Events at Indiana University
Field of Vision: Contemporary Jewelry and Holloware
Now through Nov. 17, SoFA Gallery, Fine Arts 123, Bloomington -- "Field of Vision" will be a significant international exhibition of contemporary jewelry and holloware. The exhibition will feature works created by North American and international artists Robert Baines, Jamie Bennett, Julie Blyfield, Helen Britton, Sharon Church, Marilyn da Silva, Arline Fisch, Mirjam Hiller, Bruce Metcalf, Tom Muir, Joan Parcher, Jacqueline Ryan, Helen Shirk, Vera Siemund, Kiff Slemmons, Christina Smith and Billie Jean Theide. The exhibition includes an accompanying symposium and workshop. For more information, http://www.indiana.edu/~sofa/.
Boardman art
Deborah Boardman Exhibition
Now through Nov. 18, IU Kokomo Art Gallery, Indiana University Kokomo -- Artist Deborah Boardman will exhibit her work, which is inspired by natural lines of energy and the history of the Miami Nation of Indiana. Boardman will show her lush, large-scale paintings, a cast glass sculpture, other representations and artifacts that allude to loss of the land, the desecration of burial grounds and the changing of waterways to accommodate agriculture. Admission is free. For more information, call 765-455-9523 or visit: http://www.iuk.edu/gallery.
The Second Wave: Modern Japanese Prints from Bloomington Collections
Now through Dec. 16, IU Art Museum, 1133 E. Seventth Street, Bloomington -- In the early 20th century, Japanese publishers responded to collectors' interest in traditional Japanese prints; at the same time, Japanese artists began to experiment with Western influences in their prints. This exhibition includes 40 prints representative of this period of revitalized woodblock printing in Japan. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For additional information contact: 812-855-5445 or iuam@indiana.edu.
Sculpture Transformed: The Work of Marjorie Schick
Now through Dec. 16, IU Art Museum, 1133 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- This traveling exhibition, organized by International Arts & Artists, is a retrospective of the work of Marjorie Schick, an internationally recognized sculptor and jewelry designer. Schick, who received her MFA from Indiana University's School of Fine Arts in 1966, has steadfastly experimented with the body's relation to form, color and texture in her work, stretching the limits of how sculpture can be created and experienced. This exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue by Tacey A. Rosolowski. For additional information contact: 812-855-5445 or iuam@indiana.edu.
IU Art Museum's Treasures Complement the Louvre's, On View at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
Now through Jan. 6, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis --Two exhibitions, "A Golden Legacy: Greek and Roman Jewelry from the Burton Y. Berry Collection at the Indiana University Art Museum" and "Piranesi's Views of Ancient Rome" -- highlighting numerous works from the IU Art Museum's collection -- are currently on view at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) through Jan. 6. These installations are designed to complement the blockbuster exhibition, "Roman Art from the Louvre," which opened at the IMA on Sept. 23. "A Golden Legacy" features 150 objects drawn exclusively from the IU Art Museum's world-renowned Burton Y. Berry Collection, including many complete jewelry sets that feature necklaces, earrings, bracelets and finger rings. These exquisite objects of personal adornment celebrate the ingenuity, technical skill, and artistic achievements of ancient Greek and Roman goldsmiths and silversmiths. The exhibition was organized by Adriana Calinescu, the IU Art Museum's Thomas T. Solley Curator Emeritus of Ancient Art. "Piranesi's Views of Ancient Rome" features 30 large-scale etchings depicting the city's greatest monuments as recorded by the 18th century Italian printmaker Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Selected from the print collections of the Indianapolis Museum of Art and IU Art Museum, the exhibition includes 18 works drawn from IU's impressive holding of more than 100 prints by this artist, including many in the Diether Thimme Collection. For additional information: 812-855-8978 or emjpowel@indiana.edu.
IU India Studies lecture series
Various dates and times, IU Bloomington -- Each semester, the IU India Studies Program sponsors a series of guest lectures that bring the leading political, art and cultural figures from India and South Asia to the IU Bloomington campus. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~isp/.
The lecture series schedule follows:
• Nov. 30 -- The Hrishikesh and Sailabala Bhattacharya Memorial Lecture, "India, a Premature Spirit of Triumphalism?," by Edward Luce, Washington bureau chief of The Financial Times, 5:30 p.m. at India Studies House.
• Dec. 4 -- "Uses of Adversity: Social Crisis and the Embodiment of Culture in The Prahlada Nataka of Orissa, India," by John Emigh, professor of theatre, speech and dance at Brown University, 5:30 p.m. at India Studies House.
La Bohème at IU Opera Theater
Nov. 16 and 17, 8 p.m., Musical Arts Center, S. Jordan Ave., Bloomington -- One of the most popular works in all of opera, this Puccini masterpiece's every note has a purpose, and the music never fails to touch the heart. Mimi is a seamstress living in the same building as two young and impoverished artists, Marcello, a painter, and Rodolfo, a poet. On Christmas Eve, Mimi's candle goes out, and she seeks a light from Rodolfo. Thus starts this beautiful and moving love story filled with moments of abundant joy, good humor, and great tenderness. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. For tickets, call the Musical Arts Center Box Office at 812-855-7433 or Ticketmaster at 812-333-9955.
Shakespeare's Measure for Measure
Nov. 13-17, 7:30 p.m., Ruth N. Halls Theatre, Bloomington -- Sex and politics take the stage In Shakespeare's Measure For Measure at Ruth N. Halls Theatre. Measure for Measure is directed by associate professor in acting and directing Fontaine Syer who is joined by a talented group of students to create a seductive world where Renaissance Vienna collides with heavy metal. Ticket prices are $16 for adults and $13 for students and seniors (discounts Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only). On Nov. 17, there will be an additional matinee performance at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets by phone, call Ticketmaster at 812-333-9955 in the Bloomington, Ind., area or visit: http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Economists to provide 2008 Outlook at IUS
Nov. 13, 7 a.m. Hoosier Room-IU Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany -- Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Program will begin at 8 a.m. and end at approximately 9 a.m. Chancellor Sandra Patterson-Randles will serve as the moderator. Panelist scheduled to speak are Jim Smith; John Boquist; Jerry Conover and Uric Dufrene. Cost for the event is $25 per person and $175 for a table of eight. Please contact Diane Fuchs at defuchs@ius.edu or 812-941-2325 to secure reservations.
Dan Coats
Nov. 13, 5-7 p.m., 530 W. New York St., Inlow Hall, Wynne Courtroom, Room 100, IU School of Law, Indianapolis -- Former U.S. Senator from Indiana and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Dan Coats will present "The Changing Role of the US. Ambassador to Germany in a Post-9/11 World." For more information, contact: slingrom@iupui.edu or 317-278-3400.
Australian visiting artist examines the invisible in everyday life; Honor Freeman's ceramic practice highlighted at Hope School of Fine Arts.
Nov. 13, 5:30-7 p.m., Collins Living-Learning Center Coffee House, 10th and Woodlawn, Bloomington -- The Indiana University Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts and the Collins Living-Learning Center present visiting artist-in residence Honor Freeman to the Bloomington and IU community in a public lecture and reception. Honor lives and works in Australia and is teaching a second eight-week class this semester through the Collins Living-Learning Center titled "Contemporary Art with an Australian Twist." She is collaborating with the Hope School of Fine Arts Ceramics Department to work with Fine Arts students regarding studio practice and issues in contemporary art. Honor Freeman's work is concerned with the ordinariness of everyday life. Using porcelain, she magnifies the often overlooked invisible of everyday life and commemorates small moments and tiny tasks. "The work seeks to make visible the relationship between us and the objects we use, the gestures, mundane activities and humble objects, like small markers silently measuring the hours and marking the days" (from Freeman's Artist Statement, 2007). Honor is represented by the Sabbia Gallery in Australia. For additional information: apub@indiana.edu.
Rent coming to IU Auditorium
Nov. 13-14, 8 p.m., Indiana University Auditorium, Bloomington -- The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is the story of a group of young artists learning to survive in and make their way on the rough streets of New York City. Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living your life for the moment. To purchase tickets: tickets@indiana.edu.
"Black Religions, FBI Surveillance and the Rise of Black Ethnics in the Early Twentieth Century"
Nov. 14, noon.-1 p.m., Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Bridgwaters Lounge, Bloomington -- Sylvester Johnson, assistant professor of religious studies, will present the brown bag lecture "Black Religions, FBI Surveillance and the Rise of Black Ethnics in the Early Twentieth Century." For more information, visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~afroamer/.
IU to celebrate geographic information advances on GIS Day
Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Herman B Wells Library lobby, Bloomington -- The centerpiece of GIS Day will be a keynote address by Gilbert Rochon, associate vice president for collaborative research at Purdue University, Information Technology (ITaP), who will speak at noon on "The Evolution, Applications and Convergence of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Satellite Remote Sensing." Rochon has conducted research all over the world while working with the Environmental Protection Agency, NASA and other organizations. For more information: http://www.indiana.edu/~gis/gisday/.
CEEP Policy Chat
Nov. 14, 1:30 p.m., the IMU State Room East, Bloomington -- The Center for Evaluation & Education Policy and the School of Education will host an Education Policy Chat panel discussion on English Language Learner (ELL) issues in K-12 education. Panelists will include Sylvia Martinez, Indiana University School of Education and Department of Latino Studies; Darlene Slaby, Indiana Department of Education; and Debbie Thomas, ESL Coordinator, Bartholomew Consolidated Schools. For more information, visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~ceep/.
Healing in Puerto Rico
Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Leo R. Dowling International Center, 111 S. Jordan Ave., Bloomington -- This talk by Selina Morales will explore the healing and spiritual practices of Jerusalen. Morales is an espiritista healer and medium who lives in Naranjto, Puerto Rico. Jerusalen uses local plants, commercial potions and spiritual guides to heal patients. In this talk, she will discuss the Puerto Rican traditions, old and new, that influence her healing practice. Morales is a graduate student in the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology. She is currently curating an exhibition entitled, "Jardines de Jerusalen" (Jerusalen's Gardens), at the Mathers Museum of World Cultures in Bloomington for March 2008. For more information, contact: lacasa@indiana.edu.
Noon Talk: Accidental Collectors
Nov. 14, 12:15-1 p.m., Special Exhibitions Gallery, First Floor, 1133 E. 7th Street, Bloomington -- As part of its continuing Noon Talk series, the IU Art Museum will present "Accidental Collectors" in conjunction with the special exhibition "The Second Wave: Modern Japanese Prints" from Bloomington Collections. The IUAM hosts Noon Talks each month, highlighting different genres and mediums. Through these intimate lectures, the museum strives to give a voice to as many types of art as possible. No registration is needed; the event is free and open to the public. For additional information: 812-855-5445 or http://www.artmuseum.iu.edu.
For the Sake of the Children
Nov. 15, 3:15 p.m.-6 p.m., Moot Court Room, School of Law, Bloomington -- Indiana Law and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences present "For the Sake of the Children: Advances in Family Dispute Resolution." This conference brings together a multi-disciplinary group of national and international scholars and practitioners to discuss the various issues facing attorneys, mediators and judges during family disputes. For more information, visit: http://law.indiana.edu/front/special/2007_forthechildren/.
Brown Bag Series
Nov. 15, 1 p.m., La Casa, 715 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- "Food for thought: globalization of retailing and the livelihoods of campesinos in Yucatán, Mexico;" discussion by James J Biles (Geography). Sponsored by Center for Latin America and the Caribbean Studies, La Casa and Latino Studies. For more information contact: lacasa@indiana.edu.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Nov. 15, 8 p.m., IU Auditorium, Bloomington -- The Nai-Ni Dance Company will visit the stage for one performance. Through creative props, colorful costumes and innovative choreography, the dance troupe will perform the dances inspired by traditional Chinese festivals and rituals. Tickets for the performance are $25-$33 for the general public and $13-$23 for IUB students. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.IUauditorium.com or at the box office, 1211 E. Seventh St.
The Human Experience Film Series presented by the IUPUC Alumni Association
Nov. 15, 5 p.m. with discussion from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Indiana University Purdue University Columbus Indiana, Learning Center, LC 1000 Custer-Nugent Lecture Hall, Indianapolis -- The purpose of the series is to raise awareness of and encourage discussion about a variety of social issues. The series is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the IUPUC Alumni Association at 812-314-8632 or alumni@iupuc.edu.
Magical Realism, Immigration and Life on the Border
Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington -- Nationally acclaimed writer and poet Luis Alberto Urrea, author of The Devil's Highway and The Hummingbird's Daughter, will speak at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Urrea is a powerful and provocative author whose writing touches lives and challenges minds. For information and tickets, visit: http://www.mcpl.info/friends.
"Biological and Physiological Differences Across the Population": Conference looks at how differences in sex, ethnicity, race affect approaches to fighting disease
Nov. 16, 750 Daniels Way, 8:50 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bloomington -- Cook Group Inc. will host the next event in a workshop series designed by Indiana University's Kelley School of Business to assist Indiana's healthcare and life science companies in finding new ways to collaborate. Registration is available online at http://www.kelley.iu.edu/lifesc/conferences/confreg.html or by contacting Roxie Glaze at the Kelley School at 812-855-9210. The registration fee for the program is $40. Students at institutions of higher learning must register but may attend free.
Research Universities in the Asian Context
Nov. 16, noon.-1:30 p.m., Ballantine Hall 004, Bloomington -- As part of the IU School of Informatics' Science and Technology in the Pacific Century seminar series, Philip Altbach of Boston College presents "Research Universities in the Asian Context." For more information, contact: dhakken@indiana.edu.
Developmental Seminar
Nov. 16, 1:30, Psychological and Brain Sciences Building, Room 137C, Bloomington -- Karin James will present "Predicting reading delays: The neural correlates of rhyming in preschool children." For more information, visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~psych/.
Animal Behavior Colloquium
Nov. 16, 4 p.m., Myers Hall 130, Bloomington -- Elizabeth Adkins-Regan of Cornell University will present "Mate choice in the socially monogamous zebra finch: development and hormones" as part of the Animal Behvior Colloquia series. For more information, visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~animal/.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Realities, not Stereotypes
Nov. 17, 1-4 p.m., 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington -- Join us in exploring Native American cultures beyond the stereotypes. This free family event will include storytelling, games and hands-on introductions to crafts from several tribes geared towards different age groups. Free refreshments will be provided. The event will be co-sponsored by the Native American Graduate Students Association and the First Nations Educational & Cultural Center. For more information: 812-855-6873.
"IU Art Museum Celebrates 100 Years of Brown County Art"
Nov. 18, 3-4:30 p.m., 1133 E. 7th St., Bloomington -- In celebration of the centennial of T. C. Steele's arrival in Belmont, Ind. (near Nashville), and the beginning of the Brown County Art Colony, the Indiana University Art Museum will present a special afternoon concert and tour, "A Musical Masque: Celebrating the Seasons in Brown County," on Sunday in the museum's second floor atrium. The program is free and open to the public. For more information: 812-855-5445 or http://www.artmuseum.iu.edu.
New York Times Best Selling author to visit IU East
Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Vivian Auditorium, Whitewater Hall, Richmond -- Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, will visit Indiana University East. The public is welcome to attend a free reading. For more information: hcartee@indiana.edu or 765-973-8202.
Jimmy Cory makes its world premiere at IU
Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 4-8, 7:30 p.m., Wells-Metz Theatre, Bloomington -- In classic storytelling fashion M.F.A. playwright Kevin Daly invites us on journey to the old neighborhood. Centered on its title character, a hard-nosed factory worker who can't escape the shadow of his father's crimes, this play hits full gallop and never stops. Daly paints a world both charming and violent as he traces the steps of a man caught between the past and present. A piercing story of obsession and redemption, Jimmy Cory promises an engaging evening in the Wells-Metz Theatre. For more information, visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~thtr/productions/2007/lntdc/4-jimmy/index.html.
The Nutcracker
Dec. 1- 2, 3 p.m.; Dec. 1, 8 p.m., IU Auditorium, IU Bloomington -- Bloomington's holiday tradition features the beloved music of Tchaikovsky while telling the story of young Clara, who receives a toy soldier nutcracker from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. When she falls asleep with the nutcracker in her arms and starts to dream, magical things begin to happen. For tickets, call the Musical Arts Center Box Office at 812-855-7433 or Ticketmaster at 812-333-9955. More information about the IU Jacobs School of Music and its productions can be found at: http://www.music.indiana.edu/.
Chimes of Christmas; A Christmas Celebration for the Entire Family
Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Indiana University Auditorium, Bloomington -- The bells will be ringing when the Chimes of Christmas comes caroling to IU Auditorium. This holiday tradition features some of the best the IU Jacobs School of Music has to offer with performances from the IU Wind Ensemble, Trombone Choir and the Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers. To purchase tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.
A Tennessee Christmas
Dec. 8, 4 and 8 p.m. Cultural & Community Center, Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Rd., New Albany -- Lee Greenwood, the singer and songwriter, had a string of hits beginning in 1978, including the 1983 "God Bless the USA" that became the country's unofficial anthem and catapulted him to a special place in the music pantheon. While that song's popularity has only increased over the years, the multi-platinum Grammy Award winner continues to forge ahead, recently releasing his 24th album, "Stronger Than Time." Admission: 4 p.m. $25; 8 p.m. $30. For further information: 812-941-2525.
Rockapella
Jan. 12, 4 and 8 p.m., Cultural & Community Center, Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Rd. New Albany -- This five-man a cappella powerhouse has taken its infectious blend of soul, rock, R&B and jazz across the USA, selling out shows and appearing on radio and television everywhere. They've been regulars on the popular PBS program, "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego," worked with Spike Lee, recorded instantly recognizable commercials for brands like Folgers, and released a string of well-received recordings of their own, along with collaborations with other artists. As the undisputed kings of contemporary a cappella music, Rockapella continues to offer proof to everyone of their boundless ability to inspire and attract devoted fans, old and new. For further information, call 812-941-2525.
Doodlebops
Jan. 18, IU Auditorium, Bloomington -- Get ready to rock along with the Doodlebops in their live U.S. concert tour. Straight from their hit TV show on Playhouse Disney, Deedee, Rooney and Moe Doodle are ready to sing and dance in their interactive concert experience that will have kids and their parents rockin' and boppin' together! The live action series produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment and airing on the Disney Channel, features the three fun-loving band mates who live out their daily lives as the biggest phenomena in kids' pop music, sharing positive messages through their high-energy show. This candy-colored trio is sure to deliver an unforgettable performance. To purchase tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com
Dennis Miller
Feb. 2, 8 p.m., IU Auditorium, Bloomington -- It's been said that Dennis Miller is "one of the premiere comedy talents in America today." While others are blunt in assessing Miller's comedic stature, Dennis himself makes a virtue of understatement, but there is nothing low key about his career. Miller is a five-time Emmy award winner for his critically acclaimed half-hour, live talk show Dennis Miller Live which had a nine year run on HBO. Over the years, Miller has become both a public and critical favorite. For more information and tickets, visit http://www.iuauditorium.com.
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