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Symphony orchestra performs for IU Summer Music Festival

By Jenny Perillo · Wednesday, July 9,2008 8:22 p.m.

Applause filled the Musical Arts Center as a final rush of music filtered through the air. The symphony orchestra conducted by Cliff Colnot played Brahms’ “Academic Festival Overture” and “Symphony No. 2” Tuesday. The performance was one of several scheduled for this year’s IU Summer Music Festival. More than 40 performances have been scheduled for the festival, which features top conductors and performers from all over the world.

Punk is dead, and Emo should be next

By Cory Barker · Monday, July 7,2008 10:59 a.m.

With the punk/emo genre becoming more immersed in the mainstream over the past few years, it has been expected to see the so-called “scene” itself changing. In the last three or four years, the atmosphere within the emo scene has morphed dramatically, and sadly, not for the better.

Concert lacked life in the house

By Deanna Krinn · Sunday, July 6,2008 5:54 p.m.

If someone were to throw a high-school dance, a wedding reception and a viewing party of “Desperate Housewives” into a giant mixing bowl, the result would probably be the Lifehouse concert Thursday night at The Bluebird.

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Paul Sturm
Associate Director of Development for the IU Art Museum

IU Art Museum hires new associate director to lead advancement programs

By IDS staff · Sunday, July 6,2008 5:52 p.m.

The IU Art Museum is making some changes, but this time they’re in personnel, not galleries.

Officials launch new 'wrapped' bus

By Emily Gibbons · Thursday, July 3,2008 11:59 a.m.

The sun shone bright on Showalter fountain as dozens gathered to watch several prominent IU faculty toss water in the faces of IU theater and drama students, as well as onto a display from the SoFA Gallery

Poetry reading tradition continues at the Spoon

By Bonnie White · Wednesday, July 2,2008 6:11 p.m.

People sit outside strumming guitars, and the restaurant’s atmosphere is created by the decor of older distinct wooden furniture and a multitude of books. The Runcible Spoon is a place where artists and writers are always welcome to share their work with each other.

Summer concert series features local artists

By Bonnie White · Wednesday, July 2,2008 6:10 p.m.

It’s summertime in Bloomington again and that means it’s time for the Parks and Recreation department’s Performing Arts Series. Among other thing

Bloomington audience bids emotional farewell to Beaux Arts Trio

By Isabel Estevez · Monday, June 30,2008 4:57 p.m.

There was not a dry eye in the house as the Beaux Arts Trio played their final note.

Picnic with the POPS returns for its 13th Fourth of July celebration

By Bonnie White · Sunday, June 29,2008 6:26 p.m.

A tractor pulling a wagon filled with people decked out in red, white and blue pulled up to a field packed with picnicking people

‘Rock for Relief’ raises $576

By Savannah Worley · Sunday, June 29,2008 6:06 p.m.

Local musicians got involved in the flood relief effort Thursday by doing what they do best – playing music. The Bluebird hel

Landlocked Music to move downtown

By Amanda Lowry · Saturday, June 28,2008 1:30 p.m.

After just 2 1/2 years in business, the much-loved Landlocked Music is closing its doors Sunday.

Picnic with the Pops

Friday, June 27,2008 4:22 p.m.

People of all ages are gathering for a night of live music, military displays and a fireworks display.

Norbert Krapf chosen as new Indiana Poet Laureate

Wednesday, June 25,2008 6:41 p.m.

ndianapolis resident Norbert Krapf was chosen by the Indiana Arts Commission as the new Indiana Poet Laureate. Krapf, a native of Ja

People’s Park hosts live music for lunch

By Bonnie White · Wednesday, June 25,2008 6:40 p.m.

The sun shone bright Tuesday on People’s Park as people enjoyed their lunch outdoors while listening to the smooth sounds of live jazz piano.

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Colby Miller, singer and guitarist for Shaggy Wonda, performs Jan. 18, 2008, at the Bluebird.

Concert to raise money for Red Cross

By Brian Hettmansperger · Wednesday, June 25,2008 6:38 p.m.

Six local bands will rock the Bluebird on Thursday evening to raise money for Indiana flood victims.

Arts Fair on the Square provides locals with art from around country

By Kelly Cochran · Monday, June 23,2008 9:36 a.m.

Sixty-two artists came together from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today during the 28th annual Arts Fair on the Square. SLIDESHOW: Taste of Bloomington & Arts Fair 2008

A local 'Taste'

By Risha Kohli · Sunday, June 22,2008 10:40 p.m.

Locally owned restaurants shined at this year’s Taste of Bloomington. More than 7,300 people came to Showers Common for the event, a record turnout, the event’s co-director Talisha Coppock, said. The event showcased Bloomington restaurants, wineries, breweries and live music.

Psychedelic bands jam at Bear’s Place

By Greg Winget · Sunday, June 22,2008 8:16 p.m.

Psychedelic music is a beast with many heads, a fact made clear by the varied acts who played June 18 at Bear’s Place. Making one last tour stop in Bloomington before heading to psych-heaven festival Terrastock, all of the acts shared a penchant for both psychedelic and folk music.

Artists sell works on courthouse square

By Kelly Cochran · Sunday, June 22,2008 8:13 p.m.

Close to 10,000 art enthusiasts walked the streets of downtown Bloomington on Saturday during the 28th annual Arts Fair on the Square. The fair, which took place outside the Monroe County Courthouse from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., offered space for 62 different artists to display and sell art.

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Artists display their artwork during the 2004 Arts Fair on the Square.

Arts fair to feature more than 60 artists

By Kelly Cochran · Saturday, June 21,2008 4:48 p.m.

Sixty-two different artists will line the streets outside the Monroe County courthouse from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday during the 28th annual Arts Fair on the Square.

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