how your flyer at the Winter Farmers’ Market at the Switchyard Pavilion from 9 AM-12:30 PM and Muddy Fork will donate 50% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library. For best selection, order online with the code “LIBRARY” (must order by Wednesday for pickup on Saturday). mcpl.info/dineout
Come say HoHoHo to Black Genderqueer Santa this Saturday at People’s Market! Our Black Genderqueer Santa JadaBee will be on hand to hand out candy canes to the kids and bring about a festive spirit to our winter holiday market!
The whole family is invited! Books, puppets, music, movement, crafts, and more encourage early literacy skills. Ages birth–6.
Parking in the back Starting this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until weekend of December 16th. Margie’s whimsical cards, Janet’s clever unique dolls, crochet hats and ornaments, Diane’s bells, crystals, hats, cards, and lovely beaded jewelry , Walt’s wonderful pottery, Betty’s classy fabric designs, Karen’s feather art, rock plants and Charlie feather earrings, Sue’s creative gourds, Vicki’s hand painted gourds and tiles, Gary’s unique art from around the world and Tom’s vintage guitars.
The Sounds of Indiana chorus present Sounds of the Season, a nostalgic celebration of wintery tunes shared through their signature blend of history and a cappella barbershop harmony. All ages.
21+ With live music, a Christmas Vacation-themed holiday buffet, and special cocktails.
Reservations at: https://www.visithardtruth.com/event/griswold-family-dinner/
We’re hosting a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank with the fabulous talent of:
Ava Morningstar
Peter Von Teaser
Jizzelle Vontrell
Blaque Pearl
& Nexus
Cover is $$ but we would MUCH PREFER if you brought 4 NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR FREE COVER!
Parking in the back Starting this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until weekend of December 16th. Margie’s whimsical cards, Janet’s clever unique dolls, crochet hats and ornaments, Diane’s bells, crystals, hats, cards, and lovely beaded jewelry , Walt’s wonderful pottery, Betty’s classy fabric designs, Karen’s feather art, rock plants and Charlie feather earrings, Sue’s creative gourds, Vicki’s hand painted gourds and tiles, Gary’s unique art from around the world and Tom’s vintage guitars.
It’s a party. It’s an outdoor karaoke dance party.
Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts an outdoor only karaoke party on our new patio!
Face Masks and Social Distancing required.
21+ Only
Registration is open As a part of Middle Way House Queer Talk programs, we’ll run a magical tween-tailored role-playing game in which our kittens will support one another in getting out of Trash Town. Come with your own kitty drawings and character backstories, or choose from a collection of pre-designed feline characters. We’ll be using Fate Dice™ and will teach participants how it all works. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 8–12. Please register.
Rachel Lulich is a writer, editor, and Air Force veteran. When she’s not out exploring the world herself, she likes creating worlds for other people to enjoy.
Standard Candles is the third book of the Fractured Galaxy series. Stranded. Alone. With dwindling oxygen supplies and an unfinished navigation program that was a long shot at best, Derek, Jacob, and Vicky must work against the odds—and the clock—if they are to make it home.
But home doesn’t hold out much hope for them. The spaceflight supervisors face the loss of their jurisdiction over the mission and Bravo Crew is fighting a losing battle to stay focused on a rescue effort they can no longer pretend to control.
The astronauts’ natural optimism and practiced ingenuity has kept them alive so far, but you can’t breathe optimism, and ingenuity can’t work miracles. In this crucial finale to the Fractured Galaxy trilogy, Derek, Jacob, and Vicky are determined to make every moment count—before it’s their last.
Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.
Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.
Are you a teen artist looking to connect with your community? Join us to show off your work, chat with fellow artists, and do some crafts. This month, we’ll be decorating ceramic mugs with Sharpies to create giftable masterpieces! Ages 12–19.
Host band 7-8 pm Jam is from 8-10 pm)
Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.
Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.
Contra Dance presented by Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group. Live music by Bob and Tom Show (Louisville) – Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Bob Douglas (percussion) – with Ken Gall calling (Indianapolis)
Every Wednesday night The Back Door hosts Open Stage which gives entertainers new and polished a chance at showcasing their craft on our new patio! Just message us on social media, or contact us on our website to get more info about signing up. WALK-UPS ARE ALSO WELCOME!!
In the midst of a global pandemic, many Monroe County residents did what they could to help their family, friends, and neighbors stay healthy. The exhibit, We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project, features quotes from members of our community who have helped or been helped by our neighbors and participated in the History Center’s COVID-19 Community Oral History Project. Located in the Deckard Education Room and free to the public, We Answer the Call shines the light on our local helpers who answered our call for help during the pandemic.
Support for We Answer the Call is provided by IU Health Bloomington, Indiana Humanities, and members of the Monroe County History Center.
Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.
Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.
Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original material. While we do not care about foul language in your set, we do not allow racist, homophobic, transphobic or rape/female bashing jokes. If you have to ask if it’s racist, homophobic, transphobic or a rape joke, it probably is.
Comedians that wish to participate are asked to e-mail [email protected]. Newcomers and any participants who are not paid professionals will be required to bring audience members to see them. This is non-negotiable. So if you plan on signing up, be sure to invite as many friends as you can. Good luck!
Featuring: Wonder Under the Waves Saltwater Aquarium; Hidden Life of Deserts;SandScapes Augmented Reality Sandbox and Big Piano!
The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.
The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.
Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.
Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.
Tournament starts at 7:00pm
The MUDDY BOOTS DART & SOCIAL CLUB IS BACK!!
DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
Blind Draw.😎
Double Elimination.🎯🎯
Every Tuesday Night at Mikes 6-10pm.
Doors open at 6:00pm
Draw for partners at 6:55pm
Tournament starts at 7:00pm
Bragging rights only 🎯 There are no cash prizes at this time.
Four New Tournament Boards with lots of Space and League Quality Lighting.
As well as darts, cash bar, open, two free pool tables, and our beloved music (picking) circle. The kitchen will also be open unless otherwise posted.
Bring your darts, your musical instruments, and your friends.
Members, Friends, and all Friendly/Kind Dart Players are welcome to participate.
Newbies also welcomed. Darts and Kind Instruction will be provided.
Spectators are also most welcomed!!
An all-ages event, music bingo is a fun spin on traditional bingo where we jam out to snippets of some of your favorite songs while playing competitively against other music lovers!
The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.
Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.
Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.
Dances are open to members with up-to-date Covid vaccinations* (proof of vaccination required) and are run by donation. More info: bloomingtoncontra.org
Contra is similar to square dancing. All dances are taught, and the caller reminds dancers of the moves throughout the dance. No experience or partner is needed. People typically dance with someone new each dance. Registration at 7, beginners’ lesson at 7:10, dance 7:30-9 p.m.
Proof of vaccine and (if eligible) one booster required. Masks required at all times on the dance floor. Dancers may take mask breaks outside or in the hallway. (Performers may remove masks while on stage).
Every Wednesday night The Back Door hosts Open Stage which gives entertainers new and polished a chance at showcasing their craft on our new patio! Just message us on social media, or contact us on our website to get more info about signing up. WALK-UPS ARE ALSO WELCOME!!
The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.
Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.
Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.
In the midst of a global pandemic, many Monroe County residents did what they could to help their family, friends, and neighbors stay healthy. The exhibit, We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project, features quotes from members of our community who have helped or been helped by our neighbors and participated in the History Center’s COVID-19 Community Oral History Project. Located in the Deckard Education Room and free to the public, We Answer the Call shines the light on our local helpers who answered our call for help during the pandemic.
Support for We Answer the Call is provided by IU Health Bloomington, Indiana Humanities, and members of the Monroe County History Center.
The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.
We hope everyone has had a safe and happy holiday! We are excited to be back at the market this coming Saturday with another great musical performance!
Monika Herzig is an accomplished jazz musician teaching courses on the music industry and arts entrepreneurship in O’Neill’s Arts Management program. Originally from Germany, Herzig came to the United States on a scholarship exchange program at the University of Alabama where she earned her master’s degree in music education. She has toured internationally with her band Beeblebrox, opening for Tower of Power, Bette Midler, Yes, Sting, the Dixie Dregs, and more. By 1997, Herzig had completed her DME in Music Education with a minor field in Jazz Studies at IU’s Jacobs School of Music.
We are excited to welcome her and her amazing talents back to this market this weekend!
ALL AGES WELCOME
Tickets available through the website: https://www.visithardtruth.com/event/new-years-eve-2023-2/
WFHB DJs All Night Starting at 6PM All Ages before 8PM
18+ After
Ross Benson and his crew are here this Saturday night for an evening of Classic Rock & Blues. Come join us as we celebrate the incoming New Year! It will be a great evening of music, friends and of course a little CH wine! Don’t miss out on a fun evening of high energy music, dancing & singing!
Start the New Year in a way you intend to continue it—with a peaceful, positive mind and a loving heart. Relax as you are guided in the practice of Avalokiteshvara (the Buddha of Compassion), a beautiful arrangement of prayer and mantra recitation. Everyone will have an opportunity to light a candle while setting a positive intention for the new year. Together, we will dedicate our peaceful minds and positive energy to the welfare of all. During this event, we will celebrate with delicious vegetarian hors d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic refreshments in a blessed environment with others.
Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends to enjoy this magical evening together! Led by Gen Kelsang Chokyi, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher at KMC Bloomington
Doors open at 8 pm, Music goes 9:15 pm to Midnight We’re ringing in the New Year with the high-energy, dueling piano players of Howl at the Moon! Come sing, dance, and howl the year away as they perform your favorite songs and requests from 80’s rock, 90’s pop, and today’s dance hits on pianos, guitars, and drums! Ring in 2023 with the Switchyard crew and live music from Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos and accompanying band! Doors Open at 8:00pm, Howl at the Moon goes live at 9:15pm, and plays until midnight. Tickets are limited and will sell out, so get yours reserved today!
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