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‘Damn yankees’ exudes music, wit

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:50 p.m.

Directed by George Pinney, with musical direction by Terry LaBolt, “Damn Yankees” is a cross between the classic story “Faust” and America’s favorite pastime.

Column: Evolution of cinema’s douchebag: Is douchebaggery the new punk rock?

By Shelby Rizzi · Sunday, June 17,2012 7:48 p.m.

The role of the douchebag in movies has changed during the past few decades.

Art Museum displays work of British pop artist

By Caitlin Ryan · Thursday, June 14,2012 12:50 p.m.

Two new acquisitions pieces will join three previously acquired pieces in the museum’s collection of Hockney’s art. These images, on display from June 12 to Oct. 21, are featured in the Gallery of the Art of the Western World on the first floor at the museum.

Museum tributes artist

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, June 13,2012 7:19 p.m.

The IU Summer Festival of the Arts includes “A Tribute to William Zimmerman (1937-2011),” a gallery opening at the IU Art Museum featuring original pieces of Zimmerman’s artwork.

Column: The attraction of outdoor markets

By Lena Morris · Wednesday, June 13,2012 7:16 p.m.

Taiwan is known for its exceptional shopping. — whether it’s at a high-class department store in Taipei 101 or at the Shilin Night Market, where crowds of thousands gather for inexpensive food, fun and fashion after sunset.

Bloomington comedians compete in festival

By Jeff LaFave · Wednesday, June 13,2012 7:14 p.m.

Wednesday night’s show at The Comedy Attic kicked off the fourth annual Bloomington Comedy Festival, an 11-week stand-up contest designed to recognize comedy achievement.

Column: 'Girls': Voice of a New Generation

By Shelby Rizzi · Monday, June 11,2012 12:57 p.m.

Lately I’ve been giving film a lot of attention and seeing as this is a film and television column, I thought I would talk about TV for a change. I’m going to share with you my recent TV obsession: “Girls” on HBO.

Jacobs assembles free summer music series

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, June 10,2012 6:04 p.m.

As part of the second annual Summer Festival of the Arts at IU, the Jacobs School of Music has assembled a Summer Music series that features world-class conductors and performers.

Main Squeeze plays at Bonnaroo

By Adam Lukach · Sunday, June 10,2012 6:01 p.m.

When the members of The Main Squeeze took the stage at Bonnaroo on Saturday, more than 300 miles from Bloomington, they were delighted to see a crimson-laden crowd staring back at them.

Gallery addresses workplace violence

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, June 10,2012 5:58 p.m.

The El Norteño restaurant in downtown Bloomington is now displaying the Bandana Project gallery, which is part of an incentive to end workplace violence and sexual harassment against female farm workers. The gallery is on display from May 22 to July 22.

Local theater prepares for Shakespeare opening

By Caitlin Ryan · Thursday, June 7,2012 2:21 p.m.

The production is set to take place this weekend on the Third Street Park Stage with 7 p.m. shows Thursday through Saturday and a 3 p.m. showing Sunday. It’s a part of an annual series put on by the Monroe County Civic Theater called “Shakespeare in the Park” and is sponsored in part by Bloomington Parks and Recreation, World Wide Automotive and Carol Wilson.

Ovarian cancer survivor, feminist scholar discusses craft of memoir writing

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Wednesday, June 6,2012 8:47 p.m.

On Monday night, IU professor and feminist scholar Susan Gubar talked about her experience of writing the memoir and read excerpts from "Memoir of a Debulked Woman: Enduring Ovarian Cancer."

Column: An Apple that never rots

By Bari Finkel · Wednesday, June 6,2012 8:26 p.m.

As a child of the early 1990s, I knew the name Fiona Apple but barely understood it. Though her first hit “Criminal” was always recognizable, my young ears and eyes could not comprehend what everyone was making a big deal about. That is, until now.

Ivy Tech to offer 2-year arts degree

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, June 6,2012 8:23 p.m.

The Commission of Higher Education in Indiana has approved the new associate of fine arts degree at Bloomington’s Ivy Tech Community College.

Ballet program continues at Jacobs

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, June 6,2012 8:21 p.m.

Following examples from various other music workshops in the summer, Vernon, professor of music (ballet) and chair of the ballet department, initiated and serves as director of a summer intensive program for intermediate and advanced ballet dancers and choreographers. The program is now in its third year. The first 2012 session runs from June 3 to June 9 and the second from June 10 to June 16.

IU art program similar to national schools

By Sarah Boyum · Wednesday, June 6,2012 8:17 p.m.

The Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts is only a small part of Indiana University.

Local band Main Squeeze debuts album

By Jeff LaFave · Sunday, June 3,2012 8:15 p.m.

After wowing fans on the other side of the world, The Main Squeeze returned June 2 to the Bluebird Nightclub to show off the self-titled album it spent months completing.

John D. Shearer: I'm Too Young For This @#!%

Gallery show highlights artist’s struggle with rare brain tumor

By Colleen Sikorski · Sunday, June 3,2012 6:50 p.m.

John D. Shearer, the man whose brain scans hung on the wall, is a cancer survivor, professional photographer and adjunct faculty member at Bloomington’s Ivy Tech Community College. His exhibit “I’m Too Young For This @#!%” features art from his pre-cancer days, as well as art he created during treatment.

Families carve limestone, learn about science, art

By Sarah Boyum · Sunday, June 3,2012 6:47 p.m.

On the first Friday of every month, the WonderLab offers a “Science of the Art” themed evening from 5 to 8:30 p.m., with free admission for Wonderlab members and $3.50 admission for non-members. The events include interactive, hands-on activities and feature guest artists or scientists.

‘Alamo’ musical at Jacobs

By Rachel Wisinski · Sunday, June 3,2012 6:45 p.m.

After 25 years and constant encouragement from his wife and kids, Tim Noble, distinguished professor of voice at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, finally completed the music, lyrics and his overall vision for the musical “Alamo.”

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