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'Shorts' play festival features University Players work, performances

By Raven Carpenter · Monday, March 5,2012 10:29 p.m.

The new Studio Theatre in the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center was filled beyond capacity for the first of two showings of “Shorts: A Student Play Festival,” which was performed by University Players Friday.

Flash mob bends between Ballantine and Woodburn

By Danielle Paquette · Monday, March 5,2012 10:26 p.m.

24 spandex-clad yogis stalled road traffic between Woodburn and Ballantine halls at 11:04 a.m. on Monday for a flash mob.

New, old quilting styled at show

By Michelle Sokol · Sunday, March 4,2012 11:41 p.m.

The Indiana Heritage Quilt Show is an annual convention that allows quilters from across the country to convene to showcase their quilts and compete for prizes in 18 categories.

Shakespearean play shows new plot, old language

By Raven Carpenter · Sunday, March 4,2012 11:38 p.m.

Sitting in the cushioned auditorium chairs of the Ruth N. Halls Theatre, one would not have realized that a production crafted by Shakespeare was to be performed.

Dance company remains InMotion for Buskirk-Chumley performance

By Makenzie Holland · Sunday, March 4,2012 11:34 p.m.

Shouts of encouragement rang from the full house at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Saturday night for InMotion Dance Ensemble’s “FUSION.” The performance included special guest performances by IU groups Hip Hop ConnXion and Ladies First.

Museum showcases traditional Celtic culture with crafts

By Jacqueline Veling · Sunday, March 4,2012 11:31 p.m.

About 30 people came together at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures on Saturday to artistically explore Celtic culture.

Column: An American girl in Paris

By Emily Farra · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:31 p.m.

The phenomenon that is Fashion Week is still going strong. In fact, it’s kind of hard to keep up with. Between New York, London, Milan and now Paris, fashion’s globetrotting schedule has flown by at a rapid pace.

Column: Contradiction in Cape Town

By Eshley Spitzer · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:28 p.m.

Sailing into Cape Town at sunrise had me singing the “Circle of Life”’s Zulu phrases at the top of my lungs as the majestic view of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and the rest of the luxurious landscape welcomed me to South Africa.

Rhino's celebrates 20 years

By Brad Sanders · Thursday, March 1,2012 9:25 p.m.

Rhino’s All Ages Music Club will put on a 20th Anniversary Retrospective showcase Friday and Saturday, bringing together more than 15 bands that have played at the venue in its two decades in Bloomington.

'The Art of Performance' plays live

By Kate Thacker · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 9:37 p.m.

A few minutes later, Gutjahr and Cocalis began “The Art of Performance,” this week’s Tuesday night event at the Venue Fine Art & Gifts.

Senior creates official cream, crimson plaid

By Jackie Veling · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 9:31 p.m.

Now, scarves, sweatshirts, rain boots and the like will sport her design for years to come as official IU wear.

Native art displayed at IU Museum

By Kate Thacker · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 9:28 p.m.

Titled “Paintings by Contemporary Native American Artists,” the three installations feature art from the museum’s permanent collection.

‘In the Heights’ premieres at Auditorium

By Makenzie Holland · Wednesday, Feb. 29,2012 12:29 a.m.

The crowd roared with laughter as two actors stomped to the mini-store placed onstage for the opening night of “In the Heights” at the IU Auditorium.

'The Middle' producers discuss their time at IU

By Michela Tindera · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2012 9:41 p.m.

Close friends Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline left IU in 1984, but their experiences during the two years they lived in Bloomington inspired them to create ABC’s “The Middle.”

Jazz Ensemble concert fills Musical Arts Center

By Makenzie Holland · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2012 9:39 p.m.

It was a typical Monday night, but some chose to unwind in an uncommon way — listening to the soothing music of the IU Jazz Ensembles during a concert at the Musical Arts Center.

Organist plays lunchtime concerts at Beck Chapel

By Mary Kenney · Tuesday, Feb. 28,2012 9:34 p.m.

Janette Fishell, chair of the organ department at the Jacobs School of Music, played her 10th concert of a series devoted to Bach on Thursday afternoon.

John Mayer launches US tour at IU Auditorium

By Michelle Sokol · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:52 p.m.

After a two-year hiatus, John Mayer is launching a new U.S. tour on April 9 at the IU Auditorium that will lead into his new album, “Born and Raised.”

Column: Signing off to the Boss

By Bari Finkel · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:06 p.m.

Jimmy Fallon is designating this week as a Springsteen tribute week on his show, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” in anticipation of Springsteen’s upcoming LP, “Wrecking Ball,” which will be released in March.

Local Showcase feature more than 80 artists

By Nona Tepper · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:03 p.m.

The Local Showcase premiered Saturday at the Bloomington Convention Center, and more than 80 artists sharing 67 booths featured their work.

Bloomington Arts Commision Program increases funds for artists

By Jaclyn Lansbery · Monday, Feb. 27,2012 10:01 p.m.

Donations are the reason the City of Bloomington Arts Commission’s 2012 Arts Project Grant Program has been able to increase its funds for grants.

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