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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
Design and decorate your very own magical wand! All supplies will be provided. (Magic not included.)
Join Georgia in the garden for this kid-focused, drop-in, and hands-on time in the garden. Pop in any time during this hour to join in.
It’s baking season! Join Georgia for this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of this adaptable dessert just in time for end-of-year holidays. Register in the pantry or online at https://www.mhcfoodpantry.org/event-details-registration/pie-workshop
The forum will bring together representatives from local economic development organizations and artists, performers, designers, and makers to discuss how we can strengthen the creative ecosystem in the Bloomington area. Topics will range from identifying entrepreneurial opportunities within creative fields to understanding how to access resources for education and business growth. The goal is to foster collaboration and experimentation between regional entrepreneurship supporters and the creative community, ensuring a stronger, more unified environment where local artists can thrive.
Following the forum, there will be an afterparty at The Bishop Bar, located just across the street. If you’re a creative or simply interested in supporting the arts, this event is an important step toward shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our region’s creative scene. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!
Q & A to follow.
Glauber “Pro” Contessoto—an immigrant working multiple jobs and living in a 220-square-foot apartment—invests in the cryptocurrency Dogecoin and soon becomes a millionaire and a hero to his growing YouTube following. While it’s easy to get rich online, though, as Pro will soon discover, it’s even easier to lose it all. This is Not Financial Advice exposes the startling risks and rewards of today’s market through expert commentary and the anxiety-inducing stories of real people trying to make millions.
The Hoosier Original Music Association (HooMac) team is very exited to be presenting the next of our Songwriter’s Showcase series. This is going to be a great night of music sponsored by Visit Bloomington and WFHB. Come on out and be a part of this growing music community.
King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece blues, soul and funk band from Bloomington, Indiana. King Bee & The Stingers are 2018, 2019, and 2023 semifinalists in The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
Door Time 6:00 PM
Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees. From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, the band’s concerts are celebrations. 2024 marks the band’s 57th consecutive year of touring.
Sip & Sing is a 21+ event where adults get to learn to sing in a low-pressure environment and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
**Please email Cindy Houston ([email protected]) if you would like to participate**
A conversation about the contributions and global impact of Indigenous and local knowledge, values, and practices for nature and the planet
Eduardo S. Brondizio (Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, Indiana University) will provide an overview of an exhibit that recently opened at the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The current accelerating global environmental crisis has heightened awareness of the knowledge, values, and practices of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities. Indigenous Peoples’ contributions to both nature and society are wide-ranging and have been increasingly recognized in both scientific and Indigenous-led research. These contributions include various ways of identifying and managing landscapes and waterscapes; producing food and materials, while maintaining agrobiodiversity that supports a significant sector of the global population; monitoring the health of local environments; restoring ecosystems or preventing their destruction; and offering alternative ways of conceptualizing the relationship between nature and humanity. The exhibit explores these contributions.
Recreate the campfire tradition with spooky storytelling and s’mores!
Presented by the Archives of African American Music and Culture
5:45pm | Doors
The Archives of African American Music and Culture invites you to join us on , at : for : , a concert celebrating the legacy of Black women in jazz.
While many people have contributed to the evolution of jazz, from the beginning of the genre, Black women have served in strategic roles as instrumentalists, arrangers, composers, singers, bandleaders, and mentors, which advanced the careers of some of the most popular figures in the tradition from Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington to Thelonious Monk and Dizzy Gillespie.
In celebration of the longstanding contributions of Black women, the evening will feature three unique vocalists, New York City’s rising star Ekep Nkwelle, and Indianapolis’s premier songstresses SANDY LOMAX and BRENDA WILLIAMS. Each artist will showcase a full range of songs, styles, and lived experiences that have defined, elevated, and sustained jazz within and beyond the Black community.
Internationally acclaimed, New York-based pianist, Luther Allison, will accompany Ms. Nkwelle for the performance. Ms. Lomax and Ms. Williams will be accompanied by an all-star band from Indianapolis, led by music director and bassist Bill Myers, former President of the African American Jazz Caucus, Inc. Additional musicians include Cassius Goens (drums), Kevin Anker (keyboard), Steve Weakley (guitar), and Clifford Ratliff (trumpet).
This event, sponsored by the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center and City of Bloomington, IN – Sustainable Bloomington
You’ll have 15 minutes to do your thing.
Door Time 5:30 PM
One of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, Everclear will return with special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack.
Pool table will be set up in the bar! Bring your game or play one of ours!
Intro lesson at 7 pm
Open Wednesday evenings, weather permitting.
Times change with sunset. Check website for specific date.
Check out the Bloomington Clear Sky Chart too.
Monroe Lake to celebrate 60 years with reception beneath dam, Oct. 24
On October 24, 1964, representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially dedicated the newly constructed Monroe Reservoir. 60 years later, Monroe Lake will commemorate that occasion with an anniversary reception on October 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
The reception will take place in the tailwater, directly beneath the reservoir dam, at 1620 E. Monroe Dam Court, Bloomington. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Beginning at 2 p.m., there will be displays of historical items and photos from the reservoir’s history, a self-guided tour of the dam, and info tables from organizations tied to the lake. The first 100 people in attendance will receive a 60th anniversary souvenir.
Daniel Bortner, Director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Michael Chaveas, Hoosier National Forest Supervisor, and Tyler Blakenship, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Specialist, will speak on the history and significance of the reservoir at 2:30 p.m.
Following the remarks, attendees can enjoy refreshments, sponsored by Visit Bloomington, and all attendees can enter to win a 2025 Indiana State Parks Annual Entrance Pass.
If you plan to attend the reception, an RSVP by noon on Oct. 23 is greatly appreciated to assist with planning. However, walk-up attendees are also welcome.
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.
Spend an evening in the Hub garden! We’ll work in the garden for an hour and then enjoy a meal together. Bring a dish to share if you like, but we always have plenty to eat! There’s no need to register for this drop-in event.
Thursdays in October
This month in Discovery Time we are going to explore the natural world! Many studies show that early environmental education benefits children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Through a blend of hands-on activities, engaging experiments, and captivating storytelling, children embark on a journey to discover the wonders of the natural world around them. The program curriculum is carefully crafted to align with early childhood development principles while instilling key concepts of environmental science. Tailored for children aged 3 to 6, this program ignites curiosity, fosters a love for nature, and cultivates a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
Hands-on activities include:
- Singing songs about recycling and conservation
- Taking a guided nature walk through the WonderGarden
- Participating in an experiment that demonstrates the concept of water filtration
An intimate evening of wine tasting and shopping some of the newest books on the shelves. Your ticket will include a glass of either Wine or Beer and appetizers. Hand-picked books will be paired with the wines chosen by Fables and Fairy Tales.
Join Beacon at the Woolery Mill for an amazing night of food, music, and more! You’re welcome to dress up in the spirit of the season (no pressure, but you know it’ll be fun). We’ll have a DJ, photo booth, and prizes for the best costumes.
Games are provided and can be taught by a GP employee, but feel free to bring your own games too!
Dive into your inner creative and relax and unwind with us as we partner with Rusty Gator for this seasonal painting class! Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican multi-day celebration to honor and celebrate loved ones who have passed. This class will guide you through the creation of a colorful calavera, or sugar skull, which is one of the most well-known artistic and creative elements of the holiday Day of the Dead, and what better way to do this than with a margarita in hand!
This class will use acrylic based paints and will follow an easy-to-follow step-by-step process to help strengthen your confidence in your creativity and provide you with a festive seasonal art-decor piece.
Join us in the Morgenstern Books café for an evening in conversation with author Dan “Sully” Sullivan discussing his book of poetry, O Body.
Presented by The Buskirk-Chumley Theater | DOOR TIME 6:30 pm
“A Halloween Spooktacular – Creepin it Real” series
In Mel Brooks’ masterpiece horror comic spoof, respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather’s estate in Transylvania. Arriving at the castle, Dr. Frankenstein struggles to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe as he discovers the process to reanimate a dead body.
He soon begins to recreate his grandfather’s experiments with the help of servants Igor (Marty Feldman), Inga (Teri Garr) and the fearsome Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman). He creates his own monster (Peter Boyle), and deals with new complications when his fiancée, Elizabeth (Madeline Kahn), shows up.
Host Band plays 7 pm-8 pm Jam runs 8 pm-10 pm
18+
Synopsis: Amy Holden Jones turned down an editing job on E.T. to direct this movie. She made the right choice. Written as a commentary on the inherent sexism of slashers by feminist icon Rita Mae Brown (but shot completely straight), THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE is a terrific inside joke that also delivers the goods as a skid row photocopy of Halloween — complete with a killer who gets figuratively castrated when the tip of his power drill is hacked off. With its stylized photography, plot points that involve pizza, and endlessly cool homemade synth score, THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE is a drop-dead masterpiece of subversive trash-horror.
*In partnership with The Orbit Room, The American Genre Film Archive and Vulture Video, our Cicada Underground series comes from the ethos that while as imperfect as the people who made them, genre films deserved to be screened to both enrich our lives and have a good time doing it!
Door Time: 6:00 PM
Derek Sheen is a cuddly mess of undiagnosed trauma and insecurity, and a gifted, one-of-a-kind storyteller. His ability to mine humor from the dank, humid corners of the human condition has made him a cult favorite of comedy nerds around the globe.
Sheen has released four critically acclaimed albums with Minneapolis-based Stand Up! Records, produced by Grammy nominees Dan Schlissel and also Matt Bayless (Mastodon, Minus The Bear). He can be heard on Sirius/XM and seen on Amazon Prime and has toured nationally with his comedy heroes Brian Posehn and Patton Oswalt.
This Fall Sheen will embark on a national tour for his new show, “MotherL*ver”, about finding laughter in the darkest places imaginable: grief and loss. It’s actually more fun than it sounds! Richard Lanoie of Serious Comedy Site – “Sheen more than proves there are still some great, original, and intelligently dark comics out there.”
Watch the televised gubernatorial debate on the Library’s big screen and enjoy refreshments provided by the League of Women Voters of Brown County.
Televised debate organized by the non-partisan Indiana Debate Commission. Screening event presented in partnership with League of Women Voters of Brown County.
RSVPs welcomed. Please park in the Library’s lower lot at the end of East Gould Street to attend this program.
Doors Open 6:00pm
The voice of RATT, Stephen Pearcy and rock ‘n roll phenomenon QUIET RIOT join forces for an unforgettable show.
Age: 18+
$5 Fight Club! This is a series dedicated to bringing you a wide array of martial arts deep cuts and kung-fu classics that Hong Kong cinema has been serving up since the 60’s. Sign up for our email list for more details!
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.
Bring the kiddos in their best costumes to downtown’s annual Trick or Treat Walk.
Many businesses will have treats for the little ones.
5-7 pm: Family Fall Fun Night- (Event) Join Naturalist at Canyon Inn for a family fun night. Snake fangs, skin of newt, vulture vomit, and spider web stew is brewing at our potion tent. Come learn about spooky animal defenses and create your own magic slime! Walk through our Fear Factor Tent of creepy, crawling, chomping animals. Enjoy fall fun yard games, crafts, and face painting.
7 pm: Spooky Movie Night- (Event) Come see the movie showing on a big screen in the Sycamore Room at Canyon. Enjoy free popcorn and cookies. This is movie is rated E for everyone.
“Murder Along the Monon” explores the 1923 murder of Mitchell policeman William Sutherlin through a historic walk with costumed reenactors and a presentation by Believe Paranormal of the results of their investigation into sites relevant to the murder. A light supper will also be served. Tickets will be on sale at the beginning of October at the Lawrence County Museum.
Refreshments will be provided and please bring some sort of art (music, paintings, poetry) to share!
So Much Fun, It’s Scary!
Families can trunk or treat, enter contests, and more! Vehicles will be set up in the parking lot near the soccer field. This event is free and open to the community!
A musical “tail” that will bring the house down
There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. But whether he’ll get a fair trial in a corrupt piggy court is anyone’s guess. Will the pigs’ splashy show make a puppet out of justice, or is the wolf’s song and dance about a sneeze gone wrong all razzle-dazzle? Enter the jury box and help decide the fate of Big ‘n’ Bad in this musical adaptation of the hit children’s book. Fun for all ages!
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.
Synopsis: Eerie and unforgettable, MS. 45 is an essential snapshot of New York City in the early 1980s from Abel Ferrara (DRILLER KILLER, THE ADDICTION)—one of the greatest and most unique living filmmakers on the planet. Thana (Zoë Tamerlis) is a garment worker who’s had the ultimate bad day, as she’s assaulted twice in visceral fashion. Shocked to her core, Thana’s nights become consumed by vengeful prowls through the city, which result in men winding up on the wrong end of a bullet. Knocking the DEATH WISH rip-off subgenre into a new stratosphere, MS. 45 showcases a haunting performance from Tamerlis and Ferrara’s knack for transforming limited resources into genre revolutions.
*In partnership with The Orbit Room, The American Genre Film Archive and Vulture Video, our Cicada Underground series comes from the ethos that while as imperfect as the people who made them, genre films deserved to be screened to both enrich our lives and have a good time doing it!
Under a dark sky and a rising moon, nothing seems so scary as tales of ghosts, ghouls and terrifying situations. It is the annual Festival of Ghost Stories and we invite you to let your imagination run wild as tellers from the Bloomington Storytellers Guild weave stories that will keep you on the edge of your blanket! You can bring a lawn chair, and dress warmly to soothe your frayed nerves. Stories are best suited for adults, teens and older school-age children and may not be appropriate for younger children.
The program is presented by Bloomington Parks and Recreation and sponsored by the Monroe County Public Library.
For weather-related updates, call the Community Events Hotline at 349-3754. Rain location is the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who joined the cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on season 2 of HBO Max’s critically acclaimed series, LOVE LIFE, where her performance was hailed by Time Magazine as a “particular stand out.” Past credits include SPACE FORCE (Netflix), A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO), and BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS (Comedy Central). Punkie also served as a writer/consultant on Peacock’s upcoming series reboot QUEER AS FOLK. Punkie can next be seen in Orion’s BOTTOMS, directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby) and produced by Elizabeth Banks’s Brownstone Productions.
Blues, Country, Music
REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS
Just in time for Halloween! This musical comedy based on the 1930’s “B movie” takes a satirical look at what happens when evil jazz and menacing marijuana turn clean-cut kids into raging delinquents!
Doors Open 6:30pm
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.
WITH:
Dark N Stormy
Desiree DeCarlo
Frenchy LaRouge
Rose Whip
Twirlisha Devine
Door Time: 9:00 PM
Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who joined the cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on season 2 of HBO Max’s critically acclaimed series, LOVE LIFE, where her performance was hailed by Time Magazine as a “particular stand out.” Past credits include SPACE FORCE (Netflix), A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO), and BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS (Comedy Central). Punkie also served as a writer/consultant on Peacock’s upcoming series reboot QUEER AS FOLK. Punkie can next be seen in Orion’s BOTTOMS, directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby) and produced by Elizabeth Banks’s Brownstone Productions.
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
No steaks, but LongHorn makes great pancakes and you can only get ’em served by our swimmers & divers once each year!