The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Reunited when the elder’s husband is sent to fight in World War II, French sisters Vianne and Isabelle find their bond as well as their respective beliefs tested by a world that changes in horrific ways. By the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Firefly Lane.
Contact: Alison Miller. 812.349.3771, [email protected]
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 welcome. Walkers choose their own pace. For more information contact Alison Miller at [email protected]
Join us for topic-based discussions around the fire, surrounded by nature’s songs and percussion.
If raining at 6:00pm, Reflections will not be held. Call 812-332-4074 with any questions.
*Mark your calendar for the last Reflections by Firelight, Thursday September 15th.
To honor Vietnam War Veterans and the families of these veterans, including men and women who were held as prisoners of war, listed as missing in action, or who paid the ultimate price on behalf of the United States.
Thank a Vietnam Veteran!!
Please contact the Monroe County Veterans Service Office for more information
812-349-2537 812-349-2568 [email protected]
The Bloomfield Friday Farmer’s Market will feature “Small Business Night” and “Vintage Pop-Up Night” on Friday, September 9 from 4-7 pm. For a $5 fee, small businesses and vintage/collectable sellers are invited to set up a tent/table and advertise their business or sell their wares! The purpose of Small Business Night is to inform the public about the goods and services provided by small businesses in our own community, and to encourage residents to “buy local”. The Bloomfield market is held each Friday and is located on the corner of Spring and Franklin streets. Small Business displays will be set up in the grassy lot across Franklin Street from Bloomfield Manufacturing. Businesses can pay their fee to the market manager that evening. If there are questions, please contact the committee via our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Bloomfield.community.farmers.market/
Dates/Time: Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm, August 23-November 25. Ten classes. This series helps the beginner learn the biomechanics and movement initiation of traditional Middle Eastern dance moves. Perfecting proper technique can be very therapeutic for those with hip and low back pain. And it’s also a lot of FUN! Additional topics include the basics of finger cymbals and veil dance techniques. $110/10 class pass. Sign up through KMB directly: http://www.kmbbloomington.com
A hilarious play about a very bad, but lovable doggy “Sylvia” – a story about a man’s relationship with one of those magical animals who so often find us just when we are at a crossroads in life. Sylvia the dog is dramatized by having the adopted dog played by an actress. Some adult doggy behavior and language.
Produced by the Brown County Playhouse Community Theatre
Written by AR Gurney | Directed by Broadway veteran Jill Tasker
Sylvia cast: Ruth Shirley, Sylvia | Tim Staggs, Greg | Jenny Heichelbech, Kate | Roger Watkins, Tom | Dana Skirvin, Phyllis | Simon Normile, Leslie
For more information:
http://persimmonfestival.org
12:40-1:30 pm: The B-town Bearcats
1:40-2:30 p.m. : The PostModern Jazz Quartet
2:40-3:30 p.m. : The Time Flies
3:40-4:30 p.m. : Pat Harbison & Butterfly Dreams
4:40-5:30 p.m.: Jazz Fables Quintet + 2
5:40-6:30 p.m.: Monika Herzig’s Women In Jazz
6:40-7:40 p.m.: Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet
7:50-8:50 p.m.: IU Jazz Faculty Septet
9:05-10 p.m.: The Liberation Music Collective
10:10-11 p.m.: The Tom Walsh Power Trio
Dats on Grant
La Poblana
Naughty Dog
Grazie
Kona Ice
Please join us as we celebrate breastfeeding support in our community, and commemorate National Breastfeeding Month. All are welcome to this FREE, family-friendly event hosted by La Leche League of Bloomington, Monroe County Breastfeeding Coalition, Monroe County WIC/IU Health Community Health, and Milk Matters: a drop-in gathering for parents and babies (program of Flourish). Swag Bag Giveaway to first 30 families (line forms after 1:30), ongoing raffle with great prizes, activities including Toddler/Parent Dance, Babywearing, Storytime, kid tattoos/crafts and food. See our event page for schedule and for details on the raffle items from our generous local and national sponsors!
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/150807651995277/
For Gallery Walk, Ekphrasis at The Venue
On Friday, August 5th, for Gallery Walk beginning at 5:00p.m., The Venue will feature paintings selected for this year’s Venue Ekphrasis.
We at The Venue have invited ten of Bloomington’s finest Artists and ten of our most accomplished Poets to participate in an Ekphrasis. Each artist has submitted a painting, and each poet has selected one of the paintings, that inspires them to write a poem. The paintings will be our visual show for the month of August.
On Saturday, August 20th, at 6:00p.m., and again on August 27th at 6:00p.m. at The Venue, five of the artists will explain the inspiration for their painting, and five of the Poets will read the poems that those paintings inspired. The interaction will elucidate and amplify their creative process.
Our gourmet soup and other special refreshments will be served. Join us.
A hilarious play about a very bad, but lovable doggy “Sylvia” – a story about a man’s relationship with one of those magical animals who so often find us just when we are at a crossroads in life. Sylvia the dog is dramatized by having the adopted dog played by an actress. Some adult doggy behavior and language.
Produced by the Brown County Playhouse Community Theatre
Written by AR Gurney | Directed by Broadway veteran Jill Tasker
Sylvia cast: Ruth Shirley, Sylvia | Tim Staggs, Greg | Jenny Heichelbech, Kate | Roger Watkins, Tom | Dana Skirvin, Phyllis | Simon Normile, Leslie
For more information:
http://persimmonfestival.org
Contact: Suzette Weakley; [email protected]
For more information:
http://persimmonfestival.org
For more information:
http://persimmonfestival.org
Must be 21 to attend.
For more information:
http://persimmonfestival.org
Live Music from the Vallures, great food from local restaurants, and a signature cocktail from Cardinal Spirits.
Tickets available online at www.mhcfoodpantry.org and at Bloomingfoods and Hopscotch Coffee.
Contact: Alison Miller. 812.349.3771, [email protected]
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 welcome. Walkers choose their own pace. For more information contact Alison Miller at [email protected]
Thursday, August 25 | ||
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7 – 11 pm | Thursday Night Jam with special guests Jeff Jensen, Ghost Town Blues Band & others – Bring your instruments! | Pavilion Bar Stage |
Friday, August 26 | ||
2:00 pm | How to Play the Spoons Seminar – Bruce Spratling | Cabin 12 |
4:00 pm | Harmonica Masters & Pros Showcase – Tad Robinson | Hippy Hill Stage |
5:00 pm | Happy Hour Pre-fest Jam with Cabin 12 Jammers | Hippy Hill Stage |
6:00 pm | Ghost Town Blues Band | Main Stage |
7:30 pm | Matt Tedder | Pavilion Bar Stage |
8:00 pm | Carolyn Wonderland | Main Stage |
9:30 pm | Matt Tedder | Pavilion Bar Stage |
10:00 pm | Tad Robinson Band Chicago Blues Tribute with very special guests: Dave Specter and Deitra Farr |
Main Stage |
Saturday, August 27 | ||
1:00 pm | Beginners’ Harmonica Seminar – John Hall | Hippy Hill Stage |
1-2 pm | Indiana State Harmonica Championship | Sign In | Hippy Hill Stage |
2:00 pm | Indiana State Harmonica Championships | Hippy Hill Stage |
3:15 pm | Vinny Marini, Official Festival Emcee | Main Stage |
3:30 pm | Jeff Jensen | Main Stage |
5:00 pm | Jack Broadbent | Pavilion Bar Stage |
5:45 pm | Moreland & Arbuckle | Main Stage |
7:15 pm | Jack Broadbent | Pavilion Bar Stage |
8:00 pm | Elvin Bishop | Main Stage |
9:30 pm | Jack Broadbent | Pavilion Bar Stage |
10:15 pm | Victor Wainwright and the WildRoots | Main Stage |
Times and acts subject to change without notice.
Thursday, August 25 | ||
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7 – 11 pm | Thursday Night Jam with special guests Jeff Jensen, Ghost Town Blues Band & others – Bring your instruments! | Pavilion Bar Stage |
Friday, August 26 | ||
2:00 pm | How to Play the Spoons Seminar – Bruce Spratling | Cabin 12 |
4:00 pm | Harmonica Masters & Pros Showcase – Tad Robinson | Hippy Hill Stage |
5:00 pm | Happy Hour Pre-fest Jam with Cabin 12 Jammers | Hippy Hill Stage |
6:00 pm | Ghost Town Blues Band | Main Stage |
7:30 pm | Matt Tedder | Pavilion Bar Stage |
8:00 pm | Carolyn Wonderland | Main Stage |
9:30 pm | Matt Tedder | Pavilion Bar Stage |
10:00 pm | Tad Robinson Band Chicago Blues Tribute with very special guests: Dave Specter and Deitra Farr |
Main Stage |
Saturday, August 27 | ||
1:00 pm | Beginners’ Harmonica Seminar – John Hall | Hippy Hill Stage |
1-2 pm | Indiana State Harmonica Championship | Sign In | Hippy Hill Stage |
2:00 pm | Indiana State Harmonica Championships | Hippy Hill Stage |
3:15 pm | Vinny Marini, Official Festival Emcee | Main Stage |
3:30 pm | Jeff Jensen | Main Stage |
5:00 pm | Jack Broadbent | Pavilion Bar Stage |
5:45 pm | Moreland & Arbuckle | Main Stage |
7:15 pm | Jack Broadbent | Pavilion Bar Stage |
8:00 pm | Elvin Bishop | Main Stage |
9:30 pm | Jack Broadbent | Pavilion Bar Stage |
10:15 pm | Victor Wainwright and the WildRoots | Main Stage |
Times and acts subject to change without notice.
The Bloomfield Friday Farmer’s Market will feature “Small Business Night” and “Vintage Pop-Up Night” on Friday, September 9 from 4-7 pm. For a $5 fee, small businesses and vintage/collectable sellers are invited to set up a tent/table and advertise their business or sell their wares! The purpose of Small Business Night is to inform the public about the goods and services provided by small businesses in our own community, and to encourage residents to “buy local”. The Bloomfield market is held each Friday and is located on the corner of Spring and Franklin streets. Small Business displays will be set up in the grassy lot across Franklin Street from Bloomfield Manufacturing. Businesses can pay their fee to the market manager that evening. If there are questions, please contact the committee via our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Bloomfield.community.farmers.market/
Decorated golf carts are to arrive at 5pm. There will be prizes for first and second place. The entry fee is $5.00
For Gallery Walk, Ekphrasis at The Venue
On Friday, August 5th, for Gallery Walk beginning at 5:00p.m., The Venue will feature paintings selected for this year’s Venue Ekphrasis.
We at The Venue have invited ten of Bloomington’s finest Artists and ten of our most accomplished Poets to participate in an Ekphrasis. Each artist has submitted a painting, and each poet has selected one of the paintings, that inspires them to write a poem. The paintings will be our visual show for the month of August.
On Saturday, August 20th, at 6:00p.m., and again on August 27th at 6:00p.m. at The Venue, five of the artists will explain the inspiration for their painting, and five of the Poets will read the poems that those paintings inspired. The interaction will elucidate and amplify their creative process.
Our gourmet soup and other special refreshments will be served. Join us.
A hilarious play about a very bad, but lovable doggy “Sylvia” – a story about a man’s relationship with one of those magical animals who so often find us just when we are at a crossroads in life. Sylvia the dog is dramatized by having the adopted dog played by an actress. Some adult doggy behavior and language.
Produced by the Brown County Playhouse Community Theatre
Written by AR Gurney | Directed by Broadway veteran Jill Tasker
Sylvia cast: Ruth Shirley, Sylvia | Tim Staggs, Greg | Jenny Heichelbech, Kate | Roger Watkins, Tom | Dana Skirvin, Phyllis | Simon Normile, Leslie
Saturday, August 27 | ||
---|---|---|
1:00 pm | Beginners’ Harmonica Seminar – John Hall | Hippy Hill Stage |
1-2 pm | Indiana State Harmonica Championship | Sign In | Hippy Hill Stage |
2:00 pm | Indiana State Harmonica Championships | Hippy Hill Stage |
3:15 pm | Vinny Marini, Official Festival Emcee | Main Stage |
3:30 pm | Jeff Jensen | Main Stage |
5:00 pm | Jack Broadbent | Pavilion Bar Stage |
5:45 pm | Moreland & Arbuckle | Main Stage |
7:15 pm | Jack Broadbent | Pavilion Bar Stage |
8:00 pm | Elvin Bishop | Main Stage |
9:30 pm | Jack Broadbent | Pavilion Bar Stage |
10:15 pm | Victor Wainwright and the WildRoots | Main Stage |
Times and acts subject to change without notice.
Bloomington Restorations, Inc. invites you to “Jam Fest” at the monthly Museum Open Day at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead on Saturday, August 27, from 1-4 p.m. Featured will be a variety of seasonal jams and preserves for sampling and sale including plum, mulberry, blueberry, and blackberry, as well as dandelion, basil and mint jellies. All are produced by farmstead volunteers using ingredients grown onsite or locally. And just in time for fall planting a variety of native plants will also be available for purchase. Fall planting allows the plants to get established prior to freezing temperatures without the threat of summer heat, drought and other issues. Visitors will also be entertained by live music provided by members of Friday Musicale. 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.