Events at Indiana University
April 12, 2011
"Valence" by William Dennisuk
William Dennisuk, Daniel Jolliffe and Ivana Popov
WHEN: Now-April 16
WHERE: Herron Galleries, 735 W. New York St., Indianapolis
WHAT: Herron School of Art and Design brings together Finn William Dennisuk, Serb Ivana Popov and Canadian Daniel Jolliffe for a new group exhibit called 3x3. Each artist incorporates light and/or technology into large-scale works.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 317-278-9419 or https://www.herron.iupui.edu/galleries/exhibitions/3-x-3
IPFW Students offer flavors of the west side to Fort Wayne
WHEN: Now-April 26, 5-9 p.m.
WHERE: Holiday Inn at IPFW and the Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Ind.
WHAT: This dinner series is open to the public; reservations are advised by calling 260-482-3800. The menu can be viewed at https://flavorsofthewestside.weebly.com.
COST: Dinner entrees, which include two sides, range from $13 to $19. IPFW students receive a 10 percent discount, and IPFW faculty members receive a 15 percent discount.
INFORMATION: 260-481-6562 or andersos@ipfw.edu
Joel Dugan, "Emerge"
2011 MFA Thesis Exhibitions
WHEN: April 12-23 and April 26-May 7, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m-5 p.m., Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
WHERE: SoFa Gallery, 1201 E. 7th St., IU Bloomington campus
WHAT: This exhibition features the work of Eun Young Choi (metals), Travis Hinkle (painting), Stephanie Watters Flores (graphic design), and Erin Robinson (digital art). MFA II will be on exhibit at the SoFA Gallery from April 12 -23, and at the IU Art Museum from April 13 -24. The SoFA Gallery highlights works created by Rachel Wolfson (painting), Kristen Sykes (photography), Ben Cowan (painting), David Maddy (painting), Phil Haralam (ceramics), Stephanie Fenstermaker (graphic design). The IU Art Museum will exhibit works by Joel T. Dugan (painting), Robert S. Adams (ceramics), Carmen Abbott (painting). Opening Receptions will be held at each venue, on Friday, April 15, from 6-8 p.m. MFA III will be on exhibit at the SoFA Gallery from April 26- May 7, and at the IU Art Museum from April 27 - May 8. The SoFA Gallery will exhibit works by Sara Nordling (textiles), Zachary Dubuisson (photography), Andrew Kuebeck (metals), Katya Reka (graphic design), Anders Johnson (painting). The IU Art Museum will exhibit works by Cathy Marks (metals), Erin Goedtel (painting), Yang Chen (photography). Opening Receptions will be held at each venue, on Friday, April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-8490 or https://www.indiana.edu/~sofa/
2011 BFA Thesis Shows
WHEN: Now through April 16 and April 19-23, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m-5 p.m., Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
WHERE: SoFa Gallery, 1201 E. 7th St., IU Bloomington campus
WHAT: Artworks created by graduating BFA students from all Studio areas will be featured. Student shows give advanced Fine Arts student's opportunities to participate in exhibition planning and installing their artwork.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-8490 or https://www.indiana.edu/~sofa/
Contemporary Explorations: Figurative Painting in the 1960s
WHEN: Now thru June 27, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m-5 p.m., Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
WHERE: Indiana University Art Museum, 1133 E. Seventh St., Gallery of the Art of the Western World, first floor, Bloomington
WHAT: This installation presents the work of three figurative painters of the 1960s -- William Bailey, Philip Pearlstein and Jack Beal -- who explored the traditional theme of the nude and revived figurative representation in their work.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-5445 or https://www.indiana.edu/~iuam/section.php?navSection=special_programs
Cultures in Flex: Art of the Pacific Northwest
WHEN: Now thru July 31, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m-5 p.m., Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
WHERE: Indiana University Art Museum, 1133 E. Seventh St., Raymond and Laura Wielgus Gallery of the Arts of Africa, third floor, Bloomington
WHAT: From customary objects, such as a shaman's amulet, to those made for trade, such as a cribbage board in the form of a seal, the arts of Native American peoples of the Northwest Coast reveal both persistence and change through time. This small exhibition showcases a sampling of these artistic traditions, including some recent museum acquisitions and objects not usually on display.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-5445 or https://www.iub.edu/~iuam/section.php?navSection=galleries
Vincent
WHEN: April 15, 16, 8-11 p.m.
WHERE: Music Arts Center, 101 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music has commissioned a new opera based on the life of Dutch impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh.
COST: $15-$35 Adults, $10-$20 Students
Storytellers
WHEN: Now-July 15, 1:30-5 p.m. weekdays or by appointment.
WHERE: The Kinsey Institute Gallery, Morrison Hall, second floor, Bloomington
WHAT:
Storytellers provides a rare opportunity for gallery visitors to view a wide range of material pulled from The Kinsey Institute's extensive library collection, with an intriguing selection of pulp fiction paperbacks from the 1960s, illustrated erotic novels, underground comic books, Japanese pillow books, and other narrative texts.
COST: Admission is free. Due to adult content, visitors should be 18 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
INFORMATION: 812-855-7686 or https://www.kinseyinstitute.org/
Lil Wayne
Lil' Wayne: I'm Still Music Tour 2011
WHEN: April 12, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Assembly Hall, 1001 E. 17th St., Bloomington
WHAT: Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum recording artist and producer Lil' Wayne is the official performer for Indiana University's 2011 Little 500 concert.
COST: Tickets for the general public are priced from $49.75 to $99.75, and for IU Bloomington students from $44.75 to $99.75. Student prices will remain available for a limited time only.
INFORMATION: 800-745-3000 or https://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/41148
Photo by Jeremy Hogan
Hammer and Nail
Hammer and Nail
WHEN: April 13-14, Program A, 5:30 p.m., Program B, 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: Original works byemerging choreographers and composers from IU and a community food drive to benefit the Hoosier Hills Food Bank; bring a non-perishable food item or make a cash contribution and access a specially priced menu at FARM.
COST: Admission is free. Donation of a non-perishable food item and/or a cash contribution to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank is encouraged. Those who make food or cash donations will receive a special $15 prix fixe menu at FARM Bloomington on the evenings of the performances.
INFORMATION: 812-856-2819 or sbcarter@indiana.edu
Photo by Randee St. Nicholas
Carol Burnett
Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett
WHEN: April 18, 8 p.m.
WHERE: IU Auditorium, Bloomington
WHAT: A Conversation with Carol where the Audience Asks the Questions
COST: $33-$58 for IU Bloomington students with a valid ID, and $45-$68 for general public
INFORMATION: 800-745-3000 or https://www.iuauditorium.com/site/index.html
Take Back the Night/Angel Walk
WHEN: April 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: IU Kokomo's Alumni Hall, Kokomo, Ind.
WHAT: Annual fundraising walk and rally against domestic violence. Sponsored by American Democracy Project and Family Service Association.
COST: Fundraiser
INFORMATION:
activities@iuk.edu
"Spamalot"
Spamalot
WHEN: April 27-28, 8 p.m.
WHERE: IU Auditorium, Bloomington
WHAT: The hit Broadway musical that lovingly spoofs the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. This King Arthur tale includes the Knights of the Round Table and plenty of men in tights, but with some notable additions: up-to-the-minute pop culture references, Laker Girls cheerleaders, and a Killer Rabbit.
COST: $20-$60
INFORMATION: 800-745-3000 or https://www.iuauditorium.com/site/show-spamalot.html
Tapestry -- A Day for You
WHEN: April 29, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
WHAT: Molly Ringwald, actress, author, wife, and mother, will be the luncheon keynote speaker.
COST: $65 per person; Corporate Table Sponsor $1,000 per table of 10; Reserved table $700 per table of 10
INFORMATION: Pre-registration required by April 11, call 260-481-6808 or visit https://www.ipfw.edu/tapestry/
Dwight Lenox
Bier Prost 2011
WHEN: April 29, 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Paul W. Ogle Cultural & Community Center, IU Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, Ind.
WHAT: Live music from Dwight Lenox singing hits of Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations and many more. Beer and wine from regional brewers paired with international food. Live and silent auctions.
COST: $35 per ticket, $50 per couple, $200 per table (seats eight)
INFORMATION: 812-941-2526
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