You’re invited to an outdoor movie night at The Terrace Theatre at Graduate Bloomington. On the marquee this month? Space Jam, a flick friendly for families, kids, and anyone with an appreciation for the Tune Squad.

Doors open at 8:30 pm and the movie will start at 9 pm.

Your ticket includes snacks and a drink; other concessions will be available for purchase. (Cash only.)

Socially distant and safety measures will be observed. Masks or face coverings are required upon entry and inside the hotel. Learn more about Graduate Cares, our commitment to the health and safety of our communities and associates.

Street parking: A maximum of $.50 is needed to cover the meter from 8:30pm-9pm. Meters are free after 9 pm.

Valet parking: $15

Advanced tickets are required.

Link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/115500135013

Most of our galleries will be relatively quiet as we await a time when we can safely re-open our spaces to the community at large. In the meantime, please take note of the following events, exhibitions and locations available to our fans.

Dimensions Gallery at Artisan Alley is open:  222 W 2nd St.
Showing: “Fantastic Journeys” by artist Lydia Burris www.dimensions.artisanalley.com)

The Venue Fine Arts and Gifts is open: 114 S Grant St.
Showing: “Ramble” by artist Robin Edmundson (www.thevenuebloomington.com)

Pictura Gallery – FAR Center for Contemporary Arts (VIRTUAL)
In the last installment of “Kids Summer Virtual Exhibits”, Pictura invites kid artists to focus on themselves by creating their own self portraits. Join Pictura on Instagram Live on Friday August 7th at 6 pm to view the exhibit! (www.picturagallery.com)

The City of Bloomington invites community members to participate in and hear updates about the master planning process for redevelopment of the current IU Health Bloomington Hospital site at the second virtual town hall public forum on Thursday, August 6th at 6 p.m. During this forum the consultant will present preliminary site design options and economic analysis information. The forum will include virtual breakout rooms where participants will engage in small group discussions. Participants may join the forum from computer or mobile by registering in advance at the following link:
https://som.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpd-6tqjIiGd3CGQRyMevWcbkuXbdReB9t.

After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The town hall also will be streamed live on the City’s Facebook page.

This is the second of four town hall meetings this year to engage the community in the site planning process. The next forum will occur in October when the master planning consultant is scheduled to present refined plans. Please visit the project website at www.bloomingtonhospitalsite.com for additional project information and updates.

No experience necessary! Please bring your own mask & water to drink 😷🥤🌳 gloves/tools also if you desire – hand sanitizer freely available.

Please bring your own mask & water to drink 😷🥤🌳

Play Dates is a monthly script-reading club. It’s just like a book club, but for theater! Each month we’ll read a different play or musical and then meet to discuss the piece. We’ll read a little bit of the show out loud, talk about themes and characters, and occasionally do Q&A with playwrights or other theater experts. If you love theater and want to expand your knowledge or meet fellow theater fans, this is the group for you!

In this play, history unfolds around everyday lives against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. Long-time regulars gather at the local diner in Pittsburgh’s Hill District to gossip, flirt and play the numbers. The owner must decide whether to let the city take over his building or sell it to a shrewd, local businessman. The seventh in August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle, “Two Trains Running” paints a compassionate & unforgettable portrait of ordinary people in the midst of transformation.

Play Dates is a monthly script-reading club. It’s just like a book club, but for theater! Each month we’ll read a different play or musical and then meet to discuss the piece. We’ll read a little bit of the show out loud, talk about themes and characters, and occasionally do Q&A with playwrights or other theater experts. If you love theater and want to expand your knowledge or meet fellow theater fans, this is the group for you!

Anyone can join Play Dates for free, but members will need to purchase scripts each month (or borrow them from the library). We want to ensure that playwrights are getting paid for their work. We will provide links to outlets where each month’s script will be available for purchase or loan, as well as additional resources like cast albums or video recordings.

Play Dates will meet on the final Wednesday of each month at 7pm over Zoom, until we are able to meet in person. Find more info about this month’s play below!

This play is readily available online and can be purchased for a Kindle via Amazon.

PURCHASE SCRIPT