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Native perennials sourced from Spence Restoration Nursery, since 1998 Indiana’s premier native plant supplier, will be a primary emphasis of the plant sale. The plants will include those suitable for rain gardens, butterfly gardens and as primary pollinator food sources. Also available will be landscape flowers, spring-planted bulbs and miscellaneous trees and shrubs. Experts are on-hand during the sale to answer questions and guide selections, including members of Monroe County’s Identify and Reduce Invasive Species (MC-IRIS) and Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society (INPAWS.) The proceeds from the sale will benefit ongoing gardening efforts at the site. Volunteer-produced jellies will also be available for purchase, and members of Friday Musicale will provide music inside the 1892 main house which will also be open to visitors. The Farmstead is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned and maintained by Bloomington Restorations, Inc. It is free and open to the public and is located at 2920 E. Tenth Street in Bloomington. For more information call BRI at (812) 336-0909.
Danielle Bachant-Bell
A one-hour documentary film about on-going struggles of children and grandchildren to come to grips with Nazi horrors suffered by their elders. The film focuses on Jerri Zbiral, the daughter of a survivor of the Nazi destruction of the Catholic village of Lidice, Czechoslovakia. Even though Jerri was born after the war, her mother’s stories continue to have a profound effect on her life. The 50th anniversary of the Lidice massacre provides a back-drop for Jerri to speak with women who survived the ordeal, with German visitors to the memorial ceremony and with others.
“…a powerful teaching tool on the effects of Nazi terrorism on succeeding generations. By demonstrating how prejudice and bigotry does not by itself diminish with the passing of time, the tragic story of Lidice is a legacy for all people…The fact that the film deals with a non-Jewish incident, the impact of evil on children and subsequent generations is one which must be communicated to a mass audience.” – Karen Friedman, Director, ADL Braun Holocaust Institute
About the director Jacky Comforty:
Jacky Comforty has created documentary films and videos in the United States, Germany, Israel, and Bulgaria. He commands a range of genres, from documentaries to comedies. Over the last 30 years, Jacky Comforty has specialized in two main subjects. His work has been groundbreaking in the fields of Inclusive Education and Holocaust Studies. He is particularly known for his work on the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust. He is known for the effective, sensitive, interviewing techniques he has developed for oral histories and other projects requiring on-camera discussions that are genuine, meaningful, and in-depth.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the film. The film will run approximately 60 minutes. Tickets will be sold at the door if still available (cash only).
*There are multiple screenings of this film offered at two locations. The following screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the director:
Friday April 21, 7pm at IU Fine Arts Theater
Saturday, April 22, 7pm at IU Fine Arts Theater
Generational conflict over the most effective means for ending apartheid in South Africa leads to an explosive confrontation between a gifted but impatient black township youth and his devoted but “old-fashioned” black teacher in this deeply felt and richly imagined drama first presented in the United States in 1989 by the New York Theatre Workshop. The unexpected involvement of a young white woman who befriends and learns from both men strips away the political trappings to reveal the human trauma at the heart of South Africa’s ongoing tragedy.
Cast: Mr. M is Ansley Valentine; Thami is Yusuf Agunbiade; Isabel is Tara Chiusano
Director is Murry McGibbon
Show website: www.my-children-my-africa.com
My Children! My Africa! is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC
Ray Charles meets Jerry Lee Lewis in a head-on collision with no survivors. Original piano-based blues, rockabilly and country honky-tonk for the 21st century and beyond.
Contact: [email protected], 812-929-9905
Native perennials sourced from Spence Restoration Nursery, since 1998 Indiana’s premier native plant supplier, will be a primary emphasis of the plant sale. The plants will include those suitable for rain gardens, butterfly gardens and as primary pollinator food sources. Also available will be landscape flowers, spring-planted bulbs and miscellaneous trees and shrubs. Experts are on-hand during the sale to answer questions and guide selections, including members of Monroe County’s Identify and Reduce Invasive Species (MC-IRIS) and Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society (INPAWS.) The proceeds from the sale will benefit ongoing gardening efforts at the site. Volunteer-produced jellies will also be available for purchase, and members of Friday Musicale will provide music inside the 1892 main house which will also be open to visitors. The Farmstead is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned and maintained by Bloomington Restorations, Inc. It is free and open to the public and is located at 2920 E. Tenth Street in Bloomington. For more information call BRI at (812) 336-0909.
Danielle Bachant-Bell
Museum Committee chair and Volunteer Coordinator
(812) 360-6544 C [call or text]
Find the Farmstead on Facebook at Hinkle Garton Farmstead!
Generational conflict over the most effective means for ending apartheid in South Africa leads to an explosive confrontation between a gifted but impatient black township youth and his devoted but “old-fashioned” black teacher in this deeply felt and richly imagined drama first presented in the United States in 1989 by the New York Theatre Workshop. The unexpected involvement of a young white woman who befriends and learns from both men strips away the political trappings to reveal the human trauma at the heart of South Africa’s ongoing tragedy.
Cast: Mr. M is Ansley Valentine; Thami is Yusuf Agunbiade; Isabel is Tara Chiusano
Director is Murry McGibbon
Show website: www.my-children-my-africa.com
My Children! My Africa! is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC
Landscape Planning with Charles Steele:
Steele shares his guiding principles of landscape design and his extensive slide library. As an adherent of Jay Appleton and Frank Lloyd Wright, Steele brings their perspectives on design to residential landscapes. A printed outline and plant list will be available.
The life story and music of Niko Nissimov and his Jewish friends, pioneers of Jazz music in Bulgaria. The movie charts the rise of their band Jazz of The Optimists to stardom in the late 1930s. The beginning of WWII changed everything for them as Bulgaria joined the Axis powers. Anti-Jewish laws and restrictions brought the band to a halt. All Jewish men were drafted to slave labor camps, and the entire community was on the verge of extinction. Niko was saved by his friends at the last minute from a transport destined for the death camp of Treblinka.
This testimony to friendship and the human spirit is told by Niko Nissimov, his brother Harry Nissimov, band mate, David Eskin, and his Bulgarian friend and rescuer Anton Kirilov. The rich soundtrack is layered with original music recordings by The Optimists. The private documents, photo albums, and archival footage are the backdrop of this amazing story of creativity, adventure, and endless optimism facing of impossible odds.
Jacky Comforty has created documentary films and videos in the United States, Germany, Israel, and Bulgaria. He commands a range of genres, from documentaries to comedies. He is known for the effective, sensitive, interviewing techniques he has developed for oral histories and other projects requiring on-camera discussions that are genuine, meaningful, and in-depth.
Over the last 30 years, Jacky Comforty has specialized in two main subjects. His work has been groundbreaking in the fields of Inclusive Education and Holocaust Studies. He is particularly known for his work on the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust. He is curator and owner of a large photographic, film, and audio archives of historical and scholarly significance to Holocaust Studies and of smaller collections about early childhood education, peace education, and history.
Jacky Comforty is the creator/producer and distributor of the best-selling Inclusion Series that helped implement inclusive practices in U.S. school districts and is used in hundreds of universities around the country. He currently lives in Bloomington.
Mary Wilson is best known as a founding member of the world’s most famous female trio – the Supremes recorded 12 No.1 hits from 1964 to 1969 – but the legendary singer’s career did not stop there. Ms. Wilson still performs with the same passion as she did while singing with the Supremes, but the world renowned celebrity is now also using her fame and flair to promote humanitarian efforts to end hunger, raise AIDS awareness and encourage world peace. Wilson has written a best-selling autobiography, performed on stage and screen, lectures and tours the world, and continues to be looked up to as a singer who set the standard for women in the recording industry.
This past summer, Wilson performed a number of consecutive shows at Feinstein’s at the Regency, New York’s premiere supper club. In her “Mary Wilson: Up Close” show, she wowed audiences with an intimate selection of standards and easy-listening tunes that showcased her smoky voice and vocal prowess.
Starting January 16, Moms’ Monday, our new moms group, will be held in The Baby Space at the Monroe County Library on every first and third Monday of the month from 10 am to noon. This space is a separate, fully enclosed room designed just for the needs of babies who are not yet walking, and their caregivers.
This group is a drop-in style. It is open to moms and their babies who are not yet walking. Please note that older children are not permitted in The Baby Space.
Join Detective Kevin Getz, ISPD; Cyndi Johnson, Family Voices; and Emily Perry, Susie’s Place as they discuss how we can better protect children in our community. Topics include parenting children with disabilities, protecting children from predators and internet safety
Featuring: Gary Applegate, Suzette Weakley, and Rusty Bladen
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Bring your wildflower guides and binoculars to take in the sights and sounds among beautiful terrain and rock outcrops.
Join us as Jean Capler, MSW, LCSW, Rehab Hospital of Indiana, discusses emotions and stroke recovery. This group meets the first Thursday of each month.
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.
37TH Annual Gene Flander Golf Outing in support of the Miles Kanne Harmony School Scholarship Fund
Step back in time to learn about the history of our 200 year old gristmill!
- 11am: Leather Crafting – Stop by the leather shop and make your own leather craft to understand the importance of leather in the history of Spring Mill.
- 11:30am: Sawmill Demonstration – Learn how lumber was produced!
- 12:30pm: Hike to the Cave – The water from the spring is the reason the mill was built here 200 years ago! Meet Wyatt at the mill steps.
- 1:30pm: Blacksmithing – Learn how a blacksmith made the necessary tools in the Blacksmith Shop.
- 3:30pm: Make a Rag Doll – Children’s toys were handmade 200 years ago! Make your own rag doll at the Weaver’s Cabin.
- 4pm: Last Grind of the Day – Watch the gristmill grind corn into cornmeal. Mill closes at 4:30, buildings close at 5.
The Friends of the Library Bookstore is holding a special store-wide half-price sale, Sunday, May 7, from noon to 5:00 Many bargains for children, teens and adults. Green tags, new merchandise, and some specialty items not included.
Explore a cave, protect your spaceship from attack, or visit the opera—all through the magic of virtual reality with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
The Dance Center presents its 47th Spring Recital! The recital features dancers, age four through high school, performing a variety of tap, and jazz pieces.
No tickets needed. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time. Each show will run 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The Zookeeper’s Wife tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion.
Stars: Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, Daniel Bruhl and Timothey Radford. Rate PG-13
A Truly Moving Picture Award | Heartland Film
Mrs. Handsome https://www.facebook.com/missushandsome
John the Silent An ongoing musical exploration of Indiana-based singer, songwriter, priest (http://johnthesilent.com)
Nick Jeffries https://thehighplains.bandcamp.com
After their old flat becomes damaged, Emad (Shahab Hosseini) and Rana (Taraneh Alidoosti), a young couple living in Tehran, are forced to move into a new apartment. However, once relocated, a sudden eruption of violence linked to the previous tenant of their new home dramatically changes the couple’s life, creating a simmering tension between husband and wife. The Salesman won the 2017 Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film. This is the fourth film of Asghar Farhadi’s to screen in IU Cinema, with the others being The Past, About Elly, and A Separation. In Persian with English subtitles. (2K DCP Presentation)
IU Cinema is screening The Salesman as part of The Seventh Art Stand, a coalition of cinemas, community centers, and museums across the United States programming a nationwide series of film screenings and discussions from the countries affected by the Muslim Ban. An act of cinematic solidarity against Islamophobia, the Stand spans 53 screenings in 26 states, with supporters like Ramin Bahrani, Wajahat Ali, Laurie Anderson, Woody Harrelson, John Turturro, Steve Buscemi, Debra Winger, Iqbal Theba and Mary Harron.
Whitney make casually melancholic music that combines the wounded drawl of Townes Van Zandt, the rambunctious energy of Jim Ford, the stoned affability of Bobby Charles, the American otherworldliness of The Band, and the slack groove of early Pavement. Their debut, Light Upon the Lake, is due in June on Secretly Canadian, and it marks the culmination of a short, but incredibly intense, creative period for the band. To say that Whitney is more than the sum of its parts would be a criminal understatement. Formed from the core of guitarist Max Kakacek and singing drummer Julien Ehrlich, the band itself is something bigger, something visionary, something neither of them could have accomplished alone. The band itself is something bigger, something visionary, something neither of them could have accomplished alone.
Any one of us may be, may become, or may know someone who is in need of critical medical services they cannot afford. At Bloomington’s Volunteers in Medicine, access to healthcare is embraced as a fundamental right and a building block for all facets of life. VIM is the only comprehensive health care clinic offering free medical services to low‐income medically undeserved residents of Monroe and Owen counties.
On Tuesday, May 9th, beginning at 5:30p.m., The Venue Fine Art & Gifts will host a presentation by Nancy Richmond, the Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine (VMI), which will address your questions about VIM; who they are, how they are funded, what services they provide, and to whom. With this vital information, you will learn where to go, and where to send others who are in need.
We at The Venue believe you will find VMI to be a source of inspiration. People, Professionals, and Businesses coming together to help those in need. You will also learn how you can contribute. This is what makes Bloomington Bloomington.
Join friends and community members who are working for a national health plan, Medicare for all.