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New dance troupe begins first season

By -Jenny Kobiela · Friday, Dec. 12,2003 12:51 a.m.

IU graduates Katie Kasper and Katie Smith are collaborating their dance and theatre troupes into "Ignitio," to be presented over the next two weekends at the Peine Theater at Marian College. While at IU, Smith wrote and Kasper choreographed the original full-length musicals "Neenog" and "Fish for a Long Time." Now, Smith, founder of Loose Cannon Productions, and Kasper, founder of the Motus Dance Theater, have collaborated once again -- this time on a multi-arts presentation.

Around The Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:57 a.m.

What do Jesus, Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, a leprechaun, some disgruntled elves, a lonely woman in a bar and prison inmates all have in common? Bloomington Playwrights Project seems to know. The BPP brings them all together to celebrate the holidays in the twisted production of "The Twelve Plays of Christmas."

First edition Potter books sell big

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:46 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Four first edition copies of Harry Potter books inscribed by author J.K. Rowling to her father have been sold for nearly $90,000.

Chicago fan? Don't miss 'Royko'

By Brittany Ausmus · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:45 a.m.

Corrosive, vitriolic, insightful. All were words used to describe Mike Royko, the late Chicago Tribune columnist who was described as the best journalist of his time by many of his peers.

Sale showcases various pottery styles

By Jenica Schultz · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:44 a.m.

Colorful mugs, plates, vases and bowls line the shelves between Fine Arts Rooms 173 and 174. Students make their purchases and go home with handcrafted ceramics from the IU Ceramic Guild's pottery sale, which began Tuesday and continues until 3 p.m. today.

Dance troupe to present annual concert

By Jessica Dalsing · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:43 a.m.

The Indiana Dance Theater will perform "Holiday Magic: A dance concert for the whole family" at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and free for children under five.

Artist attempts to define nature of memory

By Olivia Morales · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:41 a.m.

As Dana Sperry was watching TV a couple of days ago, he saw a piece about the fires in Southern California. The first thing survivors looked for were photographs, he said.

Battling Stereotype

By Lynndi Lockenour · Thursday, Dec. 11,2003 1:41 a.m.

What is a gamer? Is it a man, a woman, a geek? Do they have glasses? Tousled hair? A pocket protector? Gamers are much more than this popular stereotype. Still, stereotypes exist in almost every hobby and participants learn to live with it. But role-playing games are being banned from schools, clubs and libraries, according to the Web site www.TheEscapist.com. Cultural assumptions make it challenging for gamers to engage in their hobby.

Memo could be key in Jacko defense

By Alyson Brodsy and Tim Molloy · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:18 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Child welfare investigators earlier this year found there was no basis for allegations that Michael Jackson had abused the boy now accusing him of molestation, according to a confidential memo.

Doctors say Osbourne making steady progress

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael McDonough · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:18 a.m.

LONDON -- Ozzy Osbourne -- once a wild man of heavy metal music, now a dazed dad in a reality TV show -- recuperated in intensive care Tuesday from injuries including a broken neck vertebra after an all-terrain vehicle accident.

Professors show talent in gallery

By Christine Jang · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:13 a.m.

The SoFA gallery, located within the School of Fine Arts, currently has on display experimental works of four visiting professors, each specializing in different studio areas.

'Chimes' concert features Singing Hoosiers

By Claire Blaustein · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:13 a.m.

With Christmas coming up, many stores are using Christmas carols to complete the ambiance of holiday cheer. The IU Auditorium is also getting into the sprit with "Chimes of Christmas," a concert performed by IU's Singing Hoosiers, along with the Symphonic Band and the Trombone Choir at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the IU Auditorium.

Local artists featured in exhibit

By Jamie Swhier · Wednesday, Dec. 10,2003 12:12 a.m.

Bloomington resident David Long and IU senior Courtney Burke had their work shown in "Yard Damage," an exhibit at the IMU Gallery.

Fast food for finals

By Suzanne Lindemann · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:15 a.m.

Thanksgiving break has come and gone, and that means finals week is fast approaching. Food and meal preparation is probably the last thing on a studying student's mind. Still, hunger will eventually strike. And instead of going out to eat, stopping at the drive-through or getting take out, take the time to make a nutritious meal in around 30 minutes.

Concert pianist draws inspiration from composers, performance

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Tuesday, Dec. 9,2003 12:14 a.m.

During his four years at IU, senior Jason Lee became an artistic Renaissance man. Graduating in December, Lee said his final goodbye to IU in a recital Saturday in the Frangipani Room of the Indiana Memorial Union.

'Last Samurai' cruises to box office win

By Alyson Brodsy and Anthony Breznican · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 12:18 a.m.

LOS ANGELES -- "The Last Samurai" came in first at the weekend box office as the Tom Cruise war epic cut down the competition with $24.4 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Bloomington art lovers entertained by annual Downtown Gallery Walk

By Jenica Schultz · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 12:13 a.m.

As the cold winter winds blew through Bloomington Friday night, courageous art enthusiasts bundled in parkas and scarves and braved the streets to see the talent on display at the nine local galleries participating in the Downtown Gallery Walk.

Comedian inspires audience with good-natured humor

By Liv Cole · Monday, Dec. 8,2003 12:13 a.m.

Just before 6 p.m. Saturday, the IU Auditorium was buzzing with anticipation to see Bill Cosby perform. The house was nearly full; however, it did not sell out. A probable cause for this, which even Cosby mentioned, was the basketball game taking place at the same time. People of all ages, from small children to seniors, came to see the legendary comedian of "The Cosby Show," "I Spy" and "Fat Albert."

Troops honored for the holidays

By Alyson Brodsy and Verena Dobnik · Friday, Dec. 5,2003 12:20 a.m.

NEW YORK -- The Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center came to life in a blaze of 30,000 lights Wednesday night before a crowd of thousands of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world.

Studio offers alternatives

By -Jenny Kobiela · Friday, Dec. 5,2003 12:19 a.m.

Bloomington's only paint-your-own pottery studio is expanding its merchandise by offering a new way for customers to get creative -- Plush to Stuff animals.

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