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Johnny Cash tribute show at Folsom prison cancelled

Thursday, Jan. 10,2008 12:43 a.m.

FOLSOM, Calif. – A concert marking the 40th anniversary of Johnny Cash’s famous concert at Folsom State Prison has been scrapped, with the prison and the promoter blaming each other for the cancellation.

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From Doo-Wop to Hip-Hop: Arts Column

Thursday, Jan. 10,2008 12:36 a.m.

As most musical tastes go, I’m entering a new phase. It is a strange one, having followed a period of experimental music like Umphrey’s McGee, The Fiery Furnaces and LCD Sound system.

Robbie Olson

Performance to celebrate traditional modern dance

Thursday, Jan. 10,2008 12:33 a.m.

Gliding on and off stage, feet barely touching the smooth black stage floor, contemporary dance majors from the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation rehearsed “Aureole” Wednesday night for this weekend’s performance, “From Past to Present: The Tradition of Modern Dance.”

Brandon Foltz

Luna Moth gallery features galaxy-inspired works

By Jessica Anderson · Wednesday, Jan. 9,2008 1:07 a.m.

In a small, sterile office in a Walnut Street strip mall, local artist Margaret Gohn attempts to add a bit of color to the yellowed, bland walls. In several paintings by Gohn, brilliant blue swirls depict nebulas and galaxies in the sparse lobby of the Caldwell Center for Culture and Ecology.

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Coffee and music entice students to visit Museum

By Paul Coover · Wednesday, Jan. 9,2008 1:05 a.m.

Freshman Brooke Smith said she already enjoys trips to the IU Art Museum, having last visited several months ago. But sitting at Starbucks at the IMU sipping a Strawberries & Cream Frappuccino, she said she might be even more likely to visit again if the museum offered attractions other than visual art alone.

Dandelion: Memoir of a Free Spirit, follows Catherine James through her difficult childhood and into a celebrity-studded life in the 60's.

1960s It Girl recalls youthful adventures in new memoir

By Lara Streyle · Wednesday, Jan. 9,2008 1:03 a.m.

A runaway at age 14, Catherine James experienced a life not even the toughest of souls could imagine. She was not raised with a silver spoon in her mouth, nor with the loving, picturesque family of a Norman Rockwell painting.

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Re-learning wonder: arts column

By Lindsey Landis · Tuesday, Jan. 8,2008 10:48 a.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – Watching someone’s face while they witness something spectacular for the first time is almost as exciting as seeing it the first time yourself.

Chris Pickrell

Brotherly bands bring sounds of the south to the ‘Bird

By Rorye O'Connor and Rorye O'Conner · Monday, Jan. 7,2008 12:49 a.m.

Two family-oriented bands with southern roots graced the angular stage at The Bluebird Friday night. The Springfield, Mo.-based band Big Smith was the main event, playing with a mix of rock, bluegrass and gospel influences. Local group The Payton Brothers Band warmed up the crowd with “part hillbilly, part rock” music.

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Villazon returns for jubilant performance

By George Jahn · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:27 p.m.

VIENNA, Austria – They clapped before Rolando Villazon sang a single note. After all, it was the star tenor''s first performance since he suddenly canceled all engagements more than three months ago, for what his manager said were health reasons.

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Actors likely won’t cross picket lines

By Lynn Elber · Sunday, Jan. 6,2008 11:25 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Golden Globe-nominated actors are expected to snub the awards in support of striking Hollywood writers, the actors union said Friday, jeopardizing one of the entertainment industry’s signature showcases.

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Around the arts

By IDS staff · Sunday, Dec. 9,2007 9:47 p.m.

Songwriter showcase When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: Players Pub, 424 S. Walnut St. More Information: Tom Marshallek, Art Heckman and others share the stage, perform original songs in the “writer in the round” format.

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“Christmas in Fallujah”

By Associated Press · Thursday, Dec. 6,2007 11:24 p.m.

NEW YORK -Billy Joel has released a new pop single, the anti-war “Christmas in Fallujah.” Just don’t expect to hear his voice on it. At 58, Joel felt he was too old to sing the song, which was inspired by letters the Piano Man received from soldiers in Iraq.

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