IU alum to perform unique style at International Violin Competition
Indiana alumna Sara Caswell knew she wanted to be a violinist when she was five years old. And she wasn’t about to let anyone fiddle with her future. Not even her mother.
SoFA photographers create room-size camera
In a room absent of light except for what comes through a small pin-prick, a panoramic view of the outside landscape can be seen. But, it’s not as mind-boggling as it might seem.
‘Hannah Montana’ fans sue over sold-out concerts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Thousands of “Hannah Montana” fans who couldn’t get concert tickets could potentially join a lawsuit against the teen performer’s fan club over memberships they claim were supposed to give them priority for seats.
Itzhak Perlman to be artistic director
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The violinist Itzhak Perlman has been appointed artistic director of the Westchester Philharmonic, a coup for the 25-year-old suburban orchestra. Perlman, 62, will conduct most of the orchestra’s programs for three years beginning in September and will perform occasionally, the orchestra said Monday.
Stagehands go on strike, shutting down most plays
NEW YORK – The drama was on the streets and not on stage for disappointed theatergoers as striking stagehands picketed behind barricades in the Times Square area.
Le denier cri
There are some clothing items out there that should never be put together in an outfit. Jeans and a denim jacket, tights and open-toed shoes and spots with stripes are all examples of items that should never be worn at the same time.
‘Rent’ concludes 2-day visit to the IU Auditorium
The Tony Award and Pulitzer Award-winning musical “Rent” will conclude its two-day Bloomington stop at 8 p.m. at the IU Auditorium.
Real talk with Brother Ali
Before performing Tuesday at The Bluebird as part of the “Hip-Hop Live Tour” with Ghostface Killah, Rakim and the Rhythm Roots Allstars, Brother Ali talked to the Indiana Daily Student via cell phone from his tour bus.
A measured success
Hearing the name William Shakespeare might be enough to scare off anyone from seeing a play after taking literature courses. Fear not. The IU Department of Theatre and Drama’s production of “Measure for Measure” jumps far from the classroom and into a very entertaining night of theater.
Letters from Abroad
BOLOGNA, Italy –You never realize how American you are until you leave the country. The National Anthem has never stirred deep feelings of patriotism and pride in me. I could live without baseball games and Mom’s hot apple pie. I waited all of my life to get out of the U.S. I wanted to see exotic places, eat new foods and experience the art and history of faraway lands, because I felt that home was lacking a bit in the culture department.
3 MCs, but no DJ
To create hip-hop music live on stage without a DJ or a looped sample might be unorthodox, but Davey Chegwidden, band leader for the Rhythm Roots Allstars, does it every night of the “Hip-Hop Live!” tour. The 10-piece band, which will stop at 9 p.m. today at The Bluebird as part of the tour, provides a unique experience for concertgoers.
Umphrey’s McGee jams
The packed audience Friday night at the IU Auditorium was on its feet screaming well before the Umphrey’s McGee concert began.
Band pays tribute to Hoagy Charmichael
Under a high ceiling lined with white Christmas lights, the Al Cobine Big Band gave guests a chance to swing dance the night away at “Stardust Melodies” – a tribute to Bloomington’s own jazz musician, Hoagy Carmichael.
Potpourri of Arts’ a cultural collaboration of music, dance
The word “potpourri” usually implies a diverse mixture of various objects, which have an underlying theme in common. “Potpourri” is typically thought of as a collaboration of flower petals, pine cones and other scented aspects of nature, but Saturday night saw a “potpourri” that transcended the sense of smell.
‘Fatal Attraction’ funny, engaging
For a fun evening, theater fans should check out the Bloomington Playwright’s Project’s newest production, “Fatal Attraction: A Greek Tragedy.”
14th annual ‘A Potpourri of the Arts’ to feature gospel, dance this Saturday
The African American Arts Institute’s ensembles will inaugurate their performance seasons Saturday evening with the 14th annual “A Potpourri of Arts in the African American Tradition.”
‘La Bohème’ sets the stage
IU Opera Theater’s new production of “La Bohème,” directed by Tito Capobianco, will open at 8 p.m. Friday at the Musical Arts Center to much anticipation.
Measure for Measure
Shakespeare, a sex ballet and Metallica– sounds like any other day for the IU Department of Theatre and Drama and its latest production of William Shakespeare’s “Measure For Measure,” which will open at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.
IU Chamber Orchestra performs tonight
At 8 p.m., the Jacobs School of Music Chamber Orchestra will perform in IU’s Auer Hall under the baton of Principle Guest Conductor Uriel Segal. On the program is the Overture “Il matrimonio segreto,” by Domenico Cimarosa, an orchestra version of Giuseppe Verdi’s String Quartet in E Minor and the Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, by Ludwig van Beethoven.









