1 Shamrock “Prevent Child Abuse America” 5K Run/Walk • 8 am
Kappa Delta Sorority (1005 N. Jordan)
A fundraiser to support Prevent Child Abuse America, the 5k begins at the sorority house and goes throughout campus. Check-in at 8 am. Early fee $12, day of event $15. Contact bauera@indiana.edu for more information.

1 Music of Southern Appalachia • 2 pm
Auer Hall, IU School of Music (100 N. Jordan)
Appalachia native and singer Carol Ponder performs with IU’s International Vocal Ensemble. Free.

1 Duo Melis • 8 pm
Waldron Auditorium, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
The Bloomington Classical Guitar Society presents Susan Prieto (from Spain) and Alexis Muzurakis (from Greece). $10 students and seniors, $15 general. Tickets available at bloomingtonarts.info.

1 Peewinkle Goes Fishing • Mar 1-9, various times
Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio (25 Henry St., Indianapolis)
Nashville’s Melchior Marionette Theater is indoors for the winter, and children 2-9 can learn about life under the sea with Sherman the Pelican. For times, call 317-283-7144, or visit browncounty.org/puppets. $7.

3 The Bowerbirds and Phosphorescent • 9 pm
Waldron Auditorium, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
Fresh new Southern folk music from North Carolina (Bowerbirds) and Athens, Georgia (Phosphorescent). Admission charged; info at 332-3100.

3 Mini Play Festival • Mar 3-6, 7 pm
Bloomington Playwrights Project (107 W. 9th St.)
Short plays written, directed, and produced by young people, based on the theme “Myth, Fantasy, and Legend.” $7. Tickets at 334-1188.

7 First Friday • 5-8 pm
Free receptions at downtown galleries, a first look at new shows, and a chance to meet artists. Sidewalk signs direct you to participating galleries and other businesses with First Friday specials. See “at the galleries” for locations.

13 David Allan Coe • 9 pm
The Bluebird (216 N. Walnut)
Country music from the man who wrote “Take This Job and Shove It.” $18, at ticketmaster.com.

14 The Caswell Sisters • 7:30 pm
Ogle Cultural & Community Center (IU Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Rd., New Albany)
Down the road a bit, but worth a field trip. The Caswells—Sara on violin, Rachel singing—play with Luke Gillespie (piano), Jeremy Allen (bass), and David Scalia (drums). $10. For more information, 812-941-2525 or oglecenter.ius.edu.

15 Out of the Wild: Live Bobcat Presentation • Mar 15, 11 am & 1 pm; Mar 16, 2 pm
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
See a member of this elusive Indiana species up close. Saturday morning program appropriate for children 3-7; afternoon suited for older children, teens, and adults. $3 plus museum admission (see “weekly listings,” Wednesday).

19 Family Service Association Lunch • 11:30 am-1 pm
Outback Restaurant (3201 W. 3rd St.)
Take a friend to lunch and benefit the child and family services of the FSA, including CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and Oaktree Counseling. $35, available at 339-1551.

20 Honoring Local Women Leaders • 7 pm
Monroe County History Center (202 E. 6th St.)
A panel discussion about the experiences of women leaders in the Bloomington area for the past 30 years. Free.

20 IU Guest Recital: Gaëlle Solal • 8 pm
Auer Hall, IU School of Music (100 N. Jordan)
This accomplished guitarist is a native of Marseilles, but comes to Bloomington from Seville, where she teaches at the Superior Conservatory. Free.

21 American Ma(u)l • Mar 21-22, 25-29, 7:30 pm; Mar 29, 2 pm
Wells-Metz Theatre, IU Theatre and Drama Center (275 N. Jordan)
Robert O’Hara’s dark comedy imagines a U.S. economy that gets a boost from the re-institution of slavery. For mature audiences. $13 IU students and seniors, $16 general. Tickets at 333-9955 or ticketmaster.com.

21 A Night at the Opera (At the Ballet) • Mar 21-22, 8 pm
IU Musical Arts Center (101 N. Jordan)
The IU Opera Ballet’s spring program includes choreography by George Balanchine, Violette Verdy, and ballet set to music from such classic operas as Rossini’s Otello and Gounod’s Faust. Students $8-16; general $12-20. Tickets at 333-9955 or ticketmaster.com.

22 Red before Black: A Live Snake Presentation • Mar 22, 11 am & 1 pm; Mar 23, 2 pm
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
“Snakehead Ed” shows how skin patterns of snakes from around the world can reveal whether these beautiful reptiles are poisonous. You get to interact with live snakes...if that’s your thing. Saturday morning program for children 3-7; afternoon suitable for older children, teens, and adults. $3 plus museum admission (see “weekly listings,” Wednesday).

22 Dancers in the Dust • 7:30 pm
Waldron Auditorium, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
This original production about the American Dust Bowl era, by Bloomington High School North theater students, travels to Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival this summer. Proceeds from this preview go toward travel costs to Scotland. Tickets at the door, $15, $12 students. More information at 330-7724, ext. 50235.

23 IU Philharmonic Orchestra • 8 pm
IU Musical Arts Center (101 N. Jordan)
Leonard Slatkin conducts.

24 IU Jazz Ensemble • 8 pm
IU Musical Arts Center (101 N. Jordan)
Directed by David Baker.

25 Young Professionals Of Bloomington • 5:30-7:30 pm
FARMbloomington (108 E. Kirkwood)
Young Professionals of Bloomington is open to everyone interested in meeting other individuals in the community who are passionate and enthusiastic about growing their networking connections and professional knowledge. YPOB members have a vested interest in the success of the Bloomington economy and are interested in developing a stronger connection to other Bloomington professionals. Contact YPOBloomington@gmail.com for more information.

27 The Liquid Moon • Mar 27-29, 8 pm; Mar 30, 2 pm
Bloomington Playwrights Project (107 W. 9th St.)
Playwright John Green’s sophisticated, comedic look at sex, love, and relationships. Note: contains adult content and nudity. $15 general, $12 students and seniors, with $5 student rush just before the show. Tickets and information at 355-9001.

27 Bodies of Water/Le Loup • 9 pm
Waldron Auditorium, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
In these bands from the West and East Coasts (respectively), progressive folk and punk influences come together, with a little bit of gospel. Admission charged; info at 332-3100.

28 Happily Ever After … A Tail of Happy Endings • 6:30 pm
The Fields Clubhouse (1333 Fenbrook Ln.)
A fundraiser for the Monroe County Humane Association, with live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. Information on individual and table reservations at 333-6242 or monroehumane.org.

28 Predator-Prey Patterns: A Live Animal Presentation • Mar 28, 11 am & 1 pm; Mar 30, 2pm
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
A barred owl and an eastern cottontail rabbit are used to demonstrate how patterns help animals evade predators in the wild, and how predators have adapted to hunt successfully. (FYI, no bunnies will be harmed.) Saturday morning program for children 3-7; afternoon suitable for older children, teens, and adults. $3 plus museum admission (see “weekly listings,” Wednesday).

28 Between Zero and Infinity: An Exploration of Modern Dance • 8 pm
Waldron Auditorium, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
Modern dance works by local choreographer Abigail Rich. $5 students, $7 general. Tickets available at bloomingtonarts.info.

29 IU Contemporary Vocal Ensemble • 8 pm
Auer Hall, IU School of Music (100 N. Jordan)
Conducted by Carmen Helena Téllez.

29 Lotus Blossoms: Family Day at the World Bazaar • 11 am-2 pm
Binford Elementary School gymnasium (2300 E. 2nd St.)
The folks who bring you the Lotus Festival present a free educational outreach program for the family, with hands-on international crafts, learning stations, and live performances. Look for the Lotus banners.


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