The name may not sound familiar, but the sounds, tones and rhythms of Claude Debussy’s work certainly will be. The French composer’s work has had a lasting impact on music of all genres. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Debussy’s birth, the Jordan College of the Arts is hosting the Debussy Celebration, which will consist…
Tarkington Park to make changes
On the outskirts of the Butler bubble sits Tarkington Park. The nearly 11-acre neighborhood park, located at 39th and Illinois Street, will be undergoing renovations, according to Park Manager Allen McClendon. The park has not been upgraded in a while and things need to be refreshed, McClendon said. Indy Parks and Rundell Ernstberger Associates will…
Showcase will shine light on students
Any man impersonating President Barack Obama while performing a rendition of Snoop Doggy Dogg’s “Gin and Juice” in front of an audience may come off as a bit abnormal. Interrupt that speech with a woman blaring rock ‘n’ roll in the back of the house, and most onlookers may become a bit perturbed. To many,…
A peek inside the president’s house
Bulldogs everywhere. It is like the game “I Spy” when it comes to finding all the bulldogs located in Butler University President Jim Danko’s house. A bulldog poster, salt shaker, wine stopper and multiple bulldog statues can be seen scattered throughout the rooms. Butler’s mascot is a staple in the Danko’s decorations as much as…
Vivian S. Delbrook Series opens
A thought or an idea is where all pieces of literature get their start. It is scribbled down on a piece of paper before being transformed into a story in front of our eyes. With the Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series, Butler University students will be able to gain insight into the minds of…
Duo marries music, creativity
It wasn’t until the couple got married that they realized the music they could create together. They had avoided performing together, but a conversation during their first anniversary got Johannes Dietrich and Marie-Aline Cadieux thinking. And soon, they’ll bring their performance to Butler. The duo follows performances by music professors Kate Boyd, Douglas Spaniol and…
Balinese dance featured in performance
The sharp twang of traditional gamelan instruments mixed with colorful, gold-leafed costumes and precise hand movements are bringing Balinese culture to the Indianapolis community this semester. Butler University theatre students dove headfirst into the artistic practices of Bali—an island province of Indonesia—during the past two weeks in preparation for this weekend’s Balinese Spectacular performance at…
JCA moves arts forward
Butler University’s art college, which has its roots in the Metropolitan School of Music of the late nineteenth century, underwent another transformation this week. The Jordan College of Fine Arts officially changed its name to the Jordan College of the Arts, notifying students and faculty Monday around noon that the change was immediately in effect.…
Indiana Repertory Theatre presents engaging “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
There’s something about the thought of watching a classic that makes everyone snore. It’s not that the classics are boring; they have been loved for years. But people are always up for seeing something new, something exciting. In it’s opening production this season, the Indiana Repertory Theatre manages to give the audience the classic story…
REVIEW: “2016: Obama’s America” is compelling but one-sided
Dinesh D’Souza’s film “2016: Obama’s America” successfully fulfills its purpose of providing scary, thought-provoking information to the public, but the highly controversial documentary limits itself to a very biased right-wing audience. The film begins with a history of D’Souza, the conservative author of “The Roots of Obama’s Rage” and the director of the movie. D’Souza…