WFHB Community Calendar

Young Love….Doo Woppin’ & Good Ol’ Rock n’ Roll….Relive the music of the 1950’s as we Rock Around the Clock with the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patsy Cline, and Elvis just to name a few. This cast will take you back to the era of rich harmonies, classic love songs and unforgettable dances that will leave you wanting to…”Twist the Night Away”! All ages show.

The show is produced by Rhett Thomas of Silver Night Entertainment (previously appeared at the Playhouse with Jimmy & Jay Osmond and in Playhouse’s Believe Christmas Show), premiered in Branson, MO.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

FREE parking at the Bloomington & Monroe County Convention Center (302 S. College Ave.)

next to the Moore’s Creek launching ramp

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

Come enjoy the afternoon and/or evening with us at the B’Town Jazz stage, which is situated near the B-line Trail. This year’s lineup will provide plenty of entertainment for fans, as well as those wanting to get a “taste” of something different. Stop by anytime between 3 and 10 pm.

• 3:00 pm: Monika Herzig’s “The Time Flies”
• 4:00 pm: Jeffrey Parker Quartet
• 5:00 pm: Charlie Ballantine
• 6:00 pm: Frank Glover Quartet
• 7:00 pm: Jamey Aebersold Quartet
• 8:30 pm: Tom Walsh Power Trio +1

Dive into a one-of-a-kind underwater adventure during a special family evening of science. Explore the latest succession of our new coral reef ecosystem and experience one of the FIRST public opportunities to encounter hands-on experiences with live ocean creatures.

Experiment with the chemistry behind glowing fish and fluorescent coral, use a virtual reality headset to explore a coral reef, play with an amazing slime made out of sand and make an “ocean in a bottle” to take home.

Visitors will engage in activities to learn about ocean communities, conservation, and the colorful inhabitants of coral reefs. Learn about Indiana’s ancient ocean past though examinations of fossils, talk to experts about underwater exploration and SCUBA diving.

Wonder Under the Waves activities include:

• Archaeology Under the Waves:
  How do scientists study shipwreck sites and also protect fragile coral reefs ecosystems?
• Ocean in a Bottle: Do oil and water mix?
• Sand Slime: Dig your hands into an amazing sensory experience!
• Pollution Solution: Even the smallest person can change the world…
• Underwater Robot: Learn how robots navigate under water!
• Luminescent Life: Learn the chemistry behind “glowing fish!”
• Fossil Clues: What was the environment like in Indiana millions of years ago?
• Virtual Coral Reef: Explore a coral reef without getting wet!

Children who explore all the amazing experiences will receive a special prize (while supplies last).  Pizza & cookies!

Proceeds from this event support WonderLab’s hands-on science experiences.

A fun 1930s musical parody, Dames at Sea follows Ruby, a small-town girl, who moves to New York City with “nothing but tap shoes in her suitcase and a prayer in her heart,” as she chases her big Broadway dreams!

Young Love….Doo Woppin’ & Good Ol’ Rock n’ Roll….Relive the music of the 1950’s as we Rock Around the Clock with the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patsy Cline, and Elvis just to name a few. This cast will take you back to the era of rich harmonies, classic love songs and unforgettable dances that will leave you wanting to…”Twist the Night Away”! All ages show.

The show is produced by Rhett Thomas of Silver Night Entertainment (previously appeared at the Playhouse with Jimmy & Jay Osmond and in Playhouse’s Believe Christmas Show), premiered in Branson, MO.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

Mark Robinson Talks about His New Album — and Going Out on a Musical Limb: The Mark Robinson Band Live at The 5 Spot

Releases July 7, 2017 on Blind Chihuahua Records

This live album is what happened when a blues-rock band got to stretch out and play without limits.  It’s what I dreamed of doing when I left Indiana and moved to Nashville, Tennessee — to play guitar in the epicenter of the best music in the world.

At its core, the Mark Robinson Band consists of Mark Robinson (me) on guitar and vocals, Daniel Seymour on bass, and Rick Schell on drums. We’ve been playing together for some time now, but recently we’ve been evolving in our live performances, playing deeper grooves, taking longer solos, mixing it up with tempo changes — taking chances, going out on a limb, and then bringing it back in.

We did a series of shows late last year at East Nashville’s fabled bar The 5 Spot. It didn’t occur to me that the performances could turn into my first live album.  After the gig, though, we all knew that something special had happened at those shows. The band — along with some very talented guests — had gone where few bands get to go. And The 5 Spot had recorded it all.

Those recordings really captured the energy and synergy of what we do when we perform in front of an audience. So now, with a little help from my friends, is the CD, The Mark Robinson Band Live at The Five Spot.

Blues, jazz, rock, country, soul and even a bit of psychedelia end up in extended jams that dig deep into the songs, the instruments, the players — into the heart of the music.

We are not your standard blues band. We rock hard, we swing, we take off on musical excursions. It’s all about interaction, all of us improvising together.

I’m so proud of this album. I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks,

MARK

P.S. from Mark’s Publicist:  DownBeat called Mark Robinson “a focused, expressive guitarist,” and Blues Revue wrote: “excellent … serpentine guitar.” His first two albums, Quit Your Job – Play Guitar and Have Axe – Will Groove, were named to multiple “Best Of” lists, and Mark himself was voted “Best Roots Guitarist” in The Alternate Root’s 2013 Readers’ Poll.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

Starting January 16, Moms’ Monday, our new moms group, will be held in The Baby Space at the Monroe County Library on every first and third Monday of the month from 10 am to noon. This space is a separate, fully enclosed room designed just for the needs of babies who are not yet walking, and their caregivers.

This group is a drop-in style. It is open to moms and their babies who are not yet walking. Please note that older children are not permitted in The Baby Space.

Calling all game lovers! Try out new tabletop games—and rediscover the classics.

See the special displays all about cows. Pet the calf visiting the market.

Lots of fresh produce, farm fresh duck and chicken eggs, antibiotic free pork, local artisan crafts and much more.

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 Certified^TM: 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.

Originally from Vermont, Elle Carpenter has been singing as long as she’s been walking. She spent significant childhood years touring around the country with four siblings and her mother, performing and doing workshops at folk festivals, schools and other events across the country.

Contact: Laurie Ringquist. 812-349-3870, [email protected]

Contact: Nancy Woolery. 812-349-3851, [email protected]

The purpose of the Commission shall be to promote connections in our community which empower, enhance and nurture children and youth. The Commission will access resources and information to make recommendations to people and organizations with authority to create and support systems that encourage healthy development of children and youth.

Aims and goals:

• Identify and assess needs, resources and services relating to children andyouth;
• Encourage collaboration between local agencies, schools, businesses and individuals;
• Monitor legislative developments relating to children and youth;
• Encourage local, State and federal legislation that will improve the lives of children and youth;
• Empower children and youth to have a stronger voice in our community;
• Empower children and youth to reach their full potential;
• Report assessments and make recommendations; and
• Celebrate successes.

Formerly the Community and Family Resources Commission.

Yelena is Russian born and I.U. educated in both music and art. She is best know for her piano performances, but that impressive reputation will soon be matched and eclipsed by her recognation as a talented painter. Working primarily in acrylic and oil, Yelena will demonstrate her mastery of placing paint on canvas, and producing extraordinary paintings in a wide variety of color palate and style. And the background music will likely be taken from one of her piano performance CDs. This promises to be a rare treat given by extraordinarily multi-talented artist.

Refreshments will be served.

You can visit the following link for free parking options near The Venue: http://bloomington.in.gov/parksmart.  

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

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

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

The Farmers’ Market, held each Friday at St. David’s afternoon/evening – May through September; provides a venue for local farmers to sell fresh produce/meat, an opportunity for local artisans to sell their handmade creations and a wonderful location for area musicians to display their talents.

A special booth is reserved each week at the market for a local outreach/non-profit to highlight their community programs at no cost to the agency.  The Children’s Garden and Playground, a dream of the Outreach Committee, offers children of both customers and vendors an opportunity to play in a safe and fun environment.

The Bean Blossom Farmers’ Market began on the grounds of St. David’s Church in 2013 as a community outreach program to encourage healthy produce and food consumption for the community and provide a venue for local musicians and crafts people.

The Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee is the steering committee made up of members from St. David’s and two vendors from the market.  This committee guides the operation of the market, prepares marketing and advertising and supports the St. David’s food booth.

Reception and encore exhibition of relief limestone carvings by Sidney Bolam, and paintings by Mark Blaney.

Sidney Bolam creates limestone carvings, inspired by nature.  Her pieces range in size and complexity from simple carved stones to ornate and intricate scenes. All are practically portable, without a truck or crane.

Paired at The Venue with Sidney is Mark Blaney, an artist who arrived in Bloomington and has made it his home. And it is a perfect fit. Mark’s paintings are a treat for the eye and manifest his appreciation of nature and people. Each piece has a back story that invites viewers to use their best thinking, to connect and derive the full import of the piece, or better still, to create their own narrative.

All proceeds benefit Rhino’s.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

During this event students interested in taking classes this August will be able to receive assistance with the application and registration process.  Additionally, financial aid workshops will be hosted at 11 am and 2 pm and campus tours will be available every hour.  Fun inflatables, food trucks, and giveaways will be available from 11 am-2 pm.

In the event of rain, all activities will be indoors.

A sizable selection of native plants, bushes and trees will once again be available for sale with all proceeds to benefit garden and grounds projects at the farmstead. Natives can be successfully planted throughout the growing season well into the fall and those with MC-IRIS SNAYL Day vouchers can redeem them at the site. The day will also feature music by members of Friday Musicale in the parlor of the main house. Visitors may also purchase jellies produced on site by volunteers.

The Farmhouse (an historic museum) will also be open.

The Farmstead is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned and maintained by Bloomington Restorations, Inc. It is free and open to the public and is located at 2920 E. Tenth Street in Bloomington.

For more information about available native plants check out the site’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HinkleGartonFarmstead or call BRI at (812) 336-0909.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

It’s been a year since we lost 49 members of our LGBTQ+ family at Pulse Orlando. Join us on Sunday, June 25 as we gather to remember the victims and learn ways we can all support LGBTQ+ people of color—particularly in the Latinx community. The memorial will be followed by a free, family-friendly, pitch-in picnic.

– Guest speaker: Willy Palomo
– Donations will be collected for the onePULSE Foundation
– BBQ pulled pork, chips, water, and soda for 150 people will be provided by Kroger. Please bring your own dishes to support the pitch-in.

Special thanks to our partners: Kroger, IU LGBTQ+ Culture Center, First United Church

Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and showcasing one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history, Cardinal Stage Company’s production of West Side Story promises to bring the 10th Anniversary Season of Legends to a grand, glorious, sweeping conclusion.

**This is a Cardinal Stage Company production. Tickets may be purchased at the BCT Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood Avenue) or Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (900 S. Walnut Street) in advance.

Phone orders and online orders will be directed to and processed by the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office (812.336.9300 or www.cardinalstage.org), and fees charged by Cardinal Stage Company will apply. Will-call tickets ordered online or by phone will be available for pickup at the Cardinal Stage Company Box Office in advance and available at the BCT Box Office on the date of the performances one hour prior to start time.

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 Certified^TM: 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.

Parent Informational Meeting on the new partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters. This will entail a girl having their mentor meet with them on the Girls Inc. site each week and gives them opportunity to be a part of both programs. Families with girls ages 5-11 welcome to hear about both organizations’ programs and scholarships available. Childcare will be available.

E-mail [email protected] with any questions or to RSVP.
More information at: www.bigsindiana.org

Presented by Girls Inc. and Big Brothers Big Sisters

Tuesday Concert Series-City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation.

Vintage acoustic swing music.

Presentation by Heidi Newman