WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
Esan Thai Restaurant is recognized for its outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service, and friendly staff. Make plans with family and friends to enjoy the delicious cuisine at Esan Thai and ensure a donation to Friends of the Library at the same time! Pick up a flyer at the Monroe County Library in Bloomington or Ellettsville or download a copy from http://www.mcpl.info/friends and present it when you pay your bill. Esan Thai will donate 15% of your check to Friends of the Library. All the proceeds go to fund the numerous and much-used programs offered by your Library!
The Bloomington Walking Club is an informal group that meets for a guided group walk on the paved trails surrounding Olcott Park. The group meets every Thursday evening, weather permitting. All ability levels are wel
Rockin’ Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters, WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Based out of New Orleans since 1990, Rockin’ Jake relocated since being flooded out by Hurricane Katrina, and now lives in Southern Florida. Jake has toured nationally with G. Love & Special Sauce, blues and pop legend Maria Muldaur, and bluesman T.J, Wheeler. Jake’s work has also been heard on the soundtrack of “The Big Easy” television series, the theme for the “Mike Ditka Show, ” and a Miller Beer commercial. Jake is a five-time winner of Off Beat Magazine’s coveted Best of the Beat award for best harmonica player. He and his band pour out their souls in every performance with high energy and electricity which consistently brings the audience to their feet. Rockin’ Jake One of the best harmonica players in the world of blues Five-time winner, Off Beat Magazine’s Best of the Beat award “Best Harmonica Player”
Written by Marcia Cebulska, in response to the hate ministry of Topeka’s Westboro Baptist Church, Visions of Right not only has timely social and political implications relating to themes of homophobia and anti-Semitism, but also has a strong local interest. The playwright, Marcia Cebulska lived and wrote in Bloomington for about 20 years, and is well known in theatre circles there and in Indianapolis. She will be working closely with this production throughout the run and will be a talk back participant.
When Cebulska moved to Topeka, Kansas, she learned of the hate-mongering activities of the Westboro Baptist Church. She went undercover, attempting to discover the basis for the bigoted activities of the church. Visions of Right, fueled by her research, evolved into a fictionalized portrait of a fanatic preacher. Gay Bashing and anti-Semitism are brought to light in the play, which tells the story of photographer, Christina Romanek’s head-to-head encounter with the preacher’s twisted view of what is right.
The cast includes IU theatre graduate students, Abby Lee and Chris Handley, both members of Actors’ Equity, Adam Decker, IU undergraduate theatre major, and well-known Bloomington actor, Gerard Pauwels.
Now more than ever, Visions of Right, delivers an important message. As Marcia Cebulska wrote:“Today, our headlines are filled with more and more incidents of hate speech and hate acts perpetrated by numerous sources in our private and public arenas. We can respond by running and hiding. We can respond by answering violence with more violence. Or, we can respond, with a little help from our friends, with acts of creativity and humor, unity and light.”
Visions of Right premiered in Topeka by the Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble. The performance was praised by audience members:
“This play is: intelligent, biting, funny, humanizing; excellent story and characters…timeless, seamless writing.”
“Very moving, as if through a lens to the soul,”
“Wonderful! A play that speaks to humanity.”
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show; metered parking and parking garage space is available downtown and across the street. For more information on the Jewish Theatre or on Visions of Right, please visit jewishtheatrebloomington.com or on Facebook: Jewish Theatre of Bloomington.
The Monroe County Domestic Violence Coalition is committed to improving our community’s response to domestic violence issues through communication and coordination of services. Major projects of the Coalition include a Domestic Violence Awareness Conference held every other November and the implementation and monitoring of an audit of our community’s response to domestic violence.
Membership to the Domestic Violence Coalition is open to service providers, representatives from local communities of faith and other organizations concerned with the elimination of domestic violence in our community.
The Monroe County Domestic Violence Coalition meets on the third Friday of each month at 12:00 p.m. in the McCloskey Conference Room (#245), located in Showers City Hall, 401 N. Morton Street, Bloomington, Indiana. (Dates and meeting rooms are subject to change).
Hit musical, performed by Playhouse Community Theater, begins when Little Sisters of Hoboken discovering that their cook, Sister Julia, has accidentally poisoned 52 sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium. All ages show.
The Blankenship Band: Original Americana Roadhouse Music.
Blair Crimmins began his current music career in Atlanta, Georgia, with a determination to bring Ragtime and 1920’s style Dixieland Jazz to new audiences. While playing small rock clubs around the Southeast he developed a sound that is at once modern while being deeply rooted in the past. Now four years, and five hundred shows later, he has toured the country playing large venues and has opened for acts such as Mumford & Sons and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. A multi-instrumentalist and music academic, Crimmins writes songs and arrangements for a classic New Orleans style horn section consisting of trumpet, clarinet and trombone. His debut 2010 release The Musical Stylings Of became a college radio sensation on WRAS Atlanta making him the most requested band on the air. In 2012 Crimmins showed his musical diversity by writing and recording the full score for the independent short film “Old Man Cabbage”. The following year, Crimmins was the critics pick for Best Song Writer of 2013 in Creative Loafing’s Best of ATL issue. His last album entitled Sing-a-longs! went to #21 on the EuroAmerican radio chart and earned him a nomination at The Georgia Music Awards for Best Jazz Artist. Blair Crimmins has now released his anticipated 4th studio album You Gotta Sell Something. The band will be touring through 2017 performing their newest songs from the record as well as old favorites from his past recordings.
“Atlanta’s genre blending ensemble Blair Crimmins and The Hookers have been creating a sound that is both unique and inspired for years. Crimmins himself began developing it some time ago, honing in on the magic of ragtime and the 1920’s, coupled with some Dixieland jazz. The fourth studio album from Crimmins’ impressive creative mind is due out in February of 2017, and we haven’t been this excited in quite some time.” – Impose Magazine
On Saturday, May 20th, we will have the fifth installment of our new series of monthly bird outings aimed at being casual walks open to birders of all skill levels (beginners to advanced). During the year we will visit many of the best birding areas in Monroe County. Hosted by a Friend of SAS, all are welcome. Walks will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month.
We will visit Friendship Road to look for spring migrants and the walk will be hosted by Scott Evans, Joe Bailey and Rita Stephens. We will meet at 8am at the Bloomingfoods parking lot by College Mall and will car pool to the location. If you need directions or have any questions please contact us at [email protected]
5:00- 5:45: HIGH BOHEMIA: JESSICA RUBY RADCLIFF – VOCALS, VICKI HELBER – VOCALS, DAVID KIRK – RHYTHM GUITAR & VOCALS,
PINEY WOODS – LEAD GUITAR, PATRICK CALLAHAN – BASS & VOCALS, BOB GOODMAN – VIOLIN
6:00-7:45 SLIP ME 5: Slip Me 5 is a hillbilly swing band that plays up-tempo, danceable tunes from the early 1900s through the ’50s. 8:00- 11:00 – STINKEYE STRINGBAND: Mike Johnson, Bob Mark Goodman, Art Heckman and Dan Selvaggi are purveyors of acoustic, eclectic, eccentric free-range amer-arcana for your listening pleasure.
Come play some Bingo at The Void and support your local all-ages, all-volunteer collective! We have some great prizes to choose from. Our bar, Null will be open. Local electro-jazz unit LazerBlades will be providing entertainment during breaks between games.
Singer/songwriter and country gal Linda Smith has been captivating audiences for years with a show that is packed with energy, fun, and non-stop entertainment for all ages to enjoy. She brings diverseness to each song from a sultry blues, a rocking edge, a smooth ballad, or country style. Linda along with her husband Doug on vocals/rhythm guitar, Steve Adams vocals/lead guitar, Carmen Fischer vocals/drums, and Brian Sherwood on bass guitar, contribute to creating a powerhouse show. The Linda Smith Band has opened for national acts Kris Kristofferson, Alabama, Sawyer Brown, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Kentucky Headhunters, Confederate Railroad, Bryan White, The Judds among others. This show will be full of music that is sure to get you moving & grooving!
For the cost of a free will offering, you can enjoy delicious biscuits and gravy, ham and eggs, juice and coffee. Grace Center supporters will also be collecting nonperishable food and cash donations during the Festival parade, which steps off at 2:00PM in Harrodsburg. All donations benefit clients in need in Indian Creek, Clear Creek and Polk Townships.
Hit musical, performed by Playhouse Community Theater, begins when Little Sisters of Hoboken discovering that their cook, Sister Julia, has accidentally poisoned 52 sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium. All ages show.
Written by Marcia Cebulska, in response to the hate ministry of Topeka’s Westboro Baptist Church, Visions of Right not only has timely social and political implications relating to themes of homophobia and anti-Semitism, but also has a strong local interest. The playwright, Marcia Cebulska lived and wrote in Bloomington for about 20 years, and is well known in theatre circles there and in Indianapolis. She will be working closely with this production throughout the run and will be a talk back participant.
When Cebulska moved to Topeka, Kansas, she learned of the hate-mongering activities of the Westboro Baptist Church. She went undercover, attempting to discover the basis for the bigoted activities of the church. Visions of Right, fueled by her research, evolved into a fictionalized portrait of a fanatic preacher. Gay Bashing and anti-Semitism are brought to light in the play, which tells the story of photographer, Christina Romanek’s head-to-head encounter with the preacher’s twisted view of what is right.
The cast includes IU theatre graduate students, Abby Lee and Chris Handley, both members of Actors’ Equity, Adam Decker, IU undergraduate theatre major, and well-known Bloomington actor, Gerard Pauwels.
Now more than ever, Visions of Right, delivers an important message. As Marcia Cebulska wrote:“Today, our headlines are filled with more and more incidents of hate speech and hate acts perpetrated by numerous sources in our private and public arenas. We can respond by running and hiding. We can respond by answering violence with more violence. Or, we can respond, with a little help from our friends, with acts of creativity and humor, unity and light.”
Visions of Right premiered in Topeka by the Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble. The performance was praised by audience members:
“This play is: intelligent, biting, funny, humanizing; excellent story and characters…timeless, seamless writing.”
“Very moving, as if through a lens to the soul,”
“Wonderful! A play that speaks to humanity.”
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show; metered parking and parking garage space is available downtown and across the street. For more information on the Jewish Theatre or on Visions of Right, please visit jewishtheatrebloomington.com or on Facebook: Jewish Theatre of Bloomington.
Written by Marcia Cebulska, in response to the hate ministry of Topeka’s Westboro Baptist Church, Visions of Right not only has timely social and political implications relating to themes of homophobia and anti-Semitism, but also has a strong local interest. The playwright, Marcia Cebulska lived and wrote in Bloomington for about 20 years, and is well known in theatre circles there and in Indianapolis. She will be working closely with this production throughout the run and will be a talk back participant.
When Cebulska moved to Topeka, Kansas, she learned of the hate-mongering activities of the Westboro Baptist Church. She went undercover, attempting to discover the basis for the bigoted activities of the church. Visions of Right, fueled by her research, evolved into a fictionalized portrait of a fanatic preacher. Gay Bashing and anti-Semitism are brought to light in the play, which tells the story of photographer, Christina Romanek’s head-to-head encounter with the preacher’s twisted view of what is right.
The cast includes IU theatre graduate students, Abby Lee and Chris Handley, both members of Actors’ Equity, Adam Decker, IU undergraduate theatre major, and well-known Bloomington actor, Gerard Pauwels.
Now more than ever, Visions of Right, delivers an important message. As Marcia Cebulska wrote:“Today, our headlines are filled with more and more incidents of hate speech and hate acts perpetrated by numerous sources in our private and public arenas. We can respond by running and hiding. We can respond by answering violence with more violence. Or, we can respond, with a little help from our friends, with acts of creativity and humor, unity and light.”
Visions of Right premiered in Topeka by the Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble. The performance was praised by audience members:
“This play is: intelligent, biting, funny, humanizing; excellent story and characters…timeless, seamless writing.”
“Very moving, as if through a lens to the soul,”
“Wonderful! A play that speaks to humanity.”
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show; metered parking and parking garage space is available downtown and across the street. For more information on the Jewish Theatre or on Visions of Right, please visit jewishtheatrebloomington.com or on Facebook: Jewish Theatre of Bloomington.
“Swing Time Big Band is an 18 piece big band similar to the big bands of the 40’s. It’s mission is to keep the sounds of the big bands alive and to provide a platform for musicians to have the opportunity to play the big band swing style. “
Potluck at 6pm with music to follow: High Fiber, Will-Eric-Mark-John?, Big Kitty, and Glitter Brains.
Small donation for admittance.
Heralded as an artist’s artist, the three-time GRAMMY winner has recorded 27 albums, including three with pals Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as part of the Highwaymen. Kristofferson has spent three decades performing concerts all over the world, in most recent years in a solo acoustic setting, which puts the focus on the songs. “There’s an honesty in the sparseness. It feels like direct communication to the listener,” he says. “I still have more fun when I’m with the band, but being alone is freer, somehow. It’s like being an old blues guy, just completely stripped away.”
Kristofferson achieved remarkable success as a country songwriter at the start of the 1970s. His songs “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” and “For the Good Times,” all chart-topping hits, helped redefine country songwriting. By 1987, it was estimated that more than 450 artists had recorded Kristofferson’s compositions.
The women wanted to create something that would offer a space that is secular but that promotes a coming together of all people in order to heal the divide that not only exists in the world and our country, but also in Bloomington.
The five women who have initiated this recurring event are Mary Ann Jacklin, senior minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Nancy Kalina, Certified Martha Beck Life Coach, Laurel Reed Adams, Pilates/Yoga Instructor/Owner, Karla Kamstra, founder of The Bridge Spiritual Center and Janiece Jaffe, spiritual musician. It should be noted that Janiece Jaffe will be playing crystal and tibetan bowls during the gathering.
Songs by Kimberly McCoy, Mark Fuller Duo, Grace Minnick and Nicky Kerr ‘In the Round’.
A concert by one of IU’s emerging virtuosos, performing works by two of the most inspired and revered keyboard composers of the early Baroque: Domenico Scarlatti and Girolamo Frescobaldi.
The Main Squeeze is a raging funk experience born within the thriving live music scene of Bloomington, Indiana. Since coming together in late 2009 The Squeeze have managed to establish a unique sound and identity in a short period of time. Their first studio offering entitled “First Drops,” is a seven song EP released in early 2011 which showcases the broad range of styles and influences that each member brings to the table; from rock to jazz, funk to R&B, and hip-hop to electro. Their live performances, which fuse soulful vocals, intricate jams, tight grooves, and ripping solos have helped them develop a dedicated and rapidly growing fan base in the Midwest and the East Coast earning them slots at music festivals such as Summer Camp, Equifunk, Big Pig, and GlowFest. Their unique ability to tackle and funkify such a wide variety of music makes each show a unique experience in its own right. Their self-titled LP was dropped in June of 2012. If you’ve ever wondered whether the juice is worth the squeeze, you should look no further.
Esan Thai Restaurant is recognized for its outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service, and friendly staff. Make plans with family and friends to enjoy the delicious cuisine at Esan Thai and ensure a donation to Friends of the Library at the same time! Pick up a flyer at the Monroe County Library in Bloomington or Ellettsville or download a copy from http://www.mcpl.info/friends and present it when you pay your bill. Esan Thai will donate 15% of your check to Friends of the Library. All the proceeds go to fund the numerous and much-used programs offered by your Library!
Antenna Man make music about dysfunctional love, weirdness, meaninglessness, hopefulness, and just about any other twisted little thing you could imagine. The Indianapolis quartet of Mark Wolven (vocals, rhythm guitar), Kendall Ludwig (lead guitar), David Campbell (bass) and Wes Hodgson (drums) can’t seem to complacently float in single genre waters. Their catchy, quirky songs feel like a defunct greatest hits skipping around through rock n roll, grunge, golden oldies, southern rock, bar blues, country and Americana. You may walk away wondering if it was country or rock n roll, but you’ll know it was something real. It’s the music George Jones might have dreamt about after spending an evening in the company of In Utero and Led Zeppelin II.
The Bloomington Walking Club is an informal group that meets for a guided group walk on the paved trails surrounding Olcott Park. The group meets every Thursday evening, weather permitting. All ability levels are wel
A light-hearted program featuring beloved pop and rock songs from the past four decades, re-imagined for early music instruments. A program conceived and led by Brady Lanier.
Written by Marcia Cebulska, in response to the hate ministry of Topeka’s Westboro Baptist Church, Visions of Right not only has timely social and political implications relating to themes of homophobia and anti-Semitism, but also has a strong local interest. The playwright, Marcia Cebulska lived and wrote in Bloomington for about 20 years, and is well known in theatre circles there and in Indianapolis. She will be working closely with this production throughout the run and will be a talk back participant.
When Cebulska moved to Topeka, Kansas, she learned of the hate-mongering activities of the Westboro Baptist Church. She went undercover, attempting to discover the basis for the bigoted activities of the church. Visions of Right, fueled by her research, evolved into a fictionalized portrait of a fanatic preacher. Gay Bashing and anti-Semitism are brought to light in the play, which tells the story of photographer, Christina Romanek’s head-to-head encounter with the preacher’s twisted view of what is right.
The cast includes IU theatre graduate students, Abby Lee and Chris Handley, both members of Actors’ Equity, Adam Decker, IU undergraduate theatre major, and well-known Bloomington actor, Gerard Pauwels.
Now more than ever, Visions of Right, delivers an important message. As Marcia Cebulska wrote:“Today, our headlines are filled with more and more incidents of hate speech and hate acts perpetrated by numerous sources in our private and public arenas. We can respond by running and hiding. We can respond by answering violence with more violence. Or, we can respond, with a little help from our friends, with acts of creativity and humor, unity and light.”
Visions of Right premiered in Topeka by the Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble. The performance was praised by audience members:
“This play is: intelligent, biting, funny, humanizing; excellent story and characters…timeless, seamless writing.”
“Very moving, as if through a lens to the soul,”
“Wonderful! A play that speaks to humanity.”
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show; metered parking and parking garage space is available downtown and across the street. For more information on the Jewish Theatre or on Visions of Right, please visit jewishtheatrebloomington.com or on Facebook: Jewish Theatre of Bloomington.
Produced and broadcast from WFIU since 1991, Harmonia is currently in syndication across the country. Angela Mariani continues to host this popular early music radio program and podcast. Light refreshments will be provided.
A Medieval and Renaissance concert featuring singers Gregorio Taniguchi, David Rugger, Michael Walker, and Kathryn Summersett, with members of the Forgotten Clefs – a Renaissance Wind Band.
Performed by members of Gamma Ut and curated by Eric Fisher
*the Bloomington QUARRY MORRIS DANCERS will perform on the Plaza in front of the City Hall at 10:30am*
ngrid Matthews (violin), Colin St. Martin (flute), Shelley Taylor (cello), and Byron Schenkman (harpsichord) present a concert of solo, sonatas, and trios.
The full 14-piece Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra with guest vocalists Russell Moss and Lauren Robert will feature Hoosier Jazz Classic “October in Brown County” along with other songs of great Hoosier composers such as Cole Porter.
Written by Marcia Cebulska, in response to the hate ministry of Topeka’s Westboro Baptist Church, Visions of Right not only has timely social and political implications relating to themes of homophobia and anti-Semitism, but also has a strong local interest. The playwright, Marcia Cebulska lived and wrote in Bloomington for about 20 years, and is well known in theatre circles there and in Indianapolis. She will be working closely with this production throughout the run and will be a talk back participant.
When Cebulska moved to Topeka, Kansas, she learned of the hate-mongering activities of the Westboro Baptist Church. She went undercover, attempting to discover the basis for the bigoted activities of the church. Visions of Right, fueled by her research, evolved into a fictionalized portrait of a fanatic preacher. Gay Bashing and anti-Semitism are brought to light in the play, which tells the story of photographer, Christina Romanek’s head-to-head encounter with the preacher’s twisted view of what is right.
The cast includes IU theatre graduate students, Abby Lee and Chris Handley, both members of Actors’ Equity, Adam Decker, IU undergraduate theatre major, and well-known Bloomington actor, Gerard Pauwels.
Now more than ever, Visions of Right, delivers an important message. As Marcia Cebulska wrote:“Today, our headlines are filled with more and more incidents of hate speech and hate acts perpetrated by numerous sources in our private and public arenas. We can respond by running and hiding. We can respond by answering violence with more violence. Or, we can respond, with a little help from our friends, with acts of creativity and humor, unity and light.”
Visions of Right premiered in Topeka by the Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble. The performance was praised by audience members:
“This play is: intelligent, biting, funny, humanizing; excellent story and characters…timeless, seamless writing.”
“Very moving, as if through a lens to the soul,”
“Wonderful! A play that speaks to humanity.”
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show; metered parking and parking garage space is available downtown and across the street. For more information on the Jewish Theatre or on Visions of Right, please visit jewishtheatrebloomington.com or on Facebook: Jewish Theatre of Bloomington.
The Vallures are the sounds of summer in the 60’s at a GO-GO; dancin’, shakin’, groovin’, movin’ it, bringing you sweet soul music with a twist and a shout! Old hits, rarities, and originals with a nod to sixties girl groups make you wanna Boogaloo, Shingling, and just let it all hang out.
Needmore Coffee Roasters is a woman-owned small-batch coffee roastery in Indiana dedicated to roasting organic, ethically sourced coffee from the finest small-scale farmers around the world.
Relationship Coffee – Direct Trade: Our current direct trade coffees are from El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Our collaborative relationships with these farmers ensure environmental, economical, and social sustainability, resulting in the production of the highest quality coffee.
Fair Trade CertifiedTM: Your everyday purchases, like your daily cup of coffee, can help farmers get better prices to help them keep their kids in school and protect fragile ecosystems.
Helping Others: Always trying to help the community, our coffee grounds are donated to local gardening groups and farmers. We also make an annual donation to help fund the Comedor Children’s Lunch Program in Posoltega, Nicaragua, which is organized and run by Bloomington & Posoltega Sister Cities.