Buena Vista Social Club: Adios Co-Sponsored by Lotus Education & Arts Foundation Days/Times Vary: See Screening Schedule (below) Tickets at the BCT Box Office Single Tickets: $5 (Ages 12 and under free) The musicians of the Buena Vista Social Club exposed the world to Cuba’s vibrant culture with their landmark 1997 album. Now, against the […]
August 26 – Community Volunteer Fair at Farmers’ Market Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, 401 N. Morton St., Bloomington, IN 10:00 am-1:00 pm | FREE Lotus will be recruiting volunteers for its annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival at the annual Bloomington Volunteer Network’s annual Community Volunteer Fair at the Farmer's Market. Scheduled for September 28 - October 1, […]
August 28 – IU Student Involvement Fair Dunn Meadow (corner of Indiana and 7th Street, just west of the Indiana Memorial Union Bloomington, IN 4:00 - 8:00 pm | FREE We welcome IU students back to BTown at the annual IU Student Involvement Fair, where students can learn about the wealth of activities available both on and off […]
Throughout September Tips for Lotus at Cup & Kettle Cup & Kettle Tea Co. 208 N. Walnut Learn more! Festival Main Stage sponsors Cup & Kettle Tea Co. are collecting tips throughout the month of September for Lotus. Stop by for a refreshing tea or a snack and contribute to global music!
Saturday and Sunday, September 2-3 Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm Fourth and Grant Streets, Bloomington, IN Stop by and visit the Lotus booth at this annual Labor Day Weekend art show -- get details about the upcoming 2016 Lotus World Music & Arts Festival and learn about Lotus volunteer opportunities! Lotus is also the featured craft activity of the 4th Street […]
Saturday and Sunday, September 1-2 Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm Fourth and Grant Streets, Bloomington, IN Stop by and visit the Lotus booth at this annual Labor Day Weekend art show to get details about the 25th annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, learn about Lotus volunteer opportunities, and participate in our interactive booth featuring hands-on percussive […]
IU First Thursdays Festival Showalter Arts Plaza E. 7th St., Bloomington, IN Thursday, September 7 5-7:30pm FREE The First Thursdays Festival is a celebration of contemporary arts & humanities on the IU Bloomington campus. The festival is always free and open to all members of the public, with performances and activities around the Showalter Arts […]
Lotus Lineup Lowdown: Preview with an Ethnomusicologist Friday, September 15 | NOON IU Archives of Traditional Music Hoagy Carmichael Room, Morrison Hall 006 FREE Take a deeper dive into Lotus on this guided tour! Elise Anderson and Douglas Peach, PhD students in the IU Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, will look at the 2017 Festival […]
Monday, September 25th | 6:15-7:15 pm Donation Yoga Class for Lotus Vibe Yoga Studio, 1705 N. College Ave. Register for this class This will be a gentle yoga class for all levels. We will breathe, stretch, and balance to the beats of world music. All of the proceeds from this class will help transform Lotus's […]
Wednesday, September 27th | 5:00-7:00 pm Lotus + Bloomingfoods Wine & Cheese Tasting Bloomingfoods East, Patio Room (3220 E. 3rd St.) $10 entry fee @ door | All proceeds benefit Lotus More details / Facebook event Join us at the Bloomingfoods East patio room as we gear up for Festival weekend with a wine […]
Guest lecture with Isabel Berglund Wednesday, September 27 | 6:00-7:00 pm IU Fine Arts Building, FA 015 1201 E. 7th St. FREE Danish artist Isabel Berglund uses the familiar, universal tradition of hand-knitting to create monumental public works that demonstrate the power of communal artistic endeavor. This pre-Festival lecture is free and open to the public. Presented […]
The 24th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival returns to the heart of Bloomington, Indiana on September 28-October 1, 2017, filling the downtown streets once again with its eclectic blend of global sound and spectacle. Click for info and tickets! For more than two decades, the non-profit Lotus Education and Arts Foundation has transformed downtown […]
Festival Arts Village Friday, Sept. 29 & Saturday, Sept. 30 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm each night 6th St., between Walnut & Washington FREE All Ages/ Open to Public Two full evenings of interactive installations, visual arts, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and more -- for the whole family. Full details and schedule below. Free […]
Lotus Friday Evening Showcases Friday, September 29 | ~6:00 pm - Midnight Various venues in downtown Bloomington >Buy Tickets Single-night tickets and Weekend Passes available. YOUR WRISTBAND is your passport to music and dance from around the globe! Venues range from classic theaters and clubs, to standing-room street tents, to churches where traditional […]
Lotus in the Park Saturday, September 30 | Noon - 5:00pm Waldron, Hill, and Buskirk Park (Third Street Park, 331 S. Washington St.) FREE A full afternoon of performances, workshops, and hands-on fun for the whole family! Bring your lawnchair or blanket and enjoy the festivities. See below for a full schedule and list of activities. […]
Lotus Festival Parade Saturday, September 30 | 8:30-8:50 pm Downtown Bloomington FREE Led by Festival artist Raya Brass Band! The whole community is invited to join the procession -- wave a Lotus flag, wear a mask, or just dance dance dance. Meet at 7th & Washington; ends at Buskirk-Chumley Theater Sponsored by: […]
Festival Unwind Yoga Sunday, October 1 | 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center - Rose Firebay (122 S. Walnut St.) FREE; voluntary donations accepted Unwind and restore with a unique yoga experience after an exciting Festival weekend. Students of all levels are welcome to join this accessible practice and encouraged […]
World Spirit Concert Sunday, October 1 | 3:00 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater | 114 E. Kirkwood >Admission with 2017 Lotus Pin The 2017 Commemorative Pin ($5) gets you into the Sunday World Spirit Concert, where you'll share a soulful festival conclusion with music by Fareed Haque & Goran Ivanovic (US/Croatia) and Maria Pomianowska & Reborn […]
Isabel Berglund & IU First Thursdays Festival Showalter Arts Plaza E. 7th St., Bloomington, IN Thursday, October 5 5:00-8:00pm FREE The First Thursdays Festival is a celebration of contemporary arts & humanities on the IU Bloomington campus. The festival is always free and open to all members of the public, with performances and activities around […]
Saturday, December 2, - Sunday, December 3 IU Fine Arts Program 1: Ages 3-7 2:15 & 5:00 p.m. Program 2: Ages 8-80 3:30 & 6:15 p.m. Advance: $8.00 Adults / $5 Youth 18 and Under - Purchase Advance Tickets Now Day of Show: $10 Adults / $7.50 Youth 17 and under One […]
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