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31 Monday / December 31, 2012

Turf Time for Toddlers

09:30 am to 10:30 am
Twin Lakes Recreation Center (1700 W Bloomfield Rd.)
http://bloomington.in.gov/tlrc

When your toddler or preschool child hits the turf field at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center, they will be ready to run and play! An indoor turf field provides you and your young child with ample space to run, play on an obstacle course, and practice ball throwing and kicking skills. This free-time play is parent supervised while the TLRC provides all the equipment for an hour of healthy physical play. Check the monthly calendar for special Turf Time days with the bounce house and specially scheduled games. For children ages 1 – 6 yrs. w/parent. Every Monday and Wednesday.

Children / Fitness

31 Monday / December 31, 2012

Exhibit: ‘Art that Awakens Memory’ at El Norteno Gallery

11:00 am to 10:00 pm
El Norteno Gallery (206 N. Walnut St.)
http://www.elnortenorestaurant.com/

This exhibit of Amazonian art by Casilda Pinche Sanchez will be hosted by the El Norteno restaurant and gallery. It will be on view from until February 2013. El Norteno is open Monday – Wednesday, 11 am – 10 pm; Thursday – Saturday, 11 am – 3 am; and Sunday, 10:30 am – 9 pm.

 

Exhibits

31 Monday / December 31, 2012

Exhibit ‘Winter Fairytales’ by Yelena Yahontova

02:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Chateau Thomas Wine Bar, 118 N. Walnut St.
http://www.chateauthomas.com

Chateau Thomas Winery is glad to present exhibition of art portraits “Winter Fairytales” by a professional photographer Yelena Yahontova, a native of Belarus and resident of Bloomington. Known as a “Photographer of Joy,” Yelena’s portraits tell stories, reflecting the miraculous and special qualities she explores in each subject. “Winter Fairytales” is an exhibition which reflects individuals joyfully interacting, surrounded by the snow and white and blue colors of a winter landscape.

The exhibit runs December 6-February 28 at the Chateau Thomas Winery on the downtown Square. Store hours are Monday-Thursday 2 pm-10 pm, Friday 2 pm-11 pm, Saturday noon-11 pm, and Sunday noon-6 pm.

Join the artist and her friends for a public reception on Friday, December 7 at 5:30-8 pm.

For more information about Yelena Yahontova and her photography, contact Yelena directly:

Website: www.PhotographerOfJoy.com
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsKbT36HJUU
Facebook: www.facebook.com/YELENA.PhotographerOfJOY
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/YELENA.PhotographerOfJOY.Studio

Email: [email protected]
Phone #1: (812) 333-8178
Phone #2: (812) 322-1912
Studio/Office Address:
924 West 17th Street,
Bloomington, Indiana, 47404

Eat and Drink / Exhibits

31 Monday / December 31, 2012

Kid Kazooey & The BallRoom Roustabouts’ New Year’s Eve Dance Party!

05:00 pm to 06:30 pm
Max's Place, 108 W. 6th St, Bloomington, IN 47404
http://www.kidkazooey.com

Live music and dance party for families with kids with Bloomington’s own, Kid Kazooey, and his seriousley good (and wacky) band, The BallRoom Roustabouts! This is an early show with a simulated countdown to midnight!

Children / Dance / Entertainment

31 Monday / December 31, 2012

IU Women’s Basketball vs. UIC

06:00 pm
Assembly Hall
http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/w-baskbl

The IU women’s basketball team will compete against University of Illinois Chicago at 6 pm.

Sports

31 Monday / December 31, 2012

New Year’s Ball at Jake’s NOW!

08:30 pm
Jake's NOW (419 N. Walnut St.)
http://www.jakesnightclub.com/

This New Year’s Ball will be held at Jake’s NOW (formerly known only as Jake’s – now under new management.) Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Jenn Cristy, All Access Band, and Jon Cheser. Champagne toast and balloon drop ring in the New Year! Ages 21 and up.

Dance / Entertainment / Live Music

31 Monday / December 31, 2012

Dave Walter Karaoke at The Bluebird

09:00 pm
The Bluebird Nightclub (216 N. Walnut St.)
http://www.thebluebird.ws

Every Monday night at 9 pm, The Bluebird nightclub features an evening of karaoke hosted by local favorite Dave Walter.

Entertainment / Live Music

31 Monday / December 31, 2012

Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials New Years Eve

09:00 pm to 03:00 am on Jan 1
Max's Place, 108 W. 6th St

“A bazooka assault of foot-stompin’ blues and slow-burnin’ knee-bucklers.” – Chicago Sun Times

Lil’ Ed will rock us into the new year, a show that will end 2012 with a bang. Make sure you get your tickets now for the 12/31 NYE event at Max’s Place with Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials. Reserve a table for 5+ people and receive complementary champagne for the midnight toast. Tickets are $15 for all ages.

Live Music

31 Monday / December 31, 2012

The Reverend Payton’s Big Damn Band New Years Eve Bash at The Bluebird

09:00 pm
The Bluebird Nightclub (216 N. Walnut)
http://www.thebluebird.ws

Local favorites Reverend Payton and the Big Damn Band will perform at the New Years Eve celebration at The Bluebird nightclub. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. Ages 21 and up.

Entertainment / Live Music

31 Monday / December 31, 2012

New Year’s Eve at The Bishop

10:00 pm
The Bishop (123 S. Walnut St.)
http://www.thebishopbar.com

Say goodbye to the old and hello to 365 days of new possibilities and regret with your friends and family at The Bishop. The Mothertruckers will be on hand spinning EVERYTHING: soul, funk, rock, punk, hiphop, electronic, indie, dance, pop, reggae, whatever! records all night long. You want party favors? Got em! You want champagne toasts and midnight merriment? Done! You want a completely gratuitous and unnecessary balloon drop that Dan will sweep up the next day? You bet your sweet boopy!

So countdown the new year or stumble in after the year is passed. They’ll be sweet tunes and beverages waiting for you to enjoy.

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Entertainment / Live Music

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