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National parks spark expert’s talk, inspire art

By Alycin Bektesh · Thursday, Oct. 1,2009 12:06 a.m.

Stephen Wolter drew on his national park expertise and his passion for photography Wednesday at the IU Art Museum Noon Talk series.

Fashion passion wins cash in pockets

By Danielle Paquette · Thursday, Oct. 1,2009 12:04 a.m.

A passion for fashion doesn’t have to be rationed, and to prove it, the Fashion Scholarship Fund awarded $270,000 in design and apparel merchandising scholarships this year.

1-liner punchlines headline club

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Oct. 1,2009 12:01 a.m.

Owner Jared Thompson said he’s excited for this weekend’s shows at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club because well-known comic Todd Barry will be performing.

Model hopefuls ready fierce fashions for ‘Troupe’

By Danielle Paquette · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 11:54 p.m.

Fierce strides. Bold swagger. Predatory prowling. Every style of walk was represented at the Epiphany Modeling Troupe auditions Wednesday night.

WIUX advances to top 25 in mtvU competition

Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 7:38 a.m.

WIUX LP 99.1 FM, IU’s student-run radio station, has entered the Top 25 and continues to compete for the title of mtvU’s College Radio Woodie Award for the best college radio station.

Robin Williams to perform at IU Auditorium

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 12:26 a.m.

Robin Williams has been an American entertainment icon for as long as many IU students can remember, and at 8 p.m. today, residents can see him perform live at the IU Auditorium.

Sufjan Stevens’ songs sway crowd

By Mallory Jindra · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 12:21 a.m.

Fans weren’t disappointed to hear new material from Sufjan Stevens, as well as some old favorites.

In the nude

By Mickey Woods · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 12:16 a.m.

Room 318 in the Fine Arts building smells of paint, but the aroma itself isn’t so toxic, as a hint of lemon fragrance invitingly inhabits the room. A female subject sits cross-legged on a sky-blue sheet with direct light beaming on her, adjacent to a cerulean-painted wall of bright fruit bowl portraits arranged in two rows of six.

Umphrey’s McGee draws dedicated, devoted fanbase

By Jackie Kochell · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 12:10 a.m.

Umphrey’s McGee will be back home again in Indiana on Thursday, marking the latest of many Bloomington appearances throughout the years, and for several fans, yet another tally for the number of live Umphrey’s shows seen in a lifetime.

Finch’s offers artists outlet

By Kelsey Finn · Wednesday, Sept. 30,2009 12:09 a.m.

Owners Candace and Jeff Finch organized a reception Tuesday in the upstairs of their restaurant Finch’s Brasserie for Bloomington musicians and artists willing to perform or showcase their artwork in the upcoming year.

Students use comedy to win big

Tuesday, Sept. 29,2009 12:26 p.m.

College filmmakers have their chance to win big and enter two college film competitions. Submissions for both contests are due Oct. 12. Both contests require comedic videos and include online posting as the chance to build a fan base.

Dark fashions

By Bryan Payton · Tuesday, Sept. 29,2009 12:04 a.m.

The more time goes by and the more interested I become in fashion, the more fearless my tastes become. Lately, when I‘m flipping through my magazines or shopping online, I’m stopped by darker and more avant-garde clothing – most of which I used to think was just weird – and some of which I still do.

Beatles’ inspiration goes into ‘the sky with diamonds’

Tuesday, Sept. 29,2009 12:03 a.m.

LONDON – Lucy Vodden, who provided the inspiration for the Beatles’ song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” has died after a long battle with lupus. She was 46. Her death was announced Monday by St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, and by her husband, Ross Vodden. Britain’s Press Association said she died last Tuesday. Hospital officials did not confirm the day of her death.

Legend leads ensemble

By Lily Miller · Tuesday, Sept. 29,2009 12:01 a.m.

Jazz solos and applause filled the Musical Arts Center on Monday night. The Jacobs School of Music Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jacobs faculty member David Baker, performed for the first time this year. Several audience members said they attended the show because of the legendary director.

Built to Spill are not built to break

By Katie McKenna · Monday, Sept. 28,2009 12:11 a.m.

All four permanent members of Built to Spill will take the stage at The Bluebird this Monday in support of their new album, “There is No Enemy.”

Folds strikes chords, resonates at IU

By Kelsey Finn · Monday, Sept. 28,2009 12:05 a.m.

Ben Folds performed Sunday night at the IU Auditorium, playing fan favorites and plugging Bloomington into some of his lyrics.

Magic of Lotus World Music and Arts Festival charms Bloomington

By Alycin Bektesh · Monday, Sept. 28,2009 12:03 a.m.

The three-day Lotus World Music and Arts Festival wooed patrons this weekend.

Sufjan Stevens paints his story with indie brushstrokes

By Mallory Jindra · Sunday, Sept. 27,2009 11:55 p.m.

IU’s student-run radio station WIUX and Spirit of ’68 Promotions will present American singer and songwriter Sufjan Stevens at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Nostalgia keeps an old Frankie Valli in season

By Bailey Loosemore · Sunday, Sept. 27,2009 11:52 p.m.

Innocent, nostalgic music drew nearly a full house of people from each generation reaching back to the ‘60s to see rock ’n’ roll icon Frankie Valli Saturday at the IU Auditorium.

‘Shape’ molds body perceptions

By Kevin Doran · Sunday, Sept. 27,2009 11:49 p.m.

This Friday, the Kinsey Institute held an opening reception for its current exhibition for the semester entitled “Shape of Us,” a collection of vintage and contemporary images that display the diversity of the human body. All Kinsey exhibits are free to the public.

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