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Media Relations

Events at Indiana University

Botánica: A Pharmacy for the Soul
Now-July 2, various times, Mathers Museum, 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. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the museum is free. For further information, visit http://www.mathers.indiana.edu.

The Kinsey Institute Exhibit -- "Sex and Presidential Politics"
Now-Jan. 23, 2-4 p.m., Morrison Hall, Third Floor, Bloomington -- The Kinsey Institute offers a glimpse of presidential politics viewed by adult and underground media sources from its unique and rich collections. Featuring magazines, tabloids, newspapers and newsletters from the latter half of the 20th century, this exhibit reveals a different perspective on the elections -- sometime humorous, and often out of sight from that of the mainstream media. "Sex and Presidential Politics" is part of the Indiana University Libraries' "Politics and Presidents: A Month-Long Celebration of Archives and Special Collections." The Kinsey Institute was founded in 1947 as a private research institute affiliated with Indiana University. Its mission is to promote interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the fields of human sexuality, gender, and reproduction. For further information, visit http://www.kinseyinstitute.org/.

'No Danger' on display
Now-Jan. 24, SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- The School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery at IU is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition "No Danger." All events are free and open to the public. "No Danger," an exhibition that expands on the notion of printmaking, re-interprets and elaborates on the idea of the paper airplane. More than 60 examples of paper airplanes created by international artists are included. The exhibition is the result of collaboration by artist Edward Bernstein of IU and printmaker Franco Vecchiet of Venice, Italy. "No Danger" features works created by artists from the United States, Canada, France, Italy and Slovenia and will be shown in the 2010 renovation re-opening of the Graz Airport in Austria. "No Danger" emphasizes the positive aspects of cultural interchange, relationships and travel instead of the negative connotations many now associate with flying objects in this era of violence and war. For further information, contact the SoFA Gallery at 812-855-8490, send an e-mail to sofa@indiana.edu or visit http://sofa.fa.indiana.edu. The SoFA Gallery is accessible to people with disabilities. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday.

Indiana University School of Medicine celebrates Diversity Week
Jan. 23, 12 p.m., Emerson Hall auditorium, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis -- a noon speaker is scheduled as part of the seventh annual observance of Diversity Week at the Indiana University School of Medicine. The public is invited to attend. Speaker details and the topic:

• Jan. 23 -- Alexa Canady, M.D., a pediatric neurosurgeon, Sacred Health Medical Group, Pensacola, Fl., and educator. Title to be announced.

Werner Sollors to present Patten Lecture
Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Chemistry room 122, IU Bloomington --One of the foremost Americanists today, Werner Sollors, the Henry B. and Anne M. Cabot Professor of English and Professor of African and African American Studies from Harvard University, will present a lecture on Jan. 22. Sollors will discuss how on Aug. 16, 1945, film director Billy Wilder proposed "propaganda through entertainment" to the Information Control Division of the American Military Government in Germany, offering to make an "entertainment film," "a very special love story, cleverly devised to help us sell a few ideological items." Working with a comedy that was a Paramount Studios property, Wilder transformed it into the film A Foreign Affair (1948), starring Jean Arthur and Marlene Dietrich. Set against the background of ruined Berlin, the film deals with denazification and fraternization. Sollors will discuss how the Production Code Administration intervened and how reviewers responded to a movie that poked fun at what were undoubtedly serious issues. For more information, e-mail dof@indiana.edu.

IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology Presents: University of Cincinnati Guitar Ensemble
Jan. 22, 7:30 to 9 p. m., 535 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis -- The University of Cincinnati Guitar Ensemble will give a guest performance for free. Visitor parking available at the North Street parking garage located at 819 W. North St. For further information, visit http://music.iupui.edu/.

Ceramics, Graphic Design, Metals, Sculpture and Textiles Show
Jan. 27-Feb. 7, SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts students in the Graphic Design, Ceramics, Metals, Sculpture and Textiles area will present their artworks to the public. Artworks on display will include handcrafted textiles, jewelry, hollowware, small metals objects, ceramics, posters, product designs, books and artworks utilizing non-traditional styles and techniques. An opening reception for the exhibits will be Jan. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact the SoFA Gallery at 812-855-8490 or send an e-mail to sofa@indiana.edu or visit http://sofa.fa.indiana.edu.

The Time Jumpers to perform
Jan. 24, 8 p.m., Ogle Center, IU Southeast, New Albany -- The Time Jumpers are a Western Swing Band with two awards from the Association of Western Artists, one from the Western Music Association and two Grammy nominations. This group of Nashville's studio elite has evolved from casual jam sessions at the Grand Ole Opry to performing on the main stage, and becoming the Monday night destination at the Station Inn in Nashville. As a band, they've been sought out to record with artists such as Vince Gill, Amy Grant and John Anderson. For tickets to the show, 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 more information, visit http://oglecenter.ius.edu/.

IU East exhibit features printmaker
Jan. 26-March 18, IU East, Richmond -- Indiana University East will be showcasing "The Works of Kathy L. McGhee," in The Gallery. "Indirectly through the use of stories and images, people can see and observe themselves in a new light. We have been exposed to fables, parables, myths, and stories with hidden meanings and depth all of our lives," McGhee said. "This ability to assimilate ourselves into a story of image and to discover hidden meaning is something with which I have been experimenting for some time. The significance of this and what it means in regard to how we think, perceive ourselves, and how we interact with others is of great interest to me." As a printmaker, McGhee employs various types of printmaking processes; such as intaglio, lithography, serigraphy, and relief (using primarily linoleum). McGhee is currently an instructor at the Columbus College of Art and Design, where she teaches printmaking. A reception will be held for the artist at 7 p.m. on Jan. 28. Visitors are welcome to view the exhibit during gallery hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call Ed Thornburg, gallery curator, at 765-973-8605 or visit www.iue.edu/gallery.

Comedian Jen Kober to perform southern-style comedy at Indiana University Kokomo
Jan. 28, 7 p.m., Kresge Auditorium, IU Kokomo -- Small-town comedian Jen Kober will bring her southern-style comedy to the IU Kokomo campus. Her show is a mix of rock 'n' roll, improvisation, and storytelling. Raised in a small Louisiana town, Kober has been performing since she was 16. It is from her southern upbringing and values that Kober draws her material, as well as a love for food. "I always wanted to be a rock 'n' roll singer," the full-size, bodacious Kober confesses on her Web site, www.jenkober.com. "But God made me fat so I'd be a comedienne." Prior to pursuing a standup career full-time, she co-hosted a popular local radio show before studying improvisational comedy at Second City in Chicago and Improv Olympic. This free event is sponsored by the Student Union Board and is open to the public. Persons without campus parking permits should follow signs to visitor parking. For further information, call 765-455-9468.

See Bob The Builder Live!
Jan. 29, 7 p.m. IU Auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- Join the constructive crowd at IU Auditorium as the preschool set's stop-animation hero comes to life on stage. Bob the Builder and his can-do crew, including partner Wendy, Scoop the digger, Muck the dumper, Lofty the crane and Dizzy the cement mixer, join forces in a fun-filled adventure that's brimming with sunny songs. But it's not all lyrics and laughter in Sunflower Valley. This time, Bob and his gang must strap on their tool belts and do some serious work to clean up "Spud's Big Mess." In the process, the friends pull together to build the first-ever Sunflower Valley Recycling Plant and Wind Farm. The popular PBS Kids program "Bob the Builder" began in England in 1999 and has since become an international sensation. It's shown in more than 30 countries, is presented in more than a dozen different languages, and has spawned a line of toys, clothing, and other accessories that are all the rage among preschoolers across the globe. And now, with Bob the Builder Live! young fans can see their heroes up close. For further information, visit http://www.iuauditorium.com/new0809/index.html.

Stop Kiss explores contemporary urban life
Feb. 6-7 and 10-14, Wells-Metz Theatre, Bloomington -- Simultaneously a valentine and a warning, Diana Son's sweetly arresting Stop Kiss explores the highs and lows of contemporary urban life. Swinging back and forth in time, the play revolves around a brutal beating that occurs when two young women are seen kissing on a park bench in Greenwich Village. While deftly addressing issues of sexuality and the devastating impact of a simple, hesitating moment of intimacy, the play retains a pervasive sense of humor, melding light and dark into a single work that eloquently captures the complexity and humanity of daily existence. For further information, visit http://www.theatre.indiana.edu/.

Cendrillon brings a fairy tale classic to stage
Feb. 6-7 and 13-14, various times, Musical Arts Center, Bloomington -- Unlike the Rossini version, the carriage and the glass slipper are back in this famous romantic fantasy based on the Cinderella fairy tale. After much beautiful music, magical developments and all the elements that make up such tales, the lovers are reunited and all live happily ever after. The opera is sung in French with English supertitles. For further information, visit http://www.music.indiana.edu/opera.

Photography and DART Area Show
Feb. 10-21, SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- Bachelor of fine arts and master of fine arts students in photography and DART will present their artworks to the public. Students will present contemporary photographs, digital art and works that explore the uses of new media. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Feb. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. For further information, contact the SoFA Gallery at 812-855-8490 or send an e-mail to sofa@indiana.edu. More information can also be found online at http://sofa.fa.indiana.edu.

Hungarian pianist Ern Fehér to play at the Ogle Center
Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., Ogle Center, IU Southeast, New Albany -- Hungarian pianist Ern Fehér's virtuosity and musical sensitivity have attracted critical acclaim throughout Europe, Asia and the United States. In recent seasons, Fehér has appeared as a soloist with the Marosvasarhely Symphony Orchestra, Kecskemet Symphony Orchestra, BM Duna Symphony Orchestra, Bombay Symphony Orchestra, Szeged Symphony Orchestra and the Gyõr Symphony Orchestra. For tickets to Ogle Center performances contact TicketMaster at 502-361-0066. More information can be found at http://oglecenter.ius.edu/.

The Taming of the Shrew to appear at IPFW
Feb. 20-21, 26-28, 8 p.m., Feb. 22 and March 1, 2 p.m., Fort Wayne -- Kate and Petruchio embody the classic battle of the sexes. He would love to marry her for a variety of financial and strategic reasons, and she hates everything about him. Kate's lovely and unquenchable younger sister Bianca cannot marry until she does, but Kate will have none of it -- especially in the marriage her father has arranged for her with the arrogant, self-serving and boisterous Petruchio. Sparks fly as Petruchio tries The Taming of the Shrew, only to find that he has been her captive all along. For further information, visit http://www.ipfw.edu/vpa/theatre/news/performances/fall08/shrew.shtml.

Lift Every Voice: Celebrating the African American Spirit
Feb. 21, 8 p.m., Campus Auditorium of Northside Hall, IU South Bend, South Bend -- The Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts at IU South Bend will celebrate black history month with a concert titled, "Lift Every Voice: Celebrating the African American Spirit." The concert will bring together the traditions of Western classical music and African American music. "Lift Every Voice" is welcoming six African American guest artists to the stage, including: Meisha Adderley, piano; James E. Laws Jr., baritone; Bernard Phillips, flute; Antonio Rincón, violin; Stanley H. Waldon, piano; and Frank Ward Jr., bass-baritone. The South Bend Symphonic Choir, conducted by Marvin V. Curtis -- dean of The Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts -- will also perform choral works by African American composers. This free concert will be the first of its kind produced by the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts. This event is open to the public. For further information, call 574-520-4203.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot photo exhibit comes to IU
Feb. 24, 6 p.m., Radio/TV Room 251, IU Bloomington -- The School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery at Indiana University is pleased to announce Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, a photography exhibition by Ashley Gilbertson, in conjunction with Arts Week 2009. Gilbertson will give a lecture on his work. All events are free and open to the public. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot will feature 10 of Gilbertson's photographs, chronicling America's early battles in Iraq, the initial occupation of Baghdad, the insurgency that erupted shortly afterward, the dramatic battle to overtake Fallujah, and, ultimately, the country's first national elections. This wide-ranging chronicle of the war from the viewpoint of the photographer is the first of its kind. Gilbertson's narratives convey the exhilaration and terror of photographing war, as well as the challenges of photojournalism in our age of embedded reporting. The photographs of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot depict the full range of human experience called up by the war in Iraq. A photographer for the New York Times, Newsweek and Time, among others, Gilbertson will discuss his recent exhibit and book, Whiskey, Tango Foxtrot: A Photographer's Chronicle of the Iraq War . Described as "harrowing snapshots of the American Soul," Gilbertson's book of photographs was chosen as a "Best Book of 2007" by Amazon. A book signing with the author and an opening reception for the exhibition will be held at the SoFA Gallery following the lecture. For further information, contact the SoFA Gallery at 812-855-8490 or email sofa@indiana.edu.

Mille-fleurs: An installation by Eva Wylie
Feb. 24- March 13, SoFA Gallery, 1201 E. Seventh St., Bloomington -- The School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery at IU is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition Mille-Fleurs by Eva Wylie. A lecture by Wylie will take place at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 in Woodburn Hall 101, with an opening reception following at the SoFA Gallery. Wylie uses ornamentation as a pictorial language. She utilizes installation and constructed three-dimensional prints, in which she screenprints four-color process images directly on the wall. Her other screenprints are beautifully printed on fabric and cut paper. Wylie uses collected images from the Internet, commercial sources and personal photographs that she took as a tourist to construct elaborate configurations. Working with the architecture of the space, Wylie presents a cross section of a landscape. What appears to be disparate imagery finds coherence and significance through her compositions. Wylie has had several solo and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally. All events are free and open to the public. For further information, contact the SoFA Gallery at 812-855-8490 or e-mail sofa@indiana.edu or visit http://sofa.fa.indiana.edu. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

To view more events from around the state, visit http://www.events.iu.edu/.

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