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Nazi influence on orchestra exposed

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BERLIN – The Berlin Philharmonic became a privileged servant of Nazi propaganda after Adolf Hitler’s 1933 takeover, striking a deal with the new regime that won it financial security and perks such as fine instruments and draft exemptions for the musicians.


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Original Morrible returns to ‘Wicked’

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NEW YORK – Madame Morrible, the crafty headmistress of “Wicked,” has been played by a parade of impressive ladies including Carol Kane, Rue McClanahan, Jayne Houdyshell and, in London, by Miriam Margolyes.



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Dance exhibition gives insight into traditional powwows

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For Jim Fisher, it is the inviting atmosphere and pulsing drumbeats of powwows that drive him to attend these traditional Native American gatherings all over the state. “At each powwow, you’ll find how friendly everyone is. I’m not Native American – I’m white, but red in the heart,” he said.


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Dark Carnival brings out frights, delights

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Although the sun was shining, Bloomington got a little darker this weekend with the arrival of the Dark Carnival Film Festival. More than just a film festival, the horror fest was full of terrifying spectacles. From celebrity guests to costumed creepsters, the dark underworld of independent horror films shined its light at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.



MUSIC MALAYSIA SEXY CONCERTS

Pop stars hassled in Malaysia over sexy concert routines

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Some of the world’s top pop stars are facing growing pressure to keep skimpy outfits and steamy dance moves off the stage during their concerts in the predominantly Muslim country of Malaysia, event organizers said Wednesday, citing protests by conservative Islamic critics who believe such Western performers can corrupt youths


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Guster coming to IU in October

The Union Board announced it will present Guster at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the IU Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31 and can be purchased at the IU Auditorium box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $25 for students and $28 for non-students.


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Arts awards to come to town

The Indiana Arts Commission announced this week that Bloomington has been chosen as the site of the 2007 Governor’s Arts Awards on Oct. 27.


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Acoustic pop-rock band Guster coming to IU

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The Union Board announced it will present Guster at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 at the IU Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31and can be purchased at the IU Auditorium box office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $25 for students and $28 for non-students.





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Local artist overcomes past through art

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Strokes of bright blue and red watercolors paint the story of Bloomington artist Layla Caplinger’s life. They show her past, her struggles, her journey to artistic freedom. And now, they’ve won her a spot as the featured artist in the Rhythms of the Soul exhibit, now at Bellevue Art Gallery.


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Film festival brings out Bloomington’s dark side

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A dark carnival crashes and slashes its way into Bloomington tonight. Making camp at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, The Dark Carnival Film Festival will feature more than 40 independent horror movies, a sideshow, a horror rock band and, on Saturday night, a Dance Party Massacre.


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Around the Arts

CultureFest After-Party When: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight Where: IU Art Museum, 1133 E. Seventh St. More Information: Come to the Thomas T. Solley Atrium for the CultureFest After-Party, welcoming new and returning students with a free coffee-tasting and culture-fusion event featuring art, music and more. Entertainment and coffee samples from around the world will complement an encyclopedic collection of art work. This event is free.


SWITZERLAND FONDATION BEYELER

Behold

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A visitor looks at the work of art “le peintre et son modele” (the painter and his model, 1963) by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) in the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen, Switzerland, on Aug. 16.