Culture

  • BSO paints vividly in Debussy Celebration concert

    Clowes Memorial Hall was filled with the musical colors of Claude Debussy Sunday. They were heard as though through translucent clouds in the impressionist style that is synonymous with the name of this influential French composer. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Debussy’s birth. The Butler Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Auldon…

  • Coffeehouse concert is well-received

    A student walks into a coffee shop in the evening, expecting to get some work done in a quiet and caffeinated environment. Instead, that student is greeted with the shrill vibrations of acoustic guitar and the voice of a nationally-touring artist. Thanks to the Student Government Association Program Board’ Coffeehouse concert series , such concerts and events have become a…

  • Lockout affecting life of Butler flute professor

      The musicians of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the ISO management have been meeting with a federal mediator this week. According to press releases from both sides, the discussion is producing progress. Nevertheless, the musicians are still locked out, and ISO management has now cancelled a third week of concerts. The Collegian sat down…

  • JCA celebrates Debussy

    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…