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Putting it into words

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Although the dread of classes is just around the corner, it is my pleasure to introduce myself as the music columnist for the fall semester.



BATTLE OF THE BANDS GLANCE

Jackson's death ruled homicide

LOS ANGELES — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide.


Woodstock 40th

Woodstock influences music after 40 years

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For three days in 1969, peace, love and free music prevailed despite relentlessly dreary weather, a shortage of basic amenities and a sizable financial loss on the part of the organizers.


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Around the Arts

A summary of arts events in the next week.



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ISO to perform Queen music medley

In the spirit of Freddie Mercury and his band, the ISO will perform “The Music of Queen” on Friday and Saturday.


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Twitter opera in works

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In an effort to get more people involved with opera, which sometimes suffers from an elitist, highbrow reputation, London’s world-famous Royal Opera House is turning away – temporarily – from classic talents like Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini and giving the composer’s pen to ... just about anybody.




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Around the Arts

A selection of arts events around the area.


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A musical sport

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What I expected was a glorified marching band. What I got was so much more.


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The nerd pack

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After learning that John Hughes, who brought us the Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy perfection that was “The Breakfast Club,” died Thursday at the age of 59, my inner 14-year-old self sighed.


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Beyond the Museum Mile

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When you’re visiting a new place, you’ll have a more intimate experience with your surroundings if you take to the streets like a local rather than a tourist. And there is perhaps no better proof of this fact than in New York City.


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Beach reads: the selection process

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Selecting the perfect beach read is especially relevant for me because I will have to drown out the sounds of my family members, whom I love dearly, after spending 120 hours with them with no outside contact.


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N.E.R.D. to perform Aug. 29

Pharrell Williams, along with band mates Chad Hugo and Shay Haley, will perform as N.E.R.D. 8 p.m. Saturday, August 29 at the IU Auditorium.



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Romantically uninvolved

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It’s a disclaimer commonly offered to new writers everywhere: If you want to be successful, you’re going to have to learn how to be alone for long periods of time. I thought I understood that perfectly.