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The idea of actors performing published literature is not new by any means, but the opportunity to take part in the merging of the two arts will be new in Downtown Bloomington. Libations Live will be held Nov. 20 at Vera & Buck. -
MIOpera is pulling out all the stops with its cast of singers and actors for its production of Handel’s Semele. The show marks a new collaboration with the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana, appearing in both sets of twin cities this weekend. -
The Austin-based indie folk rocker returns to Bloomington this week for one night at the Castle Theatre. -
The McLean County-based theater troupe for people with disabilities is working to provide unrestricted access to the performing arts. Their debut show with an adult cast, Night of the Macabre, opens this weekend. -
Not In Our Town Bloomington-Normal (NIOT) will screen a new documentary Sunday, Oct. 18, examining how Minnesota residents stood up for their immigrant neighbors. -
Leaf turning appears to be slightly behind schedule this year, with peak fall colors coming as soon as next week. Other predictions say it could take a little longer than that — but don't wait until November. -
Candace Summers' new book "Mourning in McLean" will be available for purchase at several events this week in the Twin Cities, including a presenatation hosted at the Bloomington Public Library. -
More than 100 artist/vendors are participating in this year's juried art fair, which takes over Uptown Normal one weekend a year. -
Mixed-media artist Selina Trepp has her first solo exhibition at University Galleries in Uptown. Running through Oct. 3, 'Unprofessional Practices' features two short films created through stop-motion animation. -
Bloomington-Normal was home to the oldest and longest continuously running underground newspaper in United States history. The paper, called Post Amerikan, ran from 1972-2004 and is now the subject of a feature length documentary screening Friday at the Normal Theater.
