Active for Life Events
April 20 to May 1
Jacobs School of Music ballet at the BCT
See the IU Ballet Department perform at the Buskirk Chumley Theatre in Bloomington on April 19 and 20.
April 20, 8 p.m., Buskirk Chumley Theatre, Bloomington -- This evening of ballet features newly choreographed works performed by dancers from the IU Ballet Department. Pieces will include music from classical to contemporary. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://music.indiana.edu.
Dawn Upshaw live
April 20-21, 8 p.m., IU Auditorium, Bloomington -- Soprano Dawn Upshaw has been dubbed "a very modern muse" for the number of composers whose works she has inspired. In addition to sparking composer creativity, Upshaw sings the classics with grace and beauty. From Bach and Mozart to Sondheim and Gershwin, her repertoire spans centuries. Upshaw's immense talent and unique ability to connect with her audience have made her a favorite -- especially with students who populate her frequent master classes. This will be an evening to remember. Tickets are $12.50 to $37.50. For more information visit http://iuauditorium.com or call 812-855-1103.
Film with Artist Talk: Jason Salavon
April 20, 7-9 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1200 W. 38th St, Indianapolis -- Since his participation in "Bitstreams: Art in the Digital Age" at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2001, Jason Salavon has become the leader in the emerging genre of computer-based art. A Chicago-based artist, he uses software to reconfigure data in an attempt to offer new perspectives on the familiar. After a short talk by Salavon, attendees will view the film The Way Things Go. The film documents the self-destruction of 100 feet of physical interactions. Fischli and Weiss use everyday items to restructure their relationships to one another, asking the viewer to consider these objects in a new light. The free event is presented in collaboration with the Herron School of Art & Design. For more information, visit the Arts Council of Indianapolis Web site at http://www.indyarts.org.
A Chorus Line
April 20-22, 7:30 p.m., Ruth N. Halls Theatre in the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center, Bloomington -- The New York Times calls this show "the musical that changed musicals." It delighted audiences on Broadway for more than 15 years, examining the way relationships shape lives in a world where people are defined by their work. Bursting with excitement and energetic dancing, the musical spotlights the audition process and the inner lives of dancers. For more information or to order tickets, call (812) 855-1103 or visit the theater Web site at http://www.indiana.edu/~thtr.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
April 20-29, various times, Robinson Theatre, Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center, New Albany -- IU Southeast's music and theatre departments are collaborating to present what has been called one of Broadway's greatest, fastest-paced, wittiest, most irreverent, funniest musicals -- the perfect spring escape experience. The show takes comedy back to its roots, combining a time-tested 2,000-year-old comic plotline by Roman playwright Plautus with infectious classic vaudeville shtick. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $6 for students, IUS faculty and staff. For more information, visit the theater Web site at http://www.ius.edu/theater.
Renowned poet and scholar Mari Evans
April 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., IUPUI campus in Cavanaugh Hall, Room 508, Indianapolis -- The IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, Department of Communication Studies, presents renowned poet and scholar Mari Evans at a brown-bag lunch discussion on her latest book. All are invited to attend. For more information, visit http://www.liberalarts.iupui.edu.
Bites of Life International Film Festival
April 21, 5:30-10 p.m., Mathers Museum, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington -- A free festival of international films, food and fun is presented by the Monroe County Library, the Mathers Museum of World Cultures and the Bloomington Cooking School every Friday through May 5. Festival themes explore different "bites of life" from around the world, from childhood to marriage to growing older. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a pre-film discussion and reception -- featuring themed hors d'oeuvres provided by Bloomington Cooking School and other sponsors -- at the Mathers Museum, with the film showing afterwards at the Monroe County Library from 7:30-10 p.m. This week's film is Bride and Prejudice. A listing of featured films can be found on the library's Web site at http://www.mspl.info. Click on the "Events," then "Adult Programs."
IU Little 500 bicycle races
Women's race: April 21, 4 p.m., Armstrong Stadium, Bloomington
Men's race: April 22, 2 p.m., Armstrong Stadium, Bloomington -- The Little 500 features a 200-lap men's race and a 100-lap women's race on a quarter-mile cinder track. Entrants are given one-speed Roadmaster bicycles which must meet rigid specifications. Teams are made up of as many as four riders. The riders treat the race much like a running relay -- when one rider is tired, s/he exchanges the bicycle with a teammate. The Little 500 is much more than a bike race. It is the biggest intramural event on campus and the largest collegiate bike race in the United States. Going into its 52nd year, the Little 500 boasts a tradition like few other college events. More than 20,000 people attend the men's and women's races every year, with the proceeds used for working-student scholarships at Indiana University. For more information, visit http://iusf.bloomington.com.
IU Kokomo Renaissance Faire
The Renaissance Faire at IU Kokomo will feature a variety of old-fashioned activities.
April 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Earth Stage, Kokomo -- To celebrate William Shakespeare's 442nd birthday as part of the "Semester of Shakespeare at IU Kokomo," student members of the Shakespeare Team designed an old-fashioned Renaissance Faire featuring swordfights, jousts, jugglers, madrigal singers, a children's corner, dancers, bocce ball, a chess game and Renaissance food and drinks, among other activities. A Faire King and Queen, chosen from IUK students, will hold court and "knight" young audience members. For more information, visit the IUK Web site at http://www.iuk.edu or contact Kate Washburn, student organizer, at bonnykatews@aol.com or (765) 468-9688.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
April 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., IUPUI Library lawn, Indianapolis -- The 15th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is an annual run/walk benefiting the treatment and awareness of breast cancer. This event is hosted by IUPUI. Ceremonies take place on the IUPUI lawn. For information on how to be a part of Team Jaguars please contact Marty Posch at mposch@iupui.edu or go to http://www.komenindy.org.
Angel Walk/Take Back the Night
April 25, 5:30-10 p.m., Kelley Student Center, Kokomo -- "Take Back the Night" is an event sponsored by college campuses and communities throughout the nation and world, designed to raise awareness and advocacy for issues surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault. IU Kokomo has partnered with Family Services Association of Howard County to sponsor Kokomo's first Take Back the Night event. Activities include poster and art displays, music, survivor stories and a 1-mile fundraising walk. To participate or sponsor a team, call the Office of Student Activities at (765) 455-9491 or visit http://www.iuk.edu/adp for more information.
Union Board presents: Invisible Children
April 26, 7 p.m., Whittenberger Auditorium, Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington -- African-style dancing and singing is followed by a screening of the documentary Invisible Children and a touring panel discussion which serves as an update on the children caught in the middle of the civil war in Northern Uganda. For more information, contact Union Board at ubfilms@indiana.edu.
March of Dimes WalkAmerica
April 29, 8 a.m., Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne - WalkAmerica began in 1970 and is the March of Dimes' biggest fundraiser. Money raised supports research and programs to help babies across the country get a healthy start on life. For information or to join at IUFW team, contact teaguel@ipfw.edu.
Art exhibit reveals the process behind the piece
Now through April 28, various times, Whitewater Hall enclosed gallery, IU East, Richmond -- The process of creating art is usually left behind on the artist's floor when the finished pieces are displayed in galleries. India Cruse-Griffin will share her approach to creating her mixed-media artwork in "The Other Side of Me." As part of the exhibit, Cruse-Griffin will include her unique sketches, along with new work and art she has created just for herself. She has worked on the project with gallery curator Ed Thornburg. Through a show that includes the step-by-step process, India hopes to teach viewers the importance of creation, not just the finished product. Cruse-Griffin is well known for her creative use of color and texture. Her mixed media artwork includes bold colors, shapes and patterns that tell stories of love, pride, visual culture and spirit of community. Cruse-Griffin's art pieces have been on display at the Kellie Rae Theiss Gallery in Minneapolis, the Richmond Art Museum and the IUPUI Cultural Arts Gallery in Indianapolis. A reception will be held at 7 p.m. on April 12 in the gallery. There is no charge for the exhibit. The gallery is open to visitors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and by appointment on the weekends. For more information on the artist or the exhibit, please call curator Ed Thornburg at 765-973-8605.
Black Spirit: Works on Paper by Eldzier Cortor
Now through May 7, Hexagon Gallery, IU Art Museum, Bloomington -- This exhibition, comprised of 18 prints in a wide variety of media and three early drawings, explores the African American painter/printmaker Eldzier Cortor's interpretation of the Black American experience -- from his WPA-period portrayal of the working class on Chicago's South Side, to his study of African retentions in the former slave cultures of the U.S. South and Caribbean, to his focus on the allegorical black female figure in his later works. The exhibition, which highlights the artist's thematic and stylistic evolution over almost 50 years, is presented in conjunction with IU's interdisciplinary conference, "Variations on Blackness." For more information, visit http://www.artmuseum.iu.edu.
Discover the talents of famed watercolorist Robert Lostutter
This watercolor on paper, "Paphiopedilum" (2002, 29 x 36 inches) is in the collection of Harold and Judy Ticktin, San Francisco. It's part of the Robert Lostutter exhibit at the Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis.
Now through May 28 , various times, Herron School of Art and Design, Indianapolis -- The technical skills of Robert Lostutter will entertain, enlighten and amaze gallery visitors. Lostutter is one of the finest watercolorists working today. The show will provide the viewer a glimpse into the development of this accomplished artist. How is it possible to create such brilliant, flawlessly detailed watercolors? Until now this is a process the artist has actively kept out of the public eye. This exhibit will offer a unique opportunity to witness a master's technical approach and process to one of the most delicate of all mediums, large-scale watercolor. The exhibition will travel to The Chicago Cultural Center from July 28 through September 24. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The Herron Galleries are open daily from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays until 7 p.m.. Public parking is available in the IUPUI garage west of Herron. For more information, call 317-278-9419.
Talking Shoes
Ongoing, Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Bloomington -- This Children's Gallery exhibit features hands-on activities and 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 spring semester 2004-05. 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 lay-outs, and install the exhibit. For more information, or to schedule a guided group tour, please call 812-855-6873 or e-mail mathers@indiana.edu.
African photos on exhibit in Indianapolis opening
Now through May 7, various times, Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N. Delware St., Indianapolis -- Jamila Martin re-evaluated the importance of life after her friend and fellow South Bend native Katie McCloskey died in the World Trade Center on 9-11. Martin said Katie had the correct perspective on life. "Katie wanted to experience life, to live in New York City, drive a red Mustang and see the Statue of Liberty from her office," Martin said. She did all that. There was more to do for Martin, more to life. She quit her job in Grand Rapids and moved back and settled into living in South Bend. The next turn brought her to IU South Bend to study photography. Yet, school was not enough. She wanted to use her natural ability to work with children and her love of art. Her skills and love took her for three months to teach photography in South Africa. Her exhibit of photographs and the photos of her South African students are on display until May 7. For more information, visit http://www.harrisoncenter.org.
Printmaker Ying looks for Elemental Truths
Now through May 7, various times, IU Kokomo Art Gallery, Kokomo -- A selection of large-scale fine art prints by Taiwanese artist Hui-Chu Ying is on display now. An associate professor in the University of Akron (Ohio) Myers School of Art, Ying combines several techniques in her work -- screenprinting, woodcut monotype, relief printing, and paint and pencil on paper. Dorothy Shinn, arts reviewer for the Akron Beacon Journal, wrote that the artist often applies several layers of silkscreening to an individual panel, mimicking the "layers and layers of ideas and meaning ... embedded in Ying's imagery." Ying's solo exhibition at IU Kokomo will present pieces from three series of work. Inspired by The I-Ching or The Book of Changes, the six panels in Elements of Energy represent metal, water, sun, wood, fire and earth. Admission to all IU Kokomo Art Gallery exhibitions and events is free. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays until 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Call 765-455-9523 or visit http://www.iuk.edu/gallery.
The Kinsey Institute Juried Erotic Art Show
Now-June 30, Mondays and Wednesdays 2-4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.-noon, Fridays, 3-4 p.m., Kinsey Institute Gallery, Morrison Hall second floor, Bloomington -- This exhibition features contemporary artwork selected by Betsy Stirratt, an exhibiting artist and director of the School of Fine Arts Gallery at Indiana University. The multi-media show features photography, sculpture, painting, textiles and wearable art submitted by artists from across the United States. This year's exhibition is the first in what is planned as an annual competition and art exhibit. For more information, or to schedule free tours, call the institute at (812) 855-7686 or visit its Web site at http://kinseyinstitute.org.
