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Jazz in July series plays at IUAM

By Nicholas J. Schmidt · Sunday, July 6,2003 8:54 p.m.

Thirteen years and approximately 48 performances later, IU's own Jazz in July concert series is the strongest it has ever been. Every July, the IU Art Museum plays host to a weekly series of free jazz concerts that are open to the public, with this year being no exception.

HarpCon coming to Bloomington

By Nicholas J. Schmidt · Sunday, July 6,2003 8:51 p.m.

Come Wednesday, Bloomington will be invaded by up to 500 people, as it will play host to this year's international harp convention -- HarpCon. People from all over the world will gather in Bloomington for four days, listening to world-renowned performers, taking part in interactive workshops and basking in the surroundings that HarpCon brings every two years. "HarpCon is fortunate to be part of such a rich community of talented harpers," according to their Web site.

R&B legend Barry White dead at 58

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, July 6,2003 8:50 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- With his unique baritone -- a mix of velvet and gravel -- R&B great Barry White was the voice of America's bedroom, his throbbing compositions conspiring with purring vocals to seduce fans for more than three decades. White, who had kidney failure from years of high blood pressure, died Friday at age 58. He had been undergoing dialysis and had been hospitalized since a September stroke.

Calling all fiddlers

By Tom Denning · Wednesday, July 2,2003 8:36 p.m.

Rosin up your bow and do-si-do on over to the Indiana State Fair on August 9 if you think you've got what it takes to compete with some of the area's best musicians. Traditional Arts Indiana, a collaboration between the Indiana Arts Commission and IU's Folklore and Ethnomusicology Department, is sponsoring the Indiana State Fair Fiddle Contest.

St. Louis: More than just an arch

By Alyson Brodsy and Patrice Worthy · Sunday, June 29,2003 10:10 p.m.

St. Louis, a beautiful city situated along the Mississippi River, is an eclectic blend of big-city expansion and Southern charm. The people are generous hosts, and its peaceful surroundings are a bed of relaxation. The quaint city also is home to the St. Louis Gateway Arch, a 630-foot monument you can see from 20 miles outside the city. The structure greets out-of-towners as it shimmers over downtown. The Arch sits on the river, providing a cool hideout in the city. At any given moment, you can find people hanging out on the steps and riding the tram to the top. Seth Berkowitz, a resident of St. Louis, said the Arch is a great spot to visit. "I would definitely say people should hit up the landmarks and visit the Arch and the arch museums during the day," he said.

'Angels' top, replace 'Hulk' at box office

By Alyson Brodsy and David Germain · Sunday, June 29,2003 8:42 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- The "angels" have lost a little of their kick, but they can still pulverize the opposition, even if he's big and green.

Arts Center displays showcase local talent

By Rebecca Herr · Sunday, June 29,2003 8:41 p.m.

Upon entering the oak-framed glass doors of the John Waldron Arts Center, the busy sounds of Bloomington fade away as the familiar sounds of laughter and conversationalists at their best celebrate the opening reception of four talented, local artists Friday.

Vatican hopes Web site appeals to new generation

By Alyson Brodsy and Nicole Winfield · Sunday, June 29,2003 8:40 p.m.

VATICAN CITY -- The Sistine Chapel is now online. The Vatican put its enormous art collection on the Web on Tuesday, launching a new site for the Vatican Museums that it hopes will attract more tourists while also disseminating the church's message around the globe.

Queen City has thrills, culture

By Liv Cole · Wednesday, June 25,2003 8:34 p.m.

At less than three hours away, Cincinnati -- the Queen City -- is the perfect destination of a summer road trip. It offers a plethora of museums, attractions, adventure and sports. If you just want to relax in the Ohio River Valley, then Eden Park is for you. It covers more than 5,000 acres of the city and offers fishing, biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, camping and horseback riding.

Why Café Pizzaria is a tradition

By Adam Steer · Wednesday, June 25,2003 8:32 p.m.

For most New Yorkers, having a slice of good pizza is akin to a religious experience. Nothing is quite like the feel of a slightly blistered pizza crust. The way the slice fits into your hand, folded and cracking on its edges; the way the cheese melts and harmonizes with the tangy sauce that dwells beneath it; the smell of the pizza, fresh and hot from the oven, all come together to form a thing of beauty.

Jazz Fables to tribute Indy masters

By Brandon Morley · Wednesday, June 25,2003 8:29 p.m.

The Jazz Fables series takes the stage again this week Thursday at Bear's Place. This week's show makes a special tribute, in part, to Indianapolis jazz musicians, including IU Distinguished Professor of Music David Baker. Also appearing are Alonzo "Pookie" Johnson and Jimmy Coe, both on the sax. The show runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with ticket prices set at $7.

Nashville offers more than just music

By Ashima Thomas · Sunday, June 22,2003 9:08 p.m.

In a Saturday night in 1927, the radio broadcast of an opera came to a close. Announcer George D. Hay followed with his live country music radio show of two years, "WSM Barn Dance" from Nashville, Tenn.

'Hulk' transforms into box office hit

By Alyson Brodsy and David Germain · Sunday, June 22,2003 9:02 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- "The Hulk" was a monster at the box office in its debut weekend, with the comic-book adaptation taking in a June opening record of $62.6 million.

Mathers houses hidden treasures

By Lindsay Kaplan · Sunday, June 22,2003 9:01 p.m.

It is almost hidden if you're not looking for it. Tucked behind a small sea of trees and a hill of concrete steps lies the William Hammond Mathers Museum of World Cultures. The building houses a charming collection of artifacts from cultures all over the world and is a great place to explore history and escape Bloomington without ever leaving.

Art, music and horse-racing

By Kelly Phillips · Wednesday, June 18,2003 8:49 p.m.

If the need for a change of location has you pulling out your dusty, poorly folded road maps to search for a new place to explore, then a road trip to Louisville, Ky., can provide a stimulating alternative to the familiarity of Bloomington. Barely an hour and a half away, Louisville is home to hundreds of attractions as well as a wide range of theatrical performances.

'Forest Tales' full of food, stories

By Jacquelyn Janowski · Wednesday, June 18,2003 8:39 p.m.

The daily lives of those who live in the Amazon basin are being explored by the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, located at 416 N. Indiana Ave. "Forest Farmers of the Amazon Estuary," a temporary exhibit, was installed recently in the museum. It will be at IU for at least another three years, giving everybody ample time to see the new exhibit, which celebrates the daily lives of the farmers who live in this exotic locale.

Pyramids, Graceland, rock 'n' roll

By Jacquelyn Janowski · Sunday, June 15,2003 8:43 p.m.

If you're into rock 'n' roll, live music and having a good time, Memphis is the place to be this summer. Not only is Memphis the home of Elvis, but also that of Sun Studio, the most famous recording studio in the world and the "birthplace of rock n' roll." This studio launched the careers of recording artists such as Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and the king himself, Elvis Presley.

French paintings copied

By Carl Hartman · Sunday, June 15,2003 8:42 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- J. Seward Johnson Jr. makes those realistic bronze figures that you can sit next to on park benches. Now he has a new gimmick: copying famous French impressionist paintings in three dimensions. "Beyond the Frame," his first one-man show at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, opens Sept. 13. The title explains that he's copying not only 18 impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, but also portraying the surrounding rooms and landscapes -- things the original artists left out altogether.

Cleveland: The New American City

By Claire Bletz · Wednesday, June 11,2003 8:39 p.m.

Though six and a half hours might seem like a long drive, it is well worth your while to visit Ohio's second largest city, Cleveland. Known as "The New American City," Cleveland is the 30th largest city in the United States and has the seventh fastest-growing downtown area. But these are all just numbers. To really experience this city, make sure you have a couple of good CDs and hop in the car.

Treasures of Nimrud found

By Hamza Hendawi · Wednesday, June 11,2003 8:37 p.m.

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The world-famous treasures of Nimrud, unaccounted for since Baghdad fell two months ago, have been located in good condition in the country's Central Bank -- in a secret vault-inside-a-vault submerged in sewage water, U.S. occupation authorities said Saturday.

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