Longform

The political gallery

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:33 a.m.

As the country comes closer and closer to the general election, the race to the White House is unfolding like a Charles Dickens plot; each character is playing an extremely important role and adding flavor to the story.

Renowned saxophonist to perform

By Theresa Bradtke · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:31 a.m.

For hungry jazz fans seeking fulfillment, the Jacobs School of Music will host the last of three performances of the Moveable Feast of the Arts Series 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ogle Center in New Albany, Ind. at IU Southeast’s campus.

Technology, art come together

By Julia Bergman · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:30 a.m.

A new institute at IU will allow artists and scholars to collaborate on digital arts and humanities projects, such as digital music libraries and virtual reality programs. Work in the new Institute for the Digital Arts and Humanities will extend to dance, music and even literature.

Local artist helps shape IU campus

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:28 a.m.

When she isn’t working on her own limestone sculpture pieces, local artist Amy Brier is spending her time doing commissioned work around Bloomington.

‘Symphony for Three’ to premiere today

By Savannah Worley · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:26 a.m.

Instead of showing a typical version of “Romeo and Juliet,” where two young people fall deeply in love, the Bloomington Playwrights Project will present a story unafraid to examine imperfect love.

Hot Chip would like you to consider buying some exciting stone statuary along with its album.

Dancing in the dark

By Jacob Stewart , Wes Jakacki and Jake Stewart · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12 a.m.

Hot Chip's 2006 record The Warning became one of the most loveable dance records of the year, from the infectiously repetitive "Over and Over" to the catchy and endearing "And I Was a Boy From School."

Weather delays Rookie Week events

By Brian Buckey · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12 a.m.

With Little 500 Rookie Week underway, icy conditions delayed what would have been the first-year riders’ first time on the track at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Shotgun 'Wedding'

By Aaron Beard and Chris Duncan · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12 a.m.

Noah Baumbach's newest film isn't a great dysfunctional-family drama like his first major success "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," which he co-wrote with Wes Anderson, nor did it quite meet the expectations fostered by his last movie "The Squid and the Whale," as a result of a few missteps.

Garrison Keillor gives his famous Lake Wobegon monologue on "A Prairie Home Companion," which comes to Bloomington this Saturday, Feb. 16. Photo courtesy of "A Prairie Home Companion"

Radio heads

By Peter Chen and Ab D. Phillip · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12 a.m.

Before Sue Scott and Tim Russell bring "A Prairie Home Companion" to life in Bloomington, WEEKEND hit their digits

Hallmark should invest in “Thank you for holding my hair back while I was vomiting” cards. Photos by Colin Thompson

Ready, set...don't date

By Amanda Lowry , Ab D. Phillip and Julio Trujillo · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12 a.m.

In honor of Singles Awareness Day, WEEKEND reporter Amanda Lowry asked students for their 'worst dating story.'

Laura Linney wants the balloon, but Philip Seymour Hoffman wants all the joy to himself.

Savage love

By Aaron Beard · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12 a.m.

With her second film since the critically acclaimed "Slums of Beverly Hills," writer-director Tamara Jenkins is back to the big screen with "The Savages," her tale of two faltering siblings given the responsibility of caring for their elderly, abusive father.