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SoFA gallery builds alternative art space

By Haley Adams · Monday, Oct. 6,2008 12:22 a.m.

Penske rental trucks sat in the McCalla School yard Friday night, but this time they were filled with art instead of furniture.

For stage manager, a smooth show means communication

By Risha Kohli · Monday, Oct. 6,2008 12:21 a.m.

Chris Lee is only an undergraduate student, but he’s already a stage manager. His love for stage management began early, and now, as a senior, he’s the head stage manager for this month’s production of “Dead Man Walking.”

Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White performs Friday night at IU Auditorium.

Auditorium filled Friday with ‘Tater Salad’ laughs

By Allison Tyra · Monday, Oct. 6,2008 12:19 a.m.

As comedian Ron White entered the IU Auditorium stage in a puff of smoke from his own cigar, thousands of his fans cheered in anticipation of his performance Friday night.

Parisian nightlife mixes art, social times

By Bonnie White · Monday, Oct. 6,2008 12:16 a.m.

It’s easy to think you have truly experienced Paris after trekking to all of the major monuments, taking the quintessential pictures in front of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre and ordering an espresso while smoking a cigarette at a sidewalk cafe. But you have not really experienced Paris until you’ve taken part in its nightlife.

Step out of the box with flamboyant fashion

By Bryan Payton · Friday, Oct. 3,2008 2:04 p.m.

Baggy jeans: check. Tall white T-shirt: check. XXL hoodie: check. Scuffed sneakers: check. If this is the process you find yourself going through each morning when you wake up, I urge you to change up your wardrobe routine. As young men, we often get much too used to the same ol’ thing, whether it’s clothing or the two-step.

Mike Bridavsky shows off Russian Recording, a new Bloomington recording studio opening on Friday in Bloomington.

3 bands build recording studio, plan opening celebration Friday

By Risha Kohli · Thursday, Oct. 2,2008 9:17 p.m.

Studio owner Mike Bridavsky decided he wanted to go into the recording industry when he was in middle school. In high school, he began making recordings. And now at age 28, Bridavsky is opening a new studio he designed and built with the help of many other musicians.

Downtown pumpkin patch dazzles shoppers

Thursday, Oct. 2,2008 9:16 p.m.

Forty-five minutes pass, yet the same shoppers wander up and down the rows, cradling their favorite pumpkin, still searching for the perfect one. Although the rows and rows of fall decorations are like any other pumpkin patch, this patch has a dazzling effect.

Novel sheds insight on IU basketball, segregation

By Rorye O'Connor · Thursday, Oct. 2,2008 9:13 p.m.

Hoosiers, particularly basketball fans, might think they know everything behind the history of IU’s heralded basketball team. However, there’s one book Hoosiers should consider adding to their reading list.

Blue Collar Comedy star, Ron "Tater Salad" White, to perform at Auditorium

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Oct. 2,2008 9:11 p.m.

With a glass of scotch in one hand, a lit cigar in the other and his French bulldog, Gertrude, backstage, Ron White will bring his unique brand of stand-up comedy to the IU Auditorium on Friday.

To hip or not to hip

By Ryan Brown · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2008 10:37 p.m.

In August, culture-jamming publication Adbusters released the cover story, “Hipster: The Dead End of Western Civilization,” an article that, since its release, has received more than 2,300 online comments – a lot more than most Adbusters cover stories.

Economics and entertainment

By Claire Burke · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2008 10:36 p.m.

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few days, never look at a newspaper or – like John McCain – don’t know how to use e-mail, you probably have heard at least a little bit about our country’s current economic situation.

Actor Merritt David Janes (Sweeney Todd) casts a menacing look during the first act of Sweeney Todd Tuesday night at IU Auditorium.

‘Sweeney Todd’ brings music, gore to the Auditorium

By Erica Rogers · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2008 10:34 p.m.

Barber knives gleaned and blood dripped on the stage of the IU Auditorium Tuesday and Wednesday with the musical presentation of “Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

Fire breather with Dhoad Gypsies during a performance at the 2007 Lotus in the Park.

Capturing the essence of Lotus through the lens of Jeffrey Hammond

By Erica Beringer · Wednesday, Oct. 1,2008 10:31 p.m.

Every year, the world comes to Bloomington for the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, and photographer Jeffrey Hammond is there to capture nearly every moment.

Bringing home Mr. Right

By Emily Campion · Tuesday, Sept. 30,2008 10:46 p.m.

So that special someone from last week (you know, the guy taking Jell-O shots by himself?) turns out to be the love of your life. Who knew? It’s about time to bring him home and introduce him to the parents.

SoFA Gallery highlights 'One Moment'

By Katherine Hagan · Tuesday, Sept. 30,2008 10:44 p.m.

By bringing images of moments in time to the School of Fine Arts Gallery, Thomas Robertello, a Jacobs School of Music flute professor and owner/director of Thomas Robertello Gallery, plans to inspire more than fleeting attention during the “One Moment” exhibition scheduled for Oct. 17.

From plaid country styles to skirts and bows, find your fall versatility

By Gabrijel Gelic · Monday, Sept. 29,2008 8:50 p.m.

Fall is here and that means it’s time to bring out the plaids, tweeds and velvet. This season, country style is taking over the catwalks.

Male a capella group to sing at Homecoming

Monday, Sept. 29,2008 8:49 p.m.

The original 10 members of a capella group Straight No Chaser will perform during the 2008 IU Homecoming concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the IU Auditorium.

Actress Johanna Ruszala, playing the the part of Violetta Valery for the Giuseppe Verdi opera La Traviata, performs during the production's dress rehearsal on Thursday evening at the MAC.

Jacobs’ elite performs free of charge

By Katherine Hagan · Monday, Sept. 29,2008 8:48 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music puts on more than 1,100 performances per year in different venues, but only a select few are held at the Musical Arts Center.

IU Auditorium welcomes show ‘Sweeney Todd’

By Erica Rogers · Monday, Sept. 29,2008 8:44 p.m.

Sweeney Todd will seek his revenge today and Wednesday at the IU Auditorium during the Tony award-winning musical “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

See Jacobs’ elite, free of charge

By Katherine Hagan · Monday, Sept. 29,2008 12:50 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music puts on more than 1,100 performances per year in different venues, but only a select few are held at the Musical Arts Center. On Monday, a weekly music series returns to the MAC, giving people more opportunities to see some of the best music ensembles on campus. “Live and Free at the MAC” kicks off at 8 p.m. Monday with the Jazz Ensemble.

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