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Donate any toy in good condition and select from hundreds of toys and books to take home! December 7 is Early Access Day (donation required) and December 8 is open to all. All ages.
Come one, come all, and see the magnificent KRAMPUS BIZAAR 2024!
This will be the second annual Krampus event put on at the Bloomington Brewing Company in partnership with Southern Indiana Krampus Society!
Dazzle yourself with hand-picked vendors sporting all sorts of wares during this Krampus-themed trade show. Bring the kids and let them get treats at booths, but beware – one of our Krampuses just may come out to deliver switchings!
Enjoy a wonderful fire performance by INFERNO VORTEX, bringing all the excitement you’d expect to a krampus event. Are you planning to be naughty or nice?
Presented by Twig & Ash Pagan Event Planning and The Burnished Raven
Open House, Live Music, Holiday Crafts, Cookies, and Cider
Celebrate the holiday season by making a life-size paper gingerbread person to take home and deck your halls!
Info: Sarah Olivo 812-361-9332
Andrew Scott stuns in this one-man retelling of Chekhov’s classic black comedy Uncle Vanya.
About Vanya
Andrew Scott (Fleabag, All of Us Strangers) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Ivan (Uncle Vanya) has spent his life managing the estate and business affairs of his family with little regard for his efforts. Scott plays the titular character, retired professor Alexander and his daughter Sonia, Alexander’s second wife Helena, Vanya’s widowed mother Maureen, his romantic rival the country doctor Michael, and more. Filmed live during the play’s sold-out run in London’s West End. [100 min; drama; English with open captions]
Crafting with humans! Masks are required inside. Outdoor seating is available in good weather. All crafts are welcome, just nothing real loud or with fumes as it’s a small area. No purchase required to hang out with us. Just the love of crafting!
Info: Whitney Pickett 317-353-5758
Potluck at 5pm, Music 6-9pm
Note from Danny Weddle, head poodle wrangler at the Pink Poodle: “Bring food n drink, friends, instruments. I’d love for ya to eat before, dance during, and jam after, ya know!“
Learn more about estate planning goals, digital assets, the difference between wills and trusts, advance directives, and organizing your important documents. Age 18 and up.
A fun night of casual board games and conversation. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet LPIN members in the area. The games are provided. If you have a game you’d like to play with everyone, bring it along. Outside food and drink is permitted. Snacks can be purchased at The Game Preserve, or in nearby food court also. More details can be found at our Facebook page.
Repertoire
Schram: Shule Aroon (2013/21)
V. C. Johnson: Go Tell It! (2019)
Hogan/Klevberg Day: Ain’t That Good News (1997/2009)
DeCesare: The Parting Glass (2018)
Dover: Good King Wenceslas (2021)
Patterson: Shenandoah (2015)
H. Y. Cho: Evocation (2024)
Pond/Podd: The Storm is Passing Over
Narverud: Long Ago (In the Bleak Midwinter) (2022/24)
Main: “Go!” Said the Star (2023)
A casual monthly meetup over coffee and donuts. Open to all creatives!
Explore your creativity with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 3-6.
This month, we’ll be making flower crowns. All supplies will be provide.
All Static & Noise is an award-winning documentary on the Uyghur crisis by American director David Novack. The film, which exposes both the enormity of state-sponsored oppression and the individual struggles under horrific conditions, is the result of a five-year collaboration with Uyghur diaspora communities and 21 partner organizations across seven countries. An original score, animation, and the use of illustrations from the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database’s virtual reality camp project offer a chilling and emotional complement to the first-hand testimony from camp survivors and family members enduring this tragedy, including Jewher Ilham and Abduweli Ayup, among others. Filmed partially at IU. [102 min; documentary; English, Uyghur, Kazakh, and Mandarin with English subtitles]
A Q&A with Gardner Bovingdon (IU Central Eurasian Studies), associate producer Jewher Ilham, and co-writer/co-producer Janice Englehart will follow the screening.
For those Civil War enthusiasts in our community, the Civil War Roundtable is the place to gather for conversation and camaraderie. Meetings open to any and all that would like to learn about the raids, battles, and soldiers of the 1860s.
Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Activities will be followed by a craft, so dress to mess! Ages 3-6.
Dine Out for the Library at Truffles from 4:30–9 PM on Wednesday, December 11. Show your flyer and Truffles will donate 20% of your bill to the Friends of the Library to help make all of our amazing Library programs possible. Flyer at: mcpl.info/friends
Tick season is upon us. Prepare yourself. Do you know someone with Alpha-gal, Lyme’s disease or another tick borne illness? Attend these open forum discussions, geared to educate and enlighten each other. Let’s talk about prevention and how to manage life if you are afflicted. Guest speakers may include medical and public health officials, naturalists, entomologists, veterinarians, and anyone with information about ticks.
Come to the Downtown Library and find the missing piece of your board game collection. Bring games that don’t get the play they deserve and swap them with others! All ages.
You’ll have 15 minutes to do your thing.
Join us and wrap up a package of books and write a letter to someone on the inside.
Intro lesson at 7pm
Calling all elementary-aged homeschoolers! It’s recess time! Come to the Downtown Library to play a variety of games and hang out with other homeschoolers. Ages 5-12.
Drop in any Thursday for help with electronic devices and software questions.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
A standup comedian and writer currently based in Minneapolis, Ben Katzner finds humor in his upbringing – born in Atlanta, adopted at a young age and raised in a small-town Minnesota – and explores how it influences his views on relationships, family and everyday life. Ben has opened for comedians such as Gary Gulman, Kyle Kinane, Kelsey Cook and Chad Daniels and has appeared in Buzzfeed, USA Today and on the Keith and the Girl Podcast. He has also participated in numerous comedy festivals including: the Limestone Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, Let’s Fest, the Harlem Comedy Festival and the Orlando Indie Comedy Festival. Katzner’s debut graphic novel, “Hello, My Name is Poop”, was published by Wonderbound books in 2021.
Ages 21+
-Full backline provided.
-Host band plays from 7:00-8:00pm
-Open Blues Jam from 8:00-10:00pm
Bluegrass Open Jam. Welcome to all pickers of all levels.
Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!
Krista Detor brings back her live holiday show for two nights at the Constellation Playhouse. Joined by bandmates Dena El Saffar, David Weber, Steve Mascari, Pat Otto, and Rod Taylor – with guests including Sam Bartlett & Eric Schedler, this holiday show promises some brand new music, and, as always, SURPRISE guests! A holiday mini-market of local artists and artisans, as well as Beer & Wine and holiday snack offerings make this a perfect way to celebrate the season in community and some of Bloomington’s most talented performers! Grab a ticket and a cup of holiday cheer and buckle up for a wild holiday romp!
Doors at 5:30pm
A walk-through with Christmas lights and music, characters, and Santa (on hand for photos)
For more than 17 years, the Bloomington Christmas Sing-Along has been a tradition in our community. A unique, free, family-friendly event where you will hear Christmas arrangements like never before. Local musicians join forces with a children’s choir, Jacob’s School of Music students and local churches. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience featuring an eclectic variety of musical styles. Afterwards, share in the after-glow with wonderful homemade cookies and hot cocoa. Doors open at 6:30 pm at Trinity Reformed Church. More details found at https://trinityreformed.org/christmas2024/
This year we are pleased to benefit The Hannah Center. If you are able, please bring donation items like baby formula, diapers or new baby clothes. Learn more at hannahcenter.org
Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto in a whimsical journey filled with iconic songs, like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” An absolute delight for audiences of all ages, The Wizard of Oz invites you to discover the magical power of home!
Krista Detor brings back her live holiday show for two nights at the Constellation Playhouse. Joined by bandmates Dena El Saffar, David Weber, Steve Mascari, Pat Otto, and Rod Taylor – with guests including Sam Bartlett & Eric Schedler, this holiday show promises some brand new music, and, as always, SURPRISE guests! A holiday mini-market of local artists and artisans, as well as Beer & Wine and holiday snack offerings make this a perfect way to celebrate the season in community and some of Bloomington’s most talented performers! Grab a ticket and a cup of holiday cheer and buckle up for a wild holiday romp!
Reconstructed/Reframed highlights legends, masters, and stars whose artistry has impacted our society, as well as presents past faculty works from new perspectives. We share, perform, and preserve these choreographies to inform new generations of dance artists, and enrich audience experiences everywhere.
Please join us for a night of artistry, desire, and sensuality. YEARNING celebrates the queer pastime of longing for the unobtainable and the search for human connection. Whether you love burlesque for social commentary or need an escape from your troubles, we have something to tease and satisfy any craving.
About the host:
Hailing from the faraway mystical land of rural Alabama, Faggedy Ann has been performing in drag and burlesque since 2013. Their referential style encompasses campy glamor while often pulling from film, fine arts, and queer history. Faggedy is a visual artist currently based in Indianapolis, IN.
About The Nightmare Before Christmas
Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. Featuring the voice talents of Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, and Paul Reubens.