Events at Indiana University
Photo by: Diana Lynn Thompson, Untitled, 2006, mixed materials
Human Nature I: The Natural World
"Human Nature I: The Natural World"
Oct. 20-Nov. 1, Indiana University School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery, 1201 E. 7th St., Room 123, Bloomington -- Like painter Alexis Rockman, whose dim, eerie and apocalyptic "Manifest Destiny" confronts the consequences of human advancement, the visual artists chosen for this SoFA Gallery exhibition are using their creative abilities to enhance contemporary discourse about the life sciences. With each new discovery in the field -- including those in the areas of stem cell research, the human genome, cloning and genetic engineering -- they have brought to the forefront ethical and moral issues related to scientific developments. Their works address ideas of the landscape, our shared humanity, environmental issues, health care and population, while incorporating cultural ideas about nature and our place within it. SoFA Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
Dancing Wheels
Oct. 26-27, 10 a.m. and noon, Ogle Center, IU Southeast, New Albany -- Dancing Wheels is the nation's first modern dance company to integrate professional stand-up and sit-down (wheelchair) dancers. The lecture/performance has been applauded by educators and children across the country for its sensitivity relating to disability/accessibility issues as well as its innovative approach to the art of dance. The highly entertaining program utilizes narration, discussion, demonstration, audience participation, performance and Q&A to explore the diversity of dance, accessibility in real life situations and in the arts, motivation and self-esteem. Young people come away with a sense of achievement and a greater understanding of the potential within us all. Appropriate for grades K-12. The event is free, but reservations are required. Teachers, administrators and parents of home-schooled children may call 812-941-2525 or visit the Ogle Center
Homecoming 2006
IU Bloomington Homecoming: Glory Days
Oct. 26-28, Bloomington -- This year's homecoming theme is "Glory Days: Hoosiers Past and Present." Learn more about this year's events -- which will include John Mellencamp performing in Memorial Stadium before Saturday's football game -- and how to relive the fun, memories, sights, sounds and feelings associated with your IU experience. Visit: http://alumni.indiana.edu/events/homecoming/index.shtml
The Beach Boys
Oct. 28, 8 p.m., IU Auditorium, Bloomington
-- Celebrate Homecoming with The Beach Boys! This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that it changed the musical landscape so profoundly that every pop act since has been in its debt. Happily for us all, The Beach Boys continue to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut 40 years ago. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to http://www.iuauditorium.com/new0607/beachboys.html
Wares of the World -- An International Market
Oct. 30-31, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., University Center South Multipurpose Room, IU Southeast, New Albany -- Treasures from around the world can be found at IU Southeast during "Wares of the World -- An International Market." Sponsored by Indiana University Southeast's International Programs, this event seeks to bring talented artisans from around the world to the Kentuckiana community. Exquisite, handcrafted gifts and home décor will be available for purchase, and displays will showcase various cultures. In some cases, there will be demonstrations of various creative techniques.
Dennis James plays "The Phantom of the Opera"
Oct. 31, 8 p.m., IU Auditorium, Bloomington -- Prepare to Be Treated! Trick or treat your way to the IU Auditorium this Halloween to watch the original The Phantom of the Opera silent film. The Phantom of the Opera (1925) stars Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin in this classic horror film about a disfigured musical genius that terrorizes the Paris Opera House. The biggest treat of the night is the rare chance to hear the haunting music by world-renowned organist Dennis James as he plays IU Auditorium's Roosevelt Pipe Organ, one of the largest pipe organs in the United States. Dennis James began professional film accompaniment at IU while he was a music school student in the late 1960s and since that time has played a pivotal role in the international revival of silent films with live music. Arrive in costume and be transported to a world of mystery and enchantment this Halloween night as Dennis James returns to his old haunt, the IU Auditorium! For more information go to http://www.iuauditorium.com/new0607/phantom.html
Writer and best-selling author Anna Quindlen to speak at IU
Nov. 1, 7 p.m., Willkie Auditorium, 150 N. Rose Ave., Bloomington -- The Indiana University School of Journalism presents Anna Quindlen, whose column "Public and Private" in The New York Times won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992. The lecture is free and open to the public. Every other week, millions of readers turn to the back page of Newsweek for Quindlen's column "The Last Word," which presents perspectives on events of the day and issues of family, work, education and social justice. Quindlen also is the author of several books, including the national best seller, A Short Guide to a Happy Life, which sold more than a million copies. Her first novel, the critically-acclaimed Object Lessons, was followed by the best-selling One True Thing, which was made into a major motion picture starring Meryl Streep and Rene Zellweger. Black and Blue, her third novel, also was a bestseller and a selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club. Quindlen's newest book, Rise and Shine, was just released in August. It tells the story of two sisters, one of whom, a well known morning show cohost, loses her television career after uttering a profanity before her microphone is switched off. For more information, e-mail sojevent@indiana.edu.
Dia de los Muetos Ceremony
Nov. 1, 7 p.m., La Casa, 715 E. 7th St., Bloomington -- This will be a Ceremony for the Dia de los Muertos altar. Speakers will share the background and significance of the Day of the Dead both spiritual and cultural aspects. There will also be a sugar skull workshop and space for people to honor their own personal struggles and the memories of past love ones. For more information, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~clacs/
Drawing the Lines: International Perspective on Urban Renewal Through the Arts
Nov. 2, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Savannah Center Auditorium, IU Northwest, Gary -- This poetry panel is part of a conference being held at IU Northwest. Four published poets will recite their works during this presentation and will also discuss what it means to be an "urban poet." Presenters will perform traditional styles of poetry, experimental compositions and works related to Northwest Indiana. Scheduled poets include: Garin Cycholl, instructor of writing and literature at the University of Illinois at Chicago; Kristy Odelius, assistant arofessor of English at North Park University; W.K. Buckley, professor of English at Indiana University Northwest; and Tim Yu, co-author of Postcard Poems and instructor at the University of Toronto. Admission to the urban poetry panel is free for college students and Gary, Ind., residents. Others interested in attending may register for the Drawing the Lines conference at http://www.iun.edu/~dtlines. Registration fees vary according to days of attendance and lunch options.
"Syrian Jewish Community in Mexico City"
Nov. 2, noon -1 p.m., La Casa, 715 E. 7th St., Bloomington -- Evelyn Maria Dean, a doctoral student in anthropology at IU Bloomington, will talk about "Syrian Jewish Community in Mexico City." This lecture is part of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Latino Studies and La Casa Brown Bag Series. For more information, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~clacs
The African American Dance Company
"Seeing is Believing!" -- A Potpourri of Arts
Nov. 4, 8 p.m., Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington -- Indiana University's African American Arts Institute presents the 13th-annual "A Potpourri of Arts in the African American Tradition." This year's theme, "Seeing is Believing!," reflects the dazzling talent and captivating sights and sounds of the institute's performing ensembles: the IU Soul Revue, the African American Dance Company and the African American Choral Ensemble. The concert will feature performances by each of the institute's ensembles and a finale including all three groups. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and students, and $5 for IU students with advance purchase (limit two tickets per IU I.D.). Tickets are available at the Sunrise Box Office, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., or by calling 812-323-3020.
Latina Power
Nov. 8, 7 p.m., LaCasa, 715 E. 7th St., Bloomington -- Latina women have unique social and cultural challenges and opportunities. IU Latina alums share their experiences from diverse backgrounds and professions in order to develop mechanisms that empower other Latinas and those wishing to provide support to Latinas. Co-sponsored by IU Latino Alumni Association and La Casa. For more information, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~clacs/
Live in concert: Ben Folds
Nov. 9, 8 p.m., IU Auditorium, Bloomington -- The Indiana Memorial Union Board presents Ben Folds in concert. Ben Folds is best known as the lead of the Ben Folds Trio, which released Ben Folds Five (1995) and one of 1997's best albums with Whatever and Ever Amen. Folds went out on his own in 1998 with Fear of Pop: Volume I. He followed that album with Rockin' Suburbs and Ben Folds Live (2002). Folds is set to release supersunnyspeedgraphic, the lp, a comprehensive collection of original songs culled from his rare EPs, b-sides, covers and film soundtrack appearances. The album is due in stores on Oct. 24. Tickets are on sale now and are available at all Ticketmaster locations and the IU Auditorium box office, or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com and http://www.iuauditorium.com. Tickets are $25 for students with an IU Bloomington I.D. and $35 for non-students. Students may charge their tickets to their bursar account at the IU Auditorium Box Office. For more information about Union Board, call 812-855-4682 or e-mail ubpr@indiana.edu.
Hank Finken: "Not 'Johnny' If You Please"
Nov. 9 and 10, 10 a.m. and 12 noon each day, Ogle Center, IU Southeast, New Albany -- 70-year-old Johnny Appleseed shares some tall adventures concerning his travels throughout the Midwest. This is story telling in theater form, with legend and fact becoming one. John Chapman was a non-violent man in a violent time and as such deserves our attention today. Although the show is free, reservations are required. Teachers, administrators and parents of home-schooled children may call 812-941-2525 or visit the Ogle Center on the web at http://oglecenter.ius.edu/ to learn more.
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies faculty to give talks
Nov. 10, 6 p.m., on radio stations 91.3 FM and 98.1 FM, Bloomington -- The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is coordinating and sponsoring three radio interviews of IU CLACS professors. They will occur during the interview segment of the "Hola Bloomington" program. The interviews are at 6 p.m. on each day. Professors Rebecca Martinez and Brad Pontius, from the School of Education, will talk about their recent trip to Agua Viva, a children's home and school in Chimaltenango, on Nov. 10.
The Bellydance Superstars
Nov. 11, 8 p.m., the Ogle Center, IU Southeast, New Albany -- The Bellydance superstars are the world's premier bellydance troupe. Its performers have presented 375 concerts in 16 countries in just three years, wowing over 1 million enthusiastic fans in venues, and 80 million on television with their fascinating live performances. Performing a cross-section of Tribal, Egyptian and Cabaret styles, the Bellydance Superstars exhibit an intoxicating spectacle that transports the audience to a distant time and place. Taking an ancient art form into the mainstream, they have garnered international acclaim from critics (Rolling Stone, Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, DesiXpress), instructors, dancers and fans alike. To purchase tickets for this performance, please visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 502-361-3100. Tickets also are available at the Ogle Center ticket office, 4201 Granat Line Rd., New Albany.
Pulitzer Prize winner Sonia Nazario to give lecture
Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Kelley Student Center, IU Kokomo, Kokomo -- Pulitzer Prize winner Sonia Nazario is the author of Enrique's Journey, a non-fiction account of illegal immigrants from Central America. Nazario will address social and political issues of illegal immigration during her talk. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.iuk.edu or for more on Nazario and her book, go to http://www.enriquesjourney.com/
"Reggae Music in Japan: Jamaica Perspectives"
Nov. 16, noon-1 p.m., La Casa, 715 E. 7th St., Bloomington -- Marvin Sterling, a professor of anthropology at IU Bloomington, will give a talk about "Reggae Music in Japan: Jamaica Perspectives." This lecture is part of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Latino Studies and La Casa Brown Bag Series. For more information, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~clacs
The African American Choral Ensemble
IU African American Choral Ensemble
Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Vivian Auditorim, IUE, Richmond -- Joy, sorrow, reflection and celebration -- the rich and varied traditions of African American choral music resonate with the complexity of the Black American experience. With 80 or more voices, the Choral Ensemble delivers a broad repertoire of spirituals, fold forms, traditional and contemporary gospel music, and formally composed works by African American artists. This performance, under the direction of Keith McCutchen in his first year with the African American Choral Ensemble, is free and open to the public.
QuiltArt exhibit travels to IU East
Now through Nov. 3, Meijer Artway, IU East, Richmond -- A unique look at society and the habits of those living in today's world has taken the form of quilt art. Indiana University East is hosting an art exhibit featuring what sewing artists ask: "What is the 8th Deadly Sin?" Ask people and they will be able to tell you at least one of the original seven deadly sins -- sloth, greed, envy, lust, gluttony, anger and pride. Sharon L. Bowman of Muncie, Ind., curated the exhibit. Inspiration for the project came from listening to an interview on National Public Radio in the fall of 2004. "A guest on a news show commented that she thought speed was the eighth deadly sin in relation to Americans' incessant rushing about for no reason," Bowman said. The idea of an eighth sin stuck with her and instigated a challenge to other members of QuiltArt, which is an online organization for contemporary art quilters. Bowman challenged other members of the organization to define their own eighth deadly sin and to create a quilt to define it. The show has traveled from Pennsylvania to California. For more information about the exhibit, call IU East gallery curator Ed Thornburg at 765-973-8605 or visit the Web site at http://www.iue.edu. For more information on QuiltArt or "What is the 8th Deadly Sin?" visit the organizations Web site at http://www.quiltart.com/challenges/ds/index.html.
"Japan-in-America: The Turn of the Twentieth Century"
Ongoing, Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Bloomington -- An exhibit at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures examines the growing American interest in and apprehension of Japan during the 23 years preceding World War I. "Japan-In-America: The Turn of the Twentieth Century," samples the vast number of images, stories, performances and accounts of Japan that circulated in the United States during that time. The exhibit displays a wide array of images and artifacts from the popular culture of the period, including paintings, poetry and travel literature, as well as postcards, illustrated books, sheet music, magic lantern slides, editorial cartoons, motion pictures, missionary tracts, children's literature, advertisements and a range of other forms. A companion Web site at http://www.indiana.edu/~jia1915/ provides even more examples of these images, as well as downloadable texts of children's books from the time period, such as the work Japanese Fairy Tales, published in 1904 by Teresa Pierce Williston. For more information, or to schedule a guided group tour, please call 812-855-6873 or e-mail mathers@indiana.edu.
"Talking Shoes"
Ongoing, Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Bloomington -- This Children's Gallery exhibit features shoes from around the world. "Talking Shoes" explores how shoes can reveal much about their makers and wearers. Native American beaded moccasins, sandals from the Republic of Congo, felt shoes from Tibet and wooden shoes from the Netherlands and Surinam are just a few highlighted artifacts in the exhibit, which features hands-on activities for younger visitors. The exhibit was developed by students in IU's Anthropology A403: Introduction to Museum Studies class during the 2004-05 spring semester. The students worked with staff at the Mathers Museum to select shoes from the museum's collections, research and write the exhibit labels, prepare the artifacts for display, design the case layouts and install the exhibit. For more information, or to schedule a guided group tour, call 812-855-6873 or e-mail mathers@indiana.edu.
Moveable Feast: IU Philharmonic Orchestra at IU Southeast
Jan. 27, 2007, 7:30 p.m., Ogle Center, IU Southeast, New Albany -- The Indiana University Philharmonic Orchestra is the premier orchestral ensemble of the IU Jacobs School of Music. With faculty conductor David Effron at the helm, the musical itinerary includes Jacques Ibert's Escales, Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring and Sergei Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 4. Featured as piano soloist for the Rachmaninov will be the winner of the Jacobs School of Music piano concerto competition. The Philharmonic's performance on campus follows a showcase presentation at The Midwest Clinic -- An International Band and Orchestra Conference on Dec. 19. Admission is $5. For more information, visit http://oglecenter.ius.edu/
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