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Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs. Show a copy of the digital flyer available here: mcpl.info/friends
Take a break from eating at your keyboard and join other remote workers at The Mill for free lunch, casual networking, and community. We meet the third Wednesday of every month, noon-1 pm, in the Classroom at The Mill.
PG for action/peril and thematic elements.
From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. The Wild Robot stars Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o (Us, The Black Panther franchise) as robot Roz; Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) as fox Fink; Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek, Best in Show) as opossum Pinktail; Oscar® nominee Bill Nighy (Living, Love Actually) as goose Longneck; Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Rocketman) as gosling Brightbill and Oscar® nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once, this summer’s The Fall Guy) as Vontra, a robot that will intersect with Roz’s life on the island. The film also features the voice talents of Emmy winning pop-culture icon Mark Hamill (Star Wars franchise, The Boy and the Heron), Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows, The SpongeBob Movie franchise) and Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee Ving Rhames (Mission: Impossible films, Pulp Fiction). A powerful story about the discovery of self, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things, The Wild Robot is written and directed by three-time Oscar® nominee Chris Sanders—the writer-director of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods, and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch—and is produced by Jeff Hermann (DreamWorks Animation’s The Boss Baby 2: Family Business; co-producer, Kung Fu Panda franchise).
**Please email Cindy Houston ([email protected]) if you would like to participate**
Info: Guy Loftman 812-679-8445
The board is the policy-making body of the Library and determines such matters as hours open, holidays, vacations, salaries, and also works with the Library Director in preparing the MCPL budget. The board hires and advises the Library Director in the operation of the Library. The board meets monthly; meetings are open to the public. Meeting agenda with time and location are posted in various locations in the Library 48 hours in advance. Meetings are cablecast live on the government channel of Community Access Television Services (CATS).
- EARLY SHOW | DOORS 6PM | SHOW 7PM
- LATE SHOW | DOORS 8:30P | SHOW 9:30PM
Daniel Villarreal has long been a widely known and beloved character on the Chicago music scene, veering between folkloric Latin music and the city’s flourishing jazz and improvised music scene. Originally from Panama, he fuses his pan-Latin style with influences of psychedelic rock, Cumbia, afro-beat, boogaloo, rock, free experimental jazz, hip-hop, and funk to create an original contemporary soundscape. On almost any night of the week, you’ll find him DJing at least one spot on bustling 18th Street in his home neighborhood of Pilsen, specializing in groovy vintage Afro-diasporic sounds and showcasing his knowledge of world music, electronica, Tropicalia, vintage Latin soul, Chicha, psychedelic Cumbia, Afrobeat, reggae, funk, and groovy deep cuts beats. If he’s not there, he’s playing drums with Dos Santos, Valebol, The Los Sundowns or Ida y Vuelta (all bands he co-leads), or sitting in with Wild Belle or Rudy De Anda. All of these instincts merge in his own projects, which employ post-production as an instrument a la Makaya McCraven.
Author and Brown County resident, Jessica D. Thompson will be reading from “Daybreak and Deep,” her 2024 Indiana Authors Award nominated book of poetry, followed by a book signing and chance to chat with the author.
Culture Nights: Planetary Futures with Stefanie Dunning | Presented by IU Cultural Studies | Ages 21+
Stefanie Dunning presents “The Ontology of the Ship: Celestial Ecologies in Tade Thompson’s Rosewater and Octavia Butler’s Dawn” as part of the Culture Nights: Planetary Futures lecture series.
In this sequel to the 2008 Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary Food, Inc., filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to take a fresh look at our vulnerable food system. Q&A to follow.
Intro lesson at 7 pm
Open Wednesday evenings, weather permitting.
Times change with sunset. Check website for specific date.
Check out the Bloomington Clear Sky Chart too.
Door Time: 7:00 PM
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!
Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs. Show a copy of the digital flyer available here: mcpl.info/friends
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable prices to support the food bank’s work. There will be a large selection of children’s books and collectible “Better Books,” which will also include a selection of vintage vinyl LPs.
We accept gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, games and puzzles at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m (2333 W. Industrial Park Dr). We do not accept donations October 1st-31st.
We are honored to be the home of this beloved community event. For more than 30 years, we’ve promoted a message of sustainability – that too much food is wasted and should instead be channeled to people at risk of hunger. In many ways, the same is true of used books. We can’t afford to be a throwaway society – not with food, not with books and certainly not with people
The Historic Brown County Playhouse presents, High Society, the first film featured in our new Senior Movie Series is sponsored by Meridith-Clark Funeral Home.
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice.
STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Saturdays are designed to provide engaging hands-on STEM activities aimed at inspiring interest in STEM subjects and to make learning both hands-on and fun. STEM Saturday is meant for ages 5 and up. Each week the Education Team and volunteers develop different hands-on activities meant for the entire family. STEM Saturday is designed for ages 5-17, but we encourage adults and children to work together so that they can learn together! STEM Saturday is partially sponsored by Cook Medical and CFC Properties.
Key features of STEM Saturdays include:
- A variety of hands-on activities that encourage exploration of STEM concepts.
- Age-appropriate Curriculum: STEM Saturday content is tailored to different age groups, ensuring that the activities are suitable for a wide range of developmental levels.
- Expert Guidance: WonderLab Educators and Volunteers lead these sessions. They guide and answer questions helping guests gain a deeper understanding of the concepts.
- Collaborative Learning: STEM Saturdays encourages collaboration among participants, fostering teamwork and communication.
- Parent Involvement: Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate, creating an experience for everyone in your group to take part in.
Thursdays in October
This month in Discovery Time we are going to explore the natural world! Many studies show that early environmental education benefits children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Through a blend of hands-on activities, engaging experiments, and captivating storytelling, children embark on a journey to discover the wonders of the natural world around them. The program curriculum is carefully crafted to align with early childhood development principles while instilling key concepts of environmental science. Tailored for children aged 3 to 6, this program ignites curiosity, fosters a love for nature, and cultivates a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
Hands-on activities include:
- Singing songs about recycling and conservation
- Taking a guided nature walk through the WonderGarden
- Participating in an experiment that demonstrates the concept of water filtration
Info: Kelly Barrow 812-325-8410
Trunk or Treat at 5:30 PM. Movies at 7:30 PM
Come Trunk or Treat and then enjoy the movies of Scooby Doo 1 & 2.
Games are provided and can be taught by a GP employee, but feel free to bring your own games too!
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center
This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose differing worldviews created a yawning chasm resulting in irreparable damage.
Written by Gladys DeVane (In Collaboration with Danielle Bruce) | Directed by Danielle Bruce
With Post-Show TalkBack and Reception
Head to the Morgenstern Books café for an evening in conversation with author Rebekah Spivey, discussing her book, Marigolds in Boxes.
Presented by The Buskirk-Chumley Theater | DOOR TIME 6:30 pm
“A Halloween Spooktacular – Creepin it Real” series
In Wes Craven’s classic slasher film, several Midwestern teenagers fall prey to Freddy Krueger, a disfigured midnight mangler who preys on the teenagers in their dreams — which, in turn, kills them in reality. Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove.
All Ages
-Full backline provided.
-Host band plays from 7:00-8:00pm
-Open Blues Jam from 8:00-10:00pm
Straddling family drama, horror, and comedy, this Bong Joon-ho stunner boasts a deft grasp of tone and plenty of eerie visuals. 15th anniversary screening.
Bloomington’s favorite musical mastermind returns for his annual Halloween performance this year celebrating Edgar Allan Poe – in Silent Films and Radio Drama. Dennis James will provide the soundtrack on IU Auditorium’s 4,543 pipe organ for a pair of classic silent films and a live radio reenactment themed around Poe and his writings.
The evening will begin with a short film titled Edgar Allen Poe (the misspelling is purposeful) showing Poe was inspired to write his most famous poem, “The Raven,” as he desperately tries to sell it to support his sick wife. Then, back by popular demand, live actors including students from IU’s Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance will reenact another episode from the 1940s radio drama Inner Sanctum called “The Tell-Tale Heart.” The episode is a dramatization of Poe’s famous story of a man who could hear every sound on Earth, even things that did not exist.
The featured silent film that James will bring to life is titled The Avenging Conscience, a 1915 classic based on Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” and his poem “Annabelle Lee.” Join us in costume as James celebrates one of America’s greatest writers in what has become an IU Auditorium tradition for over 50 years and counting!
Doors 7:00 | Presentations 7:30
Join us for the first Nerd Nite in Bloomington! We all know that learning is more fun when you’re drinking with friends and colleagues. Nerd Nite is an event held in more than 120 cities across the globe during which several folks give 15-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines – while the audience drinks along. It’s like the Discovery Channel… with beer! Imagine learning about everything from math feuds or the science of the Simpsons, to the genealogy of Godzilla or debunking beer myths, while having a few or a few too many.
Come join us for a drink, learn something new, and meet fellow nerds. Be there AND be square!
This month’s speakers and presentation topics:
1) Camels in the Outback
by James Taylor
In Mid-November 2009, in the final summer of a 15-year drought in Australia, a small rural town called Docker River was in national news as a herd of marauding camels besieged the residents of the town. But camels aren’t native to Australia… So how did over six thousand end up in one rural town? This is one of many, varied stories of Australia’s complex relationship with these ships of the desert, and in this presentation, you will hear just a few. Within these anecdotes, however, is a 180 year-long narrative about place, people, and technology.
James Taylor is a PhD student studying Computing, Culture, and Society in the Informatics Department at IU. His research interests are in the information and transportation technologies of the 19th and 20th century and how they influence the ways we think about infrastructure in the 21st century. James’ current research is in Telegraphy in Midwest America.
2) “Headstrong Girl[s]!” Taylor Swift and Jane Austen as Historical Analogues
by Hannah Tate
What do romance, cherry-picked activism, and mastery of a thinly veiled insult have in common? This presentation will explore similarities between Taylor Swift and Jane Austen as pop culture icons, making an argument for the two women as historical analogues. We will focus on their respective positions in society, the reception of their work, and their influence on political issues of their respective periods. Along the way, we will get a glimpse into the constructions and reconstructions of white woman activism that capture our hearts almost as much as they stall social progress.
Hannah Tate is a PhD student at Indiana University Bloomington, working in the Comparative Literature and Gender Studies departments. Her primary academic foci are on metatheories of literary organization and disability literature, but her affinity for extended metaphor and romantic angst will never fade away, nor will her obsession with injecting chaos into the traditional literary canon.
3) Nostalgic Waters: Specters of Human Extinction
by Shane Greene
What if one day homo sapiens woke up and declared: This whole life-on-land crap isn’t working out. Let’s go back to the sea where life began. What combo of fictional imagination, paleontological finds, and evolutionary speculation might make the post-sapien desire to return to watery origins possible? Let’s find out.
Shane Greene is a Professor of Anthropology at IU. His past research is on social movements and the political histories of punk. Currently, he’s dabbling with a book of speculative essays on human extinction.
Door Time: 7:00 PM
Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’
Brent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM.
Presented by Mom & Pop Productions with Casual Booking | Doors 08:30 | Ages 21+
MARK SULTAN / BBQ is a cult figure, sorcerer, nutcase, and underrated gem. His legacy of LPs and 45s on labels like In The Red, Goner, Crypt, Wick/Daptone, Sub Pop, Dirtnap, Vice, Fat Possum, Bomp!, Norton, Dirtnap, etc… and his impressive list of rock n roll projects (The King Khan & BBQ Show, Ding-Dongs, Almighty Defenders, Les Sexareenos, Spaceshits, etc…) are an influential secret handshake. And that’s just the way he likes it.“I’m a music fan. When I was a kid, finding some crazy, magical 45 nobody knew felt very empowering.” His unmistakable vocals and instantly transportive melodies use time as a tapestry, and mood as color, while retaining the sexuality and primitivity of the genre. “Some of my favorite music acts like a portal to me. It’s time travel. It’s a way to shift into parallel worlds. It’s like magic.”Mark’s notorious one-man band, ‘BBQ’, has long been lauded as an anomalous delight: an intense, improvised (and uncomfortable) show from which he rarely surfaces to take pause. He’s toured the world over, from the Americas to Australia, Europe to Asia to Russia, and everywhere in between. He’s played hallowed venues like the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall, as well as all of the giant, unnamable festivals
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable prices to support the food bank’s work. There will be a large selection of children’s books and collectible “Better Books,” which will also include a selection of vintage vinyl LPs.
We accept gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, games and puzzles at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m (2333 W. Industrial Park Dr). We do not accept donations October 1st-31st.
We are honored to be the home of this beloved community event. For more than 30 years, we’ve promoted a message of sustainability – that too much food is wasted and should instead be channeled to people at risk of hunger. In many ways, the same is true of used books. We can’t afford to be a throwaway society – not with food, not with books and certainly not with people
Food Truck Friday is a beloved Bloomington event — experience the family-friendly community tradition yourself next time you visit B-Town.
Swing by to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and experience live music & performances from local artists.
Limited seating is available, but bringing your own lawn chair(s) is advised to ensure you have a place to sit. You do not have to pay admission to attend Food Truck Friday — the only cost is the food and beverages you choose to purchase.
A whimsical and enchanting afternoon at a matinee showing of the “Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show”! Perfect for all ages, this delightful performance combines humor, mystery, and a touch of spookiness to captivate audiences with its unique blend of storytelling and puppetry.
Follow Melchior and his charming cast of slightly haunted puppets as they embark on a magical adventure filled with laughter and surprises. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that promises to bring joy, wonder, and a few delightful shivers to your day. Secure your seats now for an unforgettable family-friendly experience!
Fiesta OC! SALSA DANCING – DJ – LOTERÍA – CRAFTS – HUIPIL CONTEST
Owen County’s Hispanic cultural festival will feature vendors and authentic Hispanic food and cultural experiences.
El festival cultural hispano del condado de Owen contará con vendedoras y auténticas experiencias culturales y de comida hispana.
The exhibits are all timely reflections of power, identity, and democracy. There will be interactive opportunities for participation, including making your own buttons inspired by the “I Voted” sticker. The shows will also be featured in November’s First Friday Gallery Walk on November 1, from 5-8pm.
In the Miller Gallery, Joseph Ovalle presents Devils of Dispatch, A Ballot of Postal Conflicts. In the Educational Gallery, Caleb Poer presents his show, Inflection, and in the Treasury Gallery is The State of Democracy, a group show curated by Nicole Jacquard.
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center
This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose differing worldviews created a yawning chasm resulting in irreparable damage.
Written by Gladys DeVane (In Collaboration with Danielle Bruce) | Directed by Danielle Bruce
With Post-Show TalkBack and Reception
EARLY SHOW: 6PM DOORS
LATE SHOW: 8:30 DOORS
FEATURING
Greg Ward – saxaphone
Christian Dillingham – bass
Jeremy Cunningham – drums
Head to the Morgenstern Books café for their monthly Jazz Salon! Grab a glass of wine, relax, and listen to the talents of the Postmodern Jazz Quartet.
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & on to the Haunted Train.
There is only one consensus pick of peers and predecessors, of the traditionalists, the rebels, and the next gen devotees. Music’s ultimate inside outsider. Or is it outside insider? There is only one Sam Bush. Sam Bush is an American mandolinist who is considered an originator of progressive bluegrass music. In 2020, he was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame as a member of New Grass Revival. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame a second time in 2023 as a solo artist.
Guitarist Jason Wilber and bassist Dave Jacques (both members of the John Prine Band) will lead the John Prine Tribute along with Emily Scott Robinson, Oh Boy Records recording artist, and other featured vocalists to highlight the legacy of the legendary folk artist in his birthday month.
Curtis Hanson’s searing neo-noir tackles police corruption, the dark underbelly of Classic Hollywood, and the fight for the soul of the City of Angels alongside star-making performances from a stellar ensemble cast.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has three previous albums in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels and he has appeared on NPR, Laughs on Hulu and The Bob & Tom Show. He has worked with such notable acts as Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Chris Gethard and Brother Ali. He has performed at several festivals and prominent showcases across the country and beyond.
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece where actors play more than 30 parts—friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders.
A cover band playing classic songs from the ’60s and ’70s, at Bloomington’s coolest, most laid-back music venue, at the Cascades Inn, north of the Bypass.
Experience the electrifying energy of “Uncaged: Zac Brown Tribute” that captures the essence of Zac Brown Band’s signature sound, bringing you all the chart-topping hits and soulful melodies you know and love. From “Chicken Fried” to “Colder Weather,” every song is performed with passion and precision, making you feel like you’re at a live Zac Brown Band concert. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love great country music, “Uncaged” promises a night of unforgettable music, camaraderie, and pure entertainment.
It All Begins Again…
Come join the hauntings!
GoBoC + Loss’d Productions presents
Indie rock, experimental guitars and more with Erica Dawn Lyle, Crab Jackson, The Sera-Tones and LXQ (Lather + Xylocept + Kyle Quass).
Erica Dawn Lyle (website, bandcamp) is a writer, curator, experimental musician, and cultural instigator who lives in New York City and Florida. The former touring guitar player for Bikini Kill, as a solo performer, Lyle has released musical collaborations with Kim Gordon, The Raincoats, Bernadette Mayer, Kathleen Hanna, Brontez Purcell, and many more. Lyle is the author of Streetopia (Booklyn, 2015) and On The Lower Frequencies: A Secret History of The City (Soft Skull, 2008) and has written for Artforum, Art in America, Frieze, and NPR’s This American Life. Her most recent book is The Knight of Cups (Belladonna Press, 2023).
Crab Jackson (instagram, bandcamp, bandcamp) made noise in the following ensembles (and more): Puppy vs. Dyslexia, KWOP Organization, Gourmet Scum, Pedro Says Hi, Spasm Lake. He’s also a talented, self-taught painter.
The Sera-Tones (instagram) formed during Girls Rock 2022 and released their first EP in spring of 2024. The all-girl trio plays a mix of originals and 90s alternative classics.
Lather + Xylocept + Kyle Quass = LXQ. This will be the trio’s first time creating sounds together, and is sure to be exciting.
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door.
Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Doors Open: 7P | Ages: 21 and Over
Ghouls and goblins from far and wide! Gallow Dance – Halloween 2024 will be fiendish fun for all! Joining us from Charlotte, NC we have Solemn Shapes (Darkwave) and from Indianapolis we have Angry Red Planet (Industrial, Electronic) and Bloomington’s very own Twice Dark (Goth, Synth Pop) with DJ sets by DJ Mazz / Mandy Buffington (Bloomington, IN).
Door Time: 8:15 PM
Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has three previous albums in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels and he has appeared on NPR, Laughs on Hulu and The Bob & Tom Show. He has worked with such notable acts as Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Chris Gethard and Brother Ali. He has performed at several festivals and prominent showcases across the country and beyond.
A brutal murder, a nearby asylum, a wooden man, a vengeful medium, and an isolated Irish farmhouse combine in one of the most unexpected—and scariest—horror films of 2024.
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers Market include fresh produce, plants, farm fresh eggs, local beef, chicken and pork, baked goods, jams, jellies, sweet bread, pies, cinnamon rolls, jewelry, tie-dye, pottery, leather goods, baby items, candles, walking sticks, baskets, crochet dolls/animals and a variety of other art/craft items.
New vendors/performers welcomed throughout the season
Double Standards will feature Dena El Saffar-violin, Elias Mcdermott-Sipe-guitar, and Rick Maxwell-bass and vocals.
Celebrate the rich diversity that coexists at the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market! Harvest for the World is an experience of sight, sound, and taste, featuring cross-cultural fashions, dance, and sounds from Bloomington’s international communities. Taste culinary delights from food and beverage artisans and gather produce from farm vendors to create your own flavorful dishes at home!
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank.
This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable prices to support the food bank’s work. There will be a large selection of children’s books and collectible “Better Books,” which will also include a selection of vintage vinyl LPs.
We accept gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, games and puzzles at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m (2333 W. Industrial Park Dr). We do not accept donations October 1st-31st.
We are honored to be the home of this beloved community event. For more than 30 years, we’ve promoted a message of sustainability – that too much food is wasted and should instead be channeled to people at risk of hunger. In many ways, the same is true of used books. We can’t afford to be a throwaway society – not with food, not with books and certainly not with people
Join us for a spooktacular time at Spring Mill State Park’s Scarecrow Weekend!
Build a scarecrow and place it in the village, carve a pumpkin, make a cornhusk scarecrow, make a rag doll ghost, and/or make a leather craft. Times for these fun fall activities will be posted in the village on the day of the event. Pick up a schedule for the Scarecrow Weekend events at the Grissom Memorial Office or the Grist Mill.
*The village closes at 3 pm to prepare for Haunted Village*
3:30 PM: Costume Parade in the campground – Dress up in costume and arrive at the campground amphitheater no later than
3:20 pm to be a part of this fun parade! Public welcome.
7:30 PM: Haunted Village – MUST HAVE PREPURCHASED TICKET TO ATTEND. See details of the event on our calendar under the title, “Haunted Village”.
A Dixieland band performing in and around Bloomington, the Heritage Hall Ramblers play traditional songs from the 1920’s up to the present. Favorite artists, whose music they are known to perform, include Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, Fats Waller, Bing Crosby, and the Shotgun Jazz Band. They are an affiliate band of the Bloomington Community Band as well. Come check out the Heritage Hall Ramblers at market this Saturday morning.
The Bloomington Flute Choir is an all volunteer group of flutists who enjoy playing for the community whose members include players of all ages. They perform a variety of music at indoor events like weddings or church events, and outdoor events like festivals and farmers’ markets.
We all have negative narratives that drag us and others down. How is it possible to not get caught in the iron net of negative narratives? Perhaps, you or family members have been harmed? Perhaps, coworkers ot others are critical towards you? Maybe, you are critical of yourself?
“Just as there is room in the sky for a thunderstorm, so there is room in the vast space of our mind for a few painful feelings; and just as a storm has no power to destroy the sky, so unpleasant feelings have no power to destroy our mind.” — Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
In this retreat, we will explore:
- How to recognize and reduce negative narratives
- Negative vs positive perspectives to shift narrative
- Meditation techniques to focus letting go authentically from negative narratives of ourself and others
The retreat is suitable for all meditation levels, including beginners. It includes guided meditations, short teachings as well as Q&A in the last session. Everyone can benefit from this retreat — you don’t have to be Buddhist to participate.
What to Expect
- 2 sessions with 15-min break
- calming guided meditations
- short talks to inspire
- guided meditations to transform
The badknees Market Experience is a parking lot party at badknees HQ full of arts vendors, food trucks, beer, crafts, live music, free t-shirt printing (if you bring your own), and more!
Spin your creativity into a spiderweb suncatcher at the Wylie House! While you work, weave spooky fall stories about 19th century Bloomington into your mind! You don’t want to miss getting caught in the Wylie House Museum’s web of crafts and history every Saturday this October!
info at: sculpturetrails.com
A whimsical and enchanting afternoon at a matinee showing of the “Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show”! Perfect for all ages, this delightful performance combines humor, mystery, and a touch of spookiness to captivate audiences with its unique blend of storytelling and puppetry.
Follow Melchior and his charming cast of slightly haunted puppets as they embark on a magical adventure filled with laughter and surprises. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that promises to bring joy, wonder, and a few delightful shivers to your day. Secure your seats now for an unforgettable family-friendly experience!
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and the opening of the William Mathers Gallery, which will feature two new exhibitions: Whispers from the Divide and Divine Adornment: Community Stories of Belonging.
Drop in to the Downtown Library to creative engage with music! Musicians, whether pros or beginners, are encouraged to bring their own instruments. All ages.
These events are free, and open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor work, and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Snacks and drinks will be provided as well as any other tools you may need to help out!
We hope you can join us to get outside and enjoy nature, make new friends, and learn some sustainable, organic orcharding practices. All are welcome!
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A whimsical and enchanting afternoon at a matinee showing of the “Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show”! Perfect for all ages, this delightful performance combines humor, mystery, and a touch of spookiness to captivate audiences with its unique blend of storytelling and puppetry.
Follow Melchior and his charming cast of slightly haunted puppets as they embark on a magical adventure filled with laughter and surprises. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind show that promises to bring joy, wonder, and a few delightful shivers to your day. Secure your seats now for an unforgettable family-friendly experience!
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.
Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece where actors play more than 30 parts—friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders.
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for the children living with food allergies, and other intolerances and conditions. A teal pumpkin signals that, in addition to allergy-conscious candy options, you offer non-food trinkets and treats that are safe for all trick or treaters.
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center
This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose differing worldviews created a yawning chasm resulting in irreparable damage.
Written by Gladys DeVane (In Collaboration with Danielle Bruce) | Directed by Danielle Bruce
With Post-Show TalkBack and Reception