Culture
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The history of Apollo’s angels: Dance historian speaks as part of JCFA lecture series
In its varied forms and centuries-old tradition, ballet is an art form with no written text—until now. Jennifer Homans, dance critic, historian and author of “Apollo’s Angels: A History of Ballet,” will speak on Feb. 22 in the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall as part of the Jordan College of Fine Arts’ “Leadership Through the Arts Forum.”…
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Religion department sponsors trip to Holy Land
For nine days, one professor is seeking to bring the best-selling book of all time to life. In May, associate professor of religion and philosophy James F. McGrath will lead a group of seven students to the Holy Land, Israel and Palestine to experience the birthplace of some of the world’s largest and most influential…
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African beats bring community to campus
The Butler Community Arts School provided another groovy way for working adults—and students—to enhance their artistic abilities. The school began an adult African drumming class last week to add to their adult piano class and adult big band class held in the summer. Matt Harris, a Butler University graduate who majored in percussion, said he…
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Electric Leader
With a determined expression, large headphones wrapped strategically around his head and the whispered count of beats, Mike Tirman is able to take a plain beat and make it dance. He calls himself DJ Frontir when he’s mixing beats, but when he’s mixing with students, faculty and administration at Butler University, he’s known as the…
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Painter brings life to Clowes lobby
For Gayla Hodson, painting is an intuitive experience—not one bound by technique and structure. Hodson is a local artist whose art is currently within walking distance. On display at Clowes Memorial Hall until Sunday as part of the Art @ Clowes program, Hodson’s exhibit entitled “Inclusion,” is a combination of pieces from the past seven…
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How about a retweet?
The Butler community proves just how savvy it is when it comes to Twitter Sorry, Mark Zuckerberg, but Butler University is a Twitter-addicted school. As more and more students add tweeting to their repertoire, the number of Butler-themed Twitter pages has risen, making the “must follow” list for Butler students a mile long. The question…
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New center gives space to writers and speakers
Once upon a time, there was a university in central Indiana with its eye on a stronger creative writing program. Without waxing “Grimm,” Butler University’s tale involves a four-year-old Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing that needed a new home. The Efroymson Center will begin hosting speaking events on Feb. 15, after opening…
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Students sing with Madonna
Did you see any familiar faces during the Super Bowl Halftime show on Sunday? Besides Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green, M.I.A. and the boys from LMFAO, of course. About 20 students from the Jordan College of Fine Arts were a part of the 200-voice choir that accompanied the “Queen of Pop.” The choir also…