The Keene Sentinel (New Hampshire, Nov. 12) -- “Out of Sequence: Underrepresented Voices in American Comics” runs through Dec. 6 at Keene State College’s Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery. Part of a national tour organized by the U. of I.’s Krannert Art Museum and born of a book of the same name by Damian Duffy and John Jennings, the traveling exhibition is a collection of comics from as early as 1922 through today.
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The Washington Post (Nov. 12) -- Johannes Rasmussen, an alumnus of the U. of I. School of Music, played cornet in the U.S. Marine Band for more than 30 years, and performed regularly at the White House. But when Rasmussen, now 90, reminisces, it’s the great musicians he’s known that he is most eager to recall. Speaking of Albert Austin Harding, a friend of John Philip Sousa and a director of bands at the University of Illinois, Rasmussen said: “What a conductor. Wow.” more.

Inside Indiana Business (Indianapolis, Nov. 10) -- The U. of I. Gamelan Ensemble led by U. of I. music instructor I Ketut Gede Asnawa will perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention taking place through Saturday in Indianapolis.
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The New York Times (Nov. 7) -- U. of I. dance professor Tere O’Connor has been creating dance since 1982 and has been described as an essential figure, adored for his exquisitely constructed works, his mentoring and his fiercely articulated beliefs about all things related to dance. more

Communication Arts, November 6, 2009 - Eric Benson, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Illinois, has taken sustainable design to a whole new level. "Re-nourish" website is dedicated to sustainable design: from design considerations through production, this site provides thoughtful, insightful information for today's communications professionals to create with 'green' criteria leading their efforts. Case studies detail successes and resources are thoughtful and pro-active. more.