Saturday, June 23 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monroe County Courthouse Square Free | Open to the Public Lotus will be onsite at the 38th annual Arts Fair on the Square with an interactive booth featuring hands-on percussive instrument making as part of our 2018 Visual Arts Program, "Celebrations from Brazil to Bloomington: […]
Edible Lotus: Local Tastes for Global Arts Thursday, June 28th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Deer Park Manor (1501 E. Hillside Dr.) Support global arts and music with us! Guests will enjoy wine and locally-crafted beer and cocktails during a social cocktail hour followed by a locally-inspired plated dinner from Kai Bookwalter at Board + Blade, silent […]
Saturday, September 1 | 10am-6pm Sunday, September 2 | 10am-5pm 4th and Grant Streets The interactive Lotus booth will feature hands-on percussive instrument making as part of our 2018 Visual Arts Program, “Celebrations from Brazil to Bloomington: Maracatu Carnival and Neighborhood Pride.” This hands-on activity promises free hands-on family fun! We'll also have […]
September 7 - 29 | Hours Vary Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center | Miller, Treasurer’s, and Vault Galleries Free + Open to the Public Explore the world of Lotus stage backdrops up close for the first time in this unique exhibit. Featuring the following works: 2001 Piece/Full Impression, 2003 “An extravaganza of […]
September 7 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center | Miller, Treasurer’s, and Vault Galleries Free + Open to the Public Explore the world of Lotus stage backdrops up close for the first time in this unique exhibit. Featuring the following works: 2001 Piece/Full Impression, 2003 “An extravaganza […]
Are you part of a neighborhood in Bloomington? a group like Girl Scouts? a school? a community organization? Then come create a banner to celebrate neighborhood pride, group identity, and all that makes up our beloved Bloomington community! A Lotus-sponsored workshop inspired by the banners used in Brazil's Maracatu Carnival tradition.
Wednesday, September 12 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center | Miller Gallery Free + Open to the Public Join artists Amie Campbell, Lynne Gilliatt, Gail Hale, Joan Hershey, LuAnne Holladay, Keith Romaine, and Daria Smith as they share an insiders' glimpse of the creative inspiration and […]
Lotus Kick-Off Concert Featuring Uncle Earl and Mamadou Kelly Thursday, September 27 | 7:00 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater | 114 E. Kirkwood Tickets $20 in advance/$25 day of show BUY TICKETS NOW! Don’t miss the long-awaited Lotus reunion of Uncle Earl (US), the stringband supergroup that is Abigail Washburn, Kristin Andreassen, KC Groves, and […]
Festival Arts Village Friday, Sept. 28 & Saturday, Sept. 29 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm daily 6th St., between Walnut & Washington FREE | All Ages | Open to Public Free all-ages fun and open to the public, Arts Village is located in the heart of the Festival. Enjoy […]
Friday, September 28 & Saturday, September 29 6:00-midnight | 4th & Washington Streets (fenced area) Free | Open to the Public Programming Details TBA Big Tent, a 360° video and audio projection installation/venue (free, located at 4th & Washington), leverages immersive technology to create a unique, communal viewing experience for Festival attendees. In this age […]
Friday, September 28 & Saturday, September 29 Twilight-Midnight | Monroe County Courthouse Dome Free | Open to the Public When it gets dark, be sure to turn your attention to the Monroe County Courthouse dome for for a dazzling 360° “projection-mapping” display celebrating 25 years of the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival in Bloomington. […]
Lotus Friday Evening Showcases Friday, September 28 | 6:00 pm - Midnight Various venues in downtown Bloomington BUY TICKETS NOW! 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 music shines. Single-night or Fri/Sat weekend […]
Festival Unwind Yoga Part I Saturday, September 29 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Inside the "Big Tent" Multimedia Experience (4th and Washington St.) FREE; voluntary donations accepted Restore yourself mid-Festival with a unique yoga experience set inside a special art installation. Students of all levels are welcome to join this accessible practice and encouraged […]
Lotus in the Park Saturday, September 29 | Noon - 5:00pm Waldron, Hill, and Buskirk Park (Third Street Park, 331 S. Washington St.) FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | ALL-AGES A full afternoon of performances, workshops, and hands-on fun for the whole family! Bring your lawnchair or blanket and enjoy the festivities. Lotus in the Park […]
Join award-winning, chart-topping, ukulele artist James Hill for a workshop that will boost your uke skills, no matter what your level! FREE -- limited capacity, pre-registration required.
Rio Mira Community Celebration / Rio Mira Celebración de la Comunidad Saturday, September 29 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm St. Paul Catholic Center (1413 E. 17th St. Bloomington, IN 47408) FREE and open to the public / GRATIS y abierto al público Multilingual program in Spanish and English / Programa multilingüe en español e inglés (Para […]
Lotus Saturday Evening Showcases Saturday, September 29 | 6:00 pm - Midnight Various venues in downtown Bloomington BUY TICKETS NOW! 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 music shines. Single-night or Fri/Sat weekend passes […]
Join award-winning, chart-topping, ukulele artist James Hill for a workshop that will boost your uke skills, no matter what your level! FREE -- limited capacity, pre-registration required.
Lotus Festival Parade Saturday, September 29 | 8:30-9:00 pm Downtown Bloomington FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Meet at 4th & Washington; ends at Buskirk Chumley Theater. Follow the big brass-band sounds of Festival artist Lemon Bucket Orkestra (Canada) and join in as the procession takes over Walnut Ave. Grab a flag, shake a tail […]
Festival Unwind Yoga Part II Sunday, September 30 | 11:00 am - 12:30 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 […]
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