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Revenge of the dorks

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 9:49 p.m.

Traditionally, a man in a movie has been portrayed as a hyper-masculine archetypical male, who, at the last possible moment, darts onscreen to save the day and then saves his love from near-certain demise, all the while looking impossibly handsome and glossy.

Mason Jennings, a folk singer and songwriter from Minnesota, performs Tuesday at the Bluebird.

Mason Jennings rocks Bluebird

By Tyler James Perry · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 9:48 p.m.

Minneapolis-based artist Mason Jennings made the crowd dance at the Bluebird Nightclub during his performance Tuesday night.

Indie band Deerhoof to play at Buskirk

By Katie McKenna · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 9:46 p.m.

Indie band Deerhoof, which began as an art-rock duo in San Francisco in 1994, will perform at 8 p.m. today at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Tickets are $12.

Low economy provides high times for urban art

By Ryan Brown · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 9:45 p.m.

In a recent article titled “Local arts world wobbles as patrons feel squeeze,” Boston Globe writer Joan Anderman describes the economic perils faced by Boston Symphony Orchestra subscribers who can no longer spend upwards of $100 to see a show.

Rocky Horror Picture Show ‘eye-opening’ experience

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 9:43 p.m.

It’s the show where incest is strangely embedded, aliens fill the stage and a separation between the audience and performers is nonexistent.

Love sick, love songs

By Emily Campion · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:32 a.m.

Love. It can make us do crazy things: get tattoos, compromise our morals and say things such as “I love you, pookie bear.” Now I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I’ve ever called a lover “pookie bear” or “sugar lumpkin.” However, there is one thing I am guilty of doing: picking an extraordinarily embarrassing song to represent my affection for my special someone.

Live karaoke at Jake's

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:30 a.m.

Who: Supergroup Good e Nuff (members of Prizzy Prizzy Please, Tammar and Busman’s Holiday) What: Live Band Rock ‘N’ Roll Karaoke. An actual live band consisting of local musicians will perform 50 songs from The Cardigans’ “Lovefool” to Pavement’s “Cut Your Hair.” Suggestions are welcome for upcoming selections.

Hip-hop artist David Banner plays with a band member's guitar during the Hip Hop Live Tour with rappers Little Brother and Talib Kweli on Monday night at the Bluebird Nightclub.

Hip Hop Live! tour comes to Bloomington

Wednesday, Oct. 15,2008 8:29 a.m.

Critically acclaimed rapper Talib Kweli and fellow emcees David Banner and Little Brother brought their signature brands of hip-hop to a raving crowd at the Bluebird on Monday night. Headlining in 19 cities on the sophomore year of the Hip Hop Live! Tour presented by Flow TV, the three diverse artists rallied on the success and critical acclaim of the previous year’s tour that touted stars such as Ghostface Killah and Rakim.

Animal heaven

By Gabrijel Gelic · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 10:30 p.m.

For decades, mink has presided as the diva of furs. With its radiant outer coat and dense, soft underfur, it is available in a variety of natural colors and may be sheared for a more casual look.

Two girls, Joelle, left, and Sofia, create a mural during a “Does the Shoe Fit?” workshop.

Art exhibition displays girls’ self-expression through shoes

By Risha Kohli · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 10:26 p.m.

When 7-year-old Ivy Richardson visits art galleries, she’s usually tagging along with her mom, Kelly Richardson, an assistant curator for IU.

Mason Jennings to play at Bluebird tonight

Monday, Oct. 13,2008 10:25 p.m.

Folk singer-songwriter Mason Jennings will bring his folk rock band to the Bluebird at 9 p.m. today. Tickets are $15 and are available online at Tickmaster.com

IDS sits down for question and answer session with Jamie Kennedy

By Lara Streyle · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 10:24 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student sat down with entertainer Jamie Kennedy to discuss his comedy, what inspires him and how he sees the world. Kennedy, well-known for his roles in “Scream,” “Scream 2,” “Malibu’s Most Wanted” and his hit show “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment,” is now taking his stand-up across the country on a mission to make people laugh.

‘Scream’ star to do stand-up at Buskirk

By Lara Streyle · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 10:21 p.m.

Actor Jamie Kennedy brought the role of horror-movie geek Randy Meeks to life 12 years ago in the hit slasher movie “Scream.” But now he does not consider himself to be strictly an actor. He’s an entertainer, and he’s bringing his stand-up comedy to Bloomington today at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Hip Hop Live! tour stops in Bloomington

By Stefania Marghitu · Monday, Oct. 13,2008 1:18 a.m.

Artists David Banner, Talib Kweli and Little Brother will perform their three brands of hip-hop tonight at The Bluebird Nightclub. The event is part of the second annual Hip Hop Live! Tour that Kweli and Banner are headlining.

Jazz ensemble kicks off week at MAC

Sunday, Oct. 12,2008 10:45 p.m.

The upcoming “Live and Free at the MAC” schedule has the Jazz Ensemble playing Monday, the Symphonic and Concert Bands on Tuesday and the Philharmonic Orchestra on Thursday. All three performances start at 8 p.m.

VH1 comedian Christian Finnegan performs 2 shows at Funny Bone

By Allison Tyra · Sunday, Oct. 12,2008 10:38 p.m.

With jokes ranging from nudists to Chihuahuas, comedian Christian Finnegan kept his audience laughing this past weekend at Bloomington’s new comedy club, The Funny Bone.

I’ll drink to that: losing my tolerance for an American lifestyle

By Bonnie White · Sunday, Oct. 12,2008 5:52 p.m.

I expected I would learn a lot about the new culture I am now living in by studying abroad.

Kulintang ensemble to perform Friday

Friday, Oct. 10,2008 12:13 a.m.

Eight bossed gongs ring out in smooth traditional tones and melodies that are reminiscent of the Orient, accompanied by drums. This instrument, hailing from places such as Cuba and the southern Philippines, is a kulintang. To help celebrate the Asian Culture Center’s 10-year anniversary, the band Electric Kulintang will perform songs from its new record “Dialects.”

Friends of Art store turns 40

Friday, Oct. 10,2008 12:12 a.m.

Turning 40 can bring people down, but the founders of the Friends of Art Bookshop say they have many reasons to celebrate their 40-year anniversary of supporting art education and students. The Friends of Art Bookshop will open the School of Fine Arts to the community this weekend to share in the celebration.

Graduate student Henry McDaniel, who plays the main character (Matt) in "Dead Man Walking," poses for a photo Oct. 2.

‘Bridging the gap’ takes research, thought

Friday, Oct. 10,2008 12:07 a.m.

I have to admit I was a little daunted taking on this role. I usually look first for similarities between myself and the character and then go from there. The thought of finding commonalities with a murderer and rapist was a little strange, and not something I looked forward to, to say the least. I would have liked to think that there are not that many. However, it soon became apparent that the best and worst really do exist in all of us. Human is human. Because of those basic imperfections in my own personality, Matt was and is only a couple of bad decisions away from myself. I quickly became much more grateful for the positive influences in my life. Once I found these connections between us, I was able to bridge some of the remaining gap through research and the kindness of strangers.

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