One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project Bloomington City Hall, Showers Building Atrium Wednesday, December 14, 2016 401 N. Morton Street Free and open to the public 5:00-7:00pm (drop in, no registration required) Learn to weave an 8-pointed star and join a worldwide movement! Instructors will teach the Samoan star-weaving technique and […]
Sunday, January 8th Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Program 1: Ages 3-7 2:15 & 4:45 pm Program 2: Ages 8-80 3:30 & 6:00 pm 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 ticket admits […]
FINAL PUSH to the Star Finish Line! One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project Mathers Museum of World Cultures 416 N. Indiana Ave. January 16th (MLK Day) 1:00 – 5:00 pm (Two sessions: 1-3pm or 3-5pm . . . attend one or both) FREE and open to the public; Recommended for ages 8 and […]
10th Annual Percussive Dance Extravaganza: Anniversary Edition Thursday, January 19 Ivy Tech Waldron Center Auditorium 122 S Walnut St., Bloomington, Indiana Tickets: $15 in advance / $18 day of show Advance tickets go on sale January 2, 2017 at Bloomingfoods East (3220 E. 3rd, 812-336-5400) and Bloomingfoods Near West Side (316 W. 6th St., 812-333-7312) […]
The Ryder Oscar Short Film Festival Co-Sponsored by Lotus Education & Arts Foundation February 19, 2017 Times + Pricing Vary - see below Tickets at the BCT Box Office Short films, like short stories, are often overlooked. The best short subjects have all of the power, scope and resonance of a feature-length film. The Ryder, in […]
Rahim AlHaj (Iraq) Tuesday, March 21 4:00-5:00pm Meadowood Retirement Community, Terrace Room 2455 N Tamarack Trail Free and open to the public Iraqi oud musician and composer Rahim AlHaj combines traditional Iraqi maqams with contemporary styling and influence. Virtuosically playing on an instrument that spans 5,000 years, Rahim’s music represents a unique voice that speaks passionately […]
Rahim AlHaj (Iraq) Wednesday, March 22 12:00 - 1:00 pm IU Archives of Traditional Music Hoagy Carmichael Room, Morrison Hall 006 Free and open to the public Iraqi oud musician and composer Rahim AlHaj combines traditional Iraqi maqams with contemporary styling and influence. Virtuosically playing on an instrument that spans 5,000 years, Rahim’s music represents a […]
Wu Man: Discovering a Musical Heartland Thursday, March 30 IU School of Education, Room 214o 205 N. Rose Ave 4:30 pm International recording artist and Chinese Pipa player Wu Man will host a sceening of her documentary "Discovering a Musical Heartland: Wu Man's Return to China" followed by a discussion and reception. Artist Biographies Wu Man (pipa) […]
Free to pre-registered 4th-grade classes from area schools Contact Loraine Martin (loraine@lotusfest.org, 812-336-6599) for information on getting your school involved. Friday, March 31 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 […]
Wu Man, pipa – featuring New Music Ensemble and the Vera Quartet IU Global Arts & Humanities Festival: China Remixed Friday, March 31 Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E. Kirkwood 7:30 pm (Doors at 7:00) Free with ticket - Reserved Seating || CLICK TO RESERVE TICKETS NOW An evening of solo and ensemble works for the Chinese […]
Saturday, April 1 11:00am - 3:00pm (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 — […]
“Beyond the Music: A Musical Geography of Mexico" Performance with Sones de México Ensemble Wednesday, April 5th 7:00 - 8:00 pm Mathers Museum of World Cultures, 416 N. Indiana Ave. Free and open to the public Sones de México Ensemble was formed as a quartet in 1994 and through the years grew to a sextet […]
Historic Woolery Mill 2200 West Tapp Road 1:00pm Early Bird Admission 2:00-6:00pm General Admission PURCHASE TICKETS Drink Beer to Support Lotus! We are thrilled to be the charity partner for the 7th Annual Bloomington Craft Beer Fest. Lotus will receive $3 for every BCBF ticket purchased. All money raised will help us to achieve our mission to create opportunities to […]
Samite (Uganda) Wednesday, April 12 7:00 - 8:00 pm Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. Free and open to the public A world-renowned musician, Samite was born and raised in Uganda, where his grandfather taught him to play the traditional African flute. When he was twelve, a music teacher placed a western flute in his […]
Samite (Uganda) Friday, April 14 Noon - 12:45 pm Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Concourse (lobby) 720 Eskenazi Ave., Indianapolis Free and open to the public Parking is available on the Eskenazi Health campus in the Eskenazi Health Parking Garage, which is accessible from Eskenazi Avenue. A world-renowned musician, Samite was born and raised […]
Fiddle 'n' Feet (US) Tuesday, April 18 Noon - 12:45 pm Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Concourse (lobby) 720 Eskenazi Ave., Indianapolis Free and open to the public Parking is available on the Eskenazi Health campus in the Eskenazi Health Parking Garage, which is accessible from Eskenazi Avenue. Featuring Jamie Gans on fiddle and Tamara […]
Monroe County Courthouse Square Find Lotus on the south side of the square, in front of Fountain Square Mall Free and open to the public 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Drop-in, no registration required Find Lotus at the 37th annual Arts Fair on the Square to explore our 2017 Visual Arts project: "The Art of Storytelling." Featuring crankies, […]
Edible Lotus: Local Tastes for Global Arts SOLD OUT! Thursday, July 13th Deer Park Manor (1501 E. Hillside Dr.) Sold out!! Support global arts and music with us! Guests will enjoy wine and locally-crafted beer and spirits during a social cocktail hour followed by a locally-inspired plated dinner from Plated Table, silent and live auctions, and […]
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, […]
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