermodel Kate Moss would definitely have you re-thinking that second piece of pumpkin pie.

Soul Revue to play at Bear’s Place

By Ashlee Green · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 1:19 a.m.

The sounds of funk, R&B and soul will bridge the gap between new- and old-school radio jams when IU Soul Revue takes the stage at 9 p.m. today at Bear’s Place.

Free fresh water

By Margaret Ely · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:08 a.m.

For sophomore Marine Tempels, art refreshes environmental activism.

‘Glee’ hit a flat note

By Caitlin Peterkin · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2009 12:03 a.m.

Caitlin Peterkin's weekly column about the hit show choir-themed TV series, "Glee."

The sounds of stress relief

By Erica Rogers · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 11:59 p.m.

Erica Rogers' weekly music column focuses on music relieving high stress and anxiety.

Secretly Canadian brings indie music to Bloomington

By Therese Kennelly · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 11:56 p.m.

The music provided by local record label, Secretly Canadian, allows people both in and out of Bloomington to experience high-quality indie music.

Kids of famous folks

By Kelsey Finn · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2009 11:53 p.m.

Two talented offspring will bring heartfelt folk melodies to Bloomington this week.

'As You Like It’ brings together all types of love

By Carly Bassen · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:38 p.m.

Lips puckered and hips shook at the contemporary rendition of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” The play, which features both heterosexual and homosexual couples, was performed Friday and Saturday at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre. Performances continue today through Saturday.

Community bookstore updates its technology

By Lauren Younis · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:36 p.m.

Boxcar Books will be closed Wednesday through Nov. 27 to update its inventory system and install new computers.

Fighting for a new music venue

By Caitlin Peterkin · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:35 p.m.

Bloomington is known for a great night life, and college students feed the party atmosphere of the downtown area. In Monday classes, I usually hear other students talking about their crazy night at Kilroy’s Sports Bar or the fun time they had at Jake’s Nightclub.

Book clubs allow students to read for fun

Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:34 p.m.

At various times during the year, some students set aside their notes, close their textbooks and forget about their professors for a set period of time. They join other students at their book club, grab a cup of coffee and learn about themselves and others through in-depth literary discussions.

Students tell stories of poverty

By Jackie Kochell · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 10:32 p.m.

“Show and Tell: Stories of Poverty” featured real cases of poverty and homelessness acted out by students. The free event occurred Monday at Rachael’s Cafe and provided facts on poverty and homelessness in Bloomington and how the community can help.

The search continues: Round three of IU cinema director presentations brings new ideas, excitement

By Danielle Paquette · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 9:43 p.m.

IU’s search for a new cinema director continued Monday in the Indiana Memorial Union’s State Room East.

CD release donates proceeds to Shalom

By Mike Beam · Monday, Nov. 16,2009 12:04 a.m.

Bloomington resident Kent Johnson and a group of local musicians raised about $1,000 for Shalom Community Center by playing a benefit concert at Players Pub.

Ladies First rocks Buskirk-Chumley with inspired covers, harmonies

By Bennett Fuson · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 10 p.m.

Ladies First, IU’s premier women’s a cappella group, entertained a wildly enthusiastic crowd Friday during their fall concert supporting their new album. The group, founded in 1999, covered a wide range of popular hits ranging from songs by The Beatles to Christina Aguilera to 4 Non Blondes, much to the pleasure of the audience.

Tango duo present ‘Harmony and Balance’ in Bloomington

By Claire Wiseman · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:58 p.m.

Merlo joined the Bloomington Argentine Tango Organization and Minetti Productions this weekend to present “Harmony and Balance,” a three-day workshop for traditional Argentine dance, music and culture.

Rick Bragg’s talk highlights humanity with humor

By Keiara Carr · Sunday, Nov. 15,2009 9:55 p.m.

The laughter, like the crowd, filled the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Saturday for the Monroe County Public Library and Friends of the Library biennial “Power of Words” lecture series, which featured the former New York Times reporter.

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