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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.’

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.

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."

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.

AroundArts

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

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

Not-so-horrible success

By Caitlin Peterkin · Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 12:08 a.m.

Caitlin Peterkin's weekly column on performance art.

Spirit Day brings pride home to IU

By Stephanie Mulato · Wednesday, Oct. 14,2009 12:02 a.m.

Homecoming week encourages unity among the IU community.

Students run alternative theater

By Jake New · Tuesday, Oct. 13,2009 11:59 p.m.

The University Players gives undergraduates of any major a chance to work on theatrical productions, including acting, writing, directing and production design.

IU composer draws on Hollywood, networking

By Haley Adams · Tuesday, Oct. 13,2009 11:57 p.m.

Senior takes advantage of IMP program to major in film composition, applying his new knowledge to ‘Only Human.'

From YouTube to Big Screen

By Bailey Loosemore · Tuesday, Oct. 13,2009 11:46 p.m.

IU actors star in feature film.

Concert, symphonic bands cover Greek myth, classical pieces

By Lily Miller · Tuesday, Oct. 13,2009 11:42 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music Concert and Symphonic Bands treated their audience to a variety of classical pieces Tuesday night at the Musical Arts Center.

Awards show honors Def Jam Records

Tuesday, Oct. 13,2009 9:02 a.m.

The sixth annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors will air Tuesday at 9 p.m.

Fashion Mythbusters

By Alexa Altman · Monday, Oct. 12,2009 10:28 p.m.

There is a misconception surrounding several fashion trends, stating that unless you look like supermodel Gisele Bundchen or are made of plastic and stand in a store’s display window, certain items should never make it on to your body. While models make clothes seem as appealing as possible, that does not mean they are the only people who can look fabulous in them. All bitterness toward the genetically gifted aside, some slight alterations and additions take tricky trends from off-limits to good-to-go.

Life influences writings

By Therese Kennelly · Monday, Oct. 12,2009 10:27 p.m.

From fairy stories to science-based novels, A.S. Byatt spoke at the Solarium on Monday about her writing process and wide spectrum of works. Byatt is a prolific English novelist and short story writer, who has received much critical acclaim for her writing.

Rakim rocks crowd of hip-hop heads

By DeAntae Prince · Monday, Oct. 12,2009 2:56 p.m.

Legendary hip-hop artist Rakim performed at the Bluebird on Sunday night.

Ballet captures grace en pointe

By Allison Tyra · Monday, Oct. 12,2009 12:45 a.m.

Tribute to Diaghilev honors 100 years of his Ballets Russes.

‘Blood,’ comedy entrances

By Carly Bassen · Monday, Oct. 12,2009 12:42 a.m.

The international hit “Blood Brothers” opened Friday at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre, showing an audience of 350 how the luck of class placement has the power to interrupt families and brotherhood.

Brewery bobcat helps rescue center

By Benjamin Kerns · Monday, Oct. 12,2009 12:40 a.m.

Benefit for Exotic Feline Rescue Center coincides with Upland’s annual lager celebration.

Jazz beats blues at benefit

By Marc Fishman · Monday, Oct. 12,2009 12:37 a.m.

On Saturday,local jazz pianist Craig Brenner, along with his band the Crawdads and several other friends, proved that at their “Dance to Live, Live to Love” benefit concert at the Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center supporting Bloomington’s Art of Mental Health Week. The band also celebrated the release of their new CD, “Live to Love.”

Connolly comments on bobble-heads, politics

By Allison Tyra · Monday, Oct. 12,2009 12:33 a.m.

Comedian James P. Connolly entertained audience members with five stand-up performances at the Funny Bone Bloomington Comedy Club with jokes about bobble-heads, his Hispanic heritage, guns and cars.

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