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Historic opera debuts

By Claire Blaustein · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 12:33 a.m.

Most operas have plots that seem larger than life -- more comedic or more tragic than reality could ever be. With the IU Opera Theater's newest production, the drama may be larger than life, but it is grounded in a true story. "The Ballad of Baby Doe" by American composer Douglas Moore premiered in 1956 in Central City, Colo., near where the story actually took place.

Transforming the wedding dress

By Patrice Worthy and Patricia Worthy · Friday, Feb. 6,2004 12 a.m.

Two weeks ago, I had my first experience with making a wedding dress. Normally, I shy away from events like weddings and birthdays because I don't like them. Plus, whenever I look at a wedding dress, I cringe at the satin tulle madness some poor designer had to work with. Wedding dresses usually aren't my style.

IU presents award-winning play

By Laura Bare · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 11:56 p.m.

Very seldom do women receive attention for outstanding achievements in mathematics. But when David Auburn wrote his award-winning play "Proof," he helped break this stereotype.

Story Salad brings Amelia Bedelia to Buskirk-Chumley

By -Jenny Kobiela · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 11:55 p.m.

Children's storybook character Amelia Bedelia will make an appearance at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater 2 p.m. Saturday. As a part of the BCT Family Series, Story Salad Productions will present "Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor," a live-action musical-theater show designed for children and their families.

Around The Arts

By Alyson Brodsy · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 12:13 a.m.

A concert, titled Swingin' With The Big Bands, will feature the music of Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, Terry Gibbs, Barry Manilow, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and more. Featured performers will be vocalists Robert Stright and Sarah Flint. The Stardusters Jazz Orchestra is Central Indiana's premier big band recreating the original sounds of the bands of the "Big Band Era".

Union Board shows student film festival

By Jenica Schultz · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 12:11 a.m.

From photo montage to live action to computer animation, IU students submitted a variety of films to the Union Board's second annual Student Film Festival. The Union Board will be screening the films 8 p.m. today and Friday in the Whittenberger Auditorium at the Indiana Memorial Union.

IU faculty presents dance show

By -Jenny Kobiela · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 12:11 a.m.

Six IU faculty members will present "An Evening of Contemporary Dance" at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 and Feb. 6 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Panel to discuss Pulitzer-winning play

By Jennifer Griffin · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 12:10 a.m.

An amazing discovery is made in the mathematical field. An answer to a seemingly impossible proof has been found by a woman. Upon further scrutiny, it appears she may have completed the work herself. However, women are not able to complete complex mathematical problems, at least according to male mathematicians in the play "Proof".

Best spot for the show

By Jamie Lusk · Thursday, Feb. 5,2004 12:09 a.m.

Seventh Street is packed with cars as people file into the IU Auditorium. Women's shiny heels click on the pavement while the men's best slacks barely drag in melted ice puddles. They have all come to enjoy the same show; however, once inside, they scatter like oil beads on a hotplate. Some head straight to the orchestra seats, while others trudge upstairs to the balcony to view the show from a further distance.

Singer Luther Vandross won't attend Grammys

By Alyson Brodsy and Nekesa Mumbi Moody · Wednesday, Feb. 4,2004 12:52 a.m.

NEW YORK -- An ailing Luther Vandross will not be able to attend Sunday's Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, where he's nominated for five awards, including song of the year for "Dance With My Father." Luther is most famous for his songs " Here and Now," and Dionne Warwick's "A House is Not a Home."

Historical photographer honored

By Alyson Brodsy and Dan Nephin · Wednesday, Feb. 4,2004 12:03 a.m.

PITTSBURGH -- It probably shouldn't come as a surprise that Charles "Teenie" Harris didn't meticulously log much information about the people and places in the tens of thousands of photographs he took. He was probably just too busy, capturing four decades of Pittsburgh history at his studio and for one of the nation's most influential black newspapers.

Sex, booze and Ito

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Wednesday, Feb. 4,2004 12:02 a.m.

My first thought after finishing "Crawling at Night," a novel penned by Nani Power, is one of confusion. This book literally drips of sex and booze, but remains resolutely devoid of passion and life. No character in the book calls for sympathy from the reader ... everyone is a member of society living on the fringes. A novel exploring the loneliness that envelops the lives of its characters, "Crawling at Night" passes on the opportunity to draw any form of a conclusion and ends in an unsatisfying, tangled knot.

Interior design students create art

By Jenica Schultz · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 11:30 p.m.

Inspiration can come from almost anywhere. Students in the interior design program learned their personalities greatly affected their designs when recently completing projects for a statewide competition. The contest was put on by the International Interior Design Association. Seniors participating in the interior design project created 26 chairs as part of a class required for their major. It is mandatory for seniors in Cynthia Landis' senior studio H476 Interior Design VI to enter the annual competition.

SwissAir, here I come!

By Britany Ausmus and Brittany Ausmus · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 11:21 p.m.

Two checked bags. Wow, SwissAir has got to be kidding on this one. I am packing up to live in Europe for six months, and SwissAir thinks I can do it with only two checked bags? Funny.

Audiences pack theater for film fest

By Lynndi Lockenour · Monday, Feb. 2,2004 12:48 a.m.

Folk music played softly in the background as the audience stared at a blank screen awaiting the beginning of the show. "PRIDE: In Several Short Cinematic Acts," took the screen at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Saturday afternoon and evening with 600 people in attendance. PRIDE is an organization which works to improve awareness and create a community for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons and those who support them.

Southwestern snacks for the Grammys

By Suzanna Lindemann · Sunday, Feb. 1,2004 11:20 p.m.

The most anticipated star-studded event is a week away, and although many were disappointed with the results of the Golden Globes, the Grammys are sure to be a night full of excitement. Though many will be too busy watching Beyonce shake it and the White Stripes rock it, it's time to start thinking about what you are going to snack on during the commercials.

Dance company explores art through dance workshops

By Stacey Laskin · Sunday, Feb. 1,2004 11:16 p.m.

The African American Dance Company offered students a chance to explore a wide array of dance techniques and styles at its seventh annual workshop Jan. 30 and 31 at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. Students were able to learn instruction in Horton and Dunham modern technique, jazz, Afro Cuban, Salsa and African dance.

War discussed through images

By Rami Chami · Sunday, Feb. 1,2004 11:15 p.m.

A full house gathered Friday evening to listen to a panel discussion examining the "Killer Shots: A Photographic Response to War" exhibit currently on display at the SoFA Gallery. The gallery is a collection of 36 original photographs of the most famous and stunning pictures taken by professional photojournalist during times of modern conflict.

PRIDE coming to the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre

By Lynndi Lockenour · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:04 a.m.

PRIDE, an organization representing equality for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities will host films that confront issues within the GLBT community. This is the first film festival in Bloomington to focus primarily on GLBT issues. Organizers said they wanted to bring the series to Bloomington as a way to contribute to diversity.

Portrait of a painter

By Chris Sommerfeld · Friday, Jan. 30,2004 1:04 a.m.

Six days a week, Peter Lawrence balances a hectic work schedule as a waiter at two Bloomington restaurants. And on his day off each week -- a day when most would rest and relax -- Lawrence tries to supplement his income as an artist. Working the cliche starving artist job as a waiter at the IMU Tudor Room and Casablanca has not impeded Lawrence's artistic progress.

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