One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project IU First Thursdays Festival Showalter Arts Plaza E. 7th St., Bloomington, IN Thursday, Oct. 6 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 […]
One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project 7th Annual MCCSC Latino Family Night 2016 (K-12) Monday, October 17 5:30pm-7:30pm Bloomington High School North 3901 N. Kinser Pike Bloomington, IN 47404 Learn × Connect × Participate at Latino Family Night ~ Services and Resources for your family ~ Information about college and financial aid ~ Afterschool programs […]
One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project Artisan Alley's Halloween Bazaar 1607 S. Rogers St., Bloomington Saturday, October 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE "Halloween Bazaar" is Artisan Alley's Fall Art Market and Open Studios, celebrating their 2-year anniversary. Come see live demos all day of different mediums including: glass working, blacksmithing, […]
One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project IU First Thursdays Festival Showalter Arts Plaza E. 7th St., Bloomington, IN Thursday, November 3 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 […]
One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project IU World's Fare and International Late Night Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union, IU Campus 900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405 Friday, November 11 9:00pm-1:00am (full event starts at 8pm, but we'll be getting started a bit later) FREE and open to the public (Food […]
One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project Gather : handmade shoppe & Co. Sunday, November 13, 2016 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Fountain Square Mall (area in front of the Fountain on the Lower Level - take the glass elevator or stairs) 2:00-4:00pm Drop in or RSVP by calling 812-336-6599 or email loraine@lotusfest.org […]
Bloomington City Hall Showers Building Atrium 401 N. Morton Street Regular City Hall hours during the months of December 2016 & January 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, December 2, 5-7pm Free and open to the public A dramatic exhibit of stars woven by our local community, in support of the “One Million Stars to End Violence” […]
One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project Thursday, December 1, 2016 Mathers Museum of World Cultures 416 N. Indiana Ave. Free and open to the public 7-9pm (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 share […]
Please join us for the opening of the Dec/Jan "One Million Stars" exhibit in the atrium of City Hall, featuring stars woven by our local community, in support of the “One Million Stars to End Violence” initiative. The exhibit will extend through the end of January 2017. Bloomington City Hall, Showers Building Atrium Friday, December 2, 2016 […]
One Million Stars to End Violence: Lotus International Star-Weaving Project Bloomington City Hall, Showers Building Atrium Wednesday, December 7, 2016 401 N. Morton Street Free and open to the public 11:30am-1:30pm (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 […]
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 […]
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