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Dennis Miller now to perform Feb. 2

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Sept. 11,2007 11:06 p.m.

Because of a prior engagement, comedian and commentator Dennis Miller has been forced to postpone his appearance at the IU Auditorium, according to an IU Auditorium press release.

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(L to R) Ben Gougeon, Diane Kondrat and Carmen Meyers in "Miss Witherspoon" at the Waldron.

Afterlife confronted in witty ‘Miss Witherspoon’ comedy

By Sara Deuser · Tuesday, Sept. 11,2007 1:20 a.m.

Christopher Durang’s new play “Miss Witherspoon” had audience members laughing out loud within the first two minutes of Saturday night’s performance at the John Waldron Arts Center.

Chicago’s Field Museum returns Maori remains to New Zealand

By Ray Lilley · Tuesday, Sept. 11,2007 1:17 a.m.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A U.S. museum returned the tattooed head of a Maori and bones from 13 others Monday, the latest repatriation of indigenous remains from overseas museums, a Maori expert said.

MTV awards bounce back after Britney bombs in performance

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody · Tuesday, Sept. 11,2007 1:16 a.m.

LAS VEGAS – Somewhere, Kevin Federline is laughing. An out-of-shape, out-of-touch Britney Spears delivered what was destined to be the most talked about performance of the MTV Video Music Awards – but for all the wrong reasons.

Ralph Lauren throws 40th anniversary party during Fashion Week

By Samantha Critchell · Sunday, Sept. 9,2007 9:37 p.m.

NEW YORK – Ralph Lauren took a well-deserved extended bow Saturday night as he presented and celebrated his 40th anniversary collection.

Pedro the Lion singer performs tonight

By IDS staff · Sunday, Sept. 9,2007 9:29 p.m.

Singer-songwriter David Bazan will perform at 8 p.m. today in the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium. The concert will be one of many in the upcoming months for Bazan, who is promoting his debut solo EP “Fewer Moving Parts.”

Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s play Bluebird

By Brian Hettmansperger · Sunday, Sept. 9,2007 12 a.m.

The rain could not stop the show Saturday night at the Bluebird. A varied mix of hipsters, scene kids and music fans of varying ages filed into the dark and musty venue to see headliners Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s.

Cancer claims beloved Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti at age 71

By Alessandra Rizzo · Thursday, Sept. 6,2007 9:18 p.m.

ROME – He was the son of a singing baker and became the king of the high C’s. Luciano Pavarotti, opera’s biggest superstar of the late 20th century, died Thursday. He was 71.

Jacobs professor rewarded

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

Jacobs School of Music Professor David Dzubay won first prize in the 2007 Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival/Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Composition Competition. His winning composition, “Double Black Diamond,” will be performed Nov. 9 at the Indiana State University Music Festival.

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.

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Dennis Miller now to perform Feb. 2

Afterlife confronted in witty ‘Miss Witherspoon’ comedy

Chicago’s Field Museum returns Maori remains to New Zealand

MTV awards bounce back after Britney bombs in performance

Ralph Lauren throws 40th anniversary party during Fashion Week

Pedro the Lion singer performs tonight

Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s play Bluebird

Cancer claims beloved Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti at age 71

Jacobs professor rewarded

GLBT Alumni Association honors 10th anniversary with comedian

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

Expectations high for orchestra opener Satuday night at MAC

New York Fashion Week 2008

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

Ailing Pavarotti receives Italian government prize

Waldron exhibit explores art of instrument building

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

Woody Allen says he has not influenced other filmmakers

Coupons available for Dylan, Costello concert

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

Get fiscal in ‘Finance with Fernando’: Former Indiana QB launches new series

Beta Theta Pi and Pi Kappa Phi fraternities placed on cease and desist for hazing

IU student charged with possession of child pornography

COLUMN: Indiana football didn’t deserve to win. It did it in ugly fashion

Bloomington Faculty Council discusses free speech, concerns about IU response to rising enrollment