2011 Festival Events

Thursday Kick-Off Concert: Mavis Staples (September 22)

Where: Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood)
When: 7:30 pm (doors open 7 pm)
Admission: Advance $22 / Day of show $27 — Buy now

Presented by Mallor Grodner LLP
Sponsored by Women of Lotus

Evening Showcases (September 23-24)

With performing artists from around the world, at venues in downtown Bloomington, Indiana

When: 7 pm – Midnight
Admission varies (buy early and save)

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Arts Village (September 23-24)

Interactive creative experiences, and a Magic Carpet Labyrinth

Where: 6th Street, between Walnut & Washington
When: 6 pm – 10 pm
Admission: Free

With support from BEAD (Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District) and the Bloomington Arts Commission

Lotus in the Park (September 24)

With live performances, workshops with festival artists, arts and crafts

When: Noon-5 pm
Admission: Free
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Presented by Dr. Lisa Baker DDS
Sponsored by BEAD, the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District

Australia’s Strange Fruit (September 24)
Presented by the IU Auditorium and the IU Department of Theatre and Drama

When: 8:15 pm & 10 pm
Where: Downtown Bloomington
Admission: Free

 

World Spirit Concert (September 25)

With Nawal (2:30-3:30 pm); Tareq Rantisi, Ali Amr, & Srinivas Krishnan (3:30-4:30 pm); Mike + Ruthy (4:30-5:30 pm)

Where: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
When: 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Admission: The 2011 Lotus Pin gets you in ($5, available at the Festival Store and at the concert)

Sponsored by Dr. David E. Lawler and the Center for Sound Sleep