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Buskirk to host ‘sex party’

By Whitney Biber · Saturday, Jan. 19,2008 10:02 p.m.

Apparently, the Bloomington community is not experiencing a sexual dry spell. This is certainly the belief of junior Alex Pyatetsky, the host of this evening’s event, “People Are Still Having Sex.”

City Lights and Underground presents: Punk Cinema Night Where:Radio-TV Center 251 When: 8 p.m. Jan. 18 More Information: City Lights and Underground will screen several punk movies from the 1970s, highlighting the abrasive sentiment of the times.

La Dernier Cri: Think spring

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 10:28 p.m.

The fashion world has been thinking spring since shows back in October. Magazines have been previewing the newest spring trends while here in Indiana, we have yet to put away our snow boots and mittens. I have decided that, at least for a few minutes, I will think spring too.

Joshua Bell to perform to sold out audience

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 10:25 p.m.

Free tickets were available for Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and acclaimed pianist Jeremy Denk, who will perform at the Musical Arts Center at 4 p.m. Feb. 10.

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The IU Auditorium, built in 1938 and renovated in 1997, has seen a long history of prestigious performances, including Red Skelton and "Les Miserables."

IU Auditorium lights still shining 70 years after groundbreaking

By Shannon Dahmer · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 10:24 p.m.

The faint songs and immortalized words of thousands of performances and speeches still echo through the halls of the Indiana University Auditorium. For students today, the auditorium is a staple; it’s been here forever. Yet many, including Bloomington residents, do not know anything about its history.

Dancers expand horizons through art

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:24 a.m.

With auditions out of the way, Iris Rosa, IU professor and director of the African American Dance Company, busily prepares for a new semester. Rosa tries to teach her students a diverse mixture of dance styles.

What is art? So true you’ll laugh

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:22 a.m.

In 1989, a television show premiered that had people shielding their children’s eyes at its depiction of immoral religion, disrespectful children and corrupt social servants.

New Kinsey exhibit portrays ‘pleasure’

By Dae Woo Son · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:21 a.m.

“Women of Pleasure,” an exhibit exploring the erotic depiction of women in 18th- and 19th-century European art and literature will open tomorrow at the Kinsey Institute Gallery.

IU students audition for opera regionals

By Kristin McFarland · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:20 a.m.

For Kathryn Leemhuis, Jung Nan Yoon and Jing Zhang, all masters students in vocal performance, winning a competition such as the Indiana District of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions marks a culmination of years studying musical technique and theory, acting and languages.

Around the arts

Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:16 a.m.

Jazz at Bear’s Place When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. today Where: Bear’s Place back room, 1316 E. Third St. More info: Distinguished professor David Baker will play his own compositions in this rare performance with his jazz group, including Lida Baker on flute, professor Tom Walsh on saxophone, professor Luke Gillespie on piano, Jazz Fables host David Miller on trumpet, alumni Joel Kelsey on bass and Deno Sanders on drums. Baker will be playing the cello. Cover is $7.

Galleries Galore

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Jan. 17,2008 12:15 a.m.

With more than 15 art galleries in the downtown area, literally thousands of works of art are waiting to be seen or purchased by connoisseurs, consumers, fans or the average Joe.

Students begin to miss writerless shows

By Aaron Y. Zelin and Aaron Zelin · Wednesday, Jan. 16,2008 2:54 a.m.

Conan and Leno might be back, but a whole host of TV shows are still writerless due to the screen writers strike, and IU students are getting fed up with watching reruns. Since Nov, 5, 2007, the Writers Guild of America has been on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

Britney Spears vs. the world

By Teri Rosenbaum · Wednesday, Jan. 16,2008 12:28 a.m.

In my brain, I like to maintain a large storage space where I stockpile my collection of witty and already proven successful conversation starters. This may include any of the following: “My sister’s a huge lesbian, is yours?” “I really love going to gay bars in double wide trailers, and I see you do, too.”

IMU offers ‘relaxing,’ recreational art classes

By Jessica Andrews · Wednesday, Jan. 16,2008 12:21 a.m.

Many students know the Indiana Memorial Union provides students and professors a variety of activities, but some are unaware of the classes available to both enrolled students and non-students.

SoFA students showcase ceramics, digital art, photos

By Nathan Brown · Wednesday, Jan. 16,2008 12:14 a.m.

Students of the Master of Fine Arts art program displayed their artwork to a crowd of more than 300 students, professors and art connoisseurs Friday in a show at the School of Fine Arts Gallery. Mediums ranged from oil paintings to graphic design to ceramics.

Conductor Daniel Barenboim receives honorary Palestinian citizenship in a sea of controversy

Monday, Jan. 14,2008 11:14 p.m.

JERUSALEM – The conductor Daniel Barenboim, already a contentious figure among fellow Israelis for championing Palestinians’ rights and the works of Hitler’s favorite composer, has accepted honorary Palestinian citizenship.

View from the top: Letters from Abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Jan. 14,2008 11:13 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – Cars probably didn’t drive across the stage at the Vienna premiere of Christoph Willibald Gluck’s opera “Orphee et Eurydice.” I am also willing to bet the audience would have been shocked if the parts of the firemen were played by young men in red patent leather bodysuits. This is most likely because the classic French opera, which is based upon an ancient Greek tale, debuted in 1762.

Kinsey features first individual artist exhibit; works sold benefit Institute

By Dae Woo Son · Monday, Jan. 14,2008 11:11 p.m.

More than 200 Bloomington residents and IU students crowded into the Kinsey Institute Gallery Friday for the opening reception of iGuy (helovesmehelovesmenot.com), a collection of erotic collages by local artist Robb Stone.

Members of The Titanic Players perfoms a skit Friday evening at the IMU. The event was a comedy summit with Akward Silece, Full Frontal, and The Titanic Players from Minnesotta.

Triple your laughter, triple your fun

By Allison Tyra · Sunday, Jan. 13,2008 9:53 p.m.

Any performer knows atmosphere is key to a good performance, and Friday night, the air was filled with laughter as audience members were treated to not one, not two, but three comedy troupes in a single show.

IU Art Museum kicks off first of January Coffeehouse Nights

By Nicole Palmer · Sunday, Jan. 13,2008 9:49 p.m.

Thursday night was a night of firsts for the IU Art Museum. It was its first time hosting a Coffeehouse Nights series in January, its first time partnering with Bloomingfoods to provide snacks and its first time offering live music from the Mbira Queens of Sheasby Matiure in the art gallery.

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