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African Children’s Choir shares tradition

By Amelia Chong · Sunday, Nov. 13,2011 11:11 p.m.

At the “Journey of Hope” musical production Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, the troupe Choir 37 proudly displayed diverse African musical traditions.

"Why We Sing" gospel conference

Gospel praise envelops IU

By Amelia Chong · Sunday, Nov. 13,2011 9:39 p.m.

Lamar Campbell and other Indianapolis-based gospel musicians were in Bloomington on Saturday for the day-long “Why We Sing: Indianapolis Gospel Music in Church, Community and Industry” conference at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. The day concluded with a concert and performance featuring Campbell and a local volunteer choir.

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Solo folk musicians sing about politics, pets, personal lives

By Celia Grundman · Sunday, Nov. 13,2011 9:35 p.m.

For the 43rd and final show of her solo tour, Wisconsin singer Anna Vogelzang performed Saturday at The Bishop. She belted her lyrics to an attentive audience despite her fatigue from the night before — she had played in Indianapolis with belly dancers and fire-eaters, she informed her listeners.

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IU conference to highlight gospel music's traditions

By Corinne Lambert · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:24 p.m.

Presented by the IU Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, the “Why We Sing: Indianapolis Gospel Music in Church, Community and Industry” conference will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

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Ugandan choir to perform at Buskirk

By Amelia Chong · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:23 p.m.

After a year of touring the United States and Canada, the African Children’s Choir is bringing its latest musical production, “Journey of Hope,” to Bloomington. Choir 37, named for its place among the number of choirs created since the first was formed in 1984, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Travel Column

Column: Gateways of Bologna make la bella casa

By Brea Johnson · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:21 p.m.

The depth of Europe’s history in relation to the United States’ is undeniable. With countries established thousands of years before the idea of North America was even conceived, Europeans had a head start in establishing neighborhoods and architecture.

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Founders of Funny or Die to screen film

By Brian Welk · Thursday, Nov. 10,2011 9:19 p.m.

Mike and Chris Farah are making nearly seven short films a week. They’re cooperating with some of the biggest names in comedy, and millions see their work each day. You might not know their names, but you know their brand.

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Jumpstart helps create connections

By Megan Walschlager · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2011 9:51 p.m.

This year, Project Jumpstart is sponsoring several discussions and dynamic-based workshops geared toward helping student musicians define what they do and connecting them with future fans, employers and supporters.

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Kelley students revitalize BSO

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2011 9:49 p.m.

For 42 years, Bloomington has known the presence of the BSO as a not-for-profit orchestra formed entirely of volunteer members.Now, it's undergoing a facelift.

La Boheme

La Boheme returns to the IU stage

By Roshni Verghese · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2011 9:47 p.m.

Giacomo Puccini’s  Italian opera La Boheme will open with English subtitles as part of the Jacobs School of Music’s 2011-12 opera season. La Boheme opens at 8 p.m. Friday at the Musical Arts Center with additional performances Saturday as well as Nov. 18 and 19.   

Six Items or Less

1 month of sustainable fashion: week 2

By Keiara Carr and Jake Wright · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2011 2:04 a.m.

For the month of November, two Indiana Daily Student reporters will each be limited to wearing only six items of clothing as they take part in the Six Items or Less experiment. They are now starting their second week of the challenge.

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Members of JMuse find family in theater

By Casey Engelman · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2011 11:16 p.m.

On Tuesday, a group of actors and actresses gazed at their reflections in the floor-length mirror in front of them. Spontaneous bursts of singing interrupted the floor stretches they did in preparation for that evening’s rehearsal. This group of students formed the cast of “Identify Me,” the latest production from student group JMuse Productionz.   The show premieres at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Willkie Auditorium and is free to the public.

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Harnessing love for the harp

By Rachel Wisinski · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2011 11:15 p.m.

Originally from Sparta, Mich., Molly Grettenberger applied to Michigan State, University of Michigan and Arizona State before choosing IU. She wasn’t looking for a business degree from the Kelley School or a biology degree to buffer her pre-med path, but for a school to foster her musical talents.

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Focus on Fashion

By Samantha Kirby · Monday, Nov. 7,2011 9:30 p.m.

Everyone has that one shirt they bought thinking it would look amazing on them. They thought it would accentuate their closet and make everyone gush about their fashion sense.

Campi

Q&A with local indie folk artist Taylor Campi of the Best Friends

By Celia Grundman · Monday, Nov. 7,2011 9:28 p.m.

Taylor Campi, an IU junior and the band’s guitarist and vocalist, recalled the scene as her favorite band memory.She discussed with the IDS her solo and group work, from a song about stolen cats to her songwriting process. She will perform a solo set at 9 p.m. Saturday at The Bishop with Eric Ayotte and Anna Vogelzang. Admission is $5.

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