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Hosted by Matthew! The read for May is Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff Vandermeer
Intro lesson at 7pm Celebrate the last week of school with contra dancing! Attendance is FREE for all Harmony School students, staff, friends, and families at our contra dance on Wednesday, May 22.
Just message us on social media, or contact us on our website to get more info about signing up. WALK-UPS ARE ALSO WELCOME!!
Celebrating the beginning of summer and the renewal of the Green and fertile Earth with ritual, drum circles, workshops,, dancing, hikes, music, and community among the trees of Lothlorien. Grand Council is an opportunity for members to meet with council members to discuss issues, share ideas, and voice concerns. More info at: elvinhome.org
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
epic harmonic & acoustic soul
Acoustic Sibling Duo
Granfalloon presents, the Spectacularly Inaccurate Tour of Bloomington, a hilarious theatrical walking tour led by Bloomington’s most enthusiastic, if overzealous, self-appointed guide.
Free
LGBTQIA+ allies welcome
Host band plays 7pm-8pm Jam runs 8pm-10pm
The four-film Female Prisoner Scorpion cycle charts the vengeance of Nami Matsushima (Meiko Kaji, LADY SNOWBLOOD), who becomes an avatar of survival and an unlikely symbol of female resistance in a male-dominated world. Spiritually akin to MS. 45, COFFY, and THE BRIDE WORE BLACK, FEMALE PRISONER SCORPION: #701 (the first film in the cycle) introduces Nami — a gullible, unjustly imprisoned woman who must find a way to escape and exact revenge upon the man who betrayed her. Featuring stunning pop-art compositions and ultra-violent outbursts, it’s easy to see why this movie was a direct inspiration for Uma Thurman’s character of “The Bride” in Quentin Tarantino’s KILL BILL.
18+
On the first day at his new school, Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) instantly falls for Bianca (Larisa Oleynik), the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely undatable older sister Kat (Julia Stiles) goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy (Heath Ledger) with a nasty reputation of his own. This modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew was a star-making turn for Ledger, the onscreen debut for Gabrielle Union, and featured a supporting cast that included David Krumholtz, Andrew Keegan, Alison Janney, and Larry Miller. [97 min; comedy, drama, romance; English]
One Step Above Dance Company consists of children 5-18 that perform and compete at a National level.
The show will celebrate their year of dance in the styles of tap, jazz, pom pom, acro, lyrical, hip hop, clogging and musical theater
Celebrating the beginning of summer and the renewal of the Green and fertile Earth with ritual, drum circles, workshops,, dancing, hikes, music, and community among the trees of Lothlorien. Grand Council is an opportunity for members to meet with council members to discuss issues, share ideas, and voice concerns. More info at: elvinhome.org
A sample of summer programs, events, and activities hosted by Bloomington Parks and Recreation!
In this year’s annual Rosemary Miller Lecture, Duncan Campbell remembers Nancy Hiller and her deep commitment to historic preservation, the written word, fine woodworking, and personal ethics. A stalwart member of the Bloomington community, Nancy’s advocacy, good humor, and personal touch were felt by everyone she met; and her writing, furniture, and model of ethical citizenship reached well beyond Bloomington. Few have done as much for preservation, or spread its word as far, but it was her readiness to so elegantly share her life’s work and intimate self-examination in her writing that truly set her apart.
Join in a musical celebration of Bob Dylan’s Birthday on Friday, May 24th (his actual birthday) with local bands including American Pirates and singer songwriter, Ava Roush.
This year, the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation celebrates 30 years of transformative music and arts experiences, hard work, and life-long human connections. In honor of the occasion, Lotus has developed the Lotus@30 project.
A great way for community members to engage in the Lotus@30 Project is to attend the upcoming Lotus@30 Screening Party. This event will take place on Friday, May 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M., at the University Collections at Mccalla (525 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408). The event is FREE and open to the public.
The Lotus@30 Screening Party will begin with a screening of rarely seen footage pulled from the Bloomington Community Access Television Services (CATS) archive including festival footage of fan-favorite artists, old festival venues, and footage from the early years of Lotus Blossoms.
Afterward, attendees will have an opportunity to engage with one another, share stories, enjoy light snacks, and record their memories in StoryCorps-like fashion for the Lotus archive.
Granfalloon presents, the Spectacularly Inaccurate Tour of Bloomington, a hilarious theatrical walking tour led by Bloomington’s most enthusiastic, if overzealous, self-appointed guide.
One Step Above Dance Company consists of children 5-18 that perform and compete at a National level.
The show will celebrate their year of dance in the styles of tap, jazz, pom pom, acro, lyrical, hip hop, clogging and musical theater
This Brazil, Indiana native is self-taught on guitar, piano, and drums influenced by the best in country, R&B, rock & roll, and blues. Expressing a raw and impulsive style of rock & roll, Henry always adds his own voice and style. His sales over the years have topped well over the million mark. This has given him the opportunity to be a support act for artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Money, Chicago, and Richard Marx. Although most of his touring is in Indiana, he has appeared on the Arsenio Hall Show and Late Show With David Letterman. He also married and raised four children during this period, and successfully supported himself and his family with music since he was 17.
Celebrating the beginning of summer and the renewal of the Green and fertile Earth with ritual, drum circles, workshops,, dancing, hikes, music, and community among the trees of Lothlorien. Grand Council is an opportunity for members to meet with council members to discuss issues, share ideas, and voice concerns. More info at: elvinhome.org
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
In this silent retreat, Kadam Tom will explore the following:
– how to create good karma, actions, with others
– how is it possible to see others in a positive way even if they are not creating good feelings with us
– how to stabilize and strengthen love for others in a beneficial way
Meet us at the Monroe County History Center to check out their summer zine display and make a zine of your own. All ages.
Enjoy a flower-themed family night to learn about how flowers grow, read The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle, and get your own flower seeds to grow at home!
Family Nights now once a month on Saturday evenings!
Kelly Hill, who visited the Kinsey Institute while researching for her historical novel A Home for Friendless Women, will be speaking with Jessica Hille at the event.
Granfalloon presents, the Spectacularly Inaccurate Tour of Bloomington, a hilarious theatrical walking tour led by Bloomington’s most enthusiastic, if overzealous, self-appointed guide.
The proceeds from the event will go towards helping Stone Belt provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities in our community, such as employment training, day and residential services, and advocacy services.
Bloomington Parks and Recreation a presents Holes (2003) as part of the Granfalloon Film
Series and the Movies in the Park Series.
Presented by Crush Grove
Celebrating the beginning of summer and the renewal of the Green and fertile Earth with ritual, drum circles, workshops,, dancing, hikes, music, and community among the trees of Lothlorien. Grand Council is an opportunity for members to meet with council members to discuss issues, share ideas, and voice concerns. More info at: elvinhome.org
The MALL is an initiative started by a local group of women with physical disabilities known as “The Wheelie Women” to serve the greater Monroe County community. The MALL program matches gently used mobility devices free of charge to those who cannot afford them or only need them for a short period of time. Items may include canes, crutches, walkers, rollators, and wheelchairs (both manual and powered).
Granfalloon presents, the Spectacularly Inaccurate Tour of Bloomington, a hilarious theatrical walking tour led by Bloomington’s most enthusiastic, if overzealous, self-appointed guide.
The VLF trio returns to the cidery with their mix of blues, funk, and jazz.
With featured readers Jonathan S. Baker and Teresa Roy.
Celebrating the beginning of summer and the renewal of the Green and fertile Earth with ritual, drum circles, workshops,, dancing, hikes, music, and community among the trees of Lothlorien. Grand Council is an opportunity for members to meet with council members to discuss issues, share ideas, and voice concerns. More info at: elvinhome.org
Bring your needles and yarn to our weekly fiber arts group meeting at the Endwright Center in Ellettsville! Whether it be crochet, needlepoint, knitting, or anything else, all fiber-arts enthusiasts are welcome! No registration required.
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
Come out on Monday nights from 8:30-10:30pm for your chance off that brain power to win fabulous bar cash prizes!
The Teen Advisory Board is your opportunity to guide the Downtown Library’s programs and services!
Topics discussed will include healthcare concerns and hospitals — particularly “healing a broken system.” Invited panelists include Lisa Owings, IU Health Clinic Manager in Nashville, IN, Kaylie Smith, Covering Kids and Families of Indiana, Rep. Dave Hall, IN House District 62 and Thomas Horrocks, Candidate, IN House District 62.
Author Talk, Q and A, and book signing.
Eat cake. Drink Tea. Talk about Death.
A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
Death Cafes have spread quickly around the world. Over 16,500 Death Cafes are held in 85 countries. It is all volunteer-run.
The Bloomington chapter is hosted by Rick Clayton, a hospice chaplain and musician who enjoys playing harp and cello for his clients. It meets monthly at Morgenstern’s.
“The Death Cafe is a safe place for people who are dealing with the loss of loved ones, without ideology.” – Rick
New and old volunteers welcome!
Regular volunteers will pick out packages of books and have them ready to go, we just need your help wrapping them up and writing letters!
You can read more about the project here:
https://pagestoprisoners.org/