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Bishop does it for the kids

By Casey Engelman · Wednesday, Jan. 26,2011 11:45 p.m.

The laughs started early Thursday as patrons of The Bishop prepared for a night of comedy and music.

Kit Yan to perform at Boxcar

Wednesday, Jan. 26,2011 3:53 p.m.

New York spoken word poet Kit Yan will be performing at 7 p.m. Friday at Boxcar Books.

Kit Yan to perform at Boxcar Books, PRIDE film festival

Wednesday, Jan. 26,2011 3:20 p.m.

New York spoken word poet Kit Yan will be performing at 7 p.m. Friday at Boxcar Books.

Cleveland Orchestra plays string, pulls heart strings

By Isabel Dieppa · Wednesday, Jan. 26,2011 12:39 a.m.

The Cleveland Orchestra, listed by Time Magazine as one of the top five orchestras in the country, played at the IU Auditorium for a one-night concert Tuesday.

Buskirk’s PRIDE Film Festival celebrates 8th year

By Corinne Lambert · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2011 11:36 p.m.

To the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual and Questioning community, family is a word that can take on a variety of meanings. But for the Buskirk-Chumley Theater’s eighth annual PRIDE Film Festival, family will be applied in the broadest sense.

Margot's McGill to perform at Bishop

By Kelsey Collisi · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2011 11:35 p.m.

The lifestyle of a touring musician is one Cameron McGill knows all too well. Currently, McGill plays keyboard for Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s but has also been touring with his own band, Cameron McGill & What Army.

Meet IU senior, pop singer Lauren Vogel

By Mickey Woods · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2011 11:32 p.m.

Backstage, Lauren Vogel is obsessing about her hair. The IU Kelley School of Business senior is playing the role of pop star for her first big show at the Bluebird Nightclub, called “Bass, Booze & Skittles.” More than 300 people are attending the event, according to Facebook. It’s the largest crowd she’s performed for as a solo artist.

Trashion Refashion show looking for submissions

By Rachel Trees · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2011 3:17 p.m.

The 2011 Trashion Refashion Show is looking for innovative designs made from 90 percent recycled materials.

Out for the weekend

Monday, Jan. 24,2011 9:21 p.m.

Bloomington was the home of a variety of shows this past weekend.

Column: Ode to steak

By Lily Miller · Monday, Jan. 24,2011 9:06 p.m.

I have a slightly gross story to share with you. Don’t worry, it’s actually relevant to my column this week.

Bogdanovich set to dedicate IU cinema

Monday, Jan. 24,2011 9 p.m.

Renowned filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich will speak at the formal dedication of the new IU Cinema Thursday, although all but a select few will have to watch it on their televisions and computers.

Strange Arrangement to perform at Bluebird

By Casey Engelman · Monday, Jan. 24,2011 8:55 p.m.

When someone mentions they have a degree in formal jazz performance, you might not instantly think of the front man of a funk jam band. Until you talk to Joe Hettinga.

Guitar Idol hits Bloomington

Monday, Jan. 24,2011 2:17 p.m.

IU’s Business Careers in Entertainment Club will strum up some competition for the fifth annual Hoosier Guitar Idol on Sunday.

1st Haiti Film Festival brings awareness

By Isabel Dieppa · Sunday, Jan. 23,2011 9:52 p.m.

On Sunday, more than one year after the disaster, La Casa Cultural Center and Bloomington for Haiti sponsored the first Haiti Film Festival.

Orchestra to play at Auditorium

By Isabel Dieppa · Sunday, Jan. 23,2011 9:48 p.m.

After a now-resolved strike and resulting hiatus due to impending salary cuts, the Cleveland Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the IU Auditorium.

25 years of LFB at Buskirk

By Kelsey Collisi · Sunday, Jan. 23,2011 9:45 p.m.

When John Plenge received a phone call inviting him back to Indiana for the 25th anniversary of Live From Bloomington, he immediately accepted and booked a flight from his home in New York City.

Local artists to showcase talents, help save animals

By Alexandra Mahoney · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8:05 p.m.

Sculptures and paintings of animals cover a local gallery that is showcasing the talent of local artists.Paper Crane Gallery & Studio, a gallery for local and international artists, is currently showing “Bestiary: A compendium of animals, beasts and creatures.”

Haiti Film Festival raising proceeds for relief efforts

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8:02 p.m.

The Haiti Film Festival will premier Sunday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The event will bring Haitian films, filmmakers and activists together in Bloomington for the first time. Sponsored by a partnership between Bloomington for Haiti and La Casa Latino Culture Center, all proceeds from the $5 cover charge will go to Haiti relief efforts.

Bishop to sponsor benefit for Rhino’s

By Casey Engelman · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 8 p.m.

Wednesday will be a night of new combinations: A venue will play host to a venue, musical acts will intertwine with comedy routines and the audience will be a mixed bag of entertainment lovers, Mat Martin said.

Honky tonky takes over the Bishop

By Kelsey Collisi · Thursday, Jan. 20,2011 12:28 a.m.

A room full of cowboy boots and Levi Strauss still left plenty of room for dancing Wednesday night at The Bishop. Dressed in a metallic gold suit with a tan cowboy hat and aviators, Leon Chance and His Long Shots definitely set the tempo with a little thing they liked to call honky tonk.

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