Events at Indiana University
Coptic (Egypt), 5th century AD. Dancer with Basket of Pomegranates. Curtain: polychrome wool and undyed linen. IU Art Museum 72.126.5
Selected Coptic Textiles from Ancient Egypt
Now-spring 2009, Gallery of the Art of the Western World, Indiana University Art Museum, first floor, Bloomington -- Nearly 100 years ago, more than 150 textiles dating from the third to the 12th centuries and spanning late Roman, early Byzantine and early Islamic times were unearthed from shallow burials in the sandy soils of Egypt. The examples included in this new gallery installation have not been on display since 1999 and are being reintroduced to complement the Middle Eastern Arts Festival organized by the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies program of Indiana University. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. For more about Coptic textiles, please visit http://www.iub.edu/~iuam/online_modules/coptic/cophome.html. For further information, e-mail iuam@indiana.edu or call 812-855-5445.
Mathers Museum Exhibit -- Botánica: A Pharmacy for the Soul
Now-Dec. 31, various times, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington -- The exhibition "Pharmacy for the Soul" centers on traditions of spirit healing and the practitioners and places associated with these beliefs. The Mathers Museum is open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 1-4:30 p.m. Admission to the museum is free. For further information, visit http://www.mathers.indiana.edu.
Sunken Cities and Shipwrecks: The Growing World of Underwater Museums
Now-Dec. 19, various times, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington -- This exhibition delves into the world of underwater museums and addresses the related issues of treasure hunting and site preservation. The Mathers Museum is open Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from 1-4:30 p.m. Admission to the museum is free. For further information, visit http://www.mathers.indiana.edu/.
Images of Native Americans
Now-Dec. 31, various times, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington -- The Mathers Museum presents selections from one of the largest and most important collections of images of Native Americans, and features an overview of the collection's history and its holdings. The Mathers Museum is open Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from 1-4:30 p.m. Admission to the museum is free. For further information, visit http://www.mathers.indiana.edu
"Thoughts, Things and Theories . . . What is Culture?" exhibit open to the public
Now-Dec. 19, Mathers Museum, Bloomington -- This exhibition examines the nature of culture through the exploration of cultural traditions surrounding life stages and universal needs. The Mathers Museum is open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the Museum is free. For further information, visit http://www.mathers.indiana.edu/.
The Grand Tour: Art and Travel, 1740-1914
Now -Dec. 21,10 a.m. to 5 p.m., IU Art Museum, Special Exhibitions, Bloomington --This exhibition examines the phenomenon of the Grand Tour, an extended period of travel that was popular with artists and wealthy tourists from the mid-18th to the early-20th century. Works are drawn from the permanent collections of the IU Art Museum and the Lilly Library. A complimentary brochure accompanies this exhibition. For further information, visit http://www.artmuseum.iu.edu/iuam_home.php.
The Dance Show takes to the Ogle Center stage
Nov. 20 -21, 10 a.m., and noon, Ogle Center IU Southeast, New Albany
-- In this high-energy performance, dancers demonstrate the concepts of shape, space, pattern and rhythm through a series of short dances. Dancers emphasize teamwork, positive self-expression, healthy life choices and setting goals while engaging students with live performances and interactive exercises. This show is recommended for students in grades K-6. For tickets to Ogle Center performances contact TicketMaster at 502-361-0066. The ticket office is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. For further information, visit http://www.dancekal.org/.
Synergy Brass brings classical music alive
Nov. 22, 8 p.m., Ogle Center IU Southeast, New Albany
-- Synergy Brass Quintet performs more concerts than anyone in classical music today, averaging nearly 300 engagements per year. Acclaimed for "blazing precision [and] amazing technique" (The Watertown Daily Times), the Synergy Brass Quintet has emerged as one of the world's most exciting ensembles. The group's engagements have taken it to every corner of the United States including the Ravinia Music Festival in Illinois, the Bethlehem Musikfest in Pennsylvania, the Tanglewood Music Festival in Massachusetts, and internationally at the Festival de Musica de Camara de Aguascalientes. Synergy is often heard on National Public Radio, and in 2005 the group broadcast on NBC with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. For tickets to Ogle Center performances, contact TicketMaster at 502-361-0066. For subscriptions to a series, to be added to the e-mail list at the center, or for more information, call the center ticket office at 812-941-2526. The ticket office is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
BFA Painting Exhibition
Dec. 2-6, 7 -9 p.m., SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- The School of Fine Arts Gallery at IU is pleased to announce the upcoming BFA Painting Exhibition and The School of Fine Arts Abroad. A reception will be held Dec. 5 from 7-9 p.m., in the SoFA Gallery, while the exhibit runs Dec. 2-6. Each year, the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts and the IU Office of Overseas Study partner to offer summer programs in Europe to School of Fine Arts students. The School of Fine Arts Abroad: International Programs exhibit will feature artworks produced by participating students during three study abroad programs taught by memebers of the IU Fine Arts faculty. For further information, visit http://sofa/fa/indiana.edu.
The Nutcracker comes to the MAC stage
Dec. 5-7, various times, Musical Arts Center, Bloomington -- This 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. When she falls asleep with the Nutcracker in her arms and starts to dream, magical things begin to happen. This Nutcracker production will feature choreography created specifically for the Jacobs School's talented dancers by Michael Vernon, chair of the Jacobs School of Music Ballet Department. The production will be conducted by guest Kevin Noe, artistic director and conductor of the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble. The set was designed by C. David Higgins, chair of the Jacobs School's opera studies department. Tickets range from $18-$35 and go on sale Nov. 10. For ticket sales call 812-333-9955. For further information call 812-855-7433 or visit http://www.music.indiana.edu/.
The riotously funny Marisol takes to the stage
Dec. 5-6, 9-13, Wells-Metz Theatre, Bloomington -- Trapped in the tempestuous world of violence and anger that is New York City, a young woman turns to her guardian angel. The angel, however, remains ensnared by her own battles: an aging God is dying and seemingly plans to take everyone with him. The result is a complete disintegration of reason and logic in the world. Often upsetting, but riotously funny, Marisol speaks to the sense of disorder and disillusionment in contemporary society while driving home the vast importance of a single word: hope. For further information, visit http://www.theatre.indiana.edu/.
BFA Thesis Exhibition
Dec. 9 -13, SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. Seventh, Bloomington -- The School of Fine Arts Gallery Thesis Exhibition will hold an opening reception for this exhibit on Dec. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the SoFA Gallery. The event is free and open to the public. This exhibition will highlight artworks created by undergraduate graphic design, metals and photography students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program at the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts. Students showing work in the exhibit participate in the planning and installation of their pieces. For further information, visit http://sofa.fa.indiana.edu.
The Chimes of Christmas return during the holiday season
Dec. 10, IU Auditorium, Bloomington -- Chimes of Christmas, the Bloomington holiday tradition from the IU Jacobs School of Music, will ring in the holidays at IU Auditorium. The annual Jacobs School of Music's Chimes of Christmas concert features the IU Wind Ensemble, the IU Trombone Choir and all 125 members of the Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers. This event is one of the most popular of Bloomington's holiday celebrations and showcases a wide variety of traditional Christmas songs and spirituals. General public tickets range from $13 to $19 for adults and $11 to $14 for children 12 and under and IU Bloomington students. Tickets are on sale now at the IU Auditorium Box Office and online at IUauditorium.com. Tickets for the show are available at the Auditorium Box office, by phone at 812-855-1103 and online. Patrons attending Chimes of Christmas are asked to bring cans of food the night of the show. All donated cans will be given to the Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
The Holiday Art Sale and Auction
Dec. 10-12, noon to 4 p.m., The SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- The School of Fine Arts Gallery will have its annual Holiday Art Sale and Auction, featuring current work donated by faculty and students from the IU Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts. Additional works on display have been donated by the Friends of Art from anonymous donors and private collections. The sale will open Dec. 10 and end with a silent auction on Dec. 12, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the SoFA Gallery. All events are free and open to the public. The sale will include works from the IU Fine Arts program including jewelry, photography, painting, printmaking, ceramics and textiles. There will be special jewelry pieces made specifically for this event by IU metalsmithing and jewelry design students and faculty. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase beautiful wearable, functional and non-functional art pieces made by IU artists for themselves or as holiday gifts for friends and family. On Dec. 12, The Holiday Art Sale and Auction will be preceded by the Fine Arts Student Award Ceremony for IU Fine Arts undergraduate students at 5:30 p.m., in Woodburn Hall, room 100. For further information, visit http://sofa.fa.indiana.edu.
Liz Lerman Dance Exchange
The Community of Modern Dance
Jan. 16-17, 7:30 p.m., Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 N. Jordan Ave., Bloomington -- Indiana University Dance Theatre presents "The Community of Modern Dance." The performance will feature works by guest artists from the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange; IU faculty in modern dance, music and African American and African Diaspora Studies; and master teacher, choreographer and artist Bill Evans. The event is produced by the IU Departments of Kinesiology and Theatre and Drama. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students, seniors and children age 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at the IU Auditorium Box Office or by calling 812-855-1103. For more information, visit: http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9168.html.
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