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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/.

Debrah Boardman

Boardman Exhibition

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.

Music and Mentoring: The Gift of Big Band Music
Nov. 15, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., American Cabaret Theater 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis -- Jazz, more than any other type of music has been passed down through mentoring. This panel discussion and concert will celebrate the musicians who shared their gifts with younger musicians. Members of the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra will discuss mentoring relationships in the history of big band music. Q&A will follow. Listen and dance to music during the concert that highlights the collaborative efforts of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, compositions by Stan Kenton, as well as works by Billie Holiday, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman. The panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. is free. Advance sale concert tickets (through Nov. 14) are $20 adults and $10 students, or $25 adults and $15 at the door (www.actindy.org). For additional information: Call 317-898-1123 or e-mail indyjazzorch@comcast.net.

Works of Hope and Healing
Now through Nov. 24, 6 p.m. IUPUI, Marsh Gallery in the Herron School of Art and Design, 735 W. New York Street, Indianapolis -- Herron School of Art and Design, the Wishard Foundation and the Wishard Pharmacy Dept are pleased to announce "Works of Hope and Healing," a collection of Herron student art inspired by their observations and interactions at Wishard Hospital. For additional information call 317-278-9423 or visit http://www.herron.iupui.edu/new_web/news/index.html.

The Second Wave: Modern Japanese Prints from Bloomington Collections
Now through Dec. 16, IU Art Museum, 1133 E. Seventh 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, IN -- 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 Boheme

This multistory set of La Bohéme is being constructed at the rear of the stage of the IU Musical Arts Center. The unique technical capabilities of this stage allow for the large scale of the set. The only other stage in the U.S. that could hold this type of set is New York's Metropolitan Opera.

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La Bohème at IU Opera Theater
Nov. 16 and 17, 8 p.m., Musical Arts Center, S. Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN -- 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.

And He Ran Screaming
Nov. 16, 7 - 9:00 p.m. The Church Within, 1125 Spruce St., Indianapolis -- Playwright Jeffrey Barnes, acclaimed in both Indianapolis and Minneapolis Fringe Festivals, performs the world premier of this one-man play. Through a unique series of introspective conversations, the play reveals how generosity begins within and invites viewers to move through acceptance and forgiveness to become whole. Barnes will join local panelists in a post-performance discussion. Panelists include Calvin Brandenburg, minister and health care administrator; Margarete Brandenburg, mental health counselor; Dr. Valerie Chang, professor, IU School of Social Work; Dr. Beverley Faulk, counselor and social worker; Linda Parr, minister and social worker; Michele O'Mara, family therapist; and other guest panelists in ministry and mental health. Q&A will follow. Admission is free. ASL interpreted. For additional information call 317-872-3827 or e-mail thechurchwithin@sbcglobal.net.

Volunteering Abroad
Nov. 16, 7- 8:30 p.m., Franklin College, second floor of the Johnson Center for Fine Arts, 101 Branigan Blvd., Franklin -- Learn the value and rewards of international volunteer work through a presentation by Robert Einterz, M.D., associate dean for International Programs, IU professor of medicine, and director and co-founder of the IU-Kenya Partnership. Einterz will be joined by a panel of former international volunteers who will answer audience questions. A reception and fair will provide opportunities to connect with representatives of various international volunteer organizations. This program coincides with International Education Week, an annual event sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. Admission is free. For more information call 317-738-8017 or e-mail srosario@franklincollege.edu.

Measure for Measure

Harper Jones as Claudio embraces Dawn Thomas as Isabelle in Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" presented by the IU Department of Theatre and Drama.

Shakespeare's Measure for Measure
Nov. 13-17, 7:30 p.m., Ruth N. Halls Theatre, Bloomington, IN -- 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. 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 Bloomington. or visit: http://www.ticketmaster.com.

EMI CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT -- Music of Zelenka, Jenkins, Rinuccini and Telemann
Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Ford-Crawford Hall, Simon Music Library & Recital Center on Jordan Avenue, Bloomington -- The evening's repertoire includes: Zelenka: Sonata in F Major, No. 1 Jenkins: Fantasia Suite in D Minor, No. 7 Rinuccini: Lamento della ninfa G. P. Telemann: Wer zweifelt, daâ man unser Herze verzagt und trozig nennen mag? For more information, visit http://www.music.indiana.edu/.

Faculty recital
Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Auer Hall, Bloomington, IN Simon Music Library & Recital Center on Jordan Avenue -- Three scenes from "Lorenzo de' Medici" will be performed in a semi-staged version. The recital includes Vince Liotta, stage direction; Dongmin Kim, conductor; and David Higgins and Jim Lile, slide projection. For more information, visit http://www.music.indiana.edu/.

For the Sake of the Children
Nov. 15, 3:15 -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://www.law.indiana.edu/front/special/2007_forthechildren/.

Brown Bag Series
Nov. 15, 1 p.m., La Casa, 715 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- The topic of this brown bag lunch is "Food for thought: globalization of retailing and the livelihoods of campesinos in Yucatán, Mexico. The discussion will be given by James J Biles (geography). For more information contact: lacasa@indiana.edu.

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie invites the IU and Bloomington communities to a celebratory reception in honor of Anthony Thompson, BGS'02, upon his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Nov. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Program begins at 6:15 p.m., Bloomington Convention Center, Great Room, 302 S. College Avenue, Bloomington -- Parking is available on site. Please RSVP to Aimee Hansell by e-mail ahansell@indiana.edu or call 812-855-4958. For more information about the reception, please contact the IU Office of the President at 812-855-4613.

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

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 health care and life sciences 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 -- IU Professor Karin James will present "Predicting reading delays: The neural correlates of rhyming in preschool children." For more information, visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~psych/.

From the Mountains and the Plains: Music from Colombia and Venezuela, with guitarist Aquiles Báez and percussionist/pianist Gonzalo Grau.
Nov. 16, 7 p.m. at Auer Hall, Bloomington -- Following the recent success as partners in the collegiate premiere of Golijov's opera "Ainadamar," the Latin American Popular Music Ensemble is presenting yet another intriguing program this fall, "From the Mountains and the Plains: Music from Colombia and Venezuela." LAPME will be joined in the performance by the celebrated Venezuelan musicians Aquiles Báez and Gonzalo Grau. The program will include a variety of genres: The selections will illustrate musical and cultural commonalities as well as distinct differences between the two countries. Colombia and Venezuela both are geographically extremely diverse and LAPME's program will explore the multitude of styles, genres and traditions that have been shaped as a result of this distinct topography.

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, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~sofa/.

Ambassadors for Children at IU Kokomo
Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m., 2300 S. Washington Street, Kelly Student Center, KC130, Kokomo -- Abriendo Puertas hosts a dinner and silent auction to benefit the humanitarian programs and projects of Ambassadors for Children (AFC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving children around the world. The ticket cost is $25, which includes the cost of the dinner, $13.50, and the fundraising (tax deductible) amount, $11.50. For more information contact Ed Costa: e.costa@insightbb.com or Kim Rogers: kcwyatt@iuk.edu or visit the Abriendo Puertas Web site: http://www.ambassadorsforchildren.org/iuk

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 Behavior Colloquia series. For more information, visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~animal/.

Indiana Opens to the World: Making a Map, Seeing the Connections
Nov.17, 1:30 - 4 p.m., Christian Theological Seminary 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis -- From the remarkable partnership between the IU Medical School and Moi University in Kenya to the individual immigrants who raise money for schools in their home villages, people from central Indiana are redefining what it means to live generously in the world. Learn about the density of Indiana's international connections. Congregations, schools and civic organizations are invited to share their international projects, discover mutual synergies, brainstorm potential partnerships, and discuss how to make these initiatives, including a digital map and electronic directory of all groups and projects, accessible to the community. Admission is free. Classroom resources are available. For more information call: 317-472-9666 or e-mail john@sipr.org.

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, call 812-855-6873.

Symphony Orchestra performance presents student conductors: Jin Tanaka, Ben Bolter, and Fawzi Haimor
Nov. 18, 8 p.m., Bloomington Musical Arts Center, Jordan Ave., Bloomington -- The repertoire for the concert is Mendelssohn: The Hebrides, Op.26 "Fingal's Cave"; Beethoven: Symphony No.8 in F Major, Op.93; and Elgar: Cockaigne, op.40 "In London Town." For more information, visit http://www.music.indiana.edu/.

"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.

Creating a Climate of Generosity: A Community Conversation
Nov. 18, 2- 4 p.m., Butler University Atherton Union 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis -- How can we work together to cultivate a spirit of generosity within and across the private, public and charitable sectors? Butler University President Bobby Fong will moderate the festival's first-ever closing conversation, which features The Honorable Sarah Evans Barker, Judge, United States District Court; Brian Payne, President of the Central Indiana Community Foundation; and Yvonne Perkins,Vice President, Community Relations at Citizens Gas. Admission is free. Call 317-278-3623 or e-mail festival@iupui.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.

Zhou Wenzhong, China's ambassador
Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN-- Zhou, who has been in his current post since 2005, will speak on the topic "China's Peaceful Development and U.S.-China Relations. While there is no charge for the event, registration is required and can be done online at http://www.kelley.iu.edu/ciber.

Jimmy Cory
Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 4-8, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, 2 p.m., Wells-Metz Theatre, Bloomington, IN -- 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.

Dining out through the centuries
Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 5 and 8 p.m., Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Walb Student Union, Ft. Wayne -- Step back in time for some local feasts as two coming events play on historical themes to lure hungry guests. Eat like a king (or queen) at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne's inaugural Madrigal Dinner in Walb Student Union. The dinners will be Nov. 30 (processional begins at 8 p.m.) and Dec. 1 (5 and 8 p.m.). Doors open 45 minutes before the processional. The feast will include roasted Cornish hen (a vegetarian option will be available), wild rice, green beans, spinach Mandarin salad, pecan spoon bread and wassail. Tickets are $25 (gentry seating) or $30 (nobility seating). You can also reserve a Baron's Table with eight seats for $320, or the King's Table with eight seats for $400. To make reservations by Nov. 20, call 260-481-6811. Renaissance attire is encouraged.

The Nutcracker
Nov. 30, 8 p.m.,Dec. 1- 2, 3 p.m.; Dec. 1, 8 p.m., IU Auditorium, 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/ or Ticketmaster: 812-333-9955.

Chimes of Christmas; A Christmas Celebration for the Entire Family
Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., IU 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.

German Awareness Day/Saint Nicholas Day
Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m, IU East, Whitewater Hall, Richmond -- Buffet begins at 11:30 and ends when the food is gone. Paul Krise will speak about his heritage. Santa Claus will also be in attendance at the Developmental Center from 12:00-12:30. Cookies and lemonade will served.

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.

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Jan. 31, 8 p.m., IU Auditorium, Bloomington -- Take a trip to the Scottish Highlands when The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and The Band of the Coldstream Guards come to IU Auditorium. Adorned in full dress uniform, complete with kilt and bearskin cap, The Band of the Coldstream Guards are the pride of the British Army, playing the music of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are an amalgamation of the 3rd Carbiniers and The Royal Scots Greys. Combined they are Scotland's only cavalry brigade. The Band of the Coldstream Guards have been musical ambassadors on the field and on the stage for two-and-a-half centuries. 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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