Late, breaking events: Magnetic Fields and missing fishes

First, we have a documentary to note, being shown Wednesday at IU Fine Arts: “End of the Line,” billed as “The world’s first major documentary about the devastating effect of overfishing.” It premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Roger Ebert comments on the flier at left that the film documents “what threatens to become an irreversible [...]

Thursday music sampler

Lots of space, lots of shows, so let’s get right to it: Here’s links to audio for some of what you’ll hear around town, starting with calendar day one, Nov. 12. You’ll find electronica, offbeat jazz, stoner humor, rock, indie, blues, bluegrass and classical music to kick off your weekend, depending on your choice. Big Bill [...]

Another event next week

For those of you who have a renewed interest in classical music after the White House concert with violinist Joshua Bell and others, there’s always lots to catch over at the IU Jacobs School of Music. Dozens of recitals will pass through its halls this weekend, and rehearsals are in progress for the new production [...]

Checking in

Forget post-Halloween candy comas; this writer’s been sick for almost a month (and is sick of it). First I missed Lotus, then I missed the costumed capers. Ah well, moving on … So today I’m playing catch up. In case you’re looking for something tonight, you can catch the Concert Orchestra at IU, Bulletproof Soul at [...]

Happy Hallo-week

It’s nearly Halloween time. That means stores, venues, clubs and galleries are pulling out the stops for spooky seasonal fare. Think costumes, creepy music and chills for all. We have unofficial word that Kirkwood may once again face a parading invasion of “undead activity” over the weekend. Meanwhile, earlier, the Zombie Prom gets dressed up [...]