Indiana University Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer J. Terry Clapacs oversees a variety of units on IU’s eight campuses.

This week, Harmonia samples releases from Obsidian Records, England’s newest label devoted to Early Music, including performances by Alamire, Quintessential, and Andrew Lawrence King, among others. Music of Renaissance composers Josquin, Tomkins, Senfl, and Verdelot are explored in addition to Obsidian’s latest release entitled Henry’s Music.

Having turned 69 in "09," Bloomington poet Roger Pfingston says he's not looking forward to his 70th, but considering his options -- turning 70 is better than not -- assuming good health, a loving wife, at least a modest income, and of course, the continuing pleasure of writing poems.

Early Music icon Emma Kirby will tour the US with lutenist Jakob Lindberg during the 2009-2010 season.

A look at the French ensemble La Simphonie du Marais in three recordings, including music by Lully and Delalande.

A look at the French ensemble La Simphonie du Marais in three recordings, including music by Lully and Delalande.

In the dog days of summer, I think that walking through the garden is certainly preferable to working in it. I love to drift through my garden early in the morning, picking bits of this and that, and assembling a bouquet in my hand.

Sylvia Nasar is an economist and author best known for her biography of John Nash, A Beautiful Mind.

A look at Henry Purcell's small-scale compositions for keyboard, music for string ensembles, and songs.

Margaret Squires has moved to Bloomington, Indiana three times. The third time was in 1990, and she put down roots. As a psychotherapist, she has plenty of involvement with riveting stories of growth, and she encounters many rich metaphors, but she wants to write stories and poems too.