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Globe-trotting band brings West African vibes

By Evan Wells · Thursday, March 27,2008 12:25 a.m.

Toubab Krewe, pronounced “too-bob crew,” will be returning to Bloomington for the sixth time to perform at 9 p.m. today at The Bluebird.

A week of (fun)draising

By Julia Bergman · Thursday, March 27,2008 12:24 a.m.

Yesterday kicked off WHFB Community Radio’s fundraising week. The drive will last until April 6.

Book Review: ‘Almost Home’ almost puts readers to sleep

Wednesday, March 26,2008 11:58 p.m.

“After Hours at the Almost Home,” is author and IU alumna Tara Yellen’s first novel, and it shows.

Dada art: more than just a urinal

By Ryan Brown · Wednesday, March 26,2008 11:53 p.m.

In 1917, French artist Marcel Duchamp, in a very artisty manner, exhibited a urinal, not of his own creation, turned upside down and signed, “R. Mutt,” as his latest work and titled it, “Fountain.”

Arts Column: It’s the time of the season to switch up playlists

Tuesday, March 25,2008 9 p.m.

There’s a lot to love about March. First of all, it’s when Uranus was discovered. And it’s got St. Patrick’s Day, which thankfully you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate, you just have to wear catchy t-shirts with slogans like “Kiss Me I’m Drunk,” the way St. Patrick intended it.

Tribute band covers Queen

By Shannon Dahmer · Tuesday, March 25,2008 8:57 p.m.

Electrifying guitar solos, belting out notes at the top of the scales and high-powered performances are common occurances for Gary Mullen and the Works.

Beatles sue to block release of 1962 Hamburg concert

Monday, March 24,2008 9:58 p.m.

MIAMI – Lawyers for the Beatles sued Friday to prevent the distribution of unreleased recordings reportedly made during Ringo Starr’s first performance with the group in 1962.

Delta Sigma Pi to hold fashion show

By Gabrijel Gelic · Monday, March 24,2008 9:57 p.m.

In the interest of inventing a better business suit, Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity will host a fashion show 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Grand Hall of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

Female musicians gather for Luna Music Festival at local venue

By Allison Tyra · Monday, March 24,2008 6:05 p.m.

The dressing rooms of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater were filled with the sounds of singing, laughter and talking Saturday night as the performers for the Luna Music Festival waited their turns and listened to each other over the PA system.

‘Social critic,’ comic to perform today at Bear’s Place

By Allison Tyra · Sunday, March 23,2008 11:22 p.m.

Comedian Steve Hofstetter describes himself as “a social critic.”

Bond takes over IU

By Gabrijel Gelic · Thursday, March 20,2008 11:54 p.m.

Camera flashes, expensive appetizers and a well-dressed crowd were all part of the latest IU fashion show, the “I Admire Your Luck” Resort 2008 Fashion Show, directed and produced by James DiMartino, a fifth-year senior at IU.

Art Review: Tempestuous became confusing

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, March 20,2008 11:49 p.m.

While not the weirdest production I’ve ever seen, Wednesday’s performance of “The Tempest” by traveling troupe The Acting Company at the Musical Arts Center is certainly a contender.

Le Dernier Cri: The economics of fashion

Thursday, March 20,2008 11:47 p.m.

As the U.S. dollar falls further and further into oblivion, the fashion world continues to see its prices rise. The products are the same, but it seems as if prices are inching higher and higher for American consumers almost daily.

Two dancers perform at the Jacobs School of Music. “A Night of Opera (at the Ballet)” will debut at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Musical Arts Center.

Opera and ballet team up

Thursday, March 20,2008 1:08 a.m.

The IU Jacobs School of Music and the IU Ballet Department will team up once again to bring “A Night of Opera (at the Ballet)” to the Musical Arts Center at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Carolina Castells,
Metropolitan Opera Finalist

Student makes it to MET finals

By Mark Wilson · Thursday, March 20,2008 1:07 a.m.

Carolina Castells, a Jacobs School of Music graduate student who is finishing her master’s with a concentration in voice specialization, competed in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition (1,500 participants) last month, weaving awe-inspiring compositions with her astounding vocals, to propel herself to the finals.

‘An American Ma(u)l’: in which slavery returns to the U.S.

Thursday, March 20,2008 1:06 a.m.

America is in a recession and at war. A new kind of cotton is cultivated, bringing economic hope to the United States. The president decides the best way to create labor for this lucrative new market is to repeal the Fourteenth Amendment and reinstate slavery.

Miah Michelsen, Bloomington’s economic development director for the arts

Maintaining the arts

Thursday, March 20,2008 1:06 a.m.

For Miah Michaelsen, the best part of her job as assistant economic development director for the arts for Bloomington is that she is surrounded by art all day.

What is art?: Not high art, turbo art

Thursday, March 20,2008 1:05 a.m.

Last night, I treated my artistic palette to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, now available on the Nintendo Wii.

Around the arts

Thursday, March 20,2008 1:04 a.m.

Horizons of Knowledge Lecture: ‘Sociality of the Present: Family, Affect and Japanese Kids’ When: 4 to 5:30 p.m. today Where: Dogwood Room, Indiana Memorial Union More info: The lecture will be presented by Anne Allison, chair of cultural anthropology department at Duke University. The talk deals with the changing anthropological patterns of Japanese society. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, contact easc@indiana.edu.

Street chic: A day in the life of a fashion intern

Thursday, March 20,2008 1:03 a.m.

During spring break, I had the opportunity to work with the director of Chicago Fashion Week Presented by MasterCard. The fashion week, which is scheduled to be held April 21-27, will feature both national and international designers.

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