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IU's African American Arts Institute presents three contemporary gospel groups who performed Sunday evening in the Grand Hall of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. The all-female group, Sojourner, preserves the vocal traditions of black gospel music, as part of the African American Choral Ensemble.

Gospel music concert excites audience in Neal-Marshall Grand Hall

By Ashley Bornancin · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 9:50 p.m.

Audience members shouted, “Thank you Jesus,” as the singers stomped their feet and raised their hands up to the sky, swaying back and forth.This wasn’t a typical Sunday service, as dozens of people filled the Grand Hall of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center dressed in blazers and slacks, ready to praise the Lord.

Dannie Chandler of Paul Fischer Antiques, looks on as Bloomington resident Ronal Hert tries on a ring during the 48th annual Kappa Alpha Theta Antiques and Decorative Arts Show Saturday afternoon at the Bloomington Convention Center. Proceeds from the sales benefit several different charities, including CASA.

Kappa Alpha Theta raises money for children with art sale

By Caitlin Ursini · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 9:49 p.m.

Whether it’s an Ethiopian cross, a new fur rug or a silver spoon, it could have been found at the Bloomington Convention Center during Kappa Alpha Theta’s 48th Annual Antiques and Decorative Art Sale.

‘Deflowered’ tells college women’s sex stories

By Rachel Pankiw · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 9:47 p.m.

It was just last summer when IU alumna Abby Kincaid and her friend Ursulla Tadlock exchanged stories with each other about how they lost their virginity.

Graduate student Nikole Miller looks at pieces of featured artwork Friday evening at the Kinsey Institute's exhibit "Eros in Asia: Erotic Art from Iran to Japan." The exhibit will be on display until June 26.

Kinsey Institute exhibits erotic Eastern art

By Emily Campion · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 9:46 p.m.

The Kinsey Institute will be holding a new exhibit called “Eros in Asia: Erotic Art from Iran to Japan” from Friday until June 26.

Leo Cook greets fans. Cook has many fans and friends come visit the bar while he's working, and his friendly nature keeps regulars coming back.

Bluebird bartender wins national award

By Nathan Brown · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:36 a.m.

Last week, Bluebird bartender Leo Cook was announced the winner of Food Network’s “The Ultimate Recipe Showdown Beverage Contest.” His prize-winning drink is the Vanilla Lemon Cookie

Graduate student Ochmaa Escue, local high school Delgerbat Uvsh, graduate student Benjamin Hahn and junior Chris Williams perform Friday evening at The Venue at 114 S. Grant St.. Part of a Mongolian New Year celebration, the song they performed is "telling others to love and serve parents while they still can," said Williams.

The Venue gallery holds reception for Mongolian artist of the year, Soyolmaa

By Patrick Craig · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:27 p.m.

Mongolia’s artist of the year, Soyolmaa (pronounced Soush-ma), is kicking off her lecture and gallery tour of the United States with a two-week stay in Bloomington, which will involve exhibitions in the city.

ArtsWeek symposium helps budding artists in bad economy

By Lauren Younis · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:25 p.m.

Those studying sculpting, painting and metalworking will likely have to work harder to establish themselves in their respective fields, and on Friday, students learned how to do just that.

The Watson Twins perform Friday evening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The Twins opened for Ben Kweller.

The Watson Twins: Soprano Squared

By Mallory Jindra and Carly Bassen · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:23 p.m.

Indie-folk-country duo The Watson Twins, who recently performed at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, are remarkable in more ways than one.

Angelou to speak at IU Auditorium

Friday, Feb. 20,2009 12:49 a.m.

Maya Angelou, legendary poet and author, will make an appearance at 7 p.m. March 1 at the IU Auditorium. The program will be one of the signature events of ArtsWeek.

Incorporating Fashion Week trends in your everyday wardrobe

By Amanda Cochara · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:10 p.m.

The economy might be struggling, but that can’t stop one of New York’s biggest events: Fashion Week, which ran from Feb. 13 to this Friday.

Music business panelists stress networking

By Greg Winget · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:09 p.m.

A panel discussion on music industry jobs Wednesday night offered firsthand advice from music industry professionals to students interested in breaking into the business.

Gospel groups perform Sunday

By Ashley Bornancin · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:08 p.m.

At 5 p.m. Sunday the African-American Arts Institute and African-American Choral Ensemble will present a free concert featuring three contemporary gospel groups, SoulACE, Sojourner and God’s Progress.

Chinese blogger stabbed after public reading

Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:04 p.m.

A Chinese blogger whose satirical postings have gained a wide following was stabbed in the stomach at a Beijing book store after giving a reading, witnesses and friends said Monday.

Tickets, VIP package go on sale for Lil’ Wayne concert in Indy

Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 10:40 p.m.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for the March 21 concert at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis featuring Lil’ Wayne, T-Pain, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson, according to a Live Nation press release.

Symposium to help graduates find jobs

By Amy Burke · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 10:39 p.m.

When senior Molly Gabbard realized there was a lot she didn’t know about finding a job in the arts, she decided to do something about it.She created Making Art Work, a free symposium about careers in the arts.

Veteran’s hobby becomes art

By Catie Connors · Wednesday, Feb. 18,2009 10:38 p.m.

At 100 years old, World War II veteran, former general store owner, husband, grandfather and nature lover John Schoolman has seen and accomplished countless things. But being featured in ArtsWeek this year is a first for him.Schoolman will be one of the artists featured in ArtsWeek 2009. His personal and political expressive canes and walking sticks will be on display at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, 416 N. Indiana Ave., until March 8.

25 years of ArtsWeek

By Sarah Brubeck · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2009 10:45 p.m.

IU professor Ken Weitzman’s “Fire in the Garden” is just one work that fits this year’s ArtsWeek theme, “Politics and the Arts,” which follows up on last year’s focus. The 10-day-long celebration will run from Feb. 19 to March 1.

Panel to discuss Darwin, the arts

By Mitchell Blatt · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2009 9:11 p.m.

Artists, poets, scientists and IU professors will examine the connection between evolutionary science and the arts during ArtsWeek at the discussion “Darwin, the arts, and the aesthetics of the ordinary” to see how Darwin’s principles of natural selection relate to art and how humans view beauty.

Art contest winners released

By Alexandra Brown · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2009 9:09 p.m.

Your Art Here, a local non-profit organization, recently announced the winners of Billboard Generation VII, the organization’s seventh annual billboard art contest.

John Mellencamp and Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town film scenes for Mellencamp's "A Ride Back Home" music video Tuesday at the Beck Chapel. Mellencamp's latest album "Life, Death, Love and Freedom" was recorded in Bloomington and was recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the top 50 albums of 2008.

Mellencamp records new video at IU

By Jackie Kochell · Tuesday, Feb. 17,2009 12:32 a.m.

The musician shot his new music video for “A Ride Back Home,” a single off his latest album, “Life, Death, Love and Freedom. “The song’s about life’s loneliness, and that’s what we’re trying to get across in this video,” Mellencamp said.

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