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Annie Corrigan

Annie Corrigan

was born in Bowling Green, Ohio and moved to Bloomington in 2003, joining WFIU as an announcer in 2004. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from Bowling Green State University, and her Masters at Indiana University, where she is also currently working on her Doctorate in Oboe Performance. Annie enjoys running, performing music, and exploring Bloomington’s diverse local arts scene.
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Recent Posts by Annie Corrigan:

classical music interview  |  March 16, 2010

Still Wearing Sneakers: The Canadian Brass Celebrate Forty Years

Few chamber groups can boast the accomplishments of the Canadian Brass. And even after forty years, the group isn’t showing any signs of stopping now.

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literature interview  |  March 9, 2010

Food Rules: A Conversation With Author Michael Pollan

Author Michael Pollan knows a thing or two about food. He hopes his new book “Food Rules” will to give you some rules of thumb when shopping for groceries.

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popular music interview  |  February 24, 2010

The Library To The Stage: Folklore/Ethnomusicology Coffeehouse

Folklore and Ethnomusicology Department cuts loose with an evening of musical performances that includes everything from folk songs to pop tune parodies.

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culture interview  |  February 22, 2010

Swing Your Parents Round – The Family Dance Series Is For Everyone

Abby Ladin grew up on the east coast and has been dancing her entire life. She teaches dance and music at festivals around the area. At one festival, she saw families dancing together for the first time, “and it was a revelation! I’ve been doing it all my life and I’ve never seen it done like this before. And this makes so much sense.”

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culture interview  |  December 3, 2009

The Bloomington Burlesque Brigade Struts Their Stuff

The burlesque scene is a supportive one for women of all shapes and sizes. Danielle Perdue said she likes the body-postive attitude. “It helps me become positive about who I am. It took me a long time to get to this point in terms of body image.”

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culture interview  |  October 26, 2009

The Quarryland Men’s Chorus: Touching Hearts And Funny Bones

The Quarryland Men’s Chorus sings for anyone anywhere, to spread their message of music, diversity, and acceptance. And they have so much fun in the process!

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theatre interview  |  October 13, 2009

A Little Bit of Evil in All of Us – Dr. Horrible on Stage

“Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” made the rounds on the internet in 2008, and it was an instant cult hit. It’s since been released on DVD, and it recently won an Emmy. Now, the Dr. Horrible story will be told on stage in Bloomington, Indiana with a cast made up of students from across the IU community.

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popular music interview  |  September 29, 2009

The Ladyquakes! No Limits on the Bloomington Music Scene

Their fans love them. Their live shows are raucous events. Their new album is creating a buzz. And oh yeah… they’re all girls. The Ladyquakes!

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classical music interview  |  September 22, 2009

Opera and Theater for Beginners

Opera and theater have been stereotyped as elite art forms, but Indiana University is working hard to change that old-fashioned notion.

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classical music interview  |  July 29, 2009

Music Summer Camp: Youngsters Making Music and Making Friends

Every summer, young string players from around the country come to Bloomington, Indiana to eat/breath/sleep music. It’s the IU Summer String Academy, in its 25th year.The program is designed for youngsters to grow as musicians, but it’s also an opportunity to create connections: student to student, student to teacher, and student to accompanist.

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