Events at Indiana University
July 21, 2011
"Glass Ceiling," by Jill Greenberg, Courtesy of ClampArt Gallery, NYC
The Kinsey Institute 2011 Juried Art Show
WHEN: Now-July 30, Gallery hours Tuesday-Saturday, 12-4 p.m.
WHERE: Grunwald Gallery of Art (formerly calledSoFA Gallery), 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: This contemporary art exhibition features artworks that explore themes related to sex, gender, eroticism, reproduction, sexuality, romantic relationships, the politics of sex and gender, and the human figure.
COST: Free, visitors should be 18 or older or accompanied by an adult
INFORMATION: 812-855-8490 or https://www.indiana.edu/~sofa/
'Storytellers'
WHEN: Now through Sept. 2, 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/
Mathers Museum Exhibit: "Socialist Visions: Mongolian Propaganda Photos, 1939-1989"
WHEN: Now through Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum of World Cultures, 416 North Indiana Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: "Socialist Visions: Mongolian Propaganda Photos, 1939-1989" presents images in conjunction with the 50th anniversary conference of The Mongolia Society.
COST: Free and open to the public.
INFORMATION: 812-855-6873 or mathers@indiana.edu
As part of the inaugural Indiana University Summer Festival of the Arts, the Jacobs School of Music has assembled a "Summer Music" series of more than 40 free and ticketed events from June 20 through Aug. 10. In all, the series offers an array of world-class concerts featuring orchestra, chamber music, piano, band, percussion, opera, chorus and other special events. Visit https://www.music.indiana.edu/summer for complete information and to purchase tickets online, or call 812-855-7433.
July schedule for the Summer Music 2011
Thurs. 21, Auditorium, 8 p.m., Bramwell Tovey, conductor/piano, works by Gershwin, Tovey and Mahler-Tickets
Fri. 22, Auer Hall, 7 p.m., Percussion Ensemble Grand Finale, Featuring the participants of the IU Summer Percussion Academy and Workshop-Free
Sun. 24, Auer Hall, 7 p.m., CAP Faculty Recital, Jeremy Allen, Edmund Cord, Brian Horne, Alice Hopper, Howard Klug, Kathleen McLean, Jeff Nelsen, Dan Perantoni, Richard Seraphinoff, Dee Stewart, Thomas Walsh-Free
Wed. 27, MAC Lawn, 7 p.m., Summer Concert Band, David C. Woodley, conductor-Free
Fri. 29, Auer Hall, 8 p.m., The Tale of Lady Thi Kinh, A Melodramatic Opera in three acts by P.Q. Phan-Free
Sat. 30, Auer Hall, 8 p.m., The Tale of Lady Thi Kinh, A Melodramatic Opera in three acts by P.Q. Phan-Free
August Schedule for the Summer Music 2011
Tues. 2, Auer Hall, 8 p.m., Edward Auer and Junghwa Moon Auer, piano-Free
Wed. 3, Auer Hall, 8 p.m., Hee Sung Joo, piano-Free
Thurs. 4, Auer Hall, 8 p.m., Nicholas Roth and Jung Won Moon, piano-Free
Fri. 5, IU Auditorium, 8 p.m., Festival Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor-Tickets
Fri. 5, Auer Hall, 8 p.m., Eugene Albulescu, piano, Beethoven Lecture-Recital-Free
Sun. 7, Auer Hall, 8 p.m., Jerome Lowenthal, piano, works by Beethoven-Free
Tues. 9, Auer Hall, 8 p.m., Peter Bithell, piano, works by Beethoven-Free
Wed. 10, IU Auditorium, 8 p.m., Symphony Orchestra - Cliff Colnot, conductor-Free
Fri. 12, MAC, 7 p.m., Summer Op Shop, Carol Vaness, director, works by Mozart and Verdi-Free
PERFORMANCE VENUES
Auer Hall, Simon Music Library and Recital Center on Jordan Avenue.
Ford-Crawford Hall, Simon Music Library and Recital Center on Jordan Avenue.
MAC-Musical Arts Center, Jordan Avenue.
RH-Recital Hall, Merrill Hall on East Third Street, south end of Merrill Hall
*Parking is available in the Jordan Avenue parking garage located northeast of the Musical Arts Center off Jordan Avenue.
"The Comedy of Errors"
The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
WHEN: July 23, 27, 29 at 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinee performances July 24 and July 30.
WHERE: Wells-Metz Theatre, 275 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: Considered one of the greatest comedies of all time, The Comedy of Errors tells the story of a young man and his servant, both from Syracuse. The two arrive in Ephesus -- not knowing that the young man has an identical twin brother living in the city. This identical twin also has a servant, who happens to be the identical twin brother of the newly arrived servant from Syracuse. The resulting confusion, mistaken identities and madcap anarchy have entertained audiences for more than 400 years.
COST: $15-$25
INFORMATION: 812-855-1103 or https://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/16935.html
"Ah, Wilderness!"
Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O'Neill
WHEN: July 21, 22, 24, 28, 30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 26 at 6 p.m.; matinee July 31 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Wells-Metz Theatre, 275 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington
WHAT:
Ah, Wilderness! takes place in turn-of-the-last-century, small-town America and follows the story of a young man falling in love for the first time.
COST: $15-$25
INFORMATION: 812-855-1103 or https://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/16935.html
From the Big Bang to the World Wide Web: The Origins of Everything
WHEN: Aug. 2 - 7, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mathers Museum of World Cultures, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN
WHAT: "From the Big Bang to the World Wide Web" is an exhibit designed by The Stone Age Institute, in collaboration with the Mathers Museum, to educate and engage the general public about their evolutionary cosmic, biological and cultural origins. This exhibit will vividly illustrate how we humans can trace our origins from stardust that ultimately resulted from the big bang to the upright, big-brained, technologically advanced, World Wide Web-savvy species that humans are today.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION:
info@stoneageinstitute.org
Premiere Musical: Happily Ever Chloe
WHEN: Aug. 25-27, 7:30 p.m., matinee Aug. 28, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Wells-Metz Theatre, 275 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: The Premiere Musical is always interesting, fresh and adventurous, and now, as part of the Indiana Festival Theatre, it will be a perfect way to end the days of summer and return to the rhythms of fall. Join us for this year's new musical, an original piece developed by IU faculty members George Pinney, Terry LaBolt and the Grammy Award-nominated Michael Heitzman and Ilene Reid.
COST: $15-$25
INFORMATION: 812-855-1103 or https://artsfest.indiana.edu/theatre.shtml
Welcome Back Week Campuswide BBQ
WHEN: Aug. 25, 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: IU Kokomo campus quad (Alumni Hall if it rains)
WHAT: All IU Kokomo alumni are welcome to join in for Student Government Association's campus-wide BBQ. There will be pulled pork BBQ and picnic sides.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION:
alumni@iuk.edu.
IUPUC Alumni & SAA sponsored Ice Cream Social
WHEN: Aug. 25, 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: Room to Breathe, Columbus Learning Center
WHAT: IUPUC Alumni and Student Alumni Association as they welcome back IUPUC students!
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-314-8632 or
bjtaulbe@iupuc.edu
La Casa Openhouse
WHEN: Aug. 26, 12-2 p.m.
WHERE: La Casa, 715 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: Meet the staff from La Casa and learn about the center's services and programs. Come enjoy some free food and fun conversation while you're at it. We look forward to meeting you! Open to all.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION:
lacasa@indiana.edu
'Last Folio' -- A Photographic Journey with Yuri Dojc
WHEN: Sept. 2 thru Oct. 1, various times
WHERE: Grunwald Gallery of Art, 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: At the centerpiece of "Last Folio" are photographs of the books Dojc found in a Jewish school in Bardejov. His beautiful portraits treat the books as survivors, the last witnesses to a once thriving culture.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-8490 or https://www.indiana.edu/~sofa/
'Inter:Facing', an interactive art exhibition
WHEN: Sept. 9, Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m.
WHERE: Grunwald Gallery of Art, 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: "Inter:Facing" is an interactive art exhibition featuring computer-mediated portraiture by digital artist and Indiana University Associate Professor Margaret Dolinsky.
COST: Free and open to the public
INFORMATION: 812-855-8490 or https://www.indiana.edu/~sofa/exhibitions/interfacing/.
Guys and Dolls
WHEN: Sept. 16, 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster, IU Northwest, Gary, Ind.
WHAT:
Guys and Dolls is set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City.This Tony Award winning oddball romantic comedy -- considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy -- soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon.
COST: $35-$40
INFORMATION: 219-980-6769 https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/2011_guys.asp
Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte
WHEN: Sept. 23, 24, 30, Oct. 1, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Musical Arts Center, 101 North Jordan Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: A new production of W. A. Mozart's comedic Così fan tutte opens the season with guest stage director Tomer Zvulun and Jacobs School of Music faculty designer C. David Higgins partnering for their third IU Opera creation. They will be joined by music director, Professor Arthur Fagen. Sung in Italian with English supertitles
COST: Tickets will go on sale Sept. 6.
INFORMATION: 812-855-9846 or https://www.music.indiana.edu/operaballet/tickets.html
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
WHEN: Sept. 30, 7 and 10 p.m.
WHERE: IU Auditorium, 1211 East Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: Spend an evening with the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, a program whose "one anchor, six correspondents, zero credibility" motto reflects its lighthearted approach to reporting the news. Mature Audiences.
COST: $23-$59
INFORMATION: 812-855-1103 or https://www.iuauditorium.com/site/show-jonstewart.html
Opera: Steps In Time
WHEN: Oct. 7-8, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Musical Arts Center, 101 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: The Steps in Time program will include Concerto Barocco, choreographed by George Balanchine and set to music by J. S. Bach; Dear Frédéric, with choreography by Dwight Rhoden and music by Frédéric Chopin and Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji; and Company B, featuring Paul Taylor's choreography set to songs sung by the Andrews Sisters.
COST: Tickets will go on sale Sept. 6
INFORMATION: 812-855-9846 or https://info.music.indiana.edu/news/page/normal/18141.html
Hair
WHEN: Oct. 7-8,11-14, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: Return to the 60's with the 2009 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical Revival. Claude is caught between one's ideals and adulthood. Mature content.
COST: Single tickets on sale Sept. 19; $15-$25
INFORMATION: 812-855-1103 or theatre.indiana.edu
A View from the Bridge
WHEN: Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Musical Arts Center, 101 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington
WHAT: Arthur Miller's play will come to life in William Bolcom's adaptation, led by Professor Vincent Liotta, director, and returning guest Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor, with set and costume designs by retired faculty member Robert O'Hearn.
COST: $13-$28
INFORMATION: 812-855-9846, https://info.music.indiana.edu/news/page/normal/18141.html or https://www.music.indiana.edu/operaballet/tickets.html
Photo by Walt Denson
SFJAZZ Collective
SFJAZZ Collective
WHEN: Oct. 22, 8 p.m.
WHERE: IU Auditorium, 1211 East Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: The eight-person ensemble of instrumentalists will pay homage to pop music icon Stevie Wonder, presenting well-known songs such as "Superstition," "My Cherie Amour" and "Sire Duke" as well as lesser-known tunes such as "Race Babbling" and "Creepin'."
COST: $13-$28
INFORMATION: 812-855-1103 or https://www.iuauditorium.com/site/index.html
Dennis James Hosts Halloween tradition
WHEN: Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: IU Auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington
WHAT: Bloomington audiences are in for a Halloween treat when master organist and Indiana University alumnus Dennis James returns to the IU Auditorium to accompany the legendary silent film The Phantom of the Opera (1925) with his own extraordinary musical score.
COST: $8-19
INFORMATION: 812-855-1103 or https://www.iuauditorium.com/site/index.html
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