R.I.P., Howard Zinn

BigThink sent me this video clip late last week, with the passing of historian, activist and author Howard Zinn: Zinn’s legacy (1922-2010) may most clearly be seen with his seminal 1980 book, “A Peoples History of the United States.” His works shed light on social and political inequities throughout the U.S. history, and the activists [...]

New Music Happy Hour

Feel like you’re falling a little behind, as far as what’s up and coming in the overall music scene? Landlocked Music staffers have the answer. At a new monthly party, called New Music Happy Hour, the Landlocked crew will DJ the newest and best upcoming tunes. (Who better to introduce hot up-and-comers than those whose hands [...]

MLK Day and Cleveland’s pending visit

In just half an hour, the Rev. Jesse Jackson will give his speech to the gathered Bloomington community, seated at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, watching from nearby City Hall Council Chambers or surfing via live broadcasts, including the H-T’s here. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Orchestra, who was to perform a chamber concert tonight at IU, went [...]

What’s up with Dunnkirk

So, apparently U.Fester’s went quietly into the night late last fall, to make way for the new 902’s nightclub and sports bar/grill Hoosier Knights upstairs. We swung by over the holidays, but to not much avail as there wasn’t a flier or hours info or contact to be found. Just the two slick signs “902’s: [...]

Upcoming shows – winter 2010

Here’s a preliminary rundown of what early 2010 holds for you, starting with next week. This week holds in store some hot jazz, New Orleans jazz, textiles, chain mail jewelry and Elvis’s birthday. More to come. JANUARY 14 – Bowerbirds / Julie Doiron, at The Bishop. 15 – Bear in Heaven, at the Bishop. 20 – Cleveland Orchestra, at [...]