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Filmmaker brings 'Waste Land' home to IU Cinema

By Brian Welk · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2011 11:27 p.m.

IU alumnus Aynsley is the Oscar-nominated producer behind the 2010 documentary “Waste Land” and is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. Friday at the IU Cinema, prior to a screening of his film at 6:30 p.m.

Comedy Attic 'Bleeds' originality

By Jessica Contrera · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2011 11:24 p.m.

The show, “It Still Bleeds,” is a bi-monthly variety show that features a mix of local and regional comedians and musicians.

Buskirk box office opens doors to entertainment

By Derrick Naylor · Wednesday, Sept. 14,2011 12 a.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater celebrated the opening of its newly renovated box office Tuesday. The theater’s renovations have been taking place since July 18.

Not a music performance major, Matt Crozier lands top spot in IU Philharmonic

By Brittany Tempest · Tuesday, Sept. 13,2011 11:53 p.m.

Crozier, a junior from Harrison, N.Y., is one of the philharmonic’s youngest principal trombonists. He is also one of the few that is a music education major, rather than a music performance major. He said he began playing trombone in sixth grade band. With this musical longevity in his arsenal, Crozier took his brass horn a step further this year.

Divide and dance at the Bishop

By Celia Grundman · Tuesday, Sept. 13,2011 11:50 p.m.

Chandelier Ballroom is composed of Cameron Thompson on bass, John Concannon on drums and IU seniors Steven Elmlinger and Armie on vocals, guitars and synthesizers, along with a piano and sampler. Their EP release show will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday at The Bishop, with an entry fee of $5. The show will also feature Indianapolis-based bands Everything, Now! and Slothpop.

America shines in Cardinal's 'Sons'

By Derrick Naylor · Tuesday, Sept. 13,2011 11:48 p.m.

The Cardinal Stage Company continues its goal of bringing critically praised theater acts to Bloomington. The city’s only professional regional theater started its sixth season this year with a production of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.”

Straight No Chaser ready to audition new talent

By Shelby Rizzi · Monday, Sept. 12,2011 9:25 p.m.

Straight No Chaser, IU’s all-male a cappella group, is having auditions at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16 in the Music Annex. Those who audition will be asked to perform a verse and chorus of a pop or R&B song of their choice without accompaniment. Call-backs will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 17.

Sayles showcases independent cinema

By Brad Sanders · Monday, Sept. 12,2011 9:22 p.m.

John Sayles is a true American original. Whether as a Hollywood gun-for-hire, a novelist, a historian or an auteur filmmaker, Sayles has always carried with him a fiercely individualistic vision. For many, he is the definition of independent cinema.

Focus on Fashion

By Samantha Kirby · Monday, Sept. 12,2011 9:20 p.m.

I’m one of those annoying people who channel surfs during commercials. I’ve been known to switch between three different shows in one half-hour time slot. This weekend, I was doing my usual channel surfing and I came across “Say Yes to the Dress.”

'It Still Bleeds': an original night of comedy and music

Monday, Sept. 12,2011 9:18 p.m.

The Comedy Attic is proud to present "It Still Bleeds," a performance by eight comedians and two musical acts. “It’s a variety show that’s a little more edgy and unexpected than your standard comedy show,” show curator Mat Alano-Martin said. Includes a performance by “Heinous Orca”, a garage punk band made up of four IU students.

Viewers interact with art

By Nicole Montella · Sunday, Sept. 11,2011 10:11 p.m.

Intertwining art and reality, Margaret Dolinsky’s “Inter:Facing” premiered Sept. 9 in the Grunwald Gallery of Art at the School of Fine Arts. Five pieces filled the gallery and allowed audience members to interact with the computer-mediated portraitures.

Hollinden plans for more

By Barb Anguiano · Sunday, Sept. 11,2011 10:10 p.m.

Sometimes a professor’s forte doesn’t exist just within the classroom walls. When you’re a Rock and Roll History professor, that can even mean taking your know-how to the stage. Andy Hollinden took the stage at Bluebird Nightclub once more Saturday night.

Gallery talks explores history of collection during WWII

By VICTORIA SUMMERS · Sunday, Sept. 11,2011 10:08 p.m.

On a weekend filled with the memory of contemporary loss, IU Art Museum took a moment to look at loss of the past. A gallery talk Sunday at the museum explored the history and role of art in World War II.

Scenes of New York come to life in ‘9/11’ at IU Cinema

By Brian Welk · Friday, Sept. 9,2011 12:55 a.m.

The film of two French filmmakers, “9/11,” honors the memory of the victims on the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks with an exclusive screening at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the IU Cinema.

Jacobs organist shares personal chronology for love of music

By Brittany Tempest · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 10:04 p.m.

Janette Fishell began playing piano at age five.Fishell now works as a professor in the Jacobs School of Music. She recently embarked upon a 21-concert, three-year project, “The Seasons of Sebastian,” in which she performed the complete organ works of J. S. Bach for the first time on campus and in the Bloomington community.

MAC welcomes a full ballet and opera schedule

By Brittany Tempest · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 10:01 p.m.

IU Opera and Ballet Theater Production Director Tim Stebbins said he is confident everyone can find something to enjoy this season, from comedies to dramas. “There’s going to be a little bit of something for everyone this season,” Stebbins said. Favorites like “The Nutcracker” and “Candide” will be joined by new productions such as “The Sleeping Beauty” and “Der Rosenkavalier”.

Hollinden delivers bonus set

By Barb Anguiano · Thursday, Sept. 8,2011 9:44 p.m.

Every semester for four years, Andy Hollinden has been playing the Bluebird the Friday before finals week. This time, however, he’ll be playing early in the semester.

Deadmau5 to play GLOWfest

By Corinne Lambert · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:47 p.m.

GLOWfest traveling music festival announced Deadmau5 as its fall show headliner.

Friends of Art paint broader strokes

By Derrick Naylor · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:14 p.m.

The Friends of Art is throwing its first ever-block party at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 in front of Pygmalion’s Art Supplies. The organization continues to support the Grunwald Gallery of Art and IU Fine Arts students through a variety of programs and financial assistance.

Folk-rock to charm Buskirk

By Brittany Tempest · Wednesday, Sept. 7,2011 11:10 p.m.

On Sept. 16, musician Mason Jennings will perform at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater during the first week of his tour, which is expected to run through February. This tour comes on the wake of his latest album, “Minnesota,” which will be available Sept. 13.

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