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Local independent troupe opens Halloween play

By Sean Abbott · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 2:03 a.m.

The Bloomington Playwrights Project will serve up its answer to the age-old Halloween question of "Trick or Treat?" with its latest Dark Alley Late Night Series production, "PlayHouse of Horror." The play revolves around different levels of fright and different perspectives on the holiday.

Time for a masquerade

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Thursday, Oct. 23,2003 1:42 a.m.

Tired of being a maid for Halloween? Is your old doctor costume wearing thin? How about that Anakin outfit? This year, the costumes are mostly inspired by films and popular culture.

IU Soul Revue to play at Bear's Place

By Angela Graves · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2003 2:12 a.m.

IU Soul Revue is set to perform two concerts at 8 and 9:15 p.m. today at Bear's Place, 1316 E. Third St., for the first time in about three years. Soul Revue is known for its interesting mix of R&B and soul music. Some members of the group sing and others play instruments. "I'd describe Soul Revue as an R&B and soul group dedicated to preserving old-school soul African- American music," said Jacob Hughes, a singer in the group. Soul Revue began in 1971 as a class to help enlighten students on the topic of African-American music. The group was first directed by professor Portia K. Maultsby. Soul Revue was the first music group within the African American Arts Institute. "Actually all of the AAAI performance groups, African American Choral Ensemble, and African American Dance Company, for example originated from Soul Revue," Hughes said.

Monks introduce Tibet through food tasting

By Jacquelyn Janowski · Tuesday, Oct. 21,2003 1:43 a.m.

As day was beginning to turn into night and the air temperature was steadily dropping, a crowd of believers and those simply interested gathered at the Dagom Gaden Tensung Ling Monastery Saturday. The prayer flags surrounding the compound flowed in the breeze with tiki torches livening up the dusk.

Magician examined at U.K. hospital

By Alyson Brodsy · Tuesday, Oct. 21,2003 12:58 a.m.

LONDON -- After the eggs, the jeers and the cheers, New York magician David Blaine faced the stethoscope and the intravenous drip Monday as he recovered from 44 days dangling near the River Thames.

Another season of Hoosier 'fanatics'

By Jackie Corgan · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 2:24 a.m.

It goes without saying that 90 percent of Hoosier sports fans didn't pull out the cream and crimson threads until Friday night. After the thousands had regained consciousness after falling into IU sports hibernation last March, they stumbled to their pantries, grabbed the closest can of split pea soup, and headed out for another night of Midnight Madness mayhem.

Costume sale attracts crowd

By Lynndi Lockenour · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 1:32 a.m.

Half an hour before the sale started, there were people waiting to get in. The long line extended into the darkened abyss. The reward for their wait was a clothing-filled room with purple carpeting, poor lighting and green walls, or the IU Opera and Ballet Costume Shop Sale. The event was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the basement of the Musical Arts Center. "We are required to take inventory," said Lisa Golda, director of this weekend's sale.

UB brings Latino culture to students Community

By Benjames Derrick and Benjamin Derrick · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 1:25 a.m.

Union Board and several campus Latino groups sponsored "Sin Fronteras," or "Without Boundaries," Friday night at the IMU gallery. The free event attracted students and non-students alike.

IU Art Museum tours offer insight into gallery

By Chris Sommerfeld · Monday, Oct. 20,2003 1:20 a.m.

Students stressed with midterms looming overhead need look no further than the IU Art Museum for a change of pace. Many fine arts students know this, but many others do not know that any group of students can arrange a free tour of the museum. Sophomore studio art major Carly Park has spent hours appreciating the IUAM's offerings, both in class and independently. She said she finds the museum is more than just an academic resource.

Blaine ends London vigil

By Alyson Brodsy and Jill Lawless · Friday, Oct. 17,2003 12:30 a.m.

LONDON -- David Blaine is getting ready to leave his box. The American magician is approaching Sunday's end to a 44-day fasting stunt in a dangling plastic case.

Viola professor to perform

By Eric Anderson · Friday, Oct. 17,2003 12:28 a.m.

Atar Arad, a professor of viola at IU's School of Music, will be presenting a recital Sunday of 20th century works, including four original compositions.

Wining & Dining

By Alex Pappas · Thursday, Oct. 16,2003 2:09 a.m.

Just over 30 years ago, not a single winery existed in Indiana. Today, the state is home to 25 different wineries, three of which are located in or near Bloomington. The Oliver Winery, Butler Winery and Brown County Winery are all places where students can indulge in an unusual atmosphere of wine tasting and relaxation. Students are no strangers to Oliver Winery and its engaging gardens and picnic area. Located a few miles north of campus on Ind. 37, the winery has been attracting patrons both young and old since its opening in 1972. William Oliver, IU law professor, began making wine for his own pleasure in the early 1960s. His children and their neighborhood friends would stomp grapes in his basement to begin the process. Over the past three decades, the winery has become somewhat of a tradition for students in Bloomington.

Around the arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 16,2003 1:24 a.m.

The Persian film series presents "The Last Act" ("Parde-ye Akhar") at 7:30 tonight in Ballantine Hall, Room 340.

Toy industry caters to 'tweens'

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Oct. 16,2003 1:21 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Girls like eight-year-old Kelsie Templin are a challenge for the toy industry. Unlike boys in the 8-to-12 age group, who seem easy to please with video games and action toys, Kelsie and her peers are in a fuzzy, in-between stage.

Fashion program flourishes

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Thursday, Oct. 16,2003 1:21 a.m.

In the past two years, more students registered for Costume Construction Technology and fashion design classes than in the 10 years before, program coordinators said.

Professor gives poetry reading, highlights culture

By Stacey Laskin · Thursday, Oct. 16,2003 1:20 a.m.

Nationally acclaimed poet and IU professor of creative writing Kevin Young will read original poetry from 9 to 10:30 p.m. today in the African American Cultural Center Library, Room 113A in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

Taiwanese dance troupe leaps over cultural barriers

By Alyson Brodsy and Annie Huang · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2003 1:26 a.m.

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- To the soft tinkling of wind chimes, dancers in black and white trousers stretch out their legs in slow martial art kicks. Some bend and curve their bodies, gracefully mimicking Chinese characters flowing across white rice paper.

Luxury crystal company turns 100

By Alyson Brodsy and Ben Dobbin · Wednesday, Oct. 15,2003 1:26 a.m.

CORNING, N.Y. -- At first glance, Steuben Glass doesn't seem to fit with parent company Corning Inc., the maker of the fiber optics for telecommunications.

Analysts see weakness in NBC

By Alyson Brodsy and David Bauder · Tuesday, Oct. 14,2003 1:09 a.m.

NEW YORK -- Three weeks into the new television season, NBC is giving its Friday schedule a complete facelift -- an indication all is not well at the most profitable broadcast network. The critically praised "Boomtown" is now on hiatus, replaced by a "Law & Order: SVU" rerun. Alicia Silverstone's dating drama, "Miss Match," is moving an hour later to 9 p.m. EDT. And a "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" rerun was lifted from Bravo and plugged into the 8 p.m. slot.

Circolo Italiano introduces Italian culture through film

By Jenica Schultz · Tuesday, Oct. 14,2003 1:09 a.m.

The lights dim as the double projection screens light up with the night's black and white feature. The students settle into their seats as Circolo Italiano's weekly film viewing transforms Ballantine Hall, Room 304 from a classroom into a movie theater.

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