Community Arts

The IU Soul Revue performs "Sessions in Love" on Saturday evening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The concert featured harmonies, horns and rhythm sections, dance and a storyline centered on love.

Soul Revue presents story of love in spring concert

By Anna Batcheller · Sunday, May 3,2009 8:24 p.m.

Tight harmonies met driving rhythms, a brass-heavy ensemble and flashing colors at the IU Soul Revue concert Saturday night in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The performers portrayed a romantic drama throughout the show as part of the theme “Sessions in Love.”

Freshman Rachel Cerrone sings during the Ladies First Spring Concert Saturday evening at the IU Auditorium. Beginning as a class project by Ladies First member Jess Haney, the concert was held as a benefit for Carlos Vidaurri, who suffers from bone cancer.

Ladies First raises $700 for cancer patient

By Caitlin Johnston · Sunday, May 3,2009 8:22 p.m.

The women’s a cappella group Ladies First had audience members on their feet and clapping along during the group’s 10th anniversary concert.

Straight No Chaser performs Friday evening at the IU Auditorium. SNC debuted new songs during their final concert of the year.

Concert includes 10 new songs, marriage proposal

By Caitlin Johnston · Sunday, May 3,2009 8:21 p.m.

While IU Auditorium audience members might have expected an entertaining concert Friday night at Straight No Chaser, a marriage proposal was not on the list.

Jane Hoeppner enjoys coffee April 13th at the Scholars Inn Bakehouse on Third Street. Since the death of her husband, the late IU football coach Terry Hoeppner, Jane has started the Coach Hep Cancer Challenge and is active in the North End Zone Project.

Jane Hoeppner honors late husband by giving back to community

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, May 1,2009 12:41 a.m.

After the loss of her husband Terry Hoeppner, late IU football coach , Jane Hoeppner still calls Bloomington home.

Ladies First rehearse Thursday evening in the Music Annex. Ladies First will be performing Saturday evening at the IU Auditorium as a benefit for Carlos Vidaurri, a local 8th grader who developed bone cancer.

Ladies First to sing final concert Saturday

By Caitlin Johnston · Friday, May 1,2009 12:39 a.m.

With everything from their song introductions to their planned outfits, Ladies First a cappella group is preparing for its 10th anniversary concert, which will benefit 14-year-old cancer patient Carlos Vidaurri.

Playwright Stephen Sondheim talks with the audience and Scott Simon of National Public Radio on Thursday evening at the IU Auditorium. Sondheim learned his trade from noted musical writer Oscar Hammerstein. "To the day he died, I brought him everything I wrote," he said. "In essence, he taught me everything I know."

Sondheim shares life experiences

By Caitlin Johnston · Friday, May 1,2009 12:37 a.m.

IU Auditorium audience members were in for a rare experience Thursday as National Public Radio host Scott Simon interviewed musical legend Stephen Sondheim.

Straight No Chaser performs Thursday evening at the Senior Salute held at the DeVault Alumni Center. The a cappella group will perform today at the IU Auditorium.

Straight No Chaser to debut songs in final performance

By Caitlin Johnston · Friday, May 1,2009 12:36 a.m.

Straight no Chaser is preparing for its annual spring concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the IU Auditorium, where it will debut about 10 new songs in the 25-song set. This is also the final concert for three seniors: Jason Jacobs, Drew Kipfer and musical director Shaun Kelley.

University officials meet to discuss event policies

By Nick Cusack · Friday, May 1,2009 12:35 a.m.

Fighting and gunshots at a campus dance during Little 500 weekend forced University officials to meet Wednesday to discuss policy.

Seniors enjoy the food Thursday afternoon at the DeVault Alumni Center. Students gathered for the Senior Salute for a final hurrah to share memories and talk about their futures.

Seniors give their last salute to IU

By Mickey Woods · Friday, May 1,2009 12:34 a.m.

1,000 to 1,500 students attended the 14th annual Senior Salute on Thursday in the DeVault Alumni Center.

South Bend school bus kills city attorney’s wife in accident

Friday, May 1,2009 12:18 a.m.

A South Bend school bus struck and killed the wife of the city attorney as she crossed a street Thursday morning, police said.

Human skull found in river near Purdue

Friday, May 1,2009 12:17 a.m.

Lafayette-area authorities are investigating whether a skull found in the Wabash River belongs to a man who has been missing since December.

Student claims immunity

By Kaitlin Shawgo · Friday, May 1,2009 12:16 a.m.

IU student Simona Lucia Willison, 20, was arrested Wednesday after her roommates called the Bloomington Police Department, complaining that she was “out of control” and threatening them.

Dog contest to benefit Humane Society, Alzheimer’s disease

By Julia Shedlin · Friday, May 1,2009 12:14 a.m.

The Brookdale-Sterling House of Bloomington will put on a fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Association and the Monroe County Humane Association on Saturday.

Veterans for Peace President Mike Ferner speaks to Bloomington peace sympathizers Wednesday evening at the Monroe County Public Library.

Veteran speaks on peace issues

By Isabel Manahan · Friday, May 1,2009 12:11 a.m.

Amid media coverage of swine flu and the struggling economy, Vietnam War veteran Mike Ferner returned the focus to the war in Iraq on Wednesday night at the Monroe County Public Library.

Crean speaks at press conference on offseason, building for future

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, May 1,2009 12:09 a.m.

Out of the loop? Here’s what IU coach Tom Crean had to say at Thursday’s press conference.

IDS reporter tweets updates on Crean press conference

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, May 1,2009 12:06 a.m.

In 140 characters or less, an IDS reporter Matt Dollinger tweets about IU coach Tom Crean’s new obsession.

Then-junior Jorge Campillo puts in for birdie on the second hole during the third round of the NCAA Golf Championships May 31, 2008 in West Lafayette, Ind. The Hoosiers begin Big Ten Championship play on Friday.

Hoosiers prep for Big Ten Championship

By Ryan Winn · Friday, May 1,2009 12 a.m.

After five months of intense competition, the No. 10 IU men’s golf team will finally have a chance to accomplish the one goal it set this fall: win a Big Ten championship.

IU looks to bounce back on Saturday

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, April 30,2009 11:57 p.m.

With the season winding down, the Hoosiers are not in the running for a Big Ten title, nor to finish in the top half of the Big Ten. Fortunately for the Hoosiers, Penn State is in a similar situation.

IU to compete at Ohio State Friday for Jesse Owens Classic

By Ari Shifron · Thursday, April 30,2009 11:55 p.m.

A meet at a Big Ten School is next on IU’s schedule. The Hoosiers head to Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio for the Jesse Owens Classic on Friday and Saturday.

Freshman Drew Leninger pitches during the fifth inning Tuesday at Sembower Field. The Hoosiers' next game is 4 p.m. tomorrow at Purdue.

Hoosiers look to avenge Big Ten tournament loss

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, April 30,2009 11:53 p.m.

When the Hoosiers take the field this weekend against Purdue in West Lafayette, one thing will be on their minds: getting even. Not only are the Boilermakers major rivals, but they were also the team to end IU’s storied run in the Big Ten tournament last season.

Trending