A&E

All the world is a stage: especially NYC living rooms

By Jennifer Peltz · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

NEW YORK – The air is filled with uncertain expectancy as purple-haired 20-somethings, urbane 50-somethings and those in between stream into the loft. The 40 or so people exchange smiles without quite mingling. Some head for the pingpong table, while others put on lipstick or pull beers from the fridge. One man tries to gauge the loft’s occupants by decoding the post-collegiate minimalist decor: an entry-level sofa with a beanbag chair, utility shelves supporting books that range from Grisham to Nietzsche.

Courtesy Photo
John R. Armstrong as Guido is surrounded by women during the Department of Theatre and Drama's prduction of "Nine, the Musical" at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

‘Nine, the Musical’ ends IU theater season

By Kelsey Nash · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

The musical opening Friday at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre will take its audience somewhere outside of reality, says graduate student John Armstrong. Tony Award-winning “Nine, the Musical” follows the story of an Italian film director named Guido Contini, played by Armstrong. The musical is based on Federico Fellini’s Italian film “8 1/2.”

G. Love ‘makes lemonade’ at Bluebird

By Zack Teibloom · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

A decade ago G. Love (Garrett Dutton) told a friend he would get a tattoo of “lemonade” on his arm if he ever got a record contract. Thirteen years and seven albums deep into his career he not only decided to get the tattoo but also named his most recent album “Lemonade.” For G. Love, lemonade means more than just lemons, sugar and water. It symbolizes a time before he was famous when he would play the streets and make a pitcher of lemonade on his porch, where he did a lot of his “shredding and writing,” according to a press release.

Not-so-starving Artists

By Annysa LaMantia and Anyssa LaMantia · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

While some work “McJobs” just to stay in school, others find ways of using what they’re passionate about to further their careers and fatten their bank accounts before diploma time. The following five students are just a few of the many young go-getters on campus using their artistic skills to pay the bills.

Woman writes English translation of Quran

Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

CHICAGO – One of the first English translations of the Quran written by a Muslim woman is expected to hit bookstores next week.

ACC to demonstrate hula dance

By Vivian Huang · Thursday, April 12,2007 12 a.m.

The Asian Culture Center will inspire aloha spirit and teach hula moves this Friday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. as part of ACC’s Asian Cultures Around Campus program. The hula lesson will feature Carol Reynolds and guest Ed Hiram, both native Hawaiians, demonstrating Hawaii’s native dance. Hula is best known today as a dance usually performed at luaus and celebrations. But the hula was originally performed as a religious ceremony to honor and worship Hawaiian gods such as Pele, the goddess of volcanoes. “Hula is the folkdance of the Hawaiian people,” Reynolds said.

Taking notes: Student’s unique compositions awarded

By Katie Ingmire · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

The Awards & Recognition section of Jeff Stanek’s resume reads like the complete list of honors available to student composers. At the age of 22, the music composition graduate student has already garnered 13 accolades for writing music, including two prestigious BMI Student Composer Awards and first prize at the CEMJKO International Electroacoustic Music Contest.

Fashion foward speaker defines global clothing trends

By Natalie Platt · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

The F-word has a different meaning to Joanne B. Eicher, stretching far beyond the usual connotations of the word.

Songwriter’s Showcase puts local talent on display at Player’s Pub

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Wednesday, April 11,2007 12 a.m.

A quiet revolution is brewing Monday nights in a pub on Walnut Street. At the Player’s Pub, 424 S. Walnut St., local songwriters gather to share their music and create a unsual listening atmosphere for the audience. Greg Hill, owner of the two-year-old pub, said music has healing power, and it’s why he opened a music-focused pub.

Summer music and you

By Ryan Brown · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

On Saturday night, I got my first preview of what my summers are generally full of – a show that blew my mind. Umphrey’s McGee played at the Murat Egyptian Room in Indianapolis this weekend for the purpose of recording an upcoming live album, which I intend to purchase the day it comes out. I want to give you hope that there is a band playing somewhere nearby this summer that will consume you the way I was consumed Saturday night.

‘Butterfly’ opera blossoms into success

By Eric Anderson · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

Perhaps Gwyn Richards, the dean of the School of Music, summed it up best. “Isn’t it breathtaking,” he said to me at intermission. In a word, yes. The IU Jacobs School of Music’s production of Giacomo Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” was a musical and theatrical triumph that made an exciting conclusion to the 2007-08 Opera Theater season. Based on a play, which is itself based on a short story, “Madama Butterfly” is the tragic tale of a young geisha who renounces her country and faith to marry Lieutenant Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton, an American naval officer with remarkably less wisdom or cultural awareness than his auspicious namesake. Insisting his marriage to Butterfly includes an “escape clause,” he leaves her within a year, with false promises of his return and ignorant of the child he has fathered.

Photo exhibit documents last movie of Marilyn Monroe

By Martin Griffith · Tuesday, April 10,2007 12 a.m.

RENO, Nev. – Like the rest of her work, Inge Morath’s photographs of Marilyn Monroe, shot in 1960, go right to the heart of her subject. Monroe may be smiling on the outside, but her vulnerability is also revealed.

Live From Bloomington’s 22nd annual Club Night successful with numerous bands, venues

By Dana Majewski · Monday, April 9,2007 12 a.m.

Several local bands played at one of six locations over two nights in the name of helping impoverished people in Bloomington at the Live From Bloomington 22nd Annual Club Night.

Boxcar Books rocks out ‘under the sea’

By Katrina Loh · Monday, April 9,2007 12 a.m.

Mermaids, punk rockers and sequined dresses invaded Bluebird on Saturday night for the fifth annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Prom. Bluebird was transformed into this year’s theme, “Under the Sea.” Supporters were encouraged to dress for the theme, in prom dresses or in rock ‘n’ roll attire.

Graduate student Hye-Won Jo performs for audience members, March 30 at the International Center. The concert was a part of the International Center’s Friday Noon Concert Series.

International center offers free concerts, lunch on Fridays

By Nicole Palmer · Monday, April 9,2007 12 a.m.

In order to allow international students to show off their various musical talents, the Leo R. Dowling International Center holds a free concert followed by a light luncheon at noon every Friday.

Virtual museum created to preserve New England’s greatest musical artists

By Mark Pratt · Monday, April 9,2007 12 a.m.

BOSTON – From the power chords of Aerosmith to the jazz beats of Roy Haynes and the funky dance rhythms of the Tavares, New England has been home to a diverse and vibrant music scene for decades.

Dressing to undress

By Teri Rosenbaum · Monday, April 9,2007 12 a.m.

My three favorite things are fashion, sex and hot dogs. Today, I’ll be talking about two of them.

Civic Theater presents 100th performance

By Jessica Andrews · Monday, April 9,2007 12 a.m.

The presentation of the Monroe County Civic Theater’s 100th performance, “Directors’ Symposium XII” premiered Friday evening, featuring performances by 21 IU students, faculty and community members.

Live From Bloomington bands present Club Night for charity

By Lindsey Alexander · Friday, April 6,2007 12 a.m.

Charity is often considered to be a rewarding experience, but who knew that someone could see 19 bands perform just for donating two canned goods and $3? The Union Board’s 21st annual Club Night, part of Live From Bloomington’s campaign to support local bands and the Hoosier Hills Food Bank, featured 19 bands at Max’s Place, Blue Bird, Uncle Festers and Jake’s on Thursday. A donation of $5 or a combination of $3 and two canned goods got patrons into all participating venues for the night.

The Complete Morons Guide to: Jazz Lingo

Friday, April 6,2007 12 a.m.

Jazz is all over Bloomington. Bear’s Place, Cafe Django, Tutto Bene and Ragazzi Arte Cafe all play host to live jazz weekly. The next time you leave your pad to check out those wild beats, be sure to know the slang to converse with those funky cats.