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Curious about The Ground Floor teen space, but you aren’t a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the second Sunday and fourth Saturday of the month—there’s a DIY design studio, video games, virtual reality, and more!
At the peak of his creative powers the 29 year old Bernardo Bertolucci rejected the influence of mentor, Jean-Luc Godard, and partnered up with Vittorio Storaro and developed his own style, creating one of the most visually dazzling, politically and psychologically intriguing, landmark Italian films.
The story begins in Rome, 1938. Marcello (Jean-Louis Trintignant) is a young fascist who takes on the job of assassinating his former professor who has fled to Paris. A thriller as well as study of Italian politics and psychological character, Bertolucci’s Oscar nominated adaptation of Alberto Moravia’s novel (an adaptation Moravia greatly admired) has gone on to influence filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, Paul Schrader and Martin Scorsese and remains one of the great triumphs of world cinema.
This is a new 4K restoration, supervised by Vittorio Storaro • 1970 • in Italian with English subtitles • 111 min
Multidisciplinary artist Saul Williams brings his unique dynamism to this Afrofuturist vision, a sci-fi punk musical that’s a visually wondrous amalgamation of themes, ideas, and songs that Williams has explored in his work, notably his 2016 album MartyrLoserKing. Co-directed with his partner, the Rwandan-born artist Anisia Uzeyman,
The film itself resists the very idea of a beginning and end; it shatters any attempt at summation. But we’ll try. Neptune Frost is the story of an intersex hacker (named Neptune Frost, and played by two different actors) who leads a revolt against the world’s resource-rich–those who mine Africa’s land and peoples to power global currency.
In the end, this film needs to be experienced on its own terms. Put differently: this is cinema as an ecological gift to the dispossessed. Generously creative and unafraid, Neptune Frost seeks to reclaim technology for progressive political ends. (105 min)
New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the US, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.
Intermediate English skills suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in, no registration is needed.
If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information.
(Downtown Library, 2nd Floor)
Drop in to chat all things Magic, play some games, and try out new decks using the Library’s Magic the Gathering cube system.
This month’s book: The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson https://bookshop.org/…/the-orphan-master-s…/15806082…
The Orphan Master’s Son is the story of Jun Do, an “everyman” caught up in high-stakes politics in a fictionalized version of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. As the son of the orphan master, Jun Do grows up among orphans and bears a martyr’s name, experiences which follow him throughout his life.
Part breathless thriller, part story of innocence lost, part story of romantic love, The Orphan Master’s Son is also a riveting portrait of a world heretofore hidden from view: a North Korea rife with hunger, corruption, and casual cruelty but also camaraderie, stolen moments of beauty, and love.
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The Book Club is reading The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco for this session. The title is also available on Hoopla.
Intermediate English skills are suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners.
If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).
Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.
Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.
It’s soup weather so we’re going to put our knife skills to work putting pots on to simmer.
We’re going to try something a little different for this workshop. If you’re interested in sharing a soup recipe that you love, bring a pot to share or send me the recipe and we’ll cook it together during the workshop. To Register, email Alissa at [email protected] or call 812-355-6843.
¡Es tiempo de sopa! Nosotras vamos a hacer sopa. ¿Quieres traer sopa para compartir o compartir una receta para que hagamos en clase? Dime cuando te registres.
Para registrar correo electrónico a Alissa a [email protected].
Tournament starts at 7:00pm
The MUDDY BOOTS DART & SOCIAL CLUB IS BACK!!
DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
Blind Draw.😎
Double Elimination.🎯🎯
Every Tuesday Night at Mikes 6-10pm.
Doors open at 6:00pm
Draw for partners at 6:55pm
Tournament starts at 7:00pm
Bragging rights only 🎯 There are no cash prizes at this time.
Four New Tournament Boards with lots of Space and League Quality Lighting.
As well as darts, cash bar, open, two free pool tables, and our beloved music (picking) circle. The kitchen will also be open unless otherwise posted.
Bring your darts, your musical instruments, and your friends.
Members, Friends, and all Friendly/Kind Dart Players are welcome to participate.
Newbies also welcomed. Darts and Kind Instruction will be provided.
Spectators are also most welcomed!!
Come on out and learn to square dance at your weekly Blockhouse Honky Tonk Night.
Kyla Wargel will be teaching and calling an evening of mixers, squares, and contras. The Pink Poodle Players – Danny Weddle (fiddle), Eavy Barbieux (banjo), Luke Kwiatkowski (guitar), Gabe McMahan (guitar), Patrick Blackstone (mandolin) – will provide the tunes to get you up and groovin.
All Folks Welcome / All Dances Taught
No Experience or Partner Needed
Vaccine Required
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners will enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the US, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.
Intermediate English skills are suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in and no registration is needed.
If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).
Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.
Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.
a two-hour workshop focused on weaving together memories and metaphor through the format of a braided essay.
Trivia consisting of three rounds of three different categories with prizes and fun galore.
Intro walk-through at 7:15 pm, current vaccination proof required
Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.
Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.
Drop in, adventure through fantastic realms, then leave whenever you’d like. These sessions of Dungeons & Dragons are designed to be short, fun, and evolving adventures that anyone can play. All skill levels are welcome.
Try out new hands-on, DIY projects as you learn new crafting skills each month. Supplies will be provided to complete each project.
Featuring both professional comedians from the midwest’s best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never know what you’re going to get or who you’ll see!
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners will enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the US, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.
Intermediate English skills are suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in and no registration is needed.
If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).
Registration is open.This event is limited to 20 people.
Join us for a special after-hours event in the Auditorium! We’ll provide snacks, crafts, and lots of anime on a giant screen. We’ll be watching My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission.
At the peak of his creative powers the 29 year old Bernardo Bertolucci rejected the influence of mentor, Jean-Luc Godard, and partnered up with Vittorio Storaro and developed his own style, creating one of the most visually dazzling, politically and psychologically intriguing, landmark Italian films.
The story begins in Rome, 1938. Marcello (Jean-Louis Trintignant) is a young fascist who takes on the job of assassinating his former professor who has fled to Paris. A thriller as well as study of Italian politics and psychological character, Bertolucci’s Oscar nominated adaptation of Alberto Moravia’s novel (an adaptation Moravia greatly admired) has gone on to influence filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, Paul Schrader and Martin Scorsese and remains one of the great triumphs of world cinema.
This is a new 4K restoration, supervised by Vittorio Storaro • 1970 • in Italian with English subtitles • 111 min
A visually stunning contemporary waltz through the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Vicky Krieps), the beloved, restless, and occasionally scandalous 19th-century ruler.
It’s Christmastime, 1877, in the Austro-Hungarian capital of Vienna, and Empress Elisabeth is thrown into turmoil as she anticipates being considered an old woman–after all, she’s almost 40. She is feeling constricted: by her dysfunctional marriage to the emotionally distant Emperor Franz Joseph, by her largely ceremonial public appearances, and by the corset that gives this film its title.
Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread) won Best Actress at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for her performance as a woman who rebels against the stifling conformity of her stuffy, unfulfilling lifestyle.
“More Music for Heavy Listening” – Featuring a discussion and performance of four preludes and fugues from Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2” plus five preludes by Don Freund
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners will enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the US, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.
Intermediate English skills are suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in and no registration is needed.
If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).
Drop in and bring any clothes or other textiles in need of repair or cleaning. Discardia will be on hand to show you how to mend them or do it for you. All ages.
At the peak of his creative powers the 29 year old Bernardo Bertolucci rejected the influence of mentor, Jean-Luc Godard, and partnered up with Vittorio Storaro and developed his own style, creating one of the most visually dazzling, politically and psychologically intriguing, landmark Italian films.
The story begins in Rome, 1938. Marcello (Jean-Louis Trintignant) is a young fascist who takes on the job of assassinating his former professor who has fled to Paris. A thriller as well as study of Italian politics and psychological character, Bertolucci’s Oscar nominated adaptation of Alberto Moravia’s novel (an adaptation Moravia greatly admired) has gone on to influence filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, Paul Schrader and Martin Scorsese and remains one of the great triumphs of world cinema.
This is a new 4K restoration, supervised by Vittorio Storaro • 1970 • in Italian with English subtitles • 111 min
A visually stunning contemporary waltz through the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Vicky Krieps), the beloved, restless, and occasionally scandalous 19th-century ruler.
It’s Christmastime, 1877, in the Austro-Hungarian capital of Vienna, and Empress Elisabeth is thrown into turmoil as she anticipates being considered an old woman–after all, she’s almost 40. She is feeling constricted: by her dysfunctional marriage to the emotionally distant Emperor Franz Joseph, by her largely ceremonial public appearances, and by the corset that gives this film its title.
Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread) won Best Actress at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for her performance as a woman who rebels against the stifling conformity of her stuffy, unfulfilling lifestyle.
Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up!!
A visually stunning contemporary waltz through the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Vicky Krieps), the beloved, restless, and occasionally scandalous 19th-century ruler.
It’s Christmastime, 1877, in the Austro-Hungarian capital of Vienna, and Empress Elisabeth is thrown into turmoil as she anticipates being considered an old woman–after all, she’s almost 40. She is feeling constricted: by her dysfunctional marriage to the emotionally distant Emperor Franz Joseph, by her largely ceremonial public appearances, and by the corset that gives this film its title.
Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread) won Best Actress at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for her performance as a woman who rebels against the stifling conformity of her stuffy, unfulfilling lifestyle.
It’s a party.
Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE.
Face Masks and Social Distancing required encouraged!
21+ Only
Morgenstern’s welcomes guest readers from the Kappa Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to a special storytime to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
AKA members will lead storytime sessions about civil rights leaders at 10:30 and 11:30, and throughout the morning, invite participants to write their versions of a dream speech for the future.
Everybody has a unique story to tell, but what can we learn from listening to each other’s stories? Through intentional discussion, panel members will share authentic stories that provide insight into their lives and personal experiences. Respectful questions are encouraged at the end of the talks. All ages.
All are welcome to listen to a medley of songs sung by the Bloomington Peace Choir. The Bloomington Peace Choir is a community choir that brings people together for the joy of singing and sharing songs from around the world. As a community choir, they support singers of all skill levels, whether well-seasoned or new. All ages.
New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the US, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.
Intermediate English skills suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in, no registration is needed.
If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information.
(Downtown Library, 2nd Floor)
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the African American Dance Company will present We Dance to Live, a live performance for families and community. This interactive performance will engage its audience in meaningful and functional African and Contemporary works that will both educate and entertain. There will be two opportunities to see this performance—at 2 PM and 3 PM. All ages.
Drop in to help us put together dignity kits for community members in need. All ages.
Mayor John Hamilton invites the community to attend the 2023 City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration. The celebration begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7. This event is free and no ticket is required.
The 7 p.m. event will include remarks by Deputy Mayor Mary Catherine Carmichael, members of the MLK Commission, and others. The theme is “Keep Knocking” featuring keynote speaker Representative Park Cannon. Musical and dance performers will include the Indiana University African American Choral Ensemble, directed by Dr. Raymond Wise, the Jacobs School of Music Ballet Department students and faculty, and Fairview Elementary School. Volunteers who participated in A Day ON! Not A Day Off service projects will be recognized, and the winner of the Commission’s Legacy Award will be announced. The reception at 6 p.m. will feature light refreshments. Both the formal program and reception are free and open to the public.
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The Book Club is reading The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco for this session. The title is also available on Hoopla.
Intermediate English skills are suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners.
If you have not attended a VITAL program before, please stop by the office for more information (Downtown Library, second floor).
Join us to learn cut flower gardening techniques! We’ll cover best varieties for the home garden, plant maintenance, and some basic floral arranging skills for the fruits (flowers) of your labor!
To register, email Audrey at [email protected].