Performances

Opera to premiere this weekend

By Rachel Osman · Thursday, Sept. 19,2013 11:38 p.m.

The four-act comedic opera, based on a 1784 stage comedy by French playwright Pierre Beaumarchais, was composed in 1786 by Mozart in collaboration with Italian librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte

STRFKR impresses at Bluebird

By Janica Kaneshiro · Wednesday, Sept. 18,2013 11:21 p.m.

STRFKR took the stage at Bluebird Nightclub Wednesday night. The band is currently promoting its newest album Miracle Mile.

Luminox to play at Bluebird

By Janica Kaneshiro · Wednesday, Sept. 11,2013 9:42 p.m.

Luminox will play at the Bluebird Nightclub on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9 p.m.

Best of the Fest welcomes local comedians

By Ashley Jenkins · Friday, Sept. 6,2013 12:03 a.m.

Winners and semifinalists of the Bloomington Comedy Festival will perform their original acts every night through Saturday as part of the Fifth Annual Best of the Fest.

Eldredge to play at Bluebird today

By Alyssa Schor · Wednesday, Sept. 4,2013 10:17 p.m.

Country artist Brett Eldredge will perform 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bluebird Nightclub.

Undergraduate theater company prepares for first event of semester

By IDS staff · Thursday, Aug. 29,2013 11:55 p.m.

University Players, IU’s only undergraduate theater company, is having its first 24-Hour Play Fest Aug. 30 and 31 in Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center to bring together old and new members and get them excited about theater.

Grace Potter rocks Buskirk-Chumley

By Olivia Williams · Wednesday, Aug. 28,2013 12:33 a.m.

Channeling the sounds of their newest album Grace Potter and the Nocturnals took the stage of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Tuesday night.

Funk, soul at Grant Street

By Carolyn Crowcroft · Sunday, Aug. 25,2013 5:24 p.m.

Grant Street Jazz Fest was kicked off by a parade late Saturday morning and continued on through the evening. Among the performers were the Postmodern Jazz Quartet, the Trio Collective and Mitch Shiner & the Bloomingtones Big Band.

'Island Song' premieres at Wells-Metz Theatre

By Janica Kaneshiro · Thursday, Aug. 22,2013 11:22 p.m.

With little set, no breaks and less than a night for the actors to mull over the changes the writers gave them, “Island Song” premiered at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the Wells-Metz Theatre.

Distinct style flavors musical at Wells-Metz

By Janica Kaneshiro · Wednesday, Aug. 21,2013 11:45 p.m.

“Island Song” begins 7:30 tonight in partnership with the Bloomington Playwrights Project.

Ali Wong brings humor to Bloomington

By Ashley Jenkins · Wednesday, Aug. 21,2013 10:11 p.m.

Ali Wong, a comedian that has appeared on E!, NBC and MTV, will perform at the Comedy Attic Thursday through Saturday.

Angel Olsen to perform at the Bishop Bar

By Alyssa Schor · Tuesday, Aug. 20,2013 11:31 p.m.

Singer/songwriter Angel Olsen will perform at 9:30 p.m Wednesday at the Bishop Bar. Tickets can be purchased in advance online for $10 or at the door for $12.

Angel Olsen to perform at Bishop Bar

By Alyssa Schor · Tuesday, Aug. 20,2013 2:27 p.m.

The Chicago singer will make a return to Bloomington with a show at 9:30 p.m. tonight.

Amethyst House organizes benefit concert at Buskirk-Chumley

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, July 24,2013 7:41 p.m.

To kickstart its upcoming programs, Amethyst House will rent out the Buskirk-Chumley Theater at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 for a benefit concert named “From Shadows to Light.”

Eclectic duo Black Violons to perform at Buskirk

Sunday, July 14,2013 6:38 p.m.

Black Violin, a decade-long partnership between musicians Wil B and Kev, will take the stage at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater this fall to showcase their eclectic sound to the Bloomington community.

Animal-free Stardust circus comes to Bloomington

By Ashley Jenkins · Sunday, June 23,2013 6:17 p.m.

Stardust, an animal-free circus troupe of only 12 members, performed at Bloomington’s National Guard Armory Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy Bloomington's sights and flavors this week

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, June 19,2013 6:38 p.m.

Find something new to experience this week with local events and performances.

Music fills Bloomington venues this month

By Amanda Jacobson · Wednesday, June 12,2013 7:36 p.m.

A variety of big-name and local musicians will perform in Bloomington this month.

Lunchtime Concert Series offers locals mid-day music

By Hannah Crane · Wednesday, May 8,2013 7:22 p.m.

Every Tuesday in Peoples Park, different musical performers will present free lunchtime concerts to the public as a part of the Bloomington Summer Performing Arts Series.

Bonnaroo lineup includes bands tied to Bloomington

By Jimmy Jenkins · Thursday, May 2,2013 11:34 p.m.

Dead Oceans artist The Tallest Man on Earth will be performing at this year's Bonnaroo festival, as well as artists from music labels Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar - each headquartered in Bloomington.

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