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The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable prices to support the food bank’s work. There will be a large selection of children’s books and collectible “Better Books,” which will also include a selection of vintage vinyl LPs.
We accept gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, games and puzzles at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m (2333 W. Industrial Park Dr). We do not accept donations October 1st-31st.
We are honored to be the home of this beloved community event. For more than 30 years, we’ve promoted a message of sustainability – that too much food is wasted and should instead be channeled to people at risk of hunger. In many ways, the same is true of used books. We can’t afford to be a throwaway society – not with food, not with books and certainly not with people
Food Truck Friday is a beloved Bloomington event — experience the family-friendly community tradition yourself next time you visit B-Town.
Swing by to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and experience live music & performances from local artists.
Limited seating is available, but bringing your own lawn chair(s) is advised to ensure you have a place to sit. You do not have to pay admission to attend Food Truck Friday — the only cost is the food and beverages you choose to purchase.
A whimsical and enchanting afternoon at a matinee showing of the “Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show”! Perfect for all ages, this delightful performance combines humor, mystery, and a touch of spookiness to captivate audiences with its unique blend of storytelling and puppetry.
Follow Melchior and his charming cast of slightly haunted puppets as they embark on a magical adventure filled with laughter and surprises. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that promises to bring joy, wonder, and a few delightful shivers to your day. Secure your seats now for an unforgettable family-friendly experience!
Fiesta OC! SALSA DANCING – DJ – LOTERÍA – CRAFTS – HUIPIL CONTEST
Owen County’s Hispanic cultural festival will feature vendors and authentic Hispanic food and cultural experiences.
El festival cultural hispano del condado de Owen contará con vendedoras y auténticas experiencias culturales y de comida hispana.
The exhibits are all timely reflections of power, identity, and democracy. There will be interactive opportunities for participation, including making your own buttons inspired by the “I Voted” sticker. The shows will also be featured in November’s First Friday Gallery Walk on November 1, from 5-8pm.
In the Miller Gallery, Joseph Ovalle presents Devils of Dispatch, A Ballot of Postal Conflicts. In the Educational Gallery, Caleb Poer presents his show, Inflection, and in the Treasury Gallery is The State of Democracy, a group show curated by Nicole Jacquard.
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center
This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose differing worldviews created a yawning chasm resulting in irreparable damage.
Written by Gladys DeVane (In Collaboration with Danielle Bruce) | Directed by Danielle Bruce
With Post-Show TalkBack and Reception
EARLY SHOW: 6PM DOORS
LATE SHOW: 8:30 DOORS
FEATURING
Greg Ward – saxaphone
Christian Dillingham – bass
Jeremy Cunningham – drums
Head to the Morgenstern Books café for their monthly Jazz Salon! Grab a glass of wine, relax, and listen to the talents of the Postmodern Jazz Quartet.
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & on to the Haunted Train.
There is only one consensus pick of peers and predecessors, of the traditionalists, the rebels, and the next gen devotees. Music’s ultimate inside outsider. Or is it outside insider? There is only one Sam Bush. Sam Bush is an American mandolinist who is considered an originator of progressive bluegrass music. In 2020, he was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame as a member of New Grass Revival. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame a second time in 2023 as a solo artist.
Guitarist Jason Wilber and bassist Dave Jacques (both members of the John Prine Band) will lead the John Prine Tribute along with Emily Scott Robinson, Oh Boy Records recording artist, and other featured vocalists to highlight the legacy of the legendary folk artist in his birthday month.
Curtis Hanson’s searing neo-noir tackles police corruption, the dark underbelly of Classic Hollywood, and the fight for the soul of the City of Angels alongside star-making performances from a stellar ensemble cast.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has three previous albums in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels and he has appeared on NPR, Laughs on Hulu and The Bob & Tom Show. He has worked with such notable acts as Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Chris Gethard and Brother Ali. He has performed at several festivals and prominent showcases across the country and beyond.
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece where actors play more than 30 parts—friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders.
A cover band playing classic songs from the ’60s and ’70s, at Bloomington’s coolest, most laid-back music venue, at the Cascades Inn, north of the Bypass.
Experience the electrifying energy of “Uncaged: Zac Brown Tribute” that captures the essence of Zac Brown Band’s signature sound, bringing you all the chart-topping hits and soulful melodies you know and love. From “Chicken Fried” to “Colder Weather,” every song is performed with passion and precision, making you feel like you’re at a live Zac Brown Band concert. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love great country music, “Uncaged” promises a night of unforgettable music, camaraderie, and pure entertainment.
It All Begins Again…
Come join the hauntings!
GoBoC + Loss’d Productions presents
Indie rock, experimental guitars and more with Erica Dawn Lyle, Crab Jackson, The Sera-Tones and LXQ (Lather + Xylocept + Kyle Quass).
Erica Dawn Lyle (website, bandcamp) is a writer, curator, experimental musician, and cultural instigator who lives in New York City and Florida. The former touring guitar player for Bikini Kill, as a solo performer, Lyle has released musical collaborations with Kim Gordon, The Raincoats, Bernadette Mayer, Kathleen Hanna, Brontez Purcell, and many more. Lyle is the author of Streetopia (Booklyn, 2015) and On The Lower Frequencies: A Secret History of The City (Soft Skull, 2008) and has written for Artforum, Art in America, Frieze, and NPR’s This American Life. Her most recent book is The Knight of Cups (Belladonna Press, 2023).
Crab Jackson (instagram, bandcamp, bandcamp) made noise in the following ensembles (and more): Puppy vs. Dyslexia, KWOP Organization, Gourmet Scum, Pedro Says Hi, Spasm Lake. He’s also a talented, self-taught painter.
The Sera-Tones (instagram) formed during Girls Rock 2022 and released their first EP in spring of 2024. The all-girl trio plays a mix of originals and 90s alternative classics.
Lather + Xylocept + Kyle Quass = LXQ. This will be the trio’s first time creating sounds together, and is sure to be exciting.
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door.
Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Doors Open: 7P | Ages: 21 and Over
Ghouls and goblins from far and wide! Gallow Dance – Halloween 2024 will be fiendish fun for all! Joining us from Charlotte, NC we have Solemn Shapes (Darkwave) and from Indianapolis we have Angry Red Planet (Industrial, Electronic) and Bloomington’s very own Twice Dark (Goth, Synth Pop) with DJ sets by DJ Mazz / Mandy Buffington (Bloomington, IN).
Door Time: 8:15 PM
Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has three previous albums in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels and he has appeared on NPR, Laughs on Hulu and The Bob & Tom Show. He has worked with such notable acts as Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Chris Gethard and Brother Ali. He has performed at several festivals and prominent showcases across the country and beyond.
A brutal murder, a nearby asylum, a wooden man, a vengeful medium, and an isolated Irish farmhouse combine in one of the most unexpected—and scariest—horror films of 2024.
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers Market include fresh produce, plants, farm fresh eggs, local beef, chicken and pork, baked goods, jams, jellies, sweet bread, pies, cinnamon rolls, jewelry, tie-dye, pottery, leather goods, baby items, candles, walking sticks, baskets, crochet dolls/animals and a variety of other art/craft items.
New vendors/performers welcomed throughout the season
Double Standards will feature Dena El Saffar-violin, Elias Mcdermott-Sipe-guitar, and Rick Maxwell-bass and vocals.
Celebrate the rich diversity that coexists at the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market! Harvest for the World is an experience of sight, sound, and taste, featuring cross-cultural fashions, dance, and sounds from Bloomington’s international communities. Taste culinary delights from food and beverage artisans and gather produce from farm vendors to create your own flavorful dishes at home!
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable prices to support the food bank’s work. There will be a large selection of children’s books and collectible “Better Books,” which will also include a selection of vintage vinyl LPs.
We accept gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, games and puzzles at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m (2333 W. Industrial Park Dr). We do not accept donations October 1st-31st.
We are honored to be the home of this beloved community event. For more than 30 years, we’ve promoted a message of sustainability – that too much food is wasted and should instead be channeled to people at risk of hunger. In many ways, the same is true of used books. We can’t afford to be a throwaway society – not with food, not with books and certainly not with people
Join us for a spooktacular time at Spring Mill State Park’s Scarecrow Weekend!
Build a scarecrow and place it in the village, carve a pumpkin, make a cornhusk scarecrow, make a rag doll ghost, and/or make a leather craft. Times for these fun fall activities will be posted in the village on the day of the event. Pick up a schedule for the Scarecrow Weekend events at the Grissom Memorial Office or the Grist Mill.
*The village closes at 3 pm to prepare for Haunted Village*
3:30 PM: Costume Parade in the campground – Dress up in costume and arrive at the campground amphitheater no later than
3:20 pm to be a part of this fun parade! Public welcome.
7:30 PM: Haunted Village – MUST HAVE PREPURCHASED TICKET TO ATTEND. See details of the event on our calendar under the title, “Haunted Village”.
A Dixieland band performing in and around Bloomington, the Heritage Hall Ramblers play traditional songs from the 1920’s up to the present. Favorite artists, whose music they are known to perform, include Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, Fats Waller, Bing Crosby, and the Shotgun Jazz Band. They are an affiliate band of the Bloomington Community Band as well. Come check out the Heritage Hall Ramblers at market this Saturday morning.
The Bloomington Flute Choir is an all volunteer group of flutists who enjoy playing for the community whose members include players of all ages. They perform a variety of music at indoor events like weddings or church events, and outdoor events like festivals and farmers’ markets.
We all have negative narratives that drag us and others down. How is it possible to not get caught in the iron net of negative narratives? Perhaps, you or family members have been harmed? Perhaps, coworkers ot others are critical towards you? Maybe, you are critical of yourself?
“Just as there is room in the sky for a thunderstorm, so there is room in the vast space of our mind for a few painful feelings; and just as a storm has no power to destroy the sky, so unpleasant feelings have no power to destroy our mind.” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
In this retreat, we will explore:
- How to recognize and reduce negative narratives
- Negative vs positive perspectives to shift narrative
- Meditation techniques to focus letting go authentically from negative narratives of ourself and others
The retreat is suitable for all meditation levels, including beginners. It includes guided meditations, short teachings as well as Q&A in the last session. Everyone can benefit from this retreat — you don’t have to be Buddhist to participate.
What to Expect
- 2 sessions with 15-min break
- calming guided meditations
- short talks to inspire
- guided meditations to transform
The badknees Market Experience is a parking lot party at badknees HQ full of arts vendors, food trucks, beer, crafts, live music, free t-shirt printing (if you bring your own), and more!
Spin your creativity into a spiderweb suncatcher at the Wylie House! While you work, weave spooky fall stories about 19th century Bloomington into your mind! You don’t want to miss getting caught in the Wylie House Museum’s web of crafts and history every Saturday this October!
info at: sculpturetrails.com
A whimsical and enchanting afternoon at a matinee showing of the “Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show”! Perfect for all ages, this delightful performance combines humor, mystery, and a touch of spookiness to captivate audiences with its unique blend of storytelling and puppetry.
Follow Melchior and his charming cast of slightly haunted puppets as they embark on a magical adventure filled with laughter and surprises. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that promises to bring joy, wonder, and a few delightful shivers to your day. Secure your seats now for an unforgettable family-friendly experience!
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and the opening of the William Mathers Gallery, which will feature two new exhibitions: Whispers from the Divide and Divine Adornment: Community Stories of Belonging.
Drop in to the Downtown Library to creative engage with music! Musicians, whether pros or beginners, are encouraged to bring their own instruments. All ages.
These events are free, and open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor work, and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Snacks and drinks will be provided as well as any other tools you may need to help out!
We hope you can join us to get outside and enjoy nature, make new friends, and learn some sustainable, organic orcharding practices. All are welcome!
Bring your records, share your favorite selections, join the discussion.
A whimsical and enchanting afternoon at a matinee showing of the “Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show”! Perfect for all ages, this delightful performance combines humor, mystery, and a touch of spookiness to captivate audiences with its unique blend of storytelling and puppetry.
Follow Melchior and his charming cast of slightly haunted puppets as they embark on a magical adventure filled with laughter and surprises. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that promises to bring joy, wonder, and a few delightful shivers to your day. Secure your seats now for an unforgettable family-friendly experience!
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece where actors play more than 30 parts—friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders.
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for the children living with food allergies, and other intolerances and conditions. A teal pumpkin signals that, in addition to allergy-conscious candy options, you offer non-food trinkets and treats that are safe for all trick or treaters.
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center
This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose differing worldviews created a yawning chasm resulting in irreparable damage.
Written by Gladys DeVane (In Collaboration with Danielle Bruce) | Directed by Danielle Bruce
With Post-Show TalkBack and Reception
Visitors will find kids’ games, fun activities, and concessions serving chili, hot dogs, chili dogs, and drinks. There will also be a chili cook-off! Children’s activities.
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice.
STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Saturdays are designed to provide engaging hands-on STEM activities aimed at inspiring interest in STEM subjects and to make learning both hands-on and fun. STEM Saturday is meant for ages 5 and up. Each week the Education Team and volunteers develop different hands-on activities meant for the entire family. STEM Saturday is designed for ages 5-17, but we encourage adults and children to work together so that they can learn together! STEM Saturday is partially sponsored by Cook Medical and CFC Properties.
Key features of STEM Saturdays include:
- A variety of hands-on activities that encourage exploration of STEM concepts.
- Age-appropriate Curriculum: STEM Saturday content is tailored to different age groups, ensuring that the activities are suitable for a wide range of developmental levels.
- Expert Guidance: WonderLab Educators and Volunteers lead these sessions. They guide and answer questions helping guests gain a deeper understanding of the concepts.
- Collaborative Learning: STEM Saturdays encourages collaboration among participants, fostering teamwork and communication.
- Parent Involvement: Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate, creating an experience for everyone in your group to take part in.
Open to kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. This event is put on by the Lions Club
Recommended Ages: 21+ with valid ID.
Learn about how humans deal with death. People all over the world have to confront death, and every culture has their own way of dealing with it. During this time, you will respectfully engage with various traditions surrounding death.
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & on to the Haunted Train.
Presented by Bloomington Roots. Saturday, October 19 – Saturday’s performance is FREE, made possible by @iuahcouncil !! Tickets at: 812-323-3020.
Alice Randall is a New York Times bestselling novelist, award-winning songwriter, and educator. She is widely recognized as one of the most significant voices in modern Black fiction and has emerged as an innovative food activist committed to reforms that support healthy bodies and healthy communities. Her latest book, My Black Country, is “a delightful, inspirational story of persistence, resistance, and sheer love”
Leyla McCalla joins BloominGrass this year with her full band. She finds inspiration from her past and present, whether it is her Haitian heritage or her adopted home of New Orleans, she — a bilingual multi-instrumentalist, and alumna of Grammy award-winning African-American string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops — has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience.
Los Angeles-based street singer, guitarist, and roots music revolutionary Sunny War has always been an outsider, always felt the drive to define her place in the world through music and songwriting. Her restless spirit, a byproduct of growing up semi-nomadic with a single mother, led her to Venice Beach, California, where she’s been grinding the pavement for some years now, making a name for her prodigious guitar work and incisive songwriting, which touches on everything from police violence to alcoholism to love found and lost.
Colorado songwriter Emily Scott Robinson beckons to those who are lost, lonely, or learning the hard way with American Siren, her first album for Oh Boy Records. With hints of bluegrass, country, and folk, the eloquent collection shares her gift for storytelling through her pristine soprano and the perspective of her unconventional path into music.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has three previous albums in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels and he has appeared on NPR, Laughs on Hulu and The Bob & Tom Show. He has worked with such notable acts as Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Chris Gethard and Brother Ali. He has performed at several festivals and prominent showcases across the country and beyond.
Doors open 6:45 p.m.
Come in costume, skate to spooky tunes, and make your way through the haunted locker room … if you dare!
Doors at 6:30 pm
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece where actors play more than 30 parts—friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders.
Combining the electric stage presence and powerful vocals comparable to that of the young Elvis Presley the showmanship and frightening precision with piano likened to the Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis, Terry Lee Ridley is an unbeatable reincarnation of everything that was exciting about the 1950’s.
Clean Comedy is back at the Playhouse with Gutty’s Comedy Night!
Featuring Rik Roberts and Moody Molavi, hosted by Blake Champlin.
It All Begins Again…
Come join the hauntings!
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door.
Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Dark Mass is reemerging for a night here at The Back Door! Drag to scare and delight! Hosted and produced by Lady Dumpster!
There’s never been a more perfect month for this show of hot horrors.
Starring
St. Pussifer
Luna Magick
Tess Tosterone
Mazeequeen Vonpique
Riley Poppyseed
Door Time: 8:15 PM
Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has three previous albums in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels and he has appeared on NPR, Laughs on Hulu and The Bob & Tom Show. He has worked with such notable acts as Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Chris Gethard and Brother Ali. He has performed at several festivals and prominent showcases across the country and beyond.
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable prices to support the food bank’s work. There will be a large selection of children’s books and collectible “Better Books,” which will also include a selection of vintage vinyl LPs.
We accept gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, games and puzzles at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m (2333 W. Industrial Park Dr). We do not accept donations October 1st-31st.
We are honored to be the home of this beloved community event. For more than 30 years, we’ve promoted a message of sustainability – that too much food is wasted and should instead be channeled to people at risk of hunger. In many ways, the same is true of used books. We can’t afford to be a throwaway society – not with food, not with books and certainly not with people
Join us for a spooktacular time at Spring Mill State Park’s Scarecrow Weekend!
Build a scarecrow and place it in the village, carve a pumpkin, make a cornhusk scarecrow, make a rag doll ghost, and/or make a leather craft. Times for these fun fall activities will be posted in the village on the day of the event. Pick up a schedule for the Scarecrow Weekend events at the Grissom Memorial Office or the Grist Mill.
*The village closes at 3 pm to prepare for Haunted Village*
3:30 PM: Costume Parade in the campground – Dress up in costume and arrive at the campground amphitheater no later than
3:20 pm to be a part of this fun parade! Public welcome.
7:30 PM: Haunted Village – MUST HAVE PREPURCHASED TICKET TO ATTEND. See details of the event on our calendar under the title, “Haunted Village”.
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece where actors play more than 30 parts—friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders.
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center
This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose differing worldviews created a yawning chasm resulting in irreparable damage.
Written by Gladys DeVane (In Collaboration with Danielle Bruce) | Directed by Danielle Bruce
With Post-Show TalkBack and Reception
Celebrating 20 years of Women Writing for (a) Change in Bloomington! Featuring Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis Crisler and Author, Poet, and Playwright, Angela Jackson-Brown. Guests will also hear from participants in WWFC writing circles. Meet the authors in a reception following the program.