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Drop in for a free educational session and enrollment assistance in state and federal insurance plans like Medicaid, HIP, Hoosier Healthwise/CHIP and Marketplace. Provided by ASPIN Health Navigator.
Please register if you are interested. Join us on the third Thursday of the month to discuss a dynamic mix of fiction and nonfiction. This month’s selection is The Fraud by Zadie Smith.
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.
Enjoy a set three-course dinner (not including tax, tip, or beverage), and FARMbloomington will donate half of the cost to the Friends of the Library to help support Library programming. Make a reservation by completing a form from this site: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV5j6IBQjkT_h0mNZIScFNPlCSyzRLh8qcDEJf_QMaIKUt7Q/viewform
15 minute slot available to all ages! Event begins at 6pm on Thursdays.
This will be an intimate evening of original songs on keyboard and guitar, plus a shout-out to Hoagy Carmichael, and of course, captivating stories from this distinguished Bloomington musician!
Despite an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s initial attraction quickly turns sour. However, when they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, they pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances.
In Vox-Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, a group of rebel troubadours is surrounded on all sides by the deadly forces of an oppressive regime. In their last few moments of freedom they have only one chance left to pass along the tale of Vox Populi, a sacred secret that tells of the rise and fall of a great mythical society. Can they pass along the legend to their children before they’re captured, and save future democracies from corruption? Or, is there no such thing as democracy without corruption?
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners will enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the U.S., gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.
Don’t forget, our big FREE Banneker Community Center family movie night is Friday, February 16th, at 6pm! Come see a kids movie, eat some popcorn, and have fun with your friends and little ones with us! Admission will begin at 5:45pm!
Despite an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s initial attraction quickly turns sour. However, when they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, they pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances.
A gripping courtroom drama that meticulously dissects and deconstructs a fraught marriage layer by layer, creating an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of a conflicted relationship. Winner of the 2023 Palme d’Or.
Drop by the Downtown Library for an after-hours masquerade dance! Snacks, tools to make your own masquerade mask, a photo booth, and dance music will be provided. Formal attire is encouraged.
Congressman John Lewis’ life’s work has changed the very fabric of this country. Born in the heart of the Jim Crow South, in the shadow of slavery, he saw the profound injustice all around him and knew, from a young age, that he wanted to do something about it. By his late teens, he had joined the first Freedom Riders and later became the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), one of the groups responsible for organizing the 1963 March on Washington. On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, John Lewis gave his own rousing speech alongside some of the greatest leaders of the civil rights movement, including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Known as “Bloody Sunday,” Lewis and fellow activist Hosea Williams led approximately 600 marchers from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to protest the insidious racial discrimination that was systematically preventing black citizens from exercising their right to vote. At the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the marchers were met by white demonstrators waving Confederate flags and by state troopers who used brutal force and tear gas to push them back. The entire assault was captured on camera and televised across the country, forcing America to reckon with the horrific racism raging across the South and, ultimately, paving the way for the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
During the protest, John Lewis was hit on the head by a state trooper and suffered a fractured skull. On Bloody Sunday, Lewis risked his life for the right to vote and has since devoted his life to ensuring that every American has access to the ballot box.
Rate PG for thematic material including some racial epithets/violence, and for smoking. No tickets are required for this free event.
In Vox-Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, a group of rebel troubadours is surrounded on all sides by the deadly forces of an oppressive regime. In their last few moments of freedom they have only one chance left to pass along the tale of Vox Populi, a sacred secret that tells of the rise and fall of a great mythical society. Can they pass along the legend to their children before they’re captured, and save future democracies from corruption? Or, is there no such thing as democracy without corruption?
ANIMATED SHORTS – 80 minutes
You know your kids better than we do but this year’s animation shorts are probably not for children under 13
Our Uniform – a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children Iran (in Farsi)
Letter to a Pig – A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life., France/Israel (in Hebrew)
Pachyderm– Louise spends time at her grandparent’s house, Yet this year, the snow will fall in summer and a monster will die.
Ninety-Five Senses – An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.
War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko Two soldiers on opposite sides play a game of chess.
BONUS FILMS:
Wild Summon – A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic lifecycle of the wild salmon in human form (narrated by Marianne Faithfull)
I’m Hip – A self-absorbed cat, in a jazzy song and dance, proudly and comically proclaims his “hipness” to the world. The world is less convinced than he is.
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS – 141 minutes
Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó– Sean Wang visits his maternal and paternal grandmothers who live as roommates. heir shared love for him is hilarious, moving, and full of the hard-won wisdom. USA (in Mandarin)
The Barber of Little Rock Arlo Washington, a local barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found in the mission of People Trust, the nonprofit community bank he founded.
The Local Repair Shop Four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music.
Island In Between S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.
The ABCs of Book Banning Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.
“‘Douce memoire’: Sixteenth-Century Hits” – Lieder, chansons, madrigals, dances and grounds from Italy, Spain, Germany, and France
In 1954, James Wong Howe became the first person of color to helm a major studio release with his directorial feature debut Go, Man, Go! The film focuses on the story of Jewish entrepreneur Abe Saperstein (Dane Clark) and is a dramatic retelling of the formation of the basketball-based entertainment group The Harlem Globetrotters. Featuring Patricia Breslin as Sylvia Saperstein, along with early roles for Ruby Dee and Sidney Poitier, the film includes actual footage of the Globetrotters playing in Madison Square Garden.
The film’s screenwriter and producer Alfred Palca was blacklisted during the making of the film and refused to cooperate with the FBI. In order to sign a distributor for the film, Palca was forced to reduce his profile, giving the producing credit to Anton Leader, his brother-in-law, and the screenwriting credit to Arnold Becker, his cousin. In 1997, Palca’s screenwriting credit was restored. [82 min; drama, sports; English]
Winner of the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the prestigious André Bazin Prize from Cahiers du Cinema, both celebrating outstanding feature debuts, this enthralling work from Vietnamese filmmaker Pham Thien An is a reverie on faith, loss, and nature expressed with uncommon invention and depth. The sudden death of his sister-in-law brings unexpected responsibilities to Thien (Le Phong Vu), who is reluctantly tasked with bringing his five-year-old nephew Dao to their countryside hometown. On the road, Thien is drawn into a search for his long-missing older brother, haunted and spurred forward by a series of sublime dreams that reignite suppressed memories, forbidden desires, and specters of his own youth. What began as a journey home becomes a pilgrimage marked by visual splendor and mystical overtones, a quest for understanding and certainty in a Vietnam that seems unable to provide any clear answers. As Thien battles with the existential question of what is worth living for, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell interrogates the persistence and complexity of faith, not only in the spiritual but in the delicate beauty of earthly existence.
Presented by Girls Rock Bloomington and FAR.
Performances by:
Jenn Cristy
Ed Winn
Peyton Womock
Featured Visual Artists:
Austin Clark
Beatrice Atencah
Caleb Poer
Eric Agyemang-Dua Jr.
Honey Hodges
Jay Filer
LIVE ACTION SHORTS – 140 minutes
The After – A rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.
Red, White and Blue – a single parent living paycheck to paycheck is forced to cross state lines in search of an abortion.
Knight of Fortune – two widowers lean on each other for emotional support. (in Swedish/Danish)
Invincible – the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. (in French)
The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar – Henry Sugar is able to see through objects and predict the future. Directed by Wes Anderson and Steven Rales,
A gripping courtroom drama that meticulously dissects and deconstructs a fraught marriage layer by layer, creating an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of a conflicted relationship. Winner of the 2023 Palme d’Or.
See the art and life of Samia Halaby in video format. Is a Palestinian-American artist who can program a Commodore Amiga so alarming that her exhibit at the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art on the Indiana University Bloomington campus needed to be canceled? You decide.
Showings at 7 and 10 PM.
A favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, Greg has also appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, CBS, ABC, FOX, MTV and CMT.
Greg Hahn has parlayed his absurdly energetic, all out style of physical humor, one liners and crowd work into a performance of immediate pandemonium and continuous laughs. His unique stylings have led to numerous television, corporate and theater appearances throughout the US and Canada.
Dave “The King” Wilson, a world renowned stand-up comedian of 11 years, has been an Indianapolis radio listeners’ companion for longer than that. First in 1983 to 1995 with Bob & Tom on Q-95 and then as the longtime host of the WIBC afternoon show, Dave has become part of the Indy landsape. A native of Speedway, Wilson grew up less than a mile from the Brickyard and spent a great deal of time at the track during May as a youth, just as he now does as an adult.
ANIMATED SHORTS – 80 minutes
You know your kids better than we do but this year’s animation shorts are probably not for children under 13
Our Uniform – a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children Iran (in Farsi)
Letter to a Pig – A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life., France/Israel (in Hebrew)
Pachyderm– Louise spends time at her grandparent’s house, Yet this year, the snow will fall in summer and a monster will die.
Ninety-Five Senses – An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.
War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko Two soldiers on opposite sides play a game of chess.
BONUS FILMS:
Wild Summon – A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic lifecycle of the wild salmon in human form (narrated by Marianne Faithfull)
I’m Hip – A self-absorbed cat, in a jazzy song and dance, proudly and comically proclaims his “hipness” to the world. The world is less convinced than he is.
In Vox-Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, a group of rebel troubadours is surrounded on all sides by the deadly forces of an oppressive regime. In their last few moments of freedom they have only one chance left to pass along the tale of Vox Populi, a sacred secret that tells of the rise and fall of a great mythical society. Can they pass along the legend to their children before they’re captured, and save future democracies from corruption? Or, is there no such thing as democracy without corruption?
Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist who began self-publishing as an Arkansas teenager in 1992. His work includes Save It For Later, civil rights icon John Lewis’s March trilogy, Come Again, Two Dead, Any Empire, and Swallow Me Whole. Powell’s work has received four Eisner Awards, two Ignatz Awards, the Comic-Con International Inkpot Award, and multiple ALA and YALSA distinctions. Age 12 and up.
ANIMATED SHORTS – 80 minutes
You know your kids better than we do but this year’s animation shorts are probably not for children under 13
Our Uniform – a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children Iran (in Farsi)
Letter to a Pig – A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life., France/Israel (in Hebrew)
Pachyderm– Louise spends time at her grandparent’s house, Yet this year, the snow will fall in summer and a monster will die.
Ninety-Five Senses – An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.
War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko Two soldiers on opposite sides play a game of chess.
BONUS FILMS:
Wild Summon – A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic lifecycle of the wild salmon in human form (narrated by Marianne Faithfull)
I’m Hip – A self-absorbed cat, in a jazzy song and dance, proudly and comically proclaims his “hipness” to the world. The world is less convinced than he is.
Join in a FREE Sunday Movie Matinee of SING 2 hosted by IU Health Hospice-SCR. Meet our team and learn about:
Camp Good Grief, one-day, no cost camp for kids ages 6-16 who have lost someone special they love to death.
Despite an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s initial attraction quickly turns sour. However, when they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, they pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances.
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS – 141 minutes
Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó– Sean Wang visits his maternal and paternal grandmothers who live as roommates. heir shared love for him is hilarious, moving, and full of the hard-won wisdom. USA (in Mandarin)
The Barber of Little Rock Arlo Washington, a local barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found in the mission of People Trust, the nonprofit community bank he founded.
The Local Repair Shop Four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music.
Island In Between S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.
The ABCs of Book Banning Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.
Presented by the Historical Performance Institute
Winner of the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the prestigious André Bazin Prize from Cahiers du Cinema, both celebrating outstanding feature debuts, this enthralling work from Vietnamese filmmaker Pham Thien An is a reverie on faith, loss, and nature expressed with uncommon invention and depth. The sudden death of his sister-in-law brings unexpected responsibilities to Thien (Le Phong Vu), who is reluctantly tasked with bringing his five-year-old nephew Dao to their countryside hometown. On the road, Thien is drawn into a search for his long-missing older brother, haunted and spurred forward by a series of sublime dreams that reignite suppressed memories, forbidden desires, and specters of his own youth. What began as a journey home becomes a pilgrimage marked by visual splendor and mystical overtones, a quest for understanding and certainty in a Vietnam that seems unable to provide any clear answers. As Thien battles with the existential question of what is worth living for, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell interrogates the persistence and complexity of faith, not only in the spiritual but in the delicate beauty of earthly existence.
LIVE ACTION SHORTS – 140 minutes
The After – A rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.
Red, White and Blue – a single parent living paycheck to paycheck is forced to cross state lines in search of an abortion.
Knight of Fortune – two widowers lean on each other for emotional support. (in Swedish/Danish)
Invincible – the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. (in French)
The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar – Henry Sugar is able to see through objects and predict the future. Directed by Wes Anderson and Steven Rales,
ANIMATED SHORTS – 80 minutes
You know your kids better than we do but this year’s animation shorts are probably not for children under 13
Our Uniform – a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children Iran (in Farsi)
Letter to a Pig – A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life., France/Israel (in Hebrew)
Pachyderm– Louise spends time at her grandparent’s house, Yet this year, the snow will fall in summer and a monster will die.
Ninety-Five Senses – An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.
War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko Two soldiers on opposite sides play a game of chess.
BONUS FILMS:
Wild Summon – A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic lifecycle of the wild salmon in human form (narrated by Marianne Faithfull)
I’m Hip – A self-absorbed cat, in a jazzy song and dance, proudly and comically proclaims his “hipness” to the world. The world is less convinced than he is.
Call or stop by the Library to see if you qualify.
Service provided through United Way of South Central Indiana.
Novel Horizons is not a traditional book club, and there are no mandatory readings. Instead, in this low-stress club, you will read, watch, play, or listen to media that follows a specific theme. This month’s theme is Afrofuturism. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Age 18 and up; recommended for ages 18–32.
With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”
This production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Ready to level up your 3D modeling skills? Join us to learn the basics, and we’ll help design a model that you can keep. Please note that 3D printing takes time; you may need to return at a later date to collect your print.
It’s game night! Join us to chat and play a fun selection of board games out in the community at Hopscotch Kitchen.
Enjoy a set three-course dinner (not including tax, tip, or beverage), and FARMbloomington will donate half of the cost to the Friends of the Library to help support Library programming. Make a reservation by completing a form from this site: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV5j6IBQjkT_h0mNZIScFNPlCSyzRLh8qcDEJf_QMaIKUt7Q/viewform
We are a steel tip dart and social club that meets every Tuesday night. Everyone is welcome!
Have you ever considered a world without prisons? Beyond Walls examines that very question. Through five short films, the program sheds light on the human spirit that cannot be contained by the carceral system. From an introduction to the idea of abolition, to maintaining relationships with loved ones inside, to practical alternatives to incarceration, each film demonstrates an abolitionist imagination. Stick around afterwards for a community conversation discussing a world without prisons.
A Q&A with THEKINGTRILL (activist, program director of Focus Initiatives Ltd) and Jada Bee (activist, musician, founding member of People’s Market, core councilmember for BLM Btown), moderated by Seth Mutchler of Care Not Cages and IU Cinema, will follow the screening.
With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”
This production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
https://pagestoprisoners.org/
Rapidly rising on the bluegrass scene, Billboard-charting artists Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road perform internationally and stateside winning both industry awards and the hearts of fans who turn out to see them at some of the industry’s most iconic venues.
Growing up just down the road from Doc Watson, Liam Purcell leads Cane Mill Road as they rock the traditional bluegrass standards they were raised on, yet boldly write original music with roots in the fertile grounds of bluegrass, old-time, and Americana. Their powerful arrangements and dynamic stage presence have landed them main stage slots at legendary festivals across the country.
Named Momentum Band of the Year by IBMA in 2019, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road have been recognized as one of the fastest growing bands in the industry. Their latest release “Roots” debuted at #6 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album Charts, joining their three previous albums for a total of 12 weeks in the Top 10.
Come to the Library and watch the movie “A Street Cat Named Bob,” based on the book by James Bowen, followed by a discussion. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Join author and former MCPL Librarian Doris Lynch and her family as she recounts her travels and life in Alaska. Swimming to Alaska, her book of poetry, was released in November 2023. Doris will read from her book, as well as recount the journey that brought her to Alaska and Indiana. Age 18 and up.