Join us at Unity of Bloomington for Golden Slippers Chi Gong led by Elisa Pokral on Monday evenings. Whether you are a young adult, thirty something, middle aged, or elderly, Elisa’s vision for this class is for all to practice together an ancient art of health maintenance and healing with whatever flexibility level you have. The class welcomes those who exercise regularly, those who don’t, those with limited mobility, and some who may only be able to do the exercises sitting down. The class costs $10 and drop-ins are welcome at any time.

Lotus Education & Arts Foundation “Seeing Red” cochineal-dyed textiles; Lynn Flinders & Lynne Gilliatt, painting; Sharlyn Cheeseman, painting. M-F 9-7; Sat 9-5. Open later and on Sundays when performances are going on.

Are you an advocate for the LGBT community and passionate about music? Any man, regardless of his musical background, can join the Chorus’ cadre of supportive, enthusiastic Performing Members. The Chorus also relies on a dedicated team of Off-stage Members (men and women) to help with fundraising, ticket sales, audience development, member recruitment, and many other tasks. All members can also serve on the Chorus’ Board of Directors and various committees. There are also many volunteer opportunities for those who don’t want to commit to being a full member.

Members pay dues and a music deposit.

This expressive writing class will be a supportive space for adult writers who are negotiating difficult topics, regardless of genre or experience. We will discuss writing our trauma from a safe space, self-care, critical reading, how to give and receive constructive criticism, what writing style works best for us and why, finding our voices, and point of view among other topics. At least 30 minutes of every session will be devoted to in-class writing. Writers are encouraged to share their work, but not required. Regular but brief out-of-class writing and reading will be assigned for in-class discussion. Maximum 15 participants. Minimum 4 registrants. All genders welcome. Some scholarships available. Contact [email protected] with scholarship inquiries by Saturday, August 22.

This expressive writing class will be a supportive space for adult writers who are negotiating difficult topics, regardless of genre or experience. We will discuss writing our trauma from a safe space, self-care, critical reading, how to give and receive constructive criticism, what writing style works best for us and why, finding our voices, and point of view among other topics. At least 30 minutes of every session will be devoted to in-class writing. Writers are encouraged to share their work, but not required. Regular but brief out-of-class writing and reading will be assigned for in-class discussion. Maximum 15 participants. Minimum 4 registrants. All genders welcome. Some scholarships available. Contact [email protected] with scholarship inquiries by Saturday, August 22.

Megan Hopkins (www.reverbnation.com/meganhopkins9) – is a little gal from Lapel IN visiting us this evening. The first thing you’ll notice about Megan is how natural she is – both physically and with her demeanor on stage. She makes everyone comfortable right away and has a big personality to match her GREAT BIG voice. Seriously, this gal can wail! When she starts to sing – folks have to listen. Her voice is reminiscent of Janis Joplin at times, and her songs are decidedly Country, but offer up some Blues and even a twinge of Rock & Roll. Her songs are not complex, but they say a lot. This will be Megan’s first Showcase and we think she will enjoy it as much as our Audience will. Sarah Flint (http://www.sarahsswingset.com) – Sarah Flint is a very prolific musician here in Bloomington IN – teaching music (ukulele, guitar, voice), member of Sarah’s Swing Set, member of Hoosier Darling (aka The WFHB GoZpel GurlZ), and duo with Tim Tryon. One busy lady is Sarah Flint, but when we had a cancellation for this evening’s program – we were pleased and a bit surprised when Sarah accepted our invitation . . . Thanks Sarah!!! Sarah performs using her guitar and ukulele. . AND even has a few acapella tunes! We look forward to having Sarah on this evening’s program – it’s been too long! Sabrina Bays (https: //www. http://rcsvsbays.wix.com/sabrinab#!) is a seventeen year old Singer-Songwriter from Fredericksburg IN We met Sabrina when she showed up for one of our monthly OPEN ‘Share-a-Chair’ evenings. This little Country Music Songwriter – just wow-ed us!. She’s been writing for at least 25% of her young life and says she enjoys entertaining with stories and songs more than anything else in the world. When you see you – you’ll know why. We see a long successful future for this young writer and welcome her to her first full Feature Songwriter spot. Johnny Bennett (www.johnny-bennett.com) just returned back to Bloomington after an extended visit to L.A. where he lived for a few years prior to his move back to Bloomington. He is a Singer-Songwriter with one foot in the Los Angeles CA – music scene, and the other in his Midwestern Roots style. He is a tremendously good Songwriter, and a wonderful performer – very talented fellow in general. We missed him when he went back to L.A., but are glad to have him back – at least for a little while.