See how VITAL makes a difference in our community—and explore opportunities to help adults better read, write, speak, and understand English.
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
A four piece Americana band from Louisville, KY. They’ve released two EPs, “Extra Better” in 2013, and then “Light of Day” in 2014.Through relentless touring, they’ve become mainstays of the Midwest Americana scene. In September of 2015, they set ten highway-tested, fine-tuned songs loose in the confines of LA LA Land Studios. The result is “Midwest Heart/Southern Blues”. The new album is a gritty, upbeat collection of songs, full of characters who were developed while staring over the dash of a beat up Ford van cruising through towns in the South and Midwest, whose better days are behind them.
*WEATHER PERMITTING*
Teams can compete in this multi-round trivia extravaganza for all the bragging rights and, usually, a keen reward.
The Bean Blossom Farmers’ Market
Every Friday from now through October 6th.
Live music and FREE children’s activities every market day!
Come support your local farmers and artists, and enjoy fresh, local food
Find us on facebook and instagram @beanblossomfarmersmarket
See you this Friday at St. David’s in beautiful, downtown Bean Blossom!
Friday night is “date night” this summer at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. A series of summer film screenings will feature films from three decades focused on everyone’s favorite tricky subject: love.
Sabrina – Friday, July 21st 7:30 pm
Sabrina; 1954; Run time: 1 hour and 53 minutes; Rating: unrated
Two brothers on Long Island vie for the attention of Sabrina, the daughter of the wealthy family’s chauffeur, played by Audrey Hepburn. Both brothers have fallen under Sabrina’s spell, but only one will win her affection. Will it be the playboy, played by William Holden, or the serious brother, played by Humphrey Bogart?
The New York Times called Sabrina “the most delightful comedy-romance in years,” and the same can be said today. This film was nominated for six Academy Awards, winning one for Best Costume Design. It also won the Golden Globe for Best Screenplay.
The Bloomington Housing Authority Resident Council is hosting a Back to School Bash for the kids of Bloomington and the Crestmont Community. Bloomington-Chicago resident Phil Williams will also host a three-on-three basketball tournament. Contact Sheryl Clay for more info.
Kris Johnson, founder of Access Indy, highlights specific issues facing small museums and historic sites relating to disability awareness, access planning, universal design, and customer service, and discuss long-term strategic solutions.
Staff, board members, and volunteers from museums, libraries, arts organizations, and disability service/advocacy agencies are encouraged to attend this FREE workshop co-hosted by the Monroe County Historical Society Access Indy!
Please RSVP by July 19th to 812-332-2517!
5:30-7:00pm: Join us for Busman’s Holiday’s acoustic Folk music.
7:00-8:30pm: Stay for Jason and Ginger’s Blues-infused Americana music.
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 CertifiedTM: 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.
Networking Event: A Jelly Bean a Day Keeps the “Rut” Away
ENGAGEMENT, DIALOGUE, GAMES AND FUN:
Creative Indiana Board members Andrew Lambert and David Quick will show you that creativity helps us avoid falling into “the rut” altogether!
Participants benefit from the expertise of both business owners by walking through a two-part mini-series:
Participants follow Dave (armed with a famous “rut buster” jelly bean video) through scenarios that show how and why our challenges can be overcome through different “outcome actions”.
Andrew will get you in on the action by literally spinning the wheel of chance when he introduces “Bean Boozled.” This fast paced game allows participants to see the value in quick decisions, figuring out what to do when a “bad taste” is left in their mouth.
How to get that chance to spin again in the game of life is what it is all about!
Light refreshments provided; Bar menu and beverages available for purchase
An hour of quiet reflection for all.
You are invited to make change through your presence in silence with others. Our silence together will be interspersed with the calming sounds of crystal bowls by Janiece Jaffe. Bring a cushion, yoga mat, prayer rug or simply take a seat. This is a safe place for all people to come together in self-reflection, prayer, or meditation.
You can sign up for e-mail updates at [email protected].
Doors will open 30 minutes before start time.
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.
Jeff White, Professor of Environmental Science at SPEA, will present at talk entitled “An Update on the Climate Change Dilemma from the Perspective of an Environmental Scientist”. Climate change has been and will likely continue to be a defining issue of our time. The topic has become so politicized that it is difficult to decipher the status of the science from the amplified political noise that currently engulfs it. White will provide a brief update of the science. He will also touch on several aspects of the changing political landscape that affects the advancement of the science, which is essential to development of smart policy.
Immediately following White’s presentation members of Citizens’ Climate Lobby will hold a letter writing party for Green Drinks participants who would like to help build the political will for a stable climate.
Green Drinks Bloomington is a lively, informal social networking event for people from all walks of life who are interested in making a greener world. Folks gather every month to share libations and ideas, discuss, debate, explore and make new friends and business connections.
Donation suggested , some food will be provided.
To receive a monthly reminder, write [email protected].
The campground is getting close to capacity, call Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground to reserve the final remaining sites.
Stay at one of our host hotels – they are offering special discounted rates for the weekend. In addition to these great rates, you will receive a welcome packet in your room and free shuttle service all weekend to the fest and back. Check out our “Where to Stay” page for complete details.
2:00 pm-How to Play the Spoons Seminar-Bruce Spratling- Cabin 12
4:00 pm-Harmonica Masters & Pros Showcase – Matthew Skoller-Hippy Hill Stage
5:00 pm-Happy Hour Pre-fest Jam with Cabin 12 Jammers-Hippy Hill Stage
6:00 pm Toronzo Cannon-Main Stage
7:30 pm-Rebekah Meldrum & Paul Holdman-Pavilion Bar Stage
8:00 pm-Samantha Fish-Main Stage
9:30 pm-Rebekah Meldrum & Paul Holdman-Pavilion Bar Stage
10:00 pm-Matthew Skoller-Main Stage
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
Featuring original songs by Bruce Kell, Bill Price, and Frank Schweikhardt
*WEATHER PERMITTING*
Teams can compete in this multi-round trivia extravaganza for all the bragging rights and, usually, a keen reward.
with Crescent Ulmer and DJ Spikes
The Bean Blossom Farmers’ Market
Every Friday from now through October 6th.
Live music and FREE children’s activities every market day!
Come support your local farmers and artists, and enjoy fresh, local food
Find us on facebook and instagram @beanblossomfarmersmarket
See you this Friday at St. David’s in beautiful, downtown Bean Blossom!
The Graduate; 1967; Run time: 1 hour, 46 minutes; Rating: PG; Screening format: DCP of digitally remastered film
Recent college graduate, Benjamin Braddock, is disillusioned with the choices his life has to offer. His lack of direction leads him into an unlikely affair with a neglected wife, Mrs. Robinson, and this mistake comes back to haunt him when Ben finds himself falling in love with Mrs. Robinson’s daughter, Elaine. Tormented by the past and uncertain about the future, Benjamin and Elaine eventually wave goodbye to conventional expectations and head off together into a new uncertain era.
This film was Dustin Hoffman’s breakthrough role, launching a career that would include an amazing array of films, including Midnight Cowboy, Tootsie, and Rain Man. This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Graduate, which was nominated for seven Academy Awards and received the Oscar for Best Director. It was also nominated for seven Golden Globes and received five awards. In 1996, The Graduate was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” Initially, the film was placed at number 7 on AFI’s “100 Years…100 Movies” list in 1998.
The filming of Stop Making Sense spanned three live shows at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles. Demme has stated that one night of shooting was dedicated almost entirely to wide shots from a distance, to minimize the intrusion of cameras on stage. Demme had considered additional shooting on a soundstage made to recreate the Pantages Theater, but the band declined to do this, as they thought the lack of audience response would have hindered the energy of their performance.
Movie of live performance of band The Talking Heads
The Bloomington Housing Authority Resident Council is hosting a Back to School Bash for the kids of Bloomington and the Crestmont Community. Bloomington-Chicago resident Phil Williams will also host a three-on-three basketball tournament. Contact Sheryl Clay for more info.
Native plants will be available for sale outside in the volunteer garden. Inside the main house members of Friday Musicale will play music in the parlor and jellies made by volunteers will also be for sale. 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 Bloomington Restorations Inc.at 812-336-0909
Paul Siwko-Bajon (a.k.a. PSB) presents 40th Anniversary concert celebration of the Synthesizer in music and film. Carefully chosen selections of the last 40 years of famous synthesizer music will feature compositions of such giants as Vangelis, Tangerine Dream, Jean Michel Jarre, John Carpenter, Ulrich Schnauss, Giorgio Moroder, Michael Kastrup, Jan Hammer, LOOM, and PSB. Custom-made films will accompany the music performance. This world-class multimedia experience will bring the audience interested in this type of music genre as close as possible to the original sound of classics of electronic music era of the last 40 years.
Paul Siwko-Bajon’s credentials and achievements in music have been supported by his formal music education (Doctor of Music degree from IU Jacob School of Music), State of Indiana (Indiana Arts Commission two-time Individual Artist Program Grant recipient), and numerous concerts and performances in USA and Europe.
Long-time patrons of the Buskirk-Chumley Theater may remember the Megasphere benefit concert PSB organized in 2001. All proceeds from that concert were applied towards initial operating costs of this beautiful and important cultural venue in Bloomington, Indiana.
Doors will open at 7:30pm, the event is expected to last approximately 2 hours.