Summer’s sun is still blazing, and we’re about to kick up the heat with Bloomington’s 30th annual Salsa Contest. Entries for the city’s best homemade salsa will be evaluated by a panel of expert judges. Take part in the food showdown of the year, and revel in the abundance of locally grown ingredients and the culinary craftsmanship of the salsa creations.

Purchase your entry packet for $5 at Bloomingfoods East (3220 E. Third St.) or Bloomingfoods Near West Side (316 W. Sixth St.)

Entry packets include:
An entry form with space to include your recipe
A recipe card
Two 16 oz. containers for salsa
A bag to place them in

Entry packets must be returned to Bloomingfoods East or West no later than 8 p.m. Friday, August 3.

Contest Rules: Salsas should be entirely handmade with fresh ingredients; no additives, preservatives, artificial flavors, or processed sauces allowed. Twenty entries in each of the three categories (tomato-based raw, tomato-based cooked and specialty) are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All the ingredients in raw salsa must be completely uncooked (no smoking, braising, roasting, etc.) Specialty salsas may include tomatoes, but not as a main ingredient. Judges and their family members are not eligible to participate. Limit of one entry per category per person. Winners will be announced at the event around 11 a.m.

Judging takes place at the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 4. First, second and third place prizes are awarded in each of the categories.

Even if you don’t enter, plan on joining the fun. You’ll have a chance to taste the contest salsas (while supplies last) as well as some salsas made by Bivi’s Tamales. There will be a salsa-making demonstration by Chef Chris Swartzentruber from Upland Brewing Company at 10:15 a.m.

Co-sponsored by Bloomingfoods.

A Branson, MO styled show featuring music of the 1960’s and 70’s. This hit musical production will take you back to the days of beach blankets to the BeeGees, the British Invasion and Motown. With over 70 songs represented in this two hour show, audiences enjoy selections such as Breakin’ Up Is Hard To Do, It’s My Party, Bridge Over Troubled Waters and who can forget the tight harmonies of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons…the list goes on. Enjoy the high energy of this outta site journey of music, dance and the rockin’ harmonies of the day. $21.50/$20.50

Cicada Cinema is proud to present “Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami”, a new documentary by celebrated filmmaker Sophies Fiennes (The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology, Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow). The film is an electrifying journey through the public and private worlds of living legend Grace Jones. A larger-than-life entertainer, an androgynous glam-pop diva, an unpredictable media presence – Grace Jones is all these things and more! The film goes beyond the traditional biography and offers a portrait as stylish and unconventional as its subject. Taking us home with her to Jamaica, into the studio with long-time collaborators Sly & Robbie, and backstage at gigs around the world, the film reveals Jones as lover, daughter, mother, and businesswoman. Cicada Cinema is delighted and humbled to be partnering with the new FAR Center for Contemporary Arts. This will be the inaugural film screening in their newly-opened space.

Southern Indiana Kizomba & Serendipity Martini Bar team up for a night of Kizomba & Latin dancing! Come dance to many styles of music, enjoy a drink, and have a good time! Everyone is invited❗
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? FREE Cover ❗ 18+
? FREE Beginner Kizomba Lesson at 9:00 pm w/ Soulo Zampa
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? featuring DJ’s Jeff Slone & DJ – SLatino (aka Isaac Salazar)
➤ Kizomba, Urban Kiz, Tarraxhina, Semba
➤ Latin, Bachata, Salsa, Cumbia, Raggaeton
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? Drink Specials:
$3 Coronas
$6 Margaritas
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Southern Indiana Kizomba is a community dance organization! We promote Kizomba and other dances in and around the region. Join us if you want to have some fun!
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