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Brotherly bands bring sounds of the south to the ‘Bird

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:49 a.m.

Two family-oriented bands with southern roots graced the angular stage at The Bluebird Friday night. The Springfield, Mo.-based band Big Smith was the main event, playing with a mix of rock, bluegrass and gospel influences. Local group The Payton Brothers Band warmed up the crowd with “part hillbilly, part rock” music.

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Villazon returns for jubilant performance

By George Jahn · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:27 p.m.

VIENNA, Austria – They clapped before Rolando Villazon sang a single note. After all, it was the star tenor''s first performance since he suddenly canceled all engagements more than three months ago, for what his manager said were health reasons.

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Actors likely won’t cross picket lines

By Lynn Elber · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:25 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Golden Globe-nominated actors are expected to snub the awards in support of striking Hollywood writers, the actors union said Friday, jeopardizing one of the entertainment industry’s signature showcases.

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Around the arts

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:47 p.m.

Songwriter showcase When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: Players Pub, 424 S. Walnut St. More Information: Tom Marshallek, Art Heckman and others share the stage, perform original songs in the “writer in the round” format.

People Billy Joel

“Christmas in Fallujah”

By Associated Press · Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 11:24 p.m.

NEW YORK -Billy Joel has released a new pop single, the anti-war “Christmas in Fallujah.” Just don’t expect to hear his voice on it. At 58, Joel felt he was too old to sing the song, which was inspired by letters the Piano Man received from soldiers in Iraq.

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Spice Girls kick off U.S. tour

By Mike Cidoni · Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 11:18 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – It was a different sort of homecoming for the Spice Girls when they performed before a sold-out crowd Wednesday at the Staples Center.

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A generation of artists

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 12:16 a.m.

Every morning when I wake up, I blast M.I.A. as I get ready to head to campus. My outfit usually consists of some absurd combination of eclectic clothing that the non-mainstream, highly mobilized portion of my generation finds, for unknown reasons, stylish. And yes, although I am in support of it, I am disappointed in the TV writers’ strike because some of my favorite shows, such as “South Park,” “The Office” and “The Daily Show”/“The Colbert Report” duo, are now reduced to reruns.

Brandon Foltz

Buskirk-Chumley turns 85

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 12:14 a.m.

For decades, the Buskirk-Chumley Theater has remained one of the most recognizable buildings on Kirkwood with its bright red and white marquee and the iconic “Indiana” sign. But this landmark, which is celebrating its 85th anniversary this month, has not always been the place Bloomington residents know today.

Michael Evans

Professor’s fiction novel sets sail for success

By Allie Townsend · Wednesday, Dec. 5,2007 11:47 p.m.

In his first fictional novel, IU journalism professor Michael Robert Evans finds the spirit of youth and the sea. “68 Knots” is the story of eight teenagers who find themselves in command of a sailboat after their captain commits suicide. Over the 68 remaining days of their summer, the teens find out more about life, each other and most importantly, themselves.

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Around the arts

Wednesday, Dec. 5,2007 11:47 p.m.

Jazz Concert When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. today Where: Bear’s Place More Information: Jazz Fables Concert Series presents debut of Mahluli McCutchen Jazz Quintet. Cover is $6 and the event is open to the public.

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