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January 20, 2015

Timeflies to perform with Truslow at Purdue

Timeflies will perform with Truslow at Purdue University’s Elliott Hall of Music on Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 p.m. This performance is presented by the Purdue Student Concert Committee with support from the Student Fee Activities Board. Timeflies “Timeflies” formed...
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January 13, 2015

Looking into the heart of an all-new Beauty and the Beast

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, now embarked on a lavish and visually re-imagined new tour presented by NETworks, is one of best-loved of all musicals. It’s easy to understand why. Its classic story -- of a beautiful village girl, Belle,...
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January 6, 2015

“Ballroom with a Twist” performance at Purdue canceled

Purdue Convocations announced on Tuesday (January 6) the cancellation of the “Ballroom with a Twist” performance. The performance was originally scheduled for February 13 in Elliott Hall of Music. Due to scheduling conflicts, the Purdue date of “Ballroom with a...
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December 22, 2014

Lightwire Theater brings new life to a pair of classic tales

Last week, New Orleans based Lightwire Theater performed in the series finale of truTV’s new competition series, Fake Off against three other teams for the grand prize of $100,000. When Lightwire Theater’s 1970’s decade challenge was revealed, “We were excited,”...
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December 17, 2014

South Newton Middle School students make meaningful (arts) connections

At South Newton Middle School, a figure on hands and knees climbs a length of wood, approaching two people holding hands and another pair with arms outstretched in victory. The crowd gathered around erupts in applause and cheers—but what they...
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December 10, 2014

Meet David Licht who plays drums in The Klezmatics

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December 10, 2014

Meet Lorin Sklamberg who plays accordion, guitar, piano, and lead vocals in The Klezmatics

The legendary music critic Robert Christgau has described Lorin Sklamberg’s voice as “transcendent, ethereal and sensual,” while a writer for Folkworld gushed that the Klezmatics’ frontman “brings tears into my eyes with his fabulous way of singing.” Since he co-founded...
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December 9, 2014

Meet Paul Morrissett who plays bass and tsimbl in The Klezmatics

When he’s not busy with the Klezmatics, Paul Morrissett—who has been with the group since their first album—spends much of his time fiddling for dances. “I love dance fiddle,” he says. “When people are dancing in front of the Klezmatics,...
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December 9, 2014

Meet Lisa Gutkin who plays violin and vocals in The Klezmatics

Lisa Gutkin is the most recent full-time addition to the Klezmatics, having joined the band on violin and vocals with 2002’s Rise Up! Shteyt Oyf! album. She was brought to the group via early recruit Matt Darriau when the two musicians were...
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December 8, 2014

Meet Matt Darriau who plays woodwinds in The Klezmatics

Matt Darriau has contributed to the Klezmatics’ music ever since they released their debut album, Shvaygn =Toyt (Silence = Death), in 1988, but it wasn’t until 1995 that he became an official member, just in time for their fourth release, Possessed. Matt’s full...
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December 7, 2014

Theme Gift Idea #6: April Brings The Avett Brothers

Stuck for a gift? Look no further than The Avett Brothers themed idea this holiday season. Grab a copy of their latest album "Magpie and the Dandelion," some framed lyric art, and two tickets to An Evening with The Avett Brothers. The...
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December 6, 2014

Who are The Klezmatics?

The Klezmatics will perform "Happy Joyous Hanukkah" on December 13 in Loeb Playhouse. Since their emergence more than 25 years ago, the Klezmatics have raised the bar for Eastern European Jewish music, made aesthetically, politically and musically interesting recordings, inspired future...
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