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Graduate students Sara Fischer, as Lady Chiltern, and Eric Young, as Lord Chiltern rehearse a scene from "An Ideal Husband" Monday evening at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre. The play is presented as part of IU's 25th annual ArtsWeek by the Department of Theatre and Drama.

‘Ideal Husband’ to bring Victorian era to ArtsWeek

By Alex Brown · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 10:30 p.m.

Centered in a ballroom, women adorned in floral silk gowns curtsy and extend gloved hands for their suitors to delicately kiss. An evening in the Victorian era might not be as far away as it seems.

Campus Super Star first round pass, next round to be 'intense'

By Rachel Pankiw · Wednesday, Feb. 25,2009 7:24 p.m.

More than 55 Indiana college students auditioned in hopes of winning $5,000 and becoming the next Campus Super Star on Sunday. The next set of auditions will take place at the Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis on March 25.

Assistant Professor of Textiles Rowland Ricketts at the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts. He says that the color blocks behind him are a reference chart for screen printing with natural dyes on a variety of materials.

New threads of life

By Jackie Kochell · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2009 10:43 p.m.

Led by the late Budd Stalnaker, a former textiles professor, the IU textiles graduate program molded creative artists for more than 40 years. When Stalnaker died in 2006, the program did, too.

Hoosier Musicals presents love story ‘The Fantasticks’

By Desiree Lestingi · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2009 10:28 p.m.

IU students’ stage and performance opportunities are expanding with Hoosier Musicals, a student-founded, nonprofit music and theater organization.

IU grad Micheal Woods follows footsteps of jazz

By Tyler James Perry · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2009 10:27 p.m.

Woods, a professor of jazz studies and electric bass at Hamilton University in New York, has released a CD called “The Tell All Book” that he is pitching to big record labels. He said his goal with the album was to get past many of the complexities that make music elitist by expanding the boundaries of his compositions.

Saving the planet, one movie at a time

By Allison Tyra · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2009 10:26 p.m.

The biggest environmental film festival in North America will make a stop in Bloomington on Thursday following its seventh anniversary.

IU alumni to read from works at political writing panel

By Bene Viera · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2009 10:25 p.m.

In celebration of its 25-year anniversary, ArtsWeek is showcasing a panel titled “The Writer in the World” to accompany the theme of politics and the arts.

Spring’s best trend: Shoes

By Amanda Cochara · Tuesday, Feb. 24,2009 10:23 p.m.

If you want to look hot this spring and be in sync with the latest styles, it’s all about the shoes.

IU's African American Arts Institute presents three contemporary gospel groups who performed Sunday evening in the Grand Hall of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. The all-female group, Sojourner, preserves the vocal traditions of black gospel music, as part of the African American Choral Ensemble.

Gospel music concert excites audience in Neal-Marshall Grand Hall

By Ashley Bornancin · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 9:50 p.m.

Audience members shouted, “Thank you Jesus,” as the singers stomped their feet and raised their hands up to the sky, swaying back and forth.This wasn’t a typical Sunday service, as dozens of people filled the Grand Hall of the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center dressed in blazers and slacks, ready to praise the Lord.

Dannie Chandler of Paul Fischer Antiques, looks on as Bloomington resident Ronal Hert tries on a ring during the 48th annual Kappa Alpha Theta Antiques and Decorative Arts Show Saturday afternoon at the Bloomington Convention Center. Proceeds from the sales benefit several different charities, including CASA.

Kappa Alpha Theta raises money for children with art sale

By Caitlin Ursini · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 9:49 p.m.

Whether it’s an Ethiopian cross, a new fur rug or a silver spoon, it could have been found at the Bloomington Convention Center during Kappa Alpha Theta’s 48th Annual Antiques and Decorative Art Sale.

‘Deflowered’ tells college women’s sex stories

By Rachel Pankiw · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 9:47 p.m.

It was just last summer when IU alumna Abby Kincaid and her friend Ursulla Tadlock exchanged stories with each other about how they lost their virginity.

Graduate student Nikole Miller looks at pieces of featured artwork Friday evening at the Kinsey Institute's exhibit "Eros in Asia: Erotic Art from Iran to Japan." The exhibit will be on display until June 26.

Kinsey Institute exhibits erotic Eastern art

By Emily Campion · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 9:46 p.m.

The Kinsey Institute will be holding a new exhibit called “Eros in Asia: Erotic Art from Iran to Japan” from Friday until June 26.

Leo Cook greets fans. Cook has many fans and friends come visit the bar while he's working, and his friendly nature keeps regulars coming back.

Bluebird bartender wins national award

By Nathan Brown · Monday, Feb. 23,2009 12:36 a.m.

Last week, Bluebird bartender Leo Cook was announced the winner of Food Network’s “The Ultimate Recipe Showdown Beverage Contest.” His prize-winning drink is the Vanilla Lemon Cookie

Graduate student Ochmaa Escue, local high school Delgerbat Uvsh, graduate student Benjamin Hahn and junior Chris Williams perform Friday evening at The Venue at 114 S. Grant St.. Part of a Mongolian New Year celebration, the song they performed is "telling others to love and serve parents while they still can," said Williams.

The Venue gallery holds reception for Mongolian artist of the year, Soyolmaa

By Patrick Craig · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:27 p.m.

Mongolia’s artist of the year, Soyolmaa (pronounced Soush-ma), is kicking off her lecture and gallery tour of the United States with a two-week stay in Bloomington, which will involve exhibitions in the city.

ArtsWeek symposium helps budding artists in bad economy

By Lauren Younis · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:25 p.m.

Those studying sculpting, painting and metalworking will likely have to work harder to establish themselves in their respective fields, and on Friday, students learned how to do just that.

The Watson Twins perform Friday evening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The Twins opened for Ben Kweller.

The Watson Twins: Soprano Squared

By Mallory Jindra and Carly Bassen · Sunday, Feb. 22,2009 10:23 p.m.

Indie-folk-country duo The Watson Twins, who recently performed at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, are remarkable in more ways than one.

Angelou to speak at IU Auditorium

Friday, Feb. 20,2009 12:49 a.m.

Maya Angelou, legendary poet and author, will make an appearance at 7 p.m. March 1 at the IU Auditorium. The program will be one of the signature events of ArtsWeek.

Incorporating Fashion Week trends in your everyday wardrobe

By Amanda Cochara · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:10 p.m.

The economy might be struggling, but that can’t stop one of New York’s biggest events: Fashion Week, which ran from Feb. 13 to this Friday.

Music business panelists stress networking

By Greg Winget · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:09 p.m.

A panel discussion on music industry jobs Wednesday night offered firsthand advice from music industry professionals to students interested in breaking into the business.

Gospel groups perform Sunday

By Ashley Bornancin · Thursday, Feb. 19,2009 11:08 p.m.

At 5 p.m. Sunday the African-American Arts Institute and African-American Choral Ensemble will present a free concert featuring three contemporary gospel groups, SoulACE, Sojourner and God’s Progress.

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