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GLBT Alumni Association honors 10th anniversary with comedian

By IDS staff · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:15 p.m.

The IU Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alumni Association will honor its 10-year anniversary this weekend with a special performance from nationally renowned comedian Kate Clinton.

Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos to play in town, announce label

By Brian Hettmansperger · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:13 p.m.

On stage, guitarist Andy Fry is not afraid to improvise. His band, Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos, has never used a permanent set list and sometimes plays without one at all.

Expectations high for orchestra opener Satuday night at MAC

By Kristin Riccardo · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:11 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music Philharmonic Orchestra will open its fall concert season Saturday with one of the most popular symphonies in the classical music world, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.

A look from Tim Hamilton's spring collection. His presentation will be shown at Fashion Week in New York City.

New York Fashion Week 2008

By Kevin Caldwell · Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 10:13 p.m.

The island of Manhattan will be a bit more crowded than usual as fashion editors, buyers, celebrities and clothing-lovers of all breeds flock to the infamous tents in Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week.

Clint Eastwood tells Tony Bennett’s story in new PBS documentary premiering next week

By Lynn Elber · Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 9:46 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – The two men are perched at a piano, one tapping out an impromptu version of the classic tune “In a Mellow Tone,” the other nodding encouragement.

Ailing Pavarotti receives Italian government prize

Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 9:45 p.m.

ROME – Luciano Pavarotti is getting a new government award for his work promoting Italian culture in his country and abroad.

Waldron exhibit explores art of instrument building

By Rorye O'Conner · Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 9:45 p.m.

Crafting Sound, an exhibit featuring 20 Indiana instrument builders and their instruments, begins tomorrow at the John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut Street.

IU alumnus’ exhibit ‘Pipe Dream’ on display this month at Textillery Gallery

By Whitney Biber · Wednesday, Sept. 5,2007 9:44 p.m.

Local artist and IU graduate Libby Bulloff will be celebrated during an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday for her exhibit “Pipe Dream,” on display in the Textillery Gallery, located on the second floor of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Bulloff’s exhibit will run through Sept. 28.

Woody Allen says he has not influenced other filmmakers

By AP Reports · Tuesday, Sept. 4,2007 9:49 p.m.

VENICE, Italy – Oscar-winning director Woody Allen does not believe he has influenced other filmmakers.

Coupons available for Dylan, Costello concert

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Sept. 4,2007 9:49 p.m.

The Union Board has announced that $10 discount coupons for the Oct. 19 Bob Dylan concert will be issued to 2,000 current IU-Bloomington students on a first come, first serve basis.

Sweden gives $3 million to preserve work of filmmaker Ingmar Bergman

By AP Reports · Tuesday, Sept. 4,2007 9:45 p.m.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – The Swedish government will give $3 million to promote and preserve the works of Ingmar Bergman.

Letters from Abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Tuesday, Sept. 4,2007 9:44 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – You know you aren’t in Bloomington anymore when you can only find peanut butter at an exotic food store. I have been in Europe for one week now, and I have spent the entire time trying to deal with culture shock. For instance, there is no Comedy Central, and I don’t know the intended use of half of my bathroom fixtures. Also, I have been frantically searching for an apartment. There has been very little time for arts and entertainment this week, and more of a focus on survival. I have to say that there are a few things I really think someone could have mentioned before I left.

George Strait, Brad Paisley lead nominees for CMA Awards

By Kristin M. Hall · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:55 p.m.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – George Strait, who had his 55th No. 1 single this year and was recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, was nominated Thursday for five Country Music Association Awards, including entertainer and male vocalist of the year. Strait tied Brad Paisley for the most nominations, and Paisley said he feels honored to share the spotlight this year with Strait, a Texan who debuted in 1981.

Bulletin Board

Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:51 p.m.

Concerts this week in Bloomington

Frank Lloyd Wright house relocated to Pa.

Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:50 p.m.

ACME, Pa. – Western Pennsylvania has long been home to two of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s best known works: Kentuck Knob and Fallingwater.

Yo La Tengo to play Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:49 p.m.

The Union Board announced Yo La Tengo will play at 8 p.m. Oct. 10. in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Tickets for the show went on sale Friday, Aug. 31, and can be purchased at the Sunrise Box Office, located at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. Tickets are $20 for IU students and $25 for non-students.

MaryAnne Nguyen at the SoFA Gallery’s 20th Birthday Benefit on Saturday.

(M)ode

By Kevin Caldwell · Monday, Sept. 3,2007 10:48 p.m.

The SoFA Gallery’s 20th birthday bash Saturday was quite an event. I got there early so I could see the bands play and (hopefully) capture some great and unique styles with my camera. Because this was an art event, I thought I would see a lot of creative outfits, but I was let down a bit. People looked great, I will admit, but I didn’t see anything super special.

SoFA Gallery celebrates 20th anniversary with live music, games

By Sara Deuser · Sunday, Sept. 2,2007 10:14 p.m.

A unique party celebrating the School of Fine Arts Gallery’s 20th birthday drew students, staff, faculty and people from the community Saturday night. Movies such as “The Science of Sleep” were projected on the walls, while people played beanbag toss, Jenga, pingpong, Nintendo Wii and Twister. Pizza and refreshments were on sale, and complimentary snacks were also available for the partygoers.

Spike Lee will head jury of new online film festival

By Colleen Barry · Sunday, Sept. 2,2007 10:13 p.m.

Spike Lee said Saturday the Internet has provided so many opportunities for young filmmakers to showcase their work, there are no more excuses.

Theatre’s lobby holds remnants of real assasins

By Maryclaire Dale · Sunday, Sept. 2,2007 10:12 p.m.

Call it theater of the macabre: A jar containing a small piece of tissue from the body of John Wilkes Booth, President Abraham Lincoln’s killer, will be on display when the musical “Assassins” opens in Philadelphia.

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