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Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session. Dive Deeper takes place on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons from 2-2:30 pm.
For more information, check out wonderlab.org or drop by the museum
Those who are supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia may attend this group. Attendees will share ideas, support, and resources. Group discussions are confidential.
Pre-registration is NOT required.
**Weather Policy: If North Lawrence Schools are closed, group is canceled.
Join us to learn about MHC’s volunteer opportunities! The orientation includes the story of the Hub’s founding, some policies and procedures, and a tour of our facilities! Volunteers will be given a chance to sign up for a shift at the end of the orientation.
Sign-ups start at 6 pm.
Ballet at the BCT: The Choreography Project is a presentation of original works choreographed by the talented dancers of the IU Jacobs School of Music Ballet Department. In all around, 20 diverse new creations will be presented, each with its own style and theme. Music used for the production is equally varied, going from classical to contemporary in the blink of an eye.
Directed by Ballet Department faculty, The Choreography Project is a chance to see high-quality contemporary ballet in the intimate setting of the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
The winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, directed by visionary Tony-winner Diane Paulus, and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award-winning film, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan.
Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatregoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever.
Date: March 27, April 10, 17, 24
Event: Call & Response: Weekly Jazz Series
Time: 8pm
Address: Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Located in the alley
E.Z. Contra walk-through lesson at 7:30 pm
Wanna try drag? Burlesque? Boylesque? Good old-fashioned performance art? NOW’S YOUR CHANCE. All are welcome to participate–just bring your own music and your *fabulous* selves. Who knows? You may end up in a show!
Every Wednesday
Sign up at 10
Show at 11
Sign up by contacting Envy Debeauté via private message or by e-mail at [email protected]
A LOOK BACK IN TIME, WALKING VILLAGE HISTORY TOUR
CONTACT INFO
Address:211 South Van Buren Street , Nashville, IN 47448
Phone:812-988-7303
Email:[email protected]
ABOUT
Learn the fascinating history of Brown County during this guided, walking tour through the Village! This tour begins and ends at the Visitors Center and includes the local natural history of the land, peoples, industry, and founding of the art colony. The stroll includes up to five rest stops and progresses from the oldest settlement to the new Visitors Center. Enjoy yarns of the humor and the hardships, as well as the contrast between the rural folks and the artists told by your tour guide. The tour itself is book-ended by two history films shown in the Visitors Center!
Be sure to bring your good walking shoes for the one mile excursion through the Village! Advance reservations are not required. Simply walk in and sign up in the Visitors Center. Holidays and rainy days may affect tour availability. The tours take place weekdays at 1:30 p.m.
The Bloomington Walking Club is a weekly, informal group that walks on the paved trails surrounding Olcott Park. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Walkers choose their own pace. Dog- and stroller-friendly. Presented by Bloomington Parks and Recreation and IU Health Bloomington. For more information, contact Jess Klein at [email protected].
Adults and age 16 & up
BHSN Band Concerts, 3901 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington, Indiana 47404
All band concerts are in the BHSN Auditorium
Percussion Recital, April 25th, 7-8 p.m.
Concert Band Concert, May 15th, 7-8:30 p.m.
Jazz Band Finale, May 17th, 7-8:30 p.m.
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie is scheduled to introduce.
Whistler is an old-time trio of Donald Bradley (fiddle), Kelly Bosworth (guitar), and Micah Ling (cello, banjo) based in Bloomington, Indiana.
Reverse tension, abrasive composition. The duo of Shannon A. Kennedy and Jonathan Borges is best described as visceral and narrative; informed by elements of experimental sound, harsh noise, musique concrete, neo-classical, dark ambiance and performance art but is not beholden to any one genre. It is best experienced live and in the moment to understand it’s full scope.
PD maintains an adherence to personal integrity and independence — both with live appearances and recordings, which are issued through Monorail Trespassing, the record label Borges has operated for nearly 20 years. Their refusal to play into the corporate re-structuring of the music underground remains a consistent mindset.
Instrumentation consists of physically activated, sculptural instruments made of wood, metal, strings and springs, and gutter electronics.
More info about Pedestrian Deposit here.
D/SC_\\ECT_R is Joshua Schnable working audio into ambient drones via computer, with video projection accompaniment.
More info about Disconnector here.
Psychic Eminence is the duo of Adam Sommer and Ben Myers, an alternate timeline to Lather Sommer Duo in which the purpose is freedom and release rather than tension and turmoil.
Naomi is a comedian/writer, her writing credits include HBO’s MRS. FLETCHER, multiple seasons on BROAD CITY, NBC’s GREAT NEWS, and CBS All Access series NO ACTIVITY. She also wrote a pilot for Jessica Williams at Comedy Central. As an actor, she has appeared on ABC’s SINGLE PARENTS as well as Freeform’s ALONE TOGETHER. Naomi has performed stand-up on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS as well as the 2 DOPE QUEENS special for HBO. She has also had a half hour special on Comedy Central. Additionally, Naomi co-hosts the popular live show and podcast COUPLES THERAPY.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME, WALKING VILLAGE HISTORY TOUR
CONTACT INFO
Address:211 South Van Buren Street , Nashville, IN 47448
Phone:812-988-7303
Email:[email protected]
ABOUT
Learn the fascinating history of Brown County during this guided, walking tour through the Village! This tour begins and ends at the Visitors Center and includes the local natural history of the land, peoples, industry, and founding of the art colony. The stroll includes up to five rest stops and progresses from the oldest settlement to the new Visitors Center. Enjoy yarns of the humor and the hardships, as well as the contrast between the rural folks and the artists told by your tour guide. The tour itself is book-ended by two history films shown in the Visitors Center!
Be sure to bring your good walking shoes for the one mile excursion through the Village! Advance reservations are not required. Simply walk in and sign up in the Visitors Center. Holidays and rainy days may affect tour availability. The tours take place weekdays at 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of wines and feast on delectable gourmet hors d’oeuvres. During the event, attendees will have an opportunity to purchase the sampled wines directly from Big Red Liquors at incredible savings and choose pick up location at checkout.
New this year: The Best Wine Pull in the state! Join in the fun to benefit the BGSB Summer Camp Scholarship fund.
The Bloomington Wine Fest is brought to you by The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington and Big Red Liquors.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington is a youth development organization that provides educational and enriching out-of-school programming to as many as 450 local youth, ages 6-18, that attend the Clubs daily. BGCB served a total of 2,690 youth in 2016. Many of the youth who attend the Club, and who most benefit from our services, come from low-income families. 98% of our Crestmont youth come from low to extremely low-income income families and 63% come from single-parent households. In order to ensure that all youth in need of services receive them, we maintain a low annual membership fee. Each youth member receives safe transportation to the Club (Crestmont Members can receive rides home at the end of the program day), a daily snack, access to tutoring services, extracurricular programming, mentoring, and guidance from professionally trained staff and caring volunteers. Visit www.bgcbloomington.org for more information.
The UkeTones, with special guest Grace Minnick
Fri April 26. 7-9 pm
Bears Place Back Room
This show is loaded with funny! From the antics of Barney Fife (Michael J) to original stand up routines by Joey I.L.O. who plays Otis. These two powerhouses come together to form one of the funniest and most versatile shows, including taking a hilarious trip to Mayberry. You will love watching the absolutely uncanny reincarnation of beloved Andy Griffith Show character Barney Fife in this knee-slapping comedy show starring Michael J! Famed Branson comedic entertainer Michael J welcomes Joey I.L.O. of NBC’s Last Comic Standing to deliver audiences a show filled with memorable characters, including impersonations of memorable singers and re-enactments of classic comedy routines.
Naomi is a comedian/writer, her writing credits include HBO’s MRS. FLETCHER, multiple seasons on BROAD CITY, NBC’s GREAT NEWS, and CBS All Access series NO ACTIVITY. She also wrote a pilot for Jessica Williams at Comedy Central. As an actor, she has appeared on ABC’s SINGLE PARENTS as well as Freeform’s ALONE TOGETHER. Naomi has performed stand-up on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS as well as the 2 DOPE QUEENS special for HBO. She has also had a half hour special on Comedy Central. Additionally, Naomi co-hosts the popular live show and podcast COUPLES THERAPY.
ISSMA State Band Qualifications, Bedford North Lawrence HS, 595 Stars Blvd., Bedford, IN 47421
April 26th 8-8:30 p.m.
The Book Corner has two upcoming events:
Independent Bookstore Day
Saturday April 27th all day
A celebration of bookstores, books, readers, authors, and the whole bookish ecosystem. It takes place on 1 day at more than 500 individual bookstore all over the country.
On Saturday, April 27, the YMCA and the Friends of McCormick’s Creek State Park are hosting a 5K run/walk to help fund YMCA scholarships and family activities at the park.
7:30am on-site registration and packet pick up
8:30am start time
Register online at www.Mag7RaceSeries.com
BOGA Plant Swap
The Bloomington Organic Gardeners Association (BOGA) will host a free plant swap on Saturday, April 27, from 8:00am to 1:00pm at the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market. Bring plants and seeds to share and/or swap. Native plants, tree saplings, and seeds are encouraged but all non-invasive plants are welcome. For more information contact Jenivee at [email protected].
Explore yoga with your kid, in a fun class where kids are encouraged to be curious, kind & mindful, finding their own natural abilities and challenging their minds and bodies in a playful but meaningful way. Reserve your spot online. Namaste!
14th Annual Daisy Days Plant Sale and Museum Open Day
Bloomington Restorations, Inc. invites you to the 2019 Fourteenth Annual Daisy Days Plant Sale and Museum Open Day on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, from 1-4 p.m. Native perennials sourced from Spence Restoration Nursery, since 1998 Indiana’s premier native plant supplier, will be a primary emphasis of the plant sale. The plants will include those suitable for rain gardens, butterfly gardens and as primary pollinator food sources. Also available will be landscape flowers, spring-planted bulbs and miscellaneous trees and shrubs. Experts are on hand during the sale to answer questions and guide selections. The proceeds from the sale will benefit ongoing gardening efforts at the site. Maple syrup and volunteer-produced jam and jelly will also be available for purchase, and members of Friday Musicale will provide music inside the 1892 main house, which will also be open to visitors. 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 call BRI at (812) 336-0909.
Brown County Family Heritage Day
Brown County History Center
April 27, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
If your members/family have any connections to Brown County please share with them. The theme for this year is “Finding Your Family Veterans.” Local veterans office will be here to help with any question and they will scan any Brown County Veteran’s photos. Their newest project includes building a database for all Brown County Veterans.
HiStory Book Club
Apirl 27, 1:00 to 2:30 pm
The HiStory Book Club continues their 2019 reading list with Mixed Marriage: A Memoir. Remember the book club welcomes everyone, whether they have completed the book or not!
It was the sixties. Everything was changing. People were demanding freedom of every kind. Freedom from racism, from the war in Vietnam, from sexism, from police brutality, from college courses that ignored the achievements of everyone except those of European descent. So, why not, also, the freedom to marry whomever you choose? In 1965, before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the ban on mixed marriages was unconstitutional, in many states it was a crime to marry “outside your race.” And less than 1% of Americans chose to commit that crime. This is the story of how author Janet Cheatham Bell came to defy that ridiculous law.
PAINT N’ PARTY
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
You can be a Brown County artist! Events will be held on the fourth Saturday of each month March-November at Salt Creek Golf Retreat. Let Dee guide you through painting a beautiful picture you can take home. A full bar and menu will be available. Make an evening of it by staying after for the entertainment in the 19th Hole Bar.
Date: March 23 Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm and every 4th Saturday thru November.
www.facebook.com/bcpaintnparty/
Email: [email protected]
Venue: Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 East State Road 46, Nashville, IN 47448
Phone: 812-988-7888
Website: www.saltcreekgolf.com
Teens! Check out our Saturday Banneker Nights. This program includes open basketball, snacks, karaoke, movies, and mentoring. Registration is not required. Participant information must be completed at the door before entering. For ages 12-16 years.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019;
7:00 PM till 10:00 PM
Where: Harmony School Gym,
909 E. Second (Free parking)
All ages welcome!
Concessions benefit Harmony School programs
Wear socks or not, but join us for a fun-filled evening of listening and dancing as we Rock Around the Clock!
www.stardustersmusic.com
Presented by: African American Arts Institute
Indiana University’s critically acclaimed African American Choral Ensemble presents its 43rd annual Spring Concert. Directed by Dr. Raymond Wise, the Choral Ensemble features a broad repertoire of African American music, including spirituals, traditional and contemporary gospel, and formally composed works by African American composers.
This show is loaded with funny! From the antics of Barney Fife (Michael J) to original stand up routines by Joey I.L.O. who plays Otis. These two powerhouses come together to form one of the funniest and most versatile shows, including taking a hilarious trip to Mayberry. You will love watching the absolutely uncanny reincarnation of beloved Andy Griffith Show character Barney Fife in this knee-slapping comedy show starring Michael J! Famed Branson comedic entertainer Michael J welcomes Joey I.L.O. of NBC’s Last Comic Standing to deliver audiences a show filled with memorable characters, including impersonations of memorable singers and re-enactments of classic comedy routines.
Counterfeit Madison
counterfeitmadison.bandcamp.com
“It’s hard to understate the dynamic presence Sharon Udoh has become within the Columbus creative community since she moved up from Cincinnati in 2009 and began performing music here under the name Counterfeit Madison. The Nigerian-American renaissance woman has since joined forces with a zillion bands and provided every last one of them with a jolt of electricity, usually via deeply intoned shouts and bellows from the pit of her soul and/or combustible piano mad science combining jazz, classical, gospel, rock, and seemingly every other musical fiber in the universe. Regardless of the context, she is a force of nature. But nothing captures her essence like her own solo material, an inspired convergence of influences and impulses that truly sounds like nothing else.”
– Chris DeVille for Stereogum
w/ locals
Krull & Cridders
Kay Krull joined by Plateau Below frontman for a special duo performance
Different Drummer Belly Dancers Present:
Super Hero Show!
A Satirical Salute to Super Heroes*
Come see the joyous glory of drag, burlesque, and belly dance salute the super heroes in our culture.
WHERE: The Back Door, Bloomington, Indiana
WHERE: Doors open at 7:30/Show STARTS at 8pm
Naomi is a comedian/writer, her writing credits include HBO’s MRS. FLETCHER, multiple seasons on BROAD CITY, NBC’s GREAT NEWS, and CBS All Access series NO ACTIVITY. She also wrote a pilot for Jessica Williams at Comedy Central. As an actor, she has appeared on ABC’s SINGLE PARENTS as well as Freeform’s ALONE TOGETHER. Naomi has performed stand-up on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS as well as the 2 DOPE QUEENS special for HBO. She has also had a half hour special on Comedy Central. Additionally, Naomi co-hosts the popular live show and podcast COUPLES THERAPY.
Rikki Jean & the DWBs
Upcoming concerts-
April 27th 8-10 at Talkers Taproom West with Jeremy Burton
3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
June 1st 11am-12:30pm at Farmer’s Market
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, 401 N. Morton St., Bloomington
https://www.facebook.com/RikkiJeanDWBs/
he Mound Builders (Lafayette, IN)
The Mound Builders are a sludge rock quartet based out of Lafayette, Indiana. Rooted in heavy metal, hardcore, stoner rock, and punk, they have spent the better part of ten years traveling the Midwest and distinguishing themselves to audiences everywhere with their heavy, ear-splitting, high-energy live performances!
https://themoundbuilders.bandcamp.com/
Civilized Worm
Heavy Fuzz Punk
https://civilizedworm.bandcamp.com/
Potty Mouth
The City of Bloomington is extending its celebration of community with a Street Fair on Kirkwood Avenue. The Street Fair is an opportunity to use Bloomington’s city streets in new ways: To meet neighbors, find out more about local businesses and organizations, and celebrate our city and its residents. Local businesses and community groups will host displays and interactive activities along Kirkwood Avenue, which will be closed for the Street Fair. Multiple stages will feature music of all kinds, and pop-up performances include poetry readings, dance, and more. Food trucks and Kirkwood Avenue restaurants have plenty of delicious food. Celebrate community and togetherness at the Bloomington Street Fair!
Directors Erin Beckloff and Andrew P. Quinn are scheduled to be present.
STEM Sundays feature free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are easy entry for all ages, and children as young as kindergarten age can participate. STEM Sundays are sponsored by Cook Medical and CFC Properties.
For more information, check out wonderlab.org or drop by the museum
Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session. Dive Deeper takes place on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons from 2-2:30 pm.
For more information, check out wonderlab.org or drop by the museum
After our monthly business, the Monroe County chapter of The National Organization for Women, is thrilled to have guest speaker Debra Morrow, Executive Director of Middle Way House, for an important discussion about sexual assault awareness.
Last Sunday Poetry Palooza
presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington
Sunday, April 28
Monroe County Convention Center, in the Rogers room
3 pm to 4:30 pm
Join us for a Total Open Mic of Poetry. Bring a poem or two that you wrote, or that someone else wrote. We’ll even provide some books of poetry you can look through and choose a poem to read! An All Things Poetry event.
LGBT Aging & Caring Network
– Sun. April 28 –ACN pitch-in 5-7pm. Outside at the Moose Lodge, 840 S. Cory Lane, between W. 2nd and W. 3rd Streets.
Poetry Night at the Book Corner
Monday April 29th 6-8pm
Open mic poetry night at the book corner! Read the classics, bring your own, or just come to listen. Free and open to everyone.
Age 21 & up
A LOOK BACK IN TIME, WALKING VILLAGE HISTORY TOUR
CONTACT INFO
Address:211 South Van Buren Street , Nashville, IN 47448
Phone:812-988-7303
Email:[email protected]
ABOUT
Learn the fascinating history of Brown County during this guided, walking tour through the Village! This tour begins and ends at the Visitors Center and includes the local natural history of the land, peoples, industry, and founding of the art colony. The stroll includes up to five rest stops and progresses from the oldest settlement to the new Visitors Center. Enjoy yarns of the humor and the hardships, as well as the contrast between the rural folks and the artists told by your tour guide. The tour itself is book-ended by two history films shown in the Visitors Center!
Be sure to bring your good walking shoes for the one mile excursion through the Village! Advance reservations are not required. Simply walk in and sign up in the Visitors Center. Holidays and rainy days may affect tour availability. The tours take place weekdays at 1:30 p.m.
Title: Find Your Cause Volunteer & Nonprofit Fair
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 30, 5-7 p.m.
Description: We’re busting out the beer, bingo, and a bonanza of opportunities to get involved at the Find Your Cause Volunteer Fair. Find your cause, match your commitment, and connect your skills with 20 organizations representing cause areas in our community.
Come out to The Mill from 5-7 p.m. on April 30 for this fun, fast, and productive after-work event hosted by The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals of Bloomington (YPB) group and the City of Bloomington’s Volunteer Network.
Open to the public! Don’t miss it. You don’t need to be a YPB or Chamber member to participate – but you do need to register online by April 26.
Work on craft projects and make cool things!
Slots are 5-10 minutes.
6:30 – 7:00pm : sign up for your performance
7:00 – 9:00pm : the show begins!
Local comedian Jenna Bradley will be opening. Clownfish (“Best of Fringe”, Nugget Fringe) is an hour of comedy and storytelling exploring sex, gender, identity, and other black-and-white topics. Trevor Wade (they/them;The Moth StorySlam winner) mixes tales of misguided affection and botched romance with cutting observations about this divide we’ve erected between “man” and “woman”. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit in the boxes, if your option was not listed on the drop-down menu, if you want to learn more about this national conversation we’re having about gender, if you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA stand for, if you had no idea we were up to that many letters, if you’re open to a new point of view, if you want to trick a bigot, if you’re looking for a unicorn, come see this show. It’s honest as all get-out, glam as Hell, as weird as America, and also happens to rhyme. I promise not to disappoint (unless you’re my dad).
Challenge your cranium and join us for Taproom Trivia! Hosted by the marvelous Katie Cox, sign-ups start at 7:30pm and the game starts at 8:15pm!
Bringing all your country classics & rock’n’roll favorites performed by our rag tag Honky Tonk Tuesday house band.
Featuring a revolving cast of Bloomington music greats.