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Panel discusses political origins of Cold War music

By Gabrijel Gelic · Friday, Feb. 29,2008 12:02 a.m.

Politics and music were on everyone’s mind this week at the post-war politics and music panel presentation sponsored by IU ArtsWeek and the Jacobs School of Music.

War stories

By Dayna Sheinberg · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 1:42 a.m.

Fifteen years ago, Monroe County resident Robert Thrasher put his first story about his World War II experiences on paper. The feedback from his friends and family was so positive that he ended up with a book full of stories.

2 IU alumni return to IU for free concert

By Emily Campion · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 1 a.m.

For their March 2 performance at the Musical and Arts Center, the renowned Indy-based orchestra will feature some of IU’s finest.

What is art?: There’s more to Oscar night

Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:58 a.m.

Watching the pre-Oscar celebrity round-up, I was quickly reminded how full of scum Hollywood actually is. As Miley Cyrus assumed a slew of poses for the flashing lights, I realized how much grip the industry’s gravitational pull has around what a celebrity becomes.

Afro-Cuban styles enliven the Waldron Tuesday

By Elvia Malagon · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:57 a.m.

Audience members danced in their seats as they felt the spirits of Havana Tuesday night at the John Waldron Arts Center.

‘Evita’ examines Argentinian history, culture

By Amy Burke · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:56 a.m.

“Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “Buenos Aires” are popular tunes that students will hear while attending the Tony-winning Broadway musical “Evita” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the IU Auditorium.

Breaking the ice

By Haley Adams · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:55 a.m.

The president’s Oval Office desk sits under a white tent in the center of People’s Park on the corner of Kirkwood Avenue and Dunn Street. A sign at the bottom tells passersby to pose behind it and take a picture. A mother and her young son examine the desk in amazement.

Figaro is no farce

By Deanna Krinn · Thursday, Feb. 28,2008 12:53 a.m.

Sex, bitter jealousy and complex characters with scheming plots are elements anyone could find incorporated into a number of soap operas. But these aren’t the first “operas” to have risque and exciting plot lines.

‘Complexions’ explores future of contemporary dance

By Ashlee Green · Wednesday, Feb. 27,2008 12 a.m.

Sweat rolled down the faces of the dancers, during Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s master class at the Musical Arts Center on Monday, as they learned a routine at a fast-paced rate from company member Juan Antonio Rodriguez.

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Trigorin (junior Josh Hambrock) and Nina (junior Justine Salata) share their love in "The Seagull" presented by the IU Department of Theatre and Drama in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

‘Seagull’ flies short of expectations

By Jeff corso · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 11:51 p.m.

For avid theater-goers, there is always that one play that makes them sit and stay on the edge of their seat, even after the performance has finished. Despite the beautifully fluid language of Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” which opened Friday in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre, it did exactly the opposite. Brilliant costuming and sets seemed to be the few redeeming qualities of this production.

The British are coming!

By Teri Rosenbaum · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 11:50 p.m.

Sir Elton John, scones from Marks & Spencer, Kate Moss and Pete Doherty (my favorite role model), the world’s best kebabs after 2 a.m., Top Shop, the beehive of my sexy female lover Amy Winehouse and The Office ... what is the common thread here? Well, I’m cheating on America (and I’m not even using protection) – England has stolen my heart, and those were just a few of the many reasons why.

Sex workers take it off to educate students about industry

By Evan Wells · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 3:05 a.m.

A variety of performances comprised the Sex Workers’ Art Show, at which audience members gathered to laugh, be shocked and, most of all, learn about the people behind the sex industry.

Letters from abroad: She was a day tripper

By Lindsey Landis · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 12:41 a.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – I am what The Beatles call a “day tripper.”

IU ArtsWeek begins with exhibit at Mathers Museum

By Elvia Malagon · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 12:40 a.m.

IU ArtsWeek kicked off Friday with an opening ceremony for the exhibit “A Change is Gonna Come: Black Music and Political Activism” in the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, which included an a capella performance by the AcaBella Ensemble.

Gass discusses ’60s, ’70s songs

By Emily Campion · Tuesday, Feb. 26,2008 12:39 a.m.

From the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement to women’s rights and the counterculture, the ’60s experienced a variety of social and political movements that were often reflected in music.

Baroque trio to play free recital at IU

By Emily Campion · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:08 a.m.

Dutch performers Jacques Ogg, Wilbert Hazelzet and Jaap ter Linden will be playing a free recital tomorrow night focusing on music of the Baroque period. They will perform at 8:30 p.m. in the IU Jacobs School of Music Recital Hall.

‘The Body Politic’ contemporary dance recitals use new venues for inspiration

By Ashlee Green · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:07 a.m.

Twirling movement, straight-line walking and conceptual thinking powered Woodburn Hall 100 Saturday for “The Body Politic: Dance Performances in Sites that Shape Our Lives,” hosted by the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation’s contemporary dance program.

Goat is best part of ‘O Lovely Glowworm’ play

By Jeff corso · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:05 a.m.

“O Lovely Glowworm,” written by Glen Berger, is the story of a goat trying to figure out the meaning of his existence in accordance with who or what he is.

Phil Vassar performs for enthusiastic fans

By Meredith Brown · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:03 a.m.

“Chug it, chug it, chug it!” an enthusiastic Bluebird crowd chanted to Phil Vassar as he held his cup of beer Thursday night during his Bloomington stop on his first-ever acoustic tour. A fun college crowd is what Vassar was hoping for, and that is exactly what he got.

IU ‘tWITS’ perform sketch comedy

By Kevin Pozzi · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:02 a.m.

Under the soft glow of stage lights, about 80 people streamed in and out of the Frangipani Room at the Indiana Memorial Union Saturday evening for the premiere of the University tWITS sketch comedy show.

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