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Old Time Relijun, Prizzy Prizzy Please ‘leave it all on the floor’ at the Bluebird

By Tom Edwards · Thursday, March 20,2008 12 a.m.

Portland-based avant-garde rock band The Old Time Relijun performed at The Bluebird Tuesday night in support of its latest album, “Catharsis in Crisis.” Local acts Prizzy Prizzy Please and The Big Sleep shared the bill in an eclectic night of music.

Fried eggs and Flo Rida

Wednesday, March 19,2008 11:52 p.m.

Imagine a frying pan: “This is Sean Kingston.” Now imagine an egg in a frying pan: “This is your brain on Sean Kingston.”

The Acting Company to perform ‘The Tempest’ at IU Auditorium

By Allison Tyra · Wednesday, March 19,2008 2:18 a.m.

A deformed monster, an air-spirit and a pair of drunkards are among the cast of characters in William Shakespeare’s final play, “The Tempest,” which The Acting Company will bring to the IU Auditorium tonight at 8 p.m.

Award-winning director dies at 54

Tuesday, March 18,2008 10:47 p.m.

LONDON – Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella, who turned such literary works as “The English Patient,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and “Cold Mountain” into acclaimed movies, died Tuesday of a hemorrhage following surgery. He was 54.

Experts link da Vinci to 16th century chess puzzles

By Ariel David · Monday, March 17,2008 8:26 p.m.

ROME – Leonardo da Vinci drew everything from war machines to anatomy sketches. Now it seems he may have also been an early illustrator of the chess puzzle.

Major networks challenge FCC broadcast indecency policy

By Mark Sherman · Monday, March 17,2008 8:17 p.m.

Fox Broadcasting Co., along with ABC, CBS and NBC, challenged the new policy after the commission said broadcasts of entertainment awards shows in 2002 and 2003 were indecent because of profanity uttered by Bono, Cher and Nicole Richie.

Coming soon to an art museum near you

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, March 17,2008 8:13 p.m.

How do I see the world’s artistic highlights in a more limited amount of time? It is a perplexing question, but luckily, the 24,000 members of International Council of Museum already have an answer: the traveling exhibition.

Hip-hop acts add to Austin festival

Monday, March 17,2008 12:29 a.m.

AUSTIN, Texas – South by Southwest has always been known as a music festival that flourishes with indie rock bands, singer-songwriter types, classic blues players, metal acts and even some country artists. But hip-hop? Not so much.

Pa. senator pens book about fight with cancer

Monday, March 17,2008 12:28 a.m.

WASHINGTON – Sen. Arlen Specter knows a thing or two about bad health. Spry and physically fit at age 78, he also has a few secrets about living.

Spring exhibits

Monday, March 17,2008 12:27 a.m.

Two special exhibitions at the IU Art Museum will open tomorrow, examining one artist close to home and one art form a little farther away in origin.

Mellencamp inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Saturday, March 15,2008 5:49 p.m.

Indiana heartland rocker John Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday during a ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. SLIDESHOW: Induction Ceremony

Classical music enthusiasts find home in guitar society

By Alex Benson · Thursday, March 6,2008 8:52 p.m.

Classical guitar isn’t only defined as classical music or as rock music, but as a genre that has created a home for itself.

Around the arts

Thursday, March 6,2008 8:37 p.m.

Bee-town Quilts: A Common Thread When: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 7 Where: Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave. More Info: This exhibit highlights works by A Common Thread, a Bloomington quilting bee celebrating its 20th anniversary. Admission is free. The Mathers Museum is closed over University breaks.

Le Dernier Cri: Copyright, Congress and fashion

Thursday, March 6,2008 8:35 p.m.

The fashion world has always prided itself on being exceptionally creative. Designers work for months to produce collections that are beautiful and original. So what happens when someone makes a knockoff and sells it for a fraction of the price?

Documentary looks at life and hoaxes of Abel, infamous prankster

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, March 6,2008 8:34 p.m.

College students who find humor in egging houses and putting Saran Wrap on toilet seats could learn a lot from master hoaxer Alan Abel, the man who has pranked the media and the nation for more than 50 years.

Restaurant hosts ‘fun and lively’ art opening

By Jackie Kochell · Thursday, March 6,2008 1:44 a.m.

The exhibition, the largest Larsen has shown in the Midwest, will be on display at Trulli until March 25. Friends, fellow artists and musicians came to see Larsen’s collection. Deputy Mayor Maria Heslin said events like this one encourage local art.

Punch Brothers to perform at Buskirk

By Morgan Waters · Thursday, March 6,2008 1:36 a.m.

Starting at 8 p.m. today, the floorboards of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater will vibrate from the sounds of “new grass” as the Grammy-nominated Punch Brothers take the stage.

15 stand-up comedians perform in tournament

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, March 6,2008 1:34 a.m.

As part of its effort to find America’s funniest college students, RooftopComedy.com is holding its National College Comedy Competition for stand-up comedians and short-filmmakers.

Jazz musician, IU faculty member prepares for summer tour abroad, Christmas album

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, March 6,2008 1:30 a.m.

It’s Christmas in May for music professor and local jazz artist Monika Herzig. She will be recording a Christmas album for the first time.

Around the Arts

Thursday, March 6,2008 1:28 a.m.

Fusion Culture: Transportable Living and the Landscape When: Noon to 4 p.m. today and Friday Where: School of Fine Arts Gallery More Info: Works by artist Sarah FitzSimons, who has created works about the environment for the past seven years will be on display.

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