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MP3s, CDs and records, oh my!

By Danielle Rindler · Tuesday, April 14,2009 10:27 p.m.

Once upon a time, the local independent record store dominated musical culture. However, as these one-time staples face increasing competition from higher-tech players like iTunes and Limewire, faithful record enthusiasts designated the third Saturday of April as Record Store Day.

YouTube, Universal Music to launch musical venture

Monday, April 13,2009 8:21 p.m.

YouTube and Universal Music Group are teaming up on an online music video venture that will launch later this year with Universal’s entire catalog of nearly 10,000 music videos.

In this animated still released by Comedy Central, a cartoon version of rapper Kanye West is shown on an episode of the Comedy Central animated series, "South Park," that aired Wednesday, April 8, 2009.

Kanye says ‘South Park’ put him in check

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody · Monday, April 13,2009 8:18 p.m.

“South Park” may have accomplished the impossible: getting Kanye West to check his ego.

Winner of composition competition to premiere work ‘Through Doorways Between Dreams’

By Anna Batcheller · Monday, April 13,2009 8:17 p.m.

Graduate student Christopher Renk, winner of the Musical Arts Youth Orchestra Composition Competition, will see his piece “Through Doorways Between Dreams” performed publicly this Sunday. Ninety musicians ages 8 to 18 from around the world will play Renk’s piece at the IU Auditorium as part of the International Youth Orchestra Festival.

Phil Spector found guilty of 2nd-degree murder

Monday, April 13,2009 5:53 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Rock music producer Phil Spector was convicted Monday of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a film actress at his mansion six years ago.

The African American Choral Ensemble sings "Hallelujah Hosanna," a South African/Swaziland praise song, Saturday evening at the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium. The program included classically-arranged pieces, comtemporary Gospel and jazz-infused arrangements.

‘From Africa to Ellington’ showcases versatility

By Anna Batcheller · Sunday, April 12,2009 8:34 p.m.

From African a cappella songs to classically arranged pieces and jazz-infused medleys, the African American Choral Ensemble proved its vocal versatility in a concert Saturday evening at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Actors perform at the dress rehersal of Chicks with Dicks Tuesday evening at the Bloomington Playwrights Project.

‘Chicks with Dicks’ engages, captures audience’s attention

By Rachel Pankiw · Sunday, April 12,2009 8:28 p.m.

“Well, well, well, looks like we’re in for a little action tonight,” military-warrior-princess Oxi said. Truer words couldn’t have been spoken when Oxi, played by Emily Goodson, opened the show Thursday night for the debut performance of Trista Baldwin’s “Chicks with Dicks II: Battle with Cannibal Sluts from Outer Space” at the Bloomington Playwrights Project.

Senior Mary Wittmer and junior Loren Gurman perform during opening night for "Fucking A" Thursday evening at the John Waldron Arts Center. This is the third to last performance of the University Players.

Spin on ‘Scarlet Letter’ has message of good, evil

By Bene Viera · Sunday, April 12,2009 8:27 p.m.

Good versus evil and the distinction of class were reoccurring themes conveyed by the cast of “Fucking A.”

IU Essence dance team to appear on BET

By Allie Cooper · Friday, April 10,2009 12:07 a.m.

The IU Essence hip hop dance team placed second at BET’s Spring Bling Revamped competition March 28 in Riviera Beach, Fla.

Carnaval to celebrate Brazilian culture

By MaryJane Slaby · Thursday, April 9,2009 8:53 p.m.

The Brazilian Carnaval is more than a one-night event for senior Anita DeCastro – it’s a family affair.

Penn moves from one House to another

By Erica Rogers · Thursday, April 9,2009 8:51 p.m.

Attention all “House” fans: If you haven’t seen Monday’s episode, there are major spoilers in this article, so proceed at your own risk. However, if those who’ve seen the episode and are just as distraught as I am, please share this moment with me.

First year graduate Sarah Starling performs as Rosabella during "The Most Happy Fella" dress rehearsals. The production is IU professor Timothy Noble's final stage performance of his career.

Professor ends career as ‘Fella’

By Maggie Conner · Thursday, April 9,2009 8:50 p.m.

For a man about to end a 44-year singing career, IU professor Timothy Noble is surprisingly upbeat. He smiles, chuckles, cracks jokes and even breaks out into a spirited Flo Rida rap and Soulja Boy dance routine.

Rapper Young Jeezy to perform for Little 500 at Sammy

By Mickey Woods · Thursday, April 9,2009 12:25 a.m.

Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and a team of students will bring rap superstar Young Jeezy to perform during this year’s Little 500 week.

Terry Gross, host of NPR's Fresh Air, speaks Wednesday evening at the IU Auditorium. Gross shared sound clips highlighting her three decades in broadcasting.

NPR's Gross shares life stories

By Rachel Skybetter · Thursday, April 9,2009 12:17 a.m.

After more than 30 years of asking people to share their stories, National Public Radio’s Terry Gross finally shared some of her own Wednesday night at the IU Auditorium.

University Players to bring mother’s story to stage

By Bene Viera · Wednesday, April 8,2009 11:43 p.m.

Despite its provocative title, “Fucking A” does not imply explicit content, but instead intends to catch the public’s attention.

Dave Elwert to perform; offers free music to listeners

By Jackie Kochell · Wednesday, April 8,2009 11:40 p.m.

It’s better to give than to receive – an old concept, but one that musician Dave Elwert and Buffa Louie’s co-owner Ed Schartzman know well.

Baseball teams embrace vintage look

By Amanda Cochara · Tuesday, April 7,2009 11:35 p.m.

With all the excitement around Opening Day and the start of the baseball season, I thought it only appropriate to step up to the plate and focus on some Major League Baseball fashion.

Echaka Agaba, as Xindoo of Chicks with Dicks, performs on Tuesday evening at the Bloomington Playwrights Project. The chicks from Bedford battle with canniball sluts in outer space.

‘Chicks’ to take over stage

By Rachel Pankiw · Tuesday, April 7,2009 11:34 p.m.

Six weeks of four-hour-long rehearsals will all lead up to the great stage battle, in which two women take on a tribe of “voodoo vegetarians” to save Planet 19.

NPR’s Terry Gross to speak at auditorium

By Rachel Skybetter · Tuesday, April 7,2009 12:32 a.m.

Terry Gross, the host and co-executive producer of the award-winning talk show, will share her favorite memories and experiences from 34 years of “Fresh Air” history.

Former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr perform at the Change Begins Within Concert, Saturday April 4, 2009 in New York.

Former Beatles members reunite on stage

Monday, April 6,2009 9:55 p.m.

The reunion of McCartney and Starr, the surviving members of The Beatles, was the highlight of the “Change Begins Within” concert Saturday. The event was held at Radio City Music Hall to benefit the David Lynch Foundation, which aims to teach at-risk youth meditation techniques.

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