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Graduate students explore GarageBand

By Nicole Vargas · Wednesday, April 29,2009 12:29 a.m.

Graduate students Bill Gillis, Michael Kapellas and IDS staff member Rishika Murthy have released a CD as the band “Shouting and Pointing” called “Incident on Dixie Street,” which 50 percent of the proceeds will go toward the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas rehearses with the YouTube Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York April 15, 2009.

2 music students perform in YouTube Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

By Amy Burke · Monday, April 27,2009 11:39 p.m.

IU Jacobs School of Music students Daniel Stein and Dash Nesbitt were selected out of more than 3,000 applicants to be a part of the first YouTube Symphony Orchestra.

Auditorium announces 2009-10 lineup

By Caitlin Johnston · Monday, April 27,2009 11:38 p.m.

The IU Auditorium recently released its 2009-10 schedule of events, which includes a variety of programs from Broadway hit “Avenue Q” to classical music genius Yo-Yo Ma

Tyra Banks stalker sued in NY court

Monday, April 27,2009 8:35 p.m.

Model-turned-television personality Tyra Banks is due in court this week to testify against a Georgia man accused of following her from one side of the country to the other.

Dance recital mixes ethnic styles

By Lauren Younis · Monday, April 27,2009 8:33 p.m.

Students in several Health, Physical Education, and Recreation dance classes will perform in the school’s annual departmental dance recital at 7 p.m. today in the Willkie Auditorium.

Soulja Boy cranks up tailgating fields

By Carly Bassen · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:49 p.m.

Soulja Boy bumped the tailgating fields Friday night as an audience of about 5,000 danced along with the rap star to his signature song, “Crank That.”

Flight of the Conchords performs Saturday evening at the IU Auditorium. The show was sponsored by Union Board as part of the schedule for Little 500 weekend.

Flight of the Conchords uses comedy to captivate crowd

By Mallory Jindra · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:48 p.m.

Kiwi duo Flight of the Conchords maintained their wit Saturday in front of a lively IU Auditorium crowd to close out the Little 500 weekend.

Young Jeezy performs Friday evening in the parking lot of Sigma Alpha Mu, part of the entertainment events for the Little 500 weekend. The concert was presented and produced by seniors Jonathan Wolf and Daniel Kuniansky of Blue Ocean Productions and seniors Jehad Bittar and Zack Kranz of Revival Entertainment.

Young Jeezy creates suspense during concert at Sammy

By Nicole Vargas · Sunday, April 26,2009 11:46 p.m.

Chants of “Jeezy! Jeezy!” grew louder as hundreds of fans gathered Friday night between the houses of Zeta Beta Tau and Sigma Alpha Mu, eagerly awaiting the Grammy Award-nominated artist to take the stage.

A/V Happy Hour displays art

By Alex Benson · Sunday, April 26,2009 9:14 p.m.

A/V Happy Hour was put on by students from the School of Fine Arts and telecommunications department. It featured a varied array of projects as well as a main stage where DJs and musicians performed.

Alpha Phi Alpha wins its 4th consecutive Little 5 Step Down

By Caitlin Johnston · Sunday, April 26,2009 9:13 p.m.

While the Cutters dominated on the Bill Armstrong Stadium track, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity continued a different legacy in winning their fourth consecutive title in the annual Little 5 Step Down at the IU Auditorium.

Shawnna takes a shot at her infamous rapid-fire delivery with Ludacris Thursday evening behind Acacia fraternity. Ludacris was the first major hip hop act of the weekend, with Soulja Boy and Young Jeezy performing Friday.

Rapper Ludacris’ fraternity performance benefits IUDM

By Rachel Krasnow · Friday, April 24,2009 12:41 a.m.

Ludacris fans were screaming when the Grammy Award-winning rap star walked on stage Thursday night.

Exhibit features Japanese artist’s work

By Jackie Kochell · Thursday, April 23,2009 11:11 p.m.

Using black-and-white photography, artist Hiroshi Sugimoto explores the connection between time and space in an exhibit at the IU Art Museum.

Hedonism: A Little 500-inspired movement?

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, April 23,2009 11:09 p.m.

Little 500 is upon us, and unlike last year, Bacchus and the other deities of hedonism have given us the spirit of revival and celebration.

Festival of Bands to feature world premiere piece

By Maggie Conner · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:47 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music will present its annual Spring Festival of Woodwinds Brass and Percussion, featuring the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band, at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Musical Arts Center.

Dressing for the weather during Little 500

By Amanda Cochara · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:46 p.m.

Bloomington’s crazy weather still has us walking around campus wearing winter jackets in the middle of April. And although jackets should be a staple item in everyone’s wardrobe, I think we are all ready to trade them in for some spring and summer gear.

Theatre group to launch ‘Project E’ at the Waldron

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:44 p.m.

Though Euripides has been dead for thousands of years, the ancient Greek’s plays live on in productions like the Theatre of the People’s upcoming “Double Feature of Beauty Betrayed,” according to a press release. The aptly-titled play will feature their versions of the classics “Medea” and “The Trojan Women.”

Trombonists Heather Gibson, Simon Wood and Russell Ballenger practice for Big Band Extravaganza on April 15 in the Jacobs School of Music. Brent Wallarab, leader of this group, and David Baker will showcase their bands at 8 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center.

Swing to come alive Saturday night

By Maggie Conner · Wednesday, April 22,2009 9:43 p.m.

Take timeless, accessible dance music performed by two IU student big bands and add two distinguished professional vocalists and two accomplished Jacobs School of Music jazzmen.

Jake Udell will be opening for Soulja Boy this Friday evening 6 to 9 p.m. at the Tailgate Fields.

Business student to open for Soulja Boy on Friday

By Rachel Krasnow · Wednesday, April 22,2009 12:10 a.m.

Sophomore Jake Udell, a Kelley School of Business direct-admit, will serve as an opening act for Soulja Boy Tell ’Em’s Little 500 concert Friday.

Griffith to kick off tour with stop at Buskirk

Tuesday, April 21,2009 10:14 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith begins a tour of the Midwest at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Kelly Tate and Denise Hillenburg arrange colorful paper in Andy Warhol style April 1 at Stone Belt in Bloomington. Art instructor and facilitator Karen Holtzclaw helped them select colors.

A transformative act

By Anna Batcheller · Tuesday, April 21,2009 10:12 p.m.

Walk down the new B-Line Trail between Fifth and Sixth streets and the shadows from a colorful “Animal Island” will fall on pedestrians. Cross over to Third Street and a painted signal-box mural with bright blues, reds and yellows, smiling faces and cheerful bees awaits. Head to the Bryan Park Tots Playground and smiling animals will greet children ready to play.

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