Events at Indiana University
Light Totem at the IU Art Museum extended through May 2008
Now through May, in front of the IU Art Museum, Bloomington -- Heidi Gealt, director of the Indiana University Art Museum, announced that Light Totem, the outdoor light sculpture that splashes waves of color onto the museum's massive exterior wall, will remain active through May 2008. Created in honor of the Art Museum building's 25th anniversary, Light Totem was inaugurated on Oct. 26, 2007. The Light Totem comes to life every evening at dark in front of the IU Art Museum, 1133 E. 7th Street. The Indiana University Art Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. The Art Museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. All exhibits are free and open to the public. For more information information call 812-855-6799 or e-mail lbaden@indiana.edu.
Entrepreneur Workshop Offered at IU Southeast
Jan. 8 to Feb. 26, 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., Indiana University Southeast campus, Library Building Room 230, New Albany -- The Indiana University Southeast School of Business and the Regional Economic Development Resource Center (REDRC) are joining forces to offer an eight-week "Entrepreneur Training Workshop." The program is designed to provide participants with a framework for success and is targeted for those with post-secondary experience, current business owners, minorities, immigrants or youth/mentor pairs. The cost of the workshop is $129, which includes all materials. For more information, call Diane Fuchs at 812-941-2325.
Visiting Artist Lecture
Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m., Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Basile Auditorium -- Allison Smith's work investigates the cultural phenomenon of historical reenactment and the role of craft in the construction of identity. In 2005, Smith created an outdoor public art event on Governors Island in New York known as The Muster, which centered on the question "What are you fighting for?" and included soapbox speeches, magic shows and more. For more information, visit http://www.herron.iupui.edu/new_web/community_res/visit_artist.html.
Chase Children's Series brings two kinds of storytelling to the stage
Jan. 15-17, 10 a.m. and noon each day, Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center at Indiana University Southeast, New Albany -- The Chase Children's Series is bringing the acclaimed storytelling of Mama Yaa and the musical retelling of the classic fairy tale Snow White to Southern Indiana this winter. Nana Yaa Asantewa, better known as Mama Yaa, is an international storyteller, artist and workshop facilitator. A Kentucky native, she has shared her stories with the world, and is currently performing an original piece, "Freedom Knows My Name," about three esteemed African American women. All tickets to the Chase Children's Series are free for students and teachers, but reservations are required. Visit http://oglecenter.ius.edu/ or call 812-941-2526 for more information.
Coffeehouse Nights at the IU Art Museum
Jan. 17, and 24, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Indiana University Art Museum, Bloomington -- During the first three Thursday nights of the spring semester, Indiana University Art Museum guests will enjoy regional coffee samples, in-gallery entertainment, and inspiring, original works of art. Each night, one of the museum's three permanent galleries will be featured:
- Jan. 17: Modern Italian in the Gallery of the Art of the Western World, first floor, featuring an Italian vocalist.
- Jan. 24: Art from India in the Gallery of the Arts of Asia and the Ancient Western World, second floor, featuring guitar.
An art-and-coffee scavenger hunt and raffle will add to each evening's activities. Free samples of coffee related to these cultures will be available, along with sweet treats. Angles Café & Gift Shop will also be open so that visitors can shop, relax or hang out with friends. Each evening offers a chance to experience something new at the museum. Visitors will also be able to experience the Light Totem sculpture at night as it splashes waves of color onto the massive exterior museum wall. For more information, call 812-855-8978 or e-mail Emily Powell at emjpowel@indiana.edu.
William H. Wiggins Jr.: What is Your Dream?
Jan. 17, 11 a.m., IU East, Richmond, Vivian Auditorium in Whitewater Hall -- The speaker is William H. Wiggins Jr., professor emeritus of African American and African Diaspora Studies and Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University Bloomington. Wiggins' speech is "What is Your Dream." a free lunch will follow in the Whitewater Hall lobby. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Tim Williams, Multicultural Affairs director, at 765-973-8320 or e-mail at timwill@indiana.edu.
Karl Wirsum: winsome works (some)
Jan. 18 through March 1, Herron School of Art and Design, 735 West New York St., Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis -- "Karl Wirsum: winsome works (some)" celebrates the work of one of the most revered artists in Chicago. Wirsum was a notable participant in contemporary group exhibitions, but it was the landmark "Hairy Who" exhibition in the 1964 at the Hyde Park Art Center that established his reputation. Wirsum's imaginary creatures and super hero characters enact bizarre scenes; figures from outer space perform domestic tasks such as mowing the lawn; and space men happily orbit starry objects. His work can be seen in every major public art collection in the country, many of whom have lent work to this monumental exhibition of more than 100 pieces. As a special feature of his exhibit, Wirsum will conduct a workshop with Herron printmaking students and faculty to produce a limited edition print. Orders will be taken opening night to purchase a Wirsum print. Also, catalogs ($20) and Karl Wirsum Paddles ($5) which can be autographed by the artist, will be available for purchase. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Sundays. For a complete gallery schedule, visit http://www.herron.iupui.edu.
Doodlebops
Jan. 18, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Indiana University 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, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., to speak at IU Northwest
Jan. 18, 6 p.m., Tamarack Hall Theatre, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary -- Rev. Bernice King, the youngest daughter of iconic civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., will bring her own message of hope and equality to Northwest Indiana as part of a free event in celebration of the upcoming Martin Luther King Day holiday. IU Northwest is pleased to continue its tradition of hosting insightful speakers and powerful programs in recognition of King's civil rights legacy and achievements. Tamarack Hall Theatre is located near the IU Northwest Police Department at the west end of the main campus parking lot at 33rd Avenue and Broadway. The event is free, but advance seating reservations are available by calling 219-981-5609.
A Dream Celebration
Jan. 20, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Rhinehart Recital Hall, 5 p.m. -- Indiana University's African American Choral Ensemble will perform. For more information, contact Christopher W. Riley, rileyc@ipfw.edu or call 260-481-6847.
Calvin Mackie Lecture
Jan. 20, Whittenberger Auditorium, Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington -- Calvin Mackie, professor of engineering at Tulane University, is a dynamic and award-winning motivational speaker. An author, inventor, entrepreneur and Hurricane Katrina survivor, Mackie will present an inspiring message that transcends race, gender, ethnicity, religion and time. For more information, e-mail mlkjr@indiana.edu.
5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Activity Day
Jan. 21, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., IU School of Education Atrium, Bloomington -- Community children will spend the day at the IU School of Education participating in engaging learning activities and learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. This event is open to elementary school-aged children. For more information, contact Leana McClain at lemcclai@indiana.edu.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2008
Jan. 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service celebrates a 'day on instead of a day off' through volunteers attending an inspirational breakfast program and then going out to serve others in the community. The Day of Service is taking place on Jan. 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community seating is limited. For any questions or concerns, please contact Marci Worden at mworden@iupui.edu, or for more information, visit the Center for Service & Learning.
Interfaith Prayer Service
Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Whittenberger Auditorium, Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington -- A strong component of personal strength is frequently one's inner sense of faith. This was certainly true for Dr. King, Gandhi, and many other great leaders. The Interfaith Prayer Service is a gathering that celebrates and increases awareness of various faith traditions through reflective prayers, music and the spoken word. For more information, contact Barry Magee, bmagee@indiana.edu.
A Day On Not A Day Off…
Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Indiana University Southeast, Campus Life Office UC-010, New Albany -- Celebrate Martin Luther King Day by giving back to the community. Participants will be heading to Noah's Ark Children's Village to have lunch and do a craft project with the children and families. Participants will meet at IU Southeast Office of Campus Life at 10:30 a.m. and carpool to Noah's Ark Children's Village. Participants will share pizza with the families and return to campus by 2 p.m. For further information, contact 812-941-2675 or stawolfe@ius.edu.
Unity Summit
Jan. 21, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall, Bloomington -- This annual interactive diversity education program promotes civil dialogue and explores ways to improve the campus climate for all Indiana University students. For more information, contact Eric Love at elove@indiana.edu or 812-855-2139.
Indiana University Medical Students Organize Diversity Week Events in Conjunction with Martin Luther King Observance
Jan. 14-25, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus, Emerson Hall auditorium -- The public is invited. Speakers are:
- Tuesday, Jan. 22: Wayne Boatwright, vice president, Cultural Diversity at Meridian Health in New Jersey - "Patient Diversity Beyond the Vital Signs"
- Wednesday, Jan. 23: Ivor Braden Horn, M.D., M.P.H., pediatrician and researcher at the Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
- Thursday, Jan. 24: Jeanette Noltenius, Ph.D., vice president, Strategic Solutions, Washington, D.C., "Social Determinants of Health"
- Friday, Jan. 25: Frank L. Douglas, M.D., Ph.D., former executive director, MIT Center for Biomedical Innovation, Boston, topic to be announced
For more information, contact 317-274-7722 or mhardin@iupui.edu.
Medical Students to Entertain, Raise Funds for Free Clinics at Annual Performance
Jan. 26, 7 p.m., Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School, 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Indianapolis -- IU School of Medicine students will give a performance to raise money for the city's medical clinics for the homeless and needy, where medical students volunteer. Student performers include violinists Kathryn Dickerson and Tedi Vlahu; pianist and composer Tim Burger; Ragtime pianist Rene Roberts; folk musician and former London, England, street performer Ross Strong; Indian dancer Arthy Saravana; South Indian classical vocalist Kailash Hemachancra; juggler Danielle Friedman; cellist Sarah Bishop; JAMA band members Patrick Ockerse, Ryan Borne, Justin Malenkos and J.W. Malenkos; Veena Raj Kalapatapu, a first-year medical students who is a concert pianist, violinist and clarinetist; and David Foster, a fourth-year student who has composed a surprise tune for the event. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for the general public and may be purchased at the door the night of the performance. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a silent auction of artwork donated by faculty, staff and students. For more information, contact 317-274-7722 or mhardin@iupui.edu.
Royal Scots Dragoon Guard
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Jan. 31, 8 p.m., Indiana University Auditorium, Bloomington -- Take a trip to the Scottish Highlands when The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and The Band of the Coldstream Guards come to the 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 third 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. Tickets for the event are $25-$33 for the general public and $13-$23 for IU Bloomington students. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.
Metamorphoses
Feb. 1-2, 5-9, 7:30 p.m., Wells-Metz Theatre, Bloomington -- While based on Greek mythology more than 2,000 years old, Mary Zimmerman's Tony Award-winning Metamorphoses never ceases to appear strikingly modern. The familiar tales of King Midas, Orpheus and Eurydice, Narcissus, and others unfurl in a reinvigorated form. Expressive movement and evocative images combine with an updated version of Ovid's original Latin poem to produce one of the most stunning theatrical experiences of the last several years. For additional information, call 812-855-1103 or visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.
A Wedding
Feb. 1-2, 8-9, 8 p.m., Musical Arts Center, Bloomington -- Fasten your seat belts for this all-American train wreck of a wedding where old money and nouveau riche collide. The plot revolves around an old-money matriarch, Nettie, who dies in the second scene but whose spirit seems to hover over the messy goings-on. Included in the cast of 19 colorful characters are a flaky interpretive dancer, an emotionally stunted morphine addict, a communistic-leaning aunt, a hired wedding guest, an obsessive-compulsive wedding planner, and an alcoholic marine. Need we say more? Sung in English with English supertitles. To order tickets, call Ticketmaster at 812-333-9955. For more information, visit: http://www.music.indiana.edu/publicity/opera/2007-2008season/internal/wedding.html.
New Discovery Series: Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble
Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grant Line Rd., New Albany -- The Pittsburg New Music Ensemble (PNME) is one of the nations' oldest professional ensembles devoted to the music of our time, presenting new music with wit, power, insight and beauty in a way you won't encounter anywhere else. The 1976 brainstorm of composer David Stock, the Ensemble has collaborated with such composers as John Cage, Milton Babbitt, Witold Lutosalawski, Joan tower, John Harbison, William Kraft and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, and with performers as diverse as Richard Stoltzman, Stephen Burns, Ivan Monighetti, Vladimir Feltsman, the String Trio of New York, Leroy Jenkins, and Jean-Luc Ponty. PNME has premiered more than 100 works, many written especially for them. For additional information, call 812-941-2525 or visit http://oglecenter.ius.edu/.
Dennis Miller
Feb. 2, 8 p.m., Indiana University 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.
Diabetes Conference Designed to Enlighten, Encourage Patients and Families
Feb. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Indianapolis Convention Center -- Program co-directors from the Indiana University School of Medicine Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, David Marrero, Ph.D., the J.O. Ritchey Professor of Medicine, Paris Roach, M.D., associate professor of medicine, and certified diabetes educator Melinda S. Kelly, R.N., who is the program coordinator for the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study, will speak. Speakers also will include diabetes specialists from IU School of Medicine, the University of Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center, and others from the Indianapolis community. They will be joined by Steven V. Edelman, M.D., founder and director of Taking Control of Your Diabetes and a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and luncheon speaker Urban Miyares, who founded Disabled Businesspersons Associated, a national volunteer-based charity assisting in rehabilitation and education of people with disabilities. Workshop topics include Home Glucose Monitoring: Knowing Your Numbers and What to Do with Them," "The Truths and Myths About insulin Use and Type 2 Diabetes," "Raising Kids with Diabetes," and "What's Driving You Crazy About Your Caregivers and Living with Diabetes." Health fair exhibits will be open from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is available online at www.tcoydCME.org. Information and registration also is available at the UCSD Office of Continuing Medical Education by calling 888-229-6263.
The Many Adventures of Snow White
Feb. 4-8, 10 a.m. and noon each day, Ogle Cultural and Community Center at Indiana University Southeast, New Albany -- The Many Adventures of Snow White, a humorous remake of the classic story featuring a ditzy Snow White stumbling from wacky adventure to wacky adventure, while encountering an evil queen, a family of dwarves, and her prince. All tickets to the Chase Children's Series are free for students and teachers, but reservations are required. Visit http://oglecenter.ius.edu/ or call 812-941-2526 for more information.
Stomp
Feb. 5-6, 8 p.m., Indiana University Auditorium, Bloomington -- Feel the rhythm when Stomp pounds its way onto Indiana University Auditorium's stage. The musical phenomenon is a toe-tapping, fist-pounding, finger-snapping, body-moving, feast for the senses. Stomp was born out of the United Kingdom's street performing buskers who made music by any means necessary. Using broomsticks, lighters, matchboxes, their own bodies and anything else that comes their way, the members of Stomp will have you dancing in your seat. Come feel the pulse of an evening you and your family will never forget. Tickets for the event are $37-$59 for the general public and $19-$40 for IU Bloomington students. To purchase tickets, visit: http://www.iuauditorium.com.
IU Jazz Ensemble
Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grant Line Rd., New Albany -- When you combine 20 of the world's most talented jazz students with Distinguished Professor and Living Jazz Legend David N. Baker, you get one of the hottest jazz groups around -- the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Jazz Ensemble. Presenting sizzling performances of virtually all styles and eras of jazz, this superior ensemble continues the legacy of one of the top programs of its kind. For additional information, call 812-941-2525 or e-mail oglemail@ius.edu.
The Seagull
Feb. 22-23, 26, March 1, 7:30 p.m., Ruth N. Halls Theatre, Bloomington -- The facade of laughter veils a well of sadness in The Seagull, perhaps the pinnacle of achievement for iconic Russian playwright Anton Chekhov. When an aging star of the Russian stage and her companion, a famous and popular writer, descend on her country estate, chaos and heartbreak ensue. The romances of attraction and creation contrast and collide in a comedy where love, money, betrayal and the quest for literary supremacy simultaneously produce effervescent humor and penetrating melancholy. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.
"The Marriage of Figaro"
Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
Feb. 22-23, 29, March 1, 8 p.m., Musical Arts Center, Bloomington -- This "sequel" to Rossini's The Barber of Seville once again features the beloved Figaro, now Count Almaviva's valet and fiancé to the maid Susanna. Figaro must outwit his master when he discovers that the Count intends to revive an old custom of "seigniorial right" to anticipate the bridegroom on a servant's wedding night. But his mission is complicated by the old woman Marcellina, the plotting against the Count of Susanna, herself, and the Countess. Various disguises and general pandemonium ensue before all ends well. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for students. The opera is sung in Italian with English supertitles. To purchase tickets, visit: http://www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit: http://www.music.indiana.edu/publicity/opera/2007-2008season/internal/figaro.html.
Celtic Tenors with Special Guest Deirdre Shannon
Feb. 23, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grant Line Rd., New Albany -- The Celtic Tenors combine their unique voices, character and wit to provide a show overflowing with vitality and variety from start to finish. Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson have all had classical training, sung leading roles with top opera companies and performed in oratorio and concerts worldwide. For additional information, call 812-941-2525 or visit http://oglecenter.ius.edu/.
American Shakespeare Center Residency at IUPUI
Feb. 25 through March 2, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis -- The Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI will welcome the American Shakespeare Center's (ASC) Piercing Eloquence Tour to Indianapolis Feb. 25 through March 2. ASC actors will stage six events: two special free performances for high schools in Indianapolis and Kokomo; three public performances at the Christian Theological Seminary; and a special scene performance, "Shakespeare in the Courtroom" co-sponsored by the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis at Inlow Hall on the IUPUI campus. The ASC, one of the country's most acclaimed acting troupes, will recreate original Shakespearean production techniques -- such as a stage surrounded by the audience on three sides -- demonstrating authentic Elizabethan theater. In addition to performing live, the ASC will make its residency at IUPUI a complete learning experience by conducting workshops that explore Shakespeare's themes of leadership in Henry V, bigotry in The Merchant of Venice, and women's liberation in The Taming of the Shrew. The ASC will also offer workshops for actors such as "Stage Combat" and "Shakespeare on Your Feet." All ASC performances are free to IUPUI faculty, staff and students. Public performances (tickets are $10):
- Henry V: Thursday, 7 p.m., Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1, at the Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis -- directed by Giles Block of London's Globe Theatre.
- The Merchant of Venice: 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at the Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis -- directed by P.J. Paparelli, artistic director of Alaska's Perseverance Theater and former associate director of the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC.
Special public performance (free): "Shakespeare in the Courtroom" from The Merchant of Venice, 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, at InLow Hall, 530 W. New York St., on the IUPUI campus. Featuring the courtroom scene from Merchant followed by a panel discussion with the actors and faculty of the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis.
High school performances: The Taming of the Shrew, (special free performances for Indiana high schools) Monday, Feb. 25; and Friday, Feb. 29, -- directed by the American Shakespeare Center's Artistic Director Jim Warren. For ticket and reservation information, please contact Terri Bourus, tbourus@iupui.edu or 317-278-0887.
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