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Main Squeeze play 'Roo

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Ballet

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.

Main Squeeze

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.

Wonder Lab

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.

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‘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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Performance program mentors musicians

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, May 30,2012 8:32 p.m.

For five days, musicians will flock to Bloomington from across the globe to partake in performance training at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Jeff Nelsen, founder and director of the Fearless Performance Seminar for Musicians, will head the program from May 30 to June 3.

Travel Column

Column: The Small Island with Big Dreams

By Lena Morris · Wednesday, May 30,2012 8:31 p.m.

I arrived in the city of Kaohsiung after a strenuous 18-hour flight straight from Chicago. Struggling with my rusty Mandarin, I stuttered my way through customs to drag my suitcases through the double doors and became stricken by the humidity, typical of the tropical island. Despite being late at night, the air was still hot and muggy.

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Yoga classes incorporate art, crafts

By Sydney Murray · Wednesday, May 30,2012 8:19 p.m.

Beginning May 23 and running through June, children ages 3 to 8 have the opportunity to experience stories through yoga and art at the Mather’s Museum of World Cultures/Glenn Black Laboratory of Archaeology.

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Column: MTV: A Confidence Booster?

By Shelby Rizzi · Tuesday, May 29,2012 4:09 p.m.

I have a confession to make. Whenever I feel down, I usually do one or more of the following: 1. Eat junk food. 2. Sing along to 90s pop hits. 3. Turn on MTV. The first two of my vices are relatively normal, but allow me to explain the third.

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Jacobs appoints faculty member

By Rachel Wisinski · Wednesday, May 23,2012 8:11 p.m.

World-renowned vocal jazz conductor and educator Steve Zegree will head the Singing Hoosiers in addition to serving as the Pam and Jack Burks Professor of Music for the Jacobs School of Music.

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Rhythm of the News

By Bari Finkel · Wednesday, May 23,2012 8:09 p.m.

Dear readers, yesterday was an exciting day. No, not because it was National Penny Day (although that is pretty exciting, too), but because it was my birthday. You might wonder, how is the birthday of this columnist exciting for me? The answer is simple: With the theme of birthdays on my mind, I am presenting to you a list of wonderful birthday songs.

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