World Spirit Concert Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood) | 3:00 pm The 2015 Commemorative Pin gets you into the Sunday World Spirit Concert, the Festival’s beautiful wrap-up event featuring Maarja Nuut (Estonia) and Şimdi Ensemble (Turkey). The 2015 Lotus Pin ($5) gets you in! Maarja Nuut is presented in partnership with: Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource […]
Support Lotus on #GivingTuesday! Make a Friends of Lotus donation now and be part of a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on December 1, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving . After the widely […]
Kick-Off Workshop One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project Free and Open to the Public - NOTE: Parking is FREE all day in the City of Bloomington Mathers Museum of World Cultures 416 N. Indiana Ave. 1:00 - 3:00pm (drop in, no registration required) Learn to weave an 8-pointed star and join a […]
Lotus is pleased to co-host/co-present the Ryder Oscar Short Film Festival again this year at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on February 21. The screening will include the 2016 nominees for Best Live Action and Best Animation Short Films. Animation 2:15 and 6pm Live Action 4pm and 7:45 Tickets for the 2/21 event can be purchased at the BCT […]
The 9th Annual Percussive Dance Extravaganza: We Are Family Ivy Tech Waldron Center Auditorium 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington 7:30 pm; doors open at 7:00pm Tickets: $15 in advance, $18 day of show; see purchase details in poster below The 9th Annual Percussive Dance Extravaganza: We Are Family brings together a top-notch group that has found […]
This year's Lotus Blossoms line-up includes artists representing Ireland, Japan, Kenya, and African-American traditions. The 2016 Lotus Blossoms Program is presented by The Raymond Foundation. Additional support is provided by Macy’s and IU East Asian Studies. Kim & Reggie Harris - Lotus Blossoms Residency: March 21-24, 2016 (click for info about scheduling a school program) - Public Concert/Demo: Tuesday, March […]
Free and Open to the Public Monroe County Public Library Auditorium 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. 7:00-8:00 pm Lotus Blossoms 2016 artists Kim & Reggie Harris combine traditional African-American spirituals and freedom songs with original folk, as they sing of life, love, the quest for freedom, environment, and community. Join them for a family-friendly journey at the Library! […]
Free and Open to the Public With special guests The Ryan Academy of Irish Dance Mathers Museum of World Cultures 416 N. Indiana Ave. 7:00-8:00 pm Join 2016 Lotus Blossoms artists Seán Cleland (fiddle) and Jackie Moran (bodhrán) at the Mathers Museum for a powerhouse evening of Irish traditional tunes! Both visiting from the renowned Irish Music School of […]
Listen live on WFHB starting at 4:00pm, for a 20-minute session with our Lotus Blossoms artists from the Irish Music School of Chicago. Featuring Seán Cleland and Jackie Moran; hosted by Jamie Gans. The in-studio broadcast is part of the WFHB Firehouse Sessions series. Can't tune in? Catch up with the session later on WFHB's website - more info here.
Free and Open to the Public With special guests The Ryan Academy of Irish Dance American Legion Post 18 1800 W. 3rd Street 5:30-6:30 pm Hear world-class Irish music and help us celebrate a new partnership! For the first time, Lotus is teaming up with American Legion Post 18 to present 2016 Lotus Blossoms artists Seán Cleland (fiddle) […]
Free to pre-registered 4th-grade classes from area schools Featuring performing artist Sylvester Makobi Binford Elementary School Gymnasium 2300 E. 2nd St. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar is a free multicultural arts and education event for kids and families. Created in 1996 with the help of area teachers, the World Bazaar has become a tradition […]
Saturday, April 2 11:00am - 2:00pm (drop-in) Binford Elementary School (2300 E. 2nd St., Bloomington) Free and open to the public The Lotus Blossoms World Bazaar is a free multicultural arts-and-education event for kids and families. Created in 1996 with the help of area teachers, the World Bazaar has become a tradition in Monroe County schools […]
In partnership with the 4th annual Bloomington Craft Beer Week Function Brewing 108 E 6th St. 2:00-4:00pm Free and open to the public Drop-in, no registration required Weave an 8-pointed star and join a worldwide movement! Lotus is one of only two US partners with the Australia-based initiative “1 Million Stars to End Violence” and has […]
FREE, pre-registration required Capacity is limited to the first 30 registrants Bloomington High School South, large group room 1965 South Walnut St. 4:30-5:30 pm Presented by the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation; in partnership with the Monroe County Community School Corporation Credits 1 Professional Growth Point for MCCSC Teachers "Math & Origami" is led by Lotus […]
Free and Open to the Public Meadowood Retirement Community 2455 N Tamarack Trail 1:00-1:45pm Please check in at Meadowood front desk upon arrival. Delve into the traditions of Japan! Storyteller and origami artist Kuniko Yamamoto takes the audience on a journey that weaves ancient Japanese culture with contemporary life lessons....and even a bit of magic. […]
Historic Woolery Mill 2200 West Tapp Road 1:00pm Early Bird Admission 2:00-6:00pm General Admission CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS Drink beer, support Lotus! Lotus will once again be the charity partner for the Bloomington Craft Beer Festival. A portion of all proceeds from the event will help Lotus continue to celebrate music, song, dance, and storytelling from around […]
Lotus is pleased to co-sponsor the new Ryder Film Festival, a one-day festival featuring FOUR first-run films: two Academy Award nominees (45 Years and Mustang), and two political documentaries (Noam Chomsky’s Requiem for an American Dream and They Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Music in Exile). For more information on each film, please click here. 2:15 […]
Springhill Suites by Marriot 501 N. College Ave. 5:00-8:00pm FREE and open to the public Weave an 8-pointed star and join a worldwide movement! Lotus is one of only three US partners with the Australia-based initiative “1 Million Stars to End Violence” and has committed to weaving and contributing at least 10,000 stars over the next year. […]
An intergenerational workshop in partnership with the Creative Aging Festival Mathers Museum of World Cultures 416 N. Indiana Ave. 1:30-3:30pm Free and open to the public Drop-in, no registration required Weave an 8-pointed star and join a worldwide movement! Lotus is one of only two US partners with the Australia-based initiative “1 Million Stars to End Violence” and […]
Lotus is excited to celebrate the generosity and talents of our awesome 2015-2016 volunteer corps. If you volunteered for a Lotus event or initiative from Fall 2015 through Spring 2016, watch your inbox for an e-invitation with the details for Thursday, June 2nd. RSVP to tamara@lotusfest.org or contact Tamara for more information. Thank you for […]
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