Team Trivia with prizes, if your team can beat mine.
Edgar Cayce (pronounced Kay-Cee, 1877-1945) has been called the “sleeping prophet,” the “father of holistic medicine,” and the most documented psychic of the 20th century. For more than 40 years of his adult life, Cayce gave psychic “readings” to thousands of seekers while in an unconscious state, diagnosing illnesses and revealing lives lived in the past and prophecies yet to come. But who, exactly, was Edgar Cayce? You are invited to view a documentary about this famous man, and an open forum discussion will follow the documentary.
Team Trivia with prizes, if your team can beat mine.
Contact: Rachel Gonzalez-Martin. 349-3860, [email protected]
The Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs is established to work toward economic, educational and social equity for Hispanics and Latinos residing in Bloomington and to promote cooperation and understanding among cultures.
All Commission meetings are open to the public and are held the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30pm in the McCloskey conference room at City Hall, 401 N. Morton Street, Bloomington. If you are interested in serving as a member of the commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs go to the Bloomington City Clerk’s home page to complete an application. If you have any questions, contact the City Clerk and Council office at (812) 349-3408.
To combat the post-holiday blues and start the new year out with some high-energy fun, the Buskirk-Chumley Theater will present the Olate Dogs on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The Olate Dogs won Season Seven of America’s Got Talent, scooping up the $1,000,000 prize and headlining at The Palazzo in Las Vegas. Led by Richard Olate and his son Nicholas Olate, the Olate Dogs are a fast-paced canine theatrical act filled with amazing dog tricks, human acrobatics, and humor.
Richard, who grew up very poor in South America, got his start at the age of 10 when he rescued and trained his first stray dog and found he had a gift. Within two years, Richard and his dog troupe were able to support his entire family. He began performing in the United States at age 33. Winning America’s Got Talent in 2012 opened many doors and Richard and Nicholas, who started working with his father at the age of 6, are now America’s most recognized dog entertainers.
Most of the Olate Dogs were strays and rescues that now travel in an air-conditioned, tricked-out trailer. They work with their trainers to promote the importance of shelter adoptions.
Sign-up starts at 9. Stage times are 12 minutes or less. We start at 9:15 & go till midnight. Come perform or enjoy the performances.
Teens interested in writing meet to discuss writing and share things they have written. Fun writing exercises and lively conversation fill the event. All interested teens are welcome. Refreshments are served. |
First Thursdays is a monthly series featuring extended evening hours on the first Thursday of every month, with activities for everyone. Our May First Thursday will be the last major event at the art museum before it closes for renovations.
The City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women explores women’s issues and concerns, celebrates women’s accomplishments, and promotes solutions to the problems and challenges faced by women.
The Commission on the Status of Women usually meets the first Thursday of each month at Showers City Hall. The Public is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, contact Sue Owens, 812-349-3468 or [email protected]
Come downtown to the Bloomington Entertainment & Arts District for a look at what is new and different in our community. Artwork, refreshments and live music will be available for your viewing pleasure. Come to these locations and experience something new:
-Blueline Gallery
-By Hand Gallery
-gallery 406
-Gallery Group
-Gather: handmade Shoppe & Co.
-Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
-Monroe Convention Center Art Gallery
-Pictura Gallery
-Royale Hair Parlor Gallery
-Soma Coffee House on Kirkwood
-The Venue Fine Art & Gifts
Visit gallerywalkbloomington.com for show details, a map, and suggestions for parking downtown, and don’t forget to check out our #RedDotIt Campaign to see how you can support the local arts.
Martinie’s Boogie Three explores the rock’n’roll side of Blues & Boogie-Woogie piano, celebrating the high-energy dance music of the 1950s with numbers by Louis Jordan, Ray Charles, Professor Longhair, Jerry Lee Lewis, and their ilk.
Join us in the Brick Gallery to view Winter Landscapes, gathered from our inventory of fine art photographers. Featuring Joe Johnson, Steve Raymer, Tyagan Miller and Michal Solarski + Tomasz Liboska.
Want to keep getting your favorite market goods all winter? The Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market has over 30 vendors with a diversity of produce, meats, eggs, dairy, soaps, flowers, plants, mushrooms, honey, syrup, prepared foods, and holiday items. Come for breakfast, live music, and a great variety of local vendors. For more info, check out the website (bloomingtonwinterfarmersmarket.com), like us on Facebook, or email mailto:[email protected].
You’re invited to a League of Women Voters Legislative Update. State legislators representing Monroe County will present their forecasts for the Indiana General Assembly session that opens on January 3, 2017, and will respond to audience questions and concerns will follow the remarks by the legislators. Subsequent Legislative Updates are scheduled for February 4, March 4, April 8, and May 13, 2017. Tapings of the Updates by the Cable Access Television Services at the Monroe County Public Library will be replayed CATS throughout the legislative session.
The public is invited to a League of Women Voters Legislative Update on Saturday, January 7, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Bloomington City Council Chambers. State legislators representing Monroe County will present their forecasts for the Indiana General Assembly session that opens on January 3, 2017. Audience questions and concerns will follow the legislators’ remarks.
This is the first of five planned Legislative Updates sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County. All updates will be held in the Bloomington City Council Chambers, Showers Building, 401 N. Morton St. and are free and open to the public. They will be taped by Cable Access Television Services through the Monroe County Public Library and will be replayed by CATS throughout the current legislative session.
Subsequent Legislative Updates are scheduled for February 4, March 4, April 8, and May 13.
The Blue Diesel Ramblers will turn Player’s Pub into a Honky Tonk this Saturday for our Monthly Honky Tonk Happy Hour! Dust off your dancing boots and see The Ramblers (Emily Jackson, John Orie Stith, Mike Stiglitz, Eric Phillipssen and Rick Nagy) play songs from the Golden Era of Country Music – hits and deep cuts from Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, George Jones and many others, including a few of our own. If you’ve been wondering where you can see live classic country music, your wondering can stop when you wander in to Player’s Pub between Five and Seven PM Saturday, January Seventh! See you then…
Bruce Borders will be performing live at the Mitchell Opera House on January 7th at 7:00 p.m. Bruce Borders has become a worldwide media sensation since becoming the world’s first and only Elvis impersonator to be elected Mayor of his hometown in Jasonville, Indiana. He was affectionately titled “Mayor of Rock-N-Roll at the time by the Boston Globe. Bruce performs and awesome tribute to Elvis
Experience an amazing new reality! Play cool games using our virtual reality headset. First come, first served.
Team Trivia with prizes, if your team can beat mine.
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, activities, and free play time with other children during Preschool Discovery. There is no charge and no registration. |
Chat about your favorite books and movies, play games, make crafts, and enjoy snacks. Share ideas and help plan library events that you want to attend! Grades 7-12 welcome.
Contact: Sue Owens. 349-3468, [email protected]
This commission was established in December, 2009 to encourage the development of programming, explore issues and concerns, celebrate accomplishments, promote solutions to the problems and challenges and work in collaboration with other community organization to promote public awareness of the senior and aging community.
The CoA meeting are on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Hooker Room.
Tuneful Twos
A delightful first music experience for you and your two-year-old, featuring songs, movement, books, and games.
Ages 2–3 with caregiver*
Team Trivia with prizes, if your team can beat mine.
Impress friends and family with your amazing craft skills! Come to learn—or share your own projects.
Ages 12–19
February 8: Sharpie Mugs
Join friends and community members who are working for a national health plan, Medicare for all.
For over thirty years, Tom Roznowski has used various creative forms to explore his persistent curiosity with daily life. He has composed, performed, and recorded a multitude of original songs. They have emerged in solo albums, film soundtracks, product jingles, and cover versions from artists of various genres. Tom Roznowski has recently been called “Indiana’s best living songwriter”. He won’t argue with this.
Doors 7pm // Bands 8pm
There are 5 performances but sets will be crisp and the transitions swift. Music will be starting on time, so don’t drag your feet.
https://www.facebook.com/events/197772270689926/
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Lather Sommer Duo – local heavy innerspace travel
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Boar – Harsh/Cutup/Dark Ambient destruction out of Dubuque IA
https://soundcloud.com/boar https://boarnoise.blogspot.com/
Boar at The Artifex Guild 3/7/16: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMxsRImhcaM
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Culled – Undulating weirdness from the Chicago suburbs.
https://structureswithoutpurpose.bandcamp.com/album/i
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I Like You Go Home – Chicago Harsh noise heartmelter.
https://noisyarcade.bandcamp.com/album/i-like-you-go-home-underwater-escape-from-the-black-hole
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The Greatest Band In The World – local experimental punk/noise
https://soundcloud.com/lucas-fisher-473501550
Ever seen your favorite gaming YouTubers play Virtual Reality games and wish you could do the same? Now’s your chance to experience V.R. with this program at the library. Google Cardboard is simple and immersive way to experience virtual reality. Bring a smartphone if you have one. Grades 7-12 welcome.
Anime + Manga=Animanga! Do you enjoy anime, manga, and all things Japanese? Join us to talk and learn about new and favorite anime and manga, explore Japanese culture and language, and do fun activities. Held on the second Thursday of every month. For teens ages 12-17. |
Josh will try to stump you. Can your team hang? Prizes, if so.
New 4K Restoration.
Juzo Itami’s rapturous “ramen western” returns to U.S. screens for the first time in decades. The tale of an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, Tampopo serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with offbeat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster. Sweet, sexy, surreal, and mouthwatering, Tampopo remains one of the most delectable examples of food on film. (2K DCP Presentation)
DCS is hosting a career fair to recruit Family Case Managers for openings in our Owen, Greene, Monroe, Lawrence and Brown County offices. Prior to the interview, current DCS Family Case Managers will be available as DCS Ambassadors to answer common questions on the expectations of the position. Candidates are highly encouraged to bring a copy of their resume and college transcript. Onsite interviews will be conducted for those that meet the requirements of the position. Please note that interviews may last up to an hour.
The requirements of the position are:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
- As least 15 semester hours or 21 quarter hours in child development; criminology; criminal justice; education; healthcare; home economics; psychology; guidance and counseling; social work; or sociology
Interested Candidates should pre-register with the instructions below:
To Apply:
Use Hyperlink: DCS Regional Career Fair Registration – Monroe & Surrounding Counties (Family Case Manager 2) (https://hr.gmis.in.gov/psc/hrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=605753&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1)
Pre-registration is preferred, but walk- ins are welcome.
DCS Recruiter: Michael Ackerman, [email protected]
The Rebel Alliance makes a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow.
Stars: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudvk, Donnie Yen, Wen Jiang, Ben Mendelsohn and Forest Whitaker. Rated PG-13
This song circle meets only for the joy of singing and to experience wonderful songs in a community. You only need to show up. All songs are taught. All voices are welcome. We share a wonderful mix of beautiful/positive/fun songs. See meetup.com for more information or to be notified of upcoming gatherings.
This will be the second of our Mostly-Monthly Open Mic Nights at the Art Sanctuary in Martinsville. It will be held in the downstairs big room underneath the Sanctuary, and coincides with the Second Friday Open Studio Night. Sign-up at 6:30 PM for a ten minute slot; performances run from 7-9 PM. All ages and all types of family-friendly acts welcome: music, dance, poetry, storytelliing, drama. Come on over to participate or listen! Refreshments available. FMI: Cindy at (812) 325-1501.