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Copperfield makes upcoming show in Asia disappear

By Associated Press · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 11:52 p.m.

BANGKOK, Thailand – David Copperfield canceled upcoming shows in Southeast Asia following an FBI search of his Las Vegas warehouse and a casino theater where he regularly performs.

Dave Matthews Band to perform at West Point

Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 11:50 p.m.

WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Dave Matthews Band will play for Army football next month at two free shows.

The Monroe County Civic Theater presents “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” at The Cinemat, 123 S. Walnut St.

‘Jekyll and Hyde’ brought to life by the Monroe County Civic Theater

By Lara Streyle · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 11:17 p.m.

Tuesday night, the Monroe County Civic Theater’s production of “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” premiered at The Cinemat, 123 S. Walnut St. Although the rain might have prevented more people from coming out to see the play, it went on without a hitch, and was a wonderfully produced tale of what happens when the dual personalities of a person fight for power.

Around the Arts

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 11:14 p.m.

Octubafest When: 7 to 9 p.m. today Where: Ford-Crawford Hall, Jacobs School of Music More information: This free concert features performances by tuba performance majors in the IU Jacobs School of Music.

What is art?

By Ryan Brown · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 11:09 p.m.

The first time I heard those enchanting lyrics, “Watch me crank dat Soulja Boy, then Superman dat ho,” I was drawn to an obvious conclusion that a lot of us see about modern rap – that it is self-righteous, nihilistic and misogynistic. But for a reason I couldn’t explain at the time the song was first released, I downloaded the song and couldn’t stop listening to it, often closing the curtains in order to perfect the moves that go along with Soulja Boy’s smash hit.

Lovelorn singer-songwriter delights at Jake’s

By Elizabeth Dilts · Wednesday, Oct. 24,2007 11:09 p.m.

A band of six Scandinavian-looking women and two Scandinavian men all dressed in white linen embroidered with pansies, goldfish and birds is not what people expect to see on Tuesday night at Jake’s Nightclub.

‘Sopranos’ creator David Chase defends famous finale, saying fans were bloodthirsty

By Frazier Moore · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 8:58 p.m.

NEW YORK – Just when fans had made peace with “The Sopranos” finale and moved on with their lives, David Chase has stirred things up again.

More ahead for fashion designer Ralph Lauren

By Megan K. Scott · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 8:57 p.m.

NEW YORK – He’s been called a fashion legend – an icon whose innovation and vision brought us timeless classics, leaving an indelible and enduring mark on the world of fashion.

4 charged in theft of giant key sculpture installed in Maryland

By Associated Press · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 8:56 p.m.

FREDERICK, Md. – These giant skeleton keys can’t be used to pick locks, but they could soon be opening some jailhouse doors. Four men were arrested and charged with stealing one of 30 fiberglass keys installed throughout Frederick’s historic downtown in tribute to national anthem author Francis Scott Key.

Le Denier Cri

By Claire Burke · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 8:55 p.m.

There are millions of types of jeans in the world. Skinny, boot cut, wide leg, dark wash, low rise, high waist – what is a girl to do? Finding a pair of trendy jeans in the right cut and wash is nearly impossible. This season though, straying away from their normal strictly one-cut-of-jean idea, designers have chosen two very different cuts for us, the general public, to choose from.

Exhibit provides look into Tibetan life

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Oct. 23,2007 8:54 p.m.

Bloomington City Hall is playing host to “Tibet in Sight and Sound,” an exhibit of rare photography and music from the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center’s collection. Those who are interested in familiarizing themselves with Tibetan life can do so until Oct. 31.

Outing gives new meaning to passages about Dumbledore

By Hillel Italie · Monday, Oct. 22,2007 8:18 p.m.

NEW YORK – With author J.K. Rowling’s revelation that master wizard Albus Dumbledore is gay, some passages about the Hogwarts headmaster and rival wizard Gellert Grindelwald have taken on a new and clearer meaning.

Landlocked Music’s top-selling albums from last week

Monday, Oct. 22,2007 8:17 p.m.

1. Beirut, “The Flying Club Cup” 2. Jens Lekman, “Night Falls Over Kortedala” 3. Celebration, “The Modern Tribe” 4. Octopus Project, “Hello Avalanche” 5. Robert Wyatt, “Comicopera”

Letters from Abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Oct. 22,2007 8:17 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – I have always thought that the winter season and a good sense of fashion were mutually exclusive until I moved here. When the temperature drops, my wardrobe usually consists of leggings under ripped jeans and an assortment of my boyfriend’s sweatshirts. Style takes a backseat to the need to stay toasty.

IU alumnus Joe Cameron is a singer-songwriter hoping to perform on “The Ellen DeGeneres” show. He has created a Web site, www.imgonnabeonellen.com, in an effort to attract attention from the producers of the comedienne’s talk show. Cameron graduated in 2001.

Singer-songwriter shoots for ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’

By Nathan Brown · Monday, Oct. 22,2007 8:16 p.m.

Joe Cameron is going to be on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” – he’s sure of it. He even has a Web site to prove it. Cameron is a pop/rock singer-songwriter and guitarist out of Kokomo, Ind., who graduated from IU in 2001.

7,900 attend Dylan show

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Monday, Oct. 22,2007 12:38 a.m.

With silver buckets of incense burning behind the stage and an elaborate introduction, Bob Dylan took the stage at Assembly Hall on Friday night with his band members – all of whom were dressed in black, with Dylan looking like he was straight from an old Western movie. Elvis Costello, who also helped kick off Homecoming weekend, performed solo prior to Dylan and his band. Amos Lee opened the show with blues rock.

Humor, horror combine in ‘Shocktoberfest!’

By Sara Deuser · Sunday, Oct. 21,2007 11:14 p.m.

The Rose Firebay at the John Waldron Arts Center was filled to capacity Saturday night for “Shocktoberfest!,” a series of short, spine-tingling plays presented by the Cardinal Stage Company. “The show is meant to be fun and not taken seriously,” said Cardinal Artistic Director Randy White.

‘The Real Thing’ keeps it real at Wells-Metz

By Jeff corso · Sunday, Oct. 21,2007 11:14 p.m.

There has never been, and probably never will be, a theatrical production with this much raw, gritty and heart-felt emotion. “The Real Thing,” which opened Friday in the Wells-Metz Theatre, lived up to its name. From the opening scene, the players grabbed the audience by the throat and refused to let go until the very last line.

History unfolds through fan exhibit

By Sarah Hutchins · Sunday, Oct. 21,2007 11:12 p.m.

Ostrich feathers, lace, spangles and hand-painted silk adorn the 100 fans on display at the “Fantasia: Fans from the Sage Collection” exhibit at the Monroe County History Center. The exhibit, which runs until Jan. 5, chronicles how fans were used throughout history.

Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan rocks Assembly Hall

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Sunday, Oct. 21,2007 7:53 p.m.

With silver buckets of incense burning behind the stage and an elaborate introduction, Bob Dylan took the stage at Assembly Hall on Friday night with his band members – all of whom were dressed in black, with Dylan looking like he was straight from an old Western movie.