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‘Superstar’ performance to rock IU Auditorium stage

By Bennett Fuson · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 10:32 p.m.

“Jesus Christ Superstar,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning musical detailing the final days of Jesus’ life will begin its two-day run today at 8 p.m. Tickets for students start at $19 and are still available on the auditorium’s Web site.

Local band Jip Jop mixes varied musical styles for unique sound

By Lauren Younis · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2010 9:19 p.m.

Bloomington’s own unique musical sextet has given birth to a genre in its own right. Jip Jop’s members hail from across the States, fusing the sound and energy of musical styles from Chicago to Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia.

Artists create billboards to highlight environmental awareness during February

By Danielle Rindler · Monday, Feb. 8,2010 9 p.m.

Environmental awareness meets art this month with Future and Forgotten Landscapes, a series of painted billboards focused on environmental health in Bloomington.

Curtains open at MAC for IU Symphonic Band, Orchestra

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 8,2010 8:57 p.m.

The Musical Arts Center will be filled with sounds of strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion for two days only.

Make sure to call ahead

By Lily Miller · Monday, Feb. 8,2010 8:56 p.m.

Valentine’s Day – a time for couples to get away with public displays of affection and sickeningly sweet cuteness. And really, is there a better way to display your relationship status than by going out to eat?

Insanity, mayhem take center stage in IU Theatre’s ‘Marat/Sade’

By Melissa Sokolski · Sunday, Feb. 7,2010 9:41 p.m.

“We want our revolution now,” cry the patients of the Charenton asylum. Sometimes shouted, sometimes whispered, sometimes sung, the statement reverberates throughout the play “Marat/Sade,” produced by the IU Department of Theatre and Drama and directed by Dale McFadden.

Shams Band endures snowstorm to perform at Bear’s

By Leigh Abelson · Sunday, Feb. 7,2010 9:36 p.m.

Thanks to severe snowfall, The Shams Band made it to the Bear’s Place stage a day late.

Madness, deceit, murder onstage in ‘Lucia’

By Brian Marks · Sunday, Feb. 7,2010 9:14 p.m.

IU’s production of “Lucia di Lammermoor” opened Friday and will conclude its run with two performances 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Art aims to improve students’ body image

By Almondia White · Friday, Feb. 5,2010 1:16 a.m.

IU’s Counseling and Psychological Services wants you to care about your body, even if you need that third latte. To raise awareness during National Eating Disorder Awareness Month, the CAPS program is displaying a “Celebrate Your Body” art exhibit through Feb. 19 at the IMU Gallery in Starbucks.

Chocolate Prom to entice all ages

By Rachel Trees · Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 9:48 p.m.

Rhino’s Youth Media Center and All-Ages Club will present its 4th annual Chocolate Prom from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday. The prom is featured in conjunction with the “Week of Chocolate,” which benefits nine not-for-profit organizations.

Performers to bring Chicago influence to Bloomington stage

By Amy Lee Abelson · Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 9:44 p.m.

The Shams Band, with musical colleagues The Future Laureates and Knifey Spoonie, will perform at 10 p.m. Friday at Bear’s Place. The bands are part of the Chicago Roots Collective, a collaboration of 10 midwestern-based, indie-rock bands.

Actors go crazy in ‘Marat/Sade’

By Melissa Sokolski · Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 9:37 p.m.

That is the “play within a play” of the performance titled “The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade,” better known as “Marat/Sade.” The IU Department of Theatre and Drama will have performances Friday, Saturday and Feb. 9 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

Waldron seeks volunteers, keeps doors open

By IDS staff · Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 12:05 a.m.

Even with no paid staff members, the John Waldron Arts Center is keeping its doors open – for now. On Tuesday, Aaron Platt, volunteer coordinator for the Bloomington Area Arts Council, led a call-out meeting for volunteers to help run the Waldron. Twenty-six people attended, Platt said, and 22 signed up to become volunteers.

Brazilian percussion group to bring beats, perform free concert

By Lauren Younis · Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 8:33 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music will host a concert featuring international percussion ensemble Grupo PIAP from São Paulo State University at 8 p.m. today in Auer Hall.

Cat inspires color, painting contest for Humane Society

By Danielle Rindler · Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 8:26 p.m.

Alice Neel sat perched on an office chair in Pygmalion’s Art Supplies, watching as people hurried down Grant Street, their faces turned from the cold February air.

Swift deserved it?

By Keiara Carr · Wednesday, Feb. 3,2010 6:16 p.m.

Only a few weeks ago I wrote that Taylor Swift should take a bit of a hiatus. I might also have implied that she’s not really that talented or good enough for Taylor Lautner – but all in good fun, of course. I figured these comments would slide without much argument.Then there was Kelly, who left this comment on the Indiana Daily Student Web site

IU fashion scholarship honors students in New York City

By Lauren Younis · Tuesday, Feb. 2,2010 9:34 p.m.

Senior Becca Murrow, junior Marissa Zappia and sophomore Emily Colman will each receive a $5,000 scholarship and will attend the 2010 Fashion Scholarship Fund’s Geoffrey Beene Fashion Scholarship Dinner on Jan. 13 in NYC.

Throw it out

By Jackie Kochell · Tuesday, Feb. 2,2010 9:31 p.m.

Some have trouble parting with clothes that remind them of positive memories and times in their lives when they were at their best. But over time, they age, go out of style or do not fit anymore, making them obsolete in a wardrobe. The emotional attachment toward clothing makes it hard to get rid of. We sometimes equate losing the item that reminds us of a particular time or event to losing memories.

Sage Collection stylizes history

By Stephanie Kuschel · Tuesday, Feb. 2,2010 9:19 p.m.

In 1913, Elisabeth Sage, the first IU professor of clothing and textiles, started a private fashion collection for teaching and classroom activities. After retirement in 1937, she donated her collection to IU and planted the first seeds of the Elisabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection.

Laughs mark Bear’s comedy anniversary

By Elvia Malagon · Monday, Feb. 1,2010 11:03 p.m.

Bloomington residents celebrated Comedy Caravan’s 27th anniversary by laughing over political correctness, everyday life and relationships. The stand-up comedy show ended its anniversary weekend with performances by comedians Mark Klein and Josh Copen. There were about 30 people Monday in Bear’s Place.

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