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Jay Dowl plays the recorder while Kanase, Zak and Hagino Hargis listen Saturday afternoon outside the old Greek's Pizzeria on Kirkwood Avenue. Dowl has playedthe recorder for 12 years, and performed many various pieces, including classical songs from various composers.

'Flute Man' performs downtown

By Mickey Woods · Sunday, May 17,2009 7:07 p.m.

As a cool breeze blew through the trees lining Kirkwood Avenue on Saturday evening, Dowl stood in the wooden doorway of the former location of Greek’s Pizzeria, playing pieces ranging from Bach to spiritual hymns on his recorder.

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Tate to perform at Funny Bone for 2nd time this year

By Ashley Bornancin · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:32 p.m.

He performed on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and currently tours throughout the country, but this weekend, comedian Geoff Tate will be making his way back to Bloomington to perform some good old stand-up comedy at the Funny Bone.

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Be the best-dressed intern

By Bryan Payton · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:29 p.m.

So you’ve landed that big summer internship you’ve been killing yourself for the past semester. Now, what to wear?

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Bloomington band to compete for $100,000 prize at festival

By Bryan Payton · Wednesday, May 13,2009 7:27 p.m.

Bloomington-based band South Jordan is set to play Saturday for the final day of the Florida Music Festival, which began Wednesday. The festival takes place in downtown Orlando, Fla., and boasts more than 250 performers ranging in all types of music from heavy rock to hip-hop.

Singer-songwriter Marc Haggerty plays at a jam session Sunday at the Third Street Park. Haggerty, along with other musicians, hosted a reunion concert Saturday.

Musicians reflect on culture, community

By Mickey Woods · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:41 p.m.

After hosting a reunion concert Saturday, several Bloomington-based musicians from the '60s and '70s took part in a jam session and discussed the culture and community of the Bloomington music scene from that era.

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Around the Arts

By IDS staff · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:27 p.m.

A listing of arts events in Bloomington happening between Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14.

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BloomingPlays Festival presents its 2nd year

By Jaclyn Baker · Sunday, May 10,2009 7:22 p.m.

BloomingPlays Festival is back for its second year. The plays will begin at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from May 14 through 30 at the Bloomington Playwrights Project.

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Around the Arts

By IDS staff · Thursday, May 7,2009 5:45 p.m.

A calendar of selected arts events happening in Bloomington from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10.

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Burlesque dancer to teach ‘sexy’

By Alyssa Goldman · Thursday, May 7,2009 5:35 p.m.

From 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, burlesque dancer Lola Van Ella will be teaching two burlesque workshops at the McCalla School of Fine Arts, 525 E. Ninth St.

Chuck Fay and Chad Urmston perform during "Camilo," a song about a soldier charged with desertion.

State Radio plays for addiction awareness

By Alex Benson · Sunday, May 3,2009 11:51 p.m.

The gods of rock ‘n’ roll smiled down on Dunn Meadow on Friday, as lightning did not strike and rain remained a drizzle, allowing State Radio to perform a free show for IU and those who traveled from faraway places like Madison, Wis., Northern Illinois University and Louisville, Ky.

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Fashion design certificate students show creations at Rachel's Cafe

By Carly Bassen · Sunday, May 3,2009 8:28 p.m.

Friday evening, senior fashion design certificate students presented their designs through a standing exhibition at Rachael’s Cafe. Models representing the students’ garments sauntered around the exhibition. Thirty-two design students characterized each of their stations with their portfolios, mannequins and models.

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Local band releases CD, notable acts

Sunday, May 3,2009 8:26 p.m.

The pensive lyrics and melodic instrumentals of Bloomington’s local indie rock band Alexander The Great will serenade audience members when they, along with Mock Orange and La Santa Muerta, perform at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday at The Bluebird.

The IU Soul Revue performs "Sessions in Love" on Saturday evening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The concert featured harmonies, horns and rhythm sections, dance and a storyline centered on love.

Soul Revue presents story of love in spring concert

By Anna Batcheller · Sunday, May 3,2009 8:24 p.m.

Tight harmonies met driving rhythms, a brass-heavy ensemble and flashing colors at the IU Soul Revue concert Saturday night in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The performers portrayed a romantic drama throughout the show as part of the theme “Sessions in Love.”

Ladies First rehearse Thursday evening in the Music Annex. Ladies First will be performing Saturday evening at the IU Auditorium as a benefit for Carlos Vidaurri, a local 8th grader who developed bone cancer.

Ladies First to sing final concert Saturday

By Caitlin Johnston · Friday, May 1,2009 12:39 a.m.

With everything from their song introductions to their planned outfits, Ladies First a cappella group is preparing for its 10th anniversary concert, which will benefit 14-year-old cancer patient Carlos Vidaurri.

Playwright Stephen Sondheim talks with the audience and Scott Simon of National Public Radio on Thursday evening at the IU Auditorium. Sondheim learned his trade from noted musical writer Oscar Hammerstein. "To the day he died, I brought him everything I wrote," he said. "In essence, he taught me everything I know."

Sondheim shares life experiences

By Caitlin Johnston · Friday, May 1,2009 12:37 a.m.

IU Auditorium audience members were in for a rare experience Thursday as National Public Radio host Scott Simon interviewed musical legend Stephen Sondheim.

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