WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
Synopsis: Deadpan, small-time Kosher Nostra member and ex-con Harry Plotnick (Martin Priest) is just released from prison and trying to regain his lost turf in a neighborhood turned topsy-turvy. After a chance reunion with his ex-wife and grown children, Harry is suddenly immersed in middle-class normality and goes meshugga when he gets into the catering biz with his ex-brother-in-law (Ben Lang). What follows is a world of call girls, bar mitzvahs, lingerie fashion shows, Cuban-Chinese mobsters, subway parties, Mafia barbecues, dog training classes, Congressional hearings, and hotel pajama parties. Shelved by writer/director Roemer in 1969 following a laugh-less preview, THE PLOT AGAINST HARRY emerged two decades later when he overheard a technician performing a video transfer of the film laughing hysterically. On a whim, Roemer made two 35mm prints and sent them to the New York and Toronto Film Festivals (it was a hit with audiences), before releasing theatrically to great acclaim in early 1990 as a bona fide comedy classic.
Registration is requested.
Get Your Medicare Questions Answered
Learn about the upcoming changes to Medicare and how they could affect you… plus Q&A after the presentation.
Presented by Samim Arif, licensed Humana sales agent.
There is no obligation to enroll, just come and get your questions answered.
Drop by the Downtown Library Teen Space Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions held twice a week. Ages 12-19
Registration is requested
Celebrate early with other families at the Library! Join us for a holiday-style dinner and gratitude, plus fall crafts and family fun.
In partnership with Nurse-Family Partnership, Indiana WIC, Clarity and Healthy Families Indiana
Every Monday includes fun skating, cardio challenges, dance moves, skills lessons, a good stretch, and support from veteran roller derby skaters.
Activities are focused on advanced beginner to skilled skaters. ALL adults are welcome
Learn about warranties, contracts, credit purchase protection, and more from members of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Age 18 and up
Joshua Redman acknowledges that the title of his new Blue Note album, Words Fall Short, could be viewed ironically. His previous and widely acclaimed Where Are We was his first to pair a vocalist with one of his many monumental Quartets; yet Words Fall Short is anything but a comment on the saxophonist’s last triumph. More accurately, his latest offering is an organic next step, a collection of previously unheard originals brought to life by inspiring new collaborators. “It’s impossible for me to will a project into being,” he says of the wide-ranging adventures he has embarked upon in what is now his fourth decade as a recording artist. “This album came out of a working environment that inspired me to dig into compositions that hadn’t found a home yet.”
The process began as the first leg of Redman’s Where Are We Tour concluded and pianist Aaron Parks, bassist Joe Sanders, and drummer Brian Blade each left to honor other commitments.
In building a new rhythm section, Redman found himself drawn to younger players he had recently encountered. Bassist Philip Norris and drummer Nazir Ebo came aboard first, and Redman quickly knew he had made the right moves. “Not since Christian McBride can I recall experiencing an acoustic jazz bassist who seemingly has it all together at such a young age,” he says of Norris, “and Nazir has groove in spades, a groove that is super-flexible, in the flow of the moment and with an innate sense of architecture that always serves the song.” By summer of 2023, pianist Paul Cornish had completed the quartet’s transformation. “Paul is the perfect balance of empath and contrarian, challenging everyone to break away from the established patterns, while still always making the music feel good and natural in the moment.”
As the new quartet performed steadily over the next several months, Redman felt a vibe developing, one brought to fruition by a stack of music the saxcaphonist created during the pandemic.
This live storytelling event features a series of true stories about the experiences of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. From choosing to pursue your dreams in a new country, to fleeing violence in a home you never thought you’d leave, the stories in this production showcase the diverse experiences of Bloomington’s immigrant community. Join us for this celebration of tenacity, resilience, and joy.
Every Monday, the Swing Dance Club hosts lessons for its club members followed by a social dance.
Email: [email protected]
Our conductor, Stephen Pratt, has selected exciting and beautiful music that you are sure to enjoy!
The American Dream – James Beckel
The Cowboys Overture – John Williams/ arr. Curnow
Three Stanzas of Plum-blossom – Li Chan
October – Eric Whitacre
Psalm 46 – John Zdechlik
Oklahoma! – Rodgers/ Bennett/ Rogers
March Grandioso – Roland Seitz
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
Show your flyer and Upland will donate 20% of your bill to the Friends of the Library. Learn more at mcpl.info/dineout
Need help using or setting up a new device? Trying to access the Library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks? Learning how to use Zoom? Drop in for one-on-one help and learn new digital skills.
Morgenstern Books is excited to host the IU Arabic Flagship program for their annual Arabic Poetry Night.
The IU Arabic Flagship Program upholds the tradition and history of poetry in the Arab World by bringing it to life through their annual Arabic Poetry Night. Encouraging students of Arabic to explore and recite Arabic poems, as well as take on the challenge of writing their own not only furthers their understanding of culture, but also serves as a creative and important opportunity in their language-learning journey.
We meet every Tuesday at 6pm. We’ll follow Jai Dev in a pre-recorded class projected on a large-screen in our studio. There is occasionally some lecture at the start of class, then we get into the movements and meditations to feel the teachings. 90-minute class.
Join us for a special preview performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Ballet Department. All ages.
We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome.
Shane Mauss caught his first big breaks early in his career with appearances on Conan, Comedy Central, HBO, and Showtime. He’s done comedy specials about animal mating behavior, the evolution of moods, and early next year releases the most spectacular work of his career – an epic two-part comedy special about psychedelics.
“Trips” part 1
“Trips” part 2
Driven by a fascination with the psychology, behavior, decision making, and science’s unique lens on the human condition, Shane began interviewing scientists at universities in the towns where he performed—just as a hobby. That curiosity snowballed into Here We Are, a podcast with over 400 scientist interviews, and a series of themed comedy shows that take ambitious ideas and make them hilarious, relatable, and accessible for the lifelong learner.
HooMac is ‘Hoosier Original Music Association’
This live storytelling event features a series of true stories about the experiences of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. From choosing to pursue your dreams in a new country, to fleeing violence in a home you never thought you’d leave, the stories in this production showcase the diverse experiences of Bloomington’s immigrant community. Join us for this celebration of tenacity, resilience, and joy.
A virtual Q&A with Chad Beguelin, co-writer and lyricist of the Broadway version of The Prom, and Spencer Pride President Jonathan Balash will follow the screening.
When an Indiana high school student is denied bringing her girlfriend to prom, her story grabs the attention of self-centered Broadway stars (Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, and James Corden) looking for a cause. This star-studded musical comedy, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway hit, follows their hilarious and heartwarming attempts to advocate for inclusivity in a small, conservative town, ultimately uniting a community in celebration of love and acceptance. [130 min; musical, comedy, drama; English]
RSVP is Requested
Presentations include:
10:30 am | Living with Dementia · Sue Lamborn
11:15 am | Hospice Services · Our Hospice
12 pm | Elder law, estate planning and Powers of Attorney · Blake Reed · Voelz, Reed & Mount
12:30 pm | Access-Ability, providers of low cost durable medical equipment
Local service Booths · Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library
Registration is requested.
Looking for grants for your nonprofit and not sure where to begin? Learn how to use Candid’s Foundation Directory, a prospect research tool with over 239,000 grantmaker profiles. Age 18 and up.
No registration required for this hands-on class that teaches kids of all ages confidence and curiosity in the kitchen. Try new recipes, inspired by the pantry and the garden, each week.
Registration is requested
Join us as we read our way through the romance genre! We’ll gush about our newest love story while unpacking the more complex sides of the genre as it grows and expands.
Amusement Park on the Moon is a historical fiction featuring real-time events leading up to the lifting of the ban on homosexual youth participants in the Boy Scouts of America. Wholesome stories of self-discovery, blossoming friendships, and a pinked-out spirit guide relate an eventful week at camp to a decades long battle for human rights in an organization long plagued by toxic masculinity.
CW: homophobia
The Redbud Community Play Reading Series is a free monthly reading series in which community members and theatre professionals share in the joy of reading plays aloud together. These unrehearsed readings offer opportunities to appreciate plays written by local playwrights and IU alums, and established plays we may not otherwise be exposed to.
SING FOR JOY is a performance based community choir that welcomes all singers including the other-abled, and those living with dementia. All are invited-no audition!
Info contact: Sarah Lyttle, [email protected] or 765-718-6314
Doors at 6:30pm
Since their 2004 self-titled debut, Pink Mountaintops have supplied an outlet for the more arcane fascinations of Black Mountain frontman Stephen McBean. On Peacock Pools—Pink Mountaintops’ first new music in eight years—the British Columbia-born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist shares 12 songs sparked from his magpie-like curiosity for a wild expanse of cultural artifacts: the sci-fi body horror of David Cronenberg, Disney Read-Along Records from the 1970s, early Pink Floyd and mid-career Gary Numan, John Carpenter movies, Ornette Coleman live videos, a 1991 essay on the cult of bodybuilding by postmodern feminist Camille Paglia. Featuring counterculture icons like Steven McDonald of Redd Kross and Dale Crover of Melvins, Peacock Pools alchemizes those obsessions into a body of work with its own enchanting power, the sonic equivalent of falling down a thousand rabbit holes at once and landing somewhere gloriously strange…
Beginner lesson from 7-7:30pm
Feature dance is from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Marketplace and Gathering
Explore amazing booths of mystical vendors and holistic practitioners: Reiki Healing / Chakra Balancing / Tarot & Oracle Reading / Aura Photography / Crystals, Jewelry, & More
Curiosity Lab is an after-school play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. No instructions, no pressure—just curiosity-driven play. Held in WonderLab (or sometimes outdoors weather permitting), the space is set up for exploration with a variety of rotating materials and stations.
November Vendors include:
Apropos Pots
Sasha Weiss
FleshToSoulVintage
Stranger Taste Vintage
Starful Arts
MCPL Annual Volunteer Celebration for all current volunteers over the last year.
Advocates for Science at IU present a discussion about the exuberance of insect biology in South Central Indiana with Dr. Armin Moczek, biology professor at IU. This talk is open to the public! We welcome everyone to come and have a fun time learning about insect biology.
Blending Americana, folk, and rock, Adam Ezra Group has grown from grassroots beginnings to sold-out theaters. Their music, activism, and community spirit redefine what it means to be an independent band. With special guest Jenn Cristy!
Host band plays 7-8pm
Jam runs 8-10pm
Down-on-their-luck punk rockers The Ain’t Rights are finishing up a long and unsuccessful tour, and are about to call it quits when they get an unexpected booking at an isolated, run-down club deep in the backwoods of Oregon. What seems merely to be a third-rate gig escalates into something much more sinister when they witness an act of violence that they weren’t meant to see. Now trapped backstage, they must face off against the club’s depraved owner, Darcy Banker, a man who will do anything to protect the secrets of his nefarious enterprise. But while Darcy and his henchmen think the band will be easy to get rid of, The Ain’t Rights prove themselves much more cunning and capable than anyone expected, turning the tables on their unsuspecting captors and setting the stage for the ultimate life-or-death showdown. Starring Patrick Stewart, Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, and Callum Turner. [95 min; thriller; English]
Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original material. While we do not care about foul language in your set, we do not allow racist, homophobic, transphobic or rape/female bashing jokes. If you have to ask if it’s racist, homophobic, transphobic or a rape joke, it probably is.
Comedians that wish to participate are asked to e-mail [email protected]. Newcomers and any participants who are not paid professionals will be required to bring audience members to see them. This is non-negotiable. So if you plan on signing up, be sure to invite as many friends as you can. Good luck!
The program will feature members Beverly McGahey, piano, and Michael Evans, violin, and will feature guests Cara Colón. cello, and Mike Mattner, clarinet. They will play works by Anton Rubinstein, Brahms, and Milhaud.
Animal Hour is an opportunity to talk with our animal exhibits staff directly to learn about WonderLab’s animal ambassadors and what it takes to care for animals from around the world. During this program you can have the opportunity to meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids and more up close and out of their habitats.
Registration is required
Join us to explore the wonders of the Wildsea in an epic adventure! While registration is required, all skill levels are welcome.
In partnership with the Indiana University Athletics Sports Memorabilia Collection, University Collections at McCalla is proud to present its newest exhibit, Outfitting IU
Athletics: Hoosier Champions. This showcase highlights individual and team champions throughout IU’s rich athletics heritage. Featuring uniforms, gear, and trophies, Outfitting IU Athletics traces IU’s athletic accomplishments from the founding of the first sport at IU (baseball), through 2025 individual national champions in women’s and men’s swimming and diving. Objects in the exhibit include the 1938 men’s cross country national championship trophy, Lilly King’s signed Olympic swimming cap, Kyle Schwarber’s 2013 College World Series bat, basketball objects,
and tennis shoes worn by Heather Crowe during her run to an individual and team national championship in women’s tennis in 1982.
A program where individuals bring their own supplies to work on a project while others do the same. It’s a way to connect socially, enjoy your hobby, and be productive in the process! Whether you quilt, scrapbook, paint, decoupage, or anything of the like, this program is for you!
Doors at 5pm
We all crave connection — a place where we can be seen, heard, and held.
Our Find Your Circle event is a gentle invitation to come together with others seeking the same: new friendships, shared stories, and the comfort of community.
Gather around, sip a calming adaptogenic mocktail, and let the evening unfold naturally — no pressure, just presence.
Because sometimes, the most magical moments happen when we simply show up and find the people who get us.
✨ Join us at Oak — where your circle is waiting.
Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang in the heartwarming and hilarious musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! This timeless classic brings the beloved comic strip to life with laugh-out-loud moments, memorable songs, and a big dose of charm. From flying kites to school crushes, it’s a day in the life of the world’s most endearing underdog and his friends. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Peanuts with this perennial favorite packed with humor, heart, and plenty of “good grief!” Fun for all ages!
7:00 Deep Country Dream
8:30 Umanya
Umanya
Andrew Umana – bass, vox
Ben Jackson – guitar
Mitch Marsh – drums
Just Mike – keys
Caleb Robinson – sax
https://www.instagram.com/umanya.music/
https://umanya.bandcamp.com/…/umanya-live-at-the-orbit…
DeepCountryDream
Matt Lundquist – guitar, vox
Ryan Payton – bass
Mitch Marsh – drums
Pete Doyle – pedal steel
Kirby Hammel – keys
https://www.instagram.com/deepcountrydream
Open mic/jam–All ages
Come to listen–come to play.
Come to enjoy–come to share!
Sign up starts at 6:45 pm
15 min slots
All ages
Based on the novel by Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby follows Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) through an unsettling journey of paranoia, pregnancy, and prenatal supplements as she and her husband Guy (John Cassavetes) move into an apartment next to weirdo neighbors the Castevets (Sidney Blackmer and Ruth Gordon in an Oscar-winning performance) and attempt to conceive a child. [137 min; horror, drama; English]
Sureni Weerasekera is a Sri Lankan-born, San Diego-raised, & New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. She is known for her lighthearted, conversational banter and her ruthless, dark jabs.
She has performed at San Francisco Sketchfest, Desi Comedy Festival, Oakland Comedy Festival, San Francisco Pride Festival, and recently headlined the New York Comedy Festival.
Tastes Like Chicken is an Indianapolis-based rock band with a horn section that specializes in upbeat, dance, rock and R&B music from the 70’s to current hits! The band has been and continues to be a regular headliner for most major festivals throughout central Indiana. TLC has also won BEST wedding band by Indy fans and has played for over 100 various corporate events over the years. The band is well-known for their amazing vocals (3 singers) and upbeat song selection. They will keep you dancing and your music fans well-entertained!
Audrey Rose is a 17-year-old local singer/songwriter with a pop influence, but an emphasis on lyrics that are poetic and real.
BLUES
Gwen Rose was named by Time Out in association with Hulu as a comedian to watch in 2025, she was a headliner at the Columbus Comedy festival and recorded a special at the Den Theatre for Amazon Prime. Oh also, she is transgender. Come see Gwen and her favorite comics when she headlines the Back Door.
Show is hosted by James Avery
Featuring, Gwen Rose, Rachel Dispenza, and Jules Wanger
Dance party at 10pm